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    WSR Detailed DVD Review
    Vertical Ray Of The Sun, The
    Genre: Drama

    Reviewed In Issue 57 (Feb 2002) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Tran Nu Yen Khe, Nguyen Nhu Quynh, Le Khanh, Ngo Quang Hai, Chu Hung, Tran Manh Cuong & Le Tuan Anh

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 3.5
    DD Sound Rating: 3.5
    DTS Sound Rating: NA
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    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score: 4
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    Includes filmographies and trailers.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 06391
    (MPAA Rating): PG13
    (Rating Reason):

    		 Thematic elements and some sex-related material
    (Retail Price): $29.95
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 113
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 2000
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 12/18/01
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Tran Anh Hung
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    The quiet and beautifully crafted film, The Vertical Ray Of The Sun tells the story of three sisters, their husbands, and a brother who gather together for the anniversary of their mother

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD exhibits images that can be quite sharp and detailed, though there is some smearing noticed in the backgrounds. Colors are vibrant, with lots of lush green hues, but balance is nicely rendered. Some scenes are highly contrasted, with blown-out whites and hazy images, creating a moody appearance that compliments the story. Overall, the picture is easy-on-the-eyes. A hint of edge enhancement is detected, but pixelization is not a problem. (Suzanne Hodges)

    Soundtrack:
    The Vietnamese Dolby

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