Title: Significant Sound Problems
Review: This is a very well written movie, beautifully performed and brilliantly filmed. So why only two stars? My experience with the DVD is that it has significant sound problems. I have an excellent home entertainment system capable of managing a wide dynamic range. Nonetheless, I found that I couldn't hear much of this film. Nicole Kidman whispers through the whole thing, which would not be a problem if the levels had been set properly. Perhaps for the theater they were. But on the DVD transfer it is extremely difficult to hear her. This will be especially true if you are in an apartment with a neighbor who would rather not hear the whole film through the walls, or if you wish to watch the film after the kids go to bed.This is a wonderful film, but watch it at a time when you can comfortably pump up the volume. Otherwise, you'll just end up annoyed that you can't hear a word Kidman says.
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