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WSR Detailed DVD Review
Lovers Of The Arctic Circle
Genre: Drama

Reviewed In Issue 109 (Jun 2006) Of Widescreen Review®

Stars:
Najwa Nimri, Fele Mart

WSR Review Scores
WSR Picture Rating: 3
DD Sound Rating: 4.5
DTS Sound Rating: NR
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Critics' Composite Score: 3
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Special Features
The theatrical trailer is the only special feature.


 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): Image Entertainment
(Catalog Number): HVE3036DVD
(MPAA Rating): R
(Rating Reason):

For sexual situations and profanity
(Retail Price): $19.99
(DVD Type): Single Side, Single Layer (DVD5)
(Widescreen Edition): Yes
(Full Screen Edition): No
(Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
(Running Time In Minutes): 108
(Color Type): Color
(Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
(Closed Captioned): No
(Regional Coding): 1
(Theatrical Year): 1998
(Theatrical Release): Yes
(Direct-To-Video Release): No
(DVD Release Date): 04/25/06
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

 Credits Information

(Director): Julio Medem
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  WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
While "Lovers Of The Arctic Circle" may sound like a documentary on those enamored with the land, that's hardly the case. In actuality, the romantic and touching story is about Ana (Nimri) and Otto (Martinez), friends since childhood, and what fate and destiny delivers to them throughout the years. (Tricia Spears)

DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 2.35:1 DVD picture looks quite good, with richly saturated colors and pleasing balance. Images are sharp, but the picture can have a harsh appearance. A gritty texture is inherent, although some scenes are smooth and nicely defined. Edge halos are detected at times, and pixel breakup is occasionally a problem. (Suzanne Hodges)

Soundtrack:
The extremely active Spanish Dolby