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    MicroCosmos
    Genre:Drama

    Reviewed In Issue 27 Of Widescreen Review® Stars:
    The Insect Kingdom

    WSR Review Scores
    Picture Rating: 5
    Sound Rating: 5
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    DVD General Information
    (Studio/Distributor): Miramax Home Video
    (Catalog Number): 10480 CS
    (MPAA Rating): G
    (Retail Price): $39.99
    (Running Time In Minutes): 75
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Theatrical Release): 1996
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    Credits Information
    (Director): Nuridsany/Perennou
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    DVD Picture Information
    (Principal Photography): Flat
    (Theatrical Aspect Ratio): 1.66:1
    (Measured LaserDisc Aspect Ratio): 1.66:1

    DVD Sound Information
    (DVD Soundtrack): Dolby Digital Surround
    (Theatrical Sound): Dolby Digital
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    WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    Winner of the Special Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival in 1996, MicroCosmos is a close-up collaboration of breathtaking nature. It takes an intricate look at the insect world—worker ants, busy bees, a caterpillar’s transformation into a butterfly—giving the viewer a chance to witness the minute miracles of life. With its tiny cast of thousands mixed with the big sound of Dolby® Digital, MicroCosmos is hailed by critics everywhere.

    LaserDisc Picture:
    This film should be a reference disc for CAV LaserDisc sharpness! The picture exhibits excellent quality with vivid, natural and well-defined colors with deep, pure blacks. Images are so incredibly sharp, you can see definition in the tiniest of insects. The intricate details in leaves and insect wings is captured in this dazzling presentation. Absolutely no noise is apparent, only occasional artirfacts. The aspect ratio is 1.66:1.

    LaserDisc Soundtrack:
    The Dolby® Digital soundtrack is perfectly matched to the engrossing images and brings to life the environment in full aggressive surround envelopment which delineates a wonderful soundfield experience.
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