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WSR Detailed DVD Review
Naqoyqatsi
Genre: Special Interest

Reviewed In Issue 79 (Dec 2003) Of Widescreen Review®

Stars:
Nature vs. Technology

WSR Review Scores
WSR Picture Rating: 3.5
DD Sound Rating: 4
DTS Sound Rating: NA
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Reference Systems
Critics' Composite Score: 3
Internet Links
http://www.qatsi.com

Special Features
Includes brief comments by the filmmakers, a seven-minute conversation with the film


 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): Miramax Home Entertainment
(Catalog Number): 31041
(MPAA Rating): PG
(Rating Reason):

Violent and disturbing images, and for brief nudity
(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): 89
(Color Type): Color
(Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
(Closed Captioned): Yes
(Regional Coding): 1
(Theatrical Year): 2002
(Theatrical Release): Yes
(Direct-To-Video Release): No
(DVD Release Date): 10/14/03
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

 Credits Information

(Director): Godfrey Reggio
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  WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
"Naqoyqatsi," a word from the Hopi language, means

DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 1.78:1 DVD exhibits images that often look like video test patterns gone awry. The picture consists of images like close-up shots of foaming water and computer generated objects. Adjustments have been made to tweak the colors to be monochromatic at times. Images can be positive or negative or somewhere in-between. The source element is revealing of grain and dirt. Edge enhancement is rarely noticed, but there is some pixelization and aliasing. (Suzanne Hodges)

Soundtrack:
The Dolby