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WSR Detailed DVD Review
Man Who Skied Down Everest, The
Genre: Special Interest

Reviewed In Issue 95 (Apr 2005) Of Widescreen Review®

Stars:
Yuichiro Miura. Narrated by Douglas Rain.

WSR Review Scores
WSR Picture Rating: 2
DD Sound Rating: 2
DTS Sound Rating: NR
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Critics' Composite Score: 4
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Special Features
The only special feature on this disc is a still gallery.


 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): Image Entertainment
(Catalog Number): ID2410KMDVD
(MPAA Rating): G
(Rating Reason):

(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): 85
(Color Type): Color
(Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
(Closed Captioned): No
(Regional Coding): 1
(Theatrical Year): 1975
(Theatrical Release): Yes
(Direct-To-Video Release): No
(DVD Release Date): 03/01/05
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

 Credits Information

(Director): Bruce Nyznik
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  WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
Yuichiro Miura is "The Man Who Skied Down Everest." He and a small group of enthusiastic skiers set off to do what others could only dream of doing. Winner of the 1975 Academy Award

DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 2.30:1DVD exhibits a dated appearance, with variable flickering brightness and contrast. Color fidelity can be quite satisfying, with natural blue skies, bright white snow, and generally deep blacks. Other times, hues seem a bit dark. The shaky camerawork and flickering brightness can be bothersome in a completely blackened environment. There is some film grain and dirt noticed in the source element. (Suzanne Hodges)

Soundtrack:
The Dolby