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WSR Detailed DVD Review
Songs Of The Wanderers: Cloud Gate Dance Theatre
Genre: Stage Performance

Reviewed In Issue 59 (April 2002) Of Widescreen Review®

Stars:
Wang Rong-Yu, Wu Chun-Hsein, Lee Ching-Chun & Wang Wei-Ming

WSR Review Scores
WSR Picture Rating: 4.5
DD Sound Rating: 3.5
DTS Sound Rating: NA
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Critics' Composite Score: 4
Internet Links
http://www.image-entertainment.com

Special Features
None.


 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): Image Entertainment
(Catalog Number): ID9284RADVD
(MPAA Rating): Not Rated
(Rating Reason):

(Retail Price): $24.99
(DVD Type): Single Side, Single Layer (DVD5)
(Widescreen Edition): Yes
(Full Screen Edition): No
(Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
(Running Time In Minutes): 58
(Color Type): Color
(Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
(Closed Captioned): No
(Regional Coding): 1
(Theatrical Year): 1999
(Theatrical Release): No
(Direct-To-Video Release): Yes
(DVD Release Date): 09/18/01
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

 Credits Information

(Director): Misjel Vermeiren
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  WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
Choreographed by Lin Hwai-Min, Songs Of The Wanderers is a completely artistic and totally intriguing performance by the Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan. Blending Eastern and Western dance styles, the focused performers and profound imagery evoke a quest for spiritual enlightenment. Golden rice is a constant prop, standing for sands in an hourglass, a winding river, tumultuous rain, and desert dunes. Finally, the three tons of rice are painstakingly raked into a perfect spiral. (Suzanne Hodges)

DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 1.78:1 DVD exhibits pleasing images that are sharp and detailed. The deep black background provides stark contrast to the golden rice, which is a major element of the production. Colors are well balanced throughout. At times the picture appears slightly smeared, but otherwise there are no major distractions for a satisfying experience. (Suzanne Hodges)

Soundtrack:
The Dolby