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    Heaven
    2001
    Genre: Drama

    Reviewed In Issue 76 (Sept 2003) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Cate Blanchett, Giovanni Ribisi, Remo Girone, Mattia Sbragia, Alberto Di Stasio & Stefania Rocca

    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
    Internet Links
    http://www.miramax.com/heaven
    Special Features
    Includes audio commentary by director Tom Tykwer, a six-minute insight into The Story Of Heaven, five deleted scenes with optional commentary, and a four-minute space cam (a stabilized camera on a helicopter) fly-by of landscapes with commentary Tykwer.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Miramax Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 30833
    (MPAA Rating): R
    (Rating Reason):

    		 A scene of sexuality
    (Retail Price): $29.99
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 97
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 2001
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 06/17/03
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Tom Tykwer
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    Devastated that the bomb she planted -- which was intended to kill drug dealer Marco Vendice (Stefano Santospago) -- killed four innocent people instead; Philippa Paccard (Blanchett), a British schoolteacher working in Italy, is arrested and brought in for interrogation. To complicate matters, the interrogating officer is one of Vendice

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD exhibits a picture that is sharp and detailed, with nicely rendered textures and definition. However, finer details at other times, like the grid cage in the prison gates, can blur or disappear. Colors are warm, with accurate fleshtones, rich hues, and deep, solid blacks. Contrast and shadow delineation are very well balanced. Frank Griebe

    Soundtrack:
    The Dolby

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