Chronos [Blu-ray]

Chronos [Blu-ray]
by Ron Fricke

Chronos [Blu-ray]

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Director: Ron Fricke
Brand: Koch International
Writer: Constantine Nicholas
Writer: Genevieve Nicholas
Blu-ray: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown), DTS 5.1; English (Original Language), DTS 5.1
Format: AC-3, Color, DTS Surround Sound, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.77:1
Running Time: 43 minutes
Blu-ray Release Date: 2007-02-13
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: R&B Films
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An epic voyage from the birthplace of Western civilization to contemporary France. Using evocative music and an uncommonly large aspect ratio, "Chronos" attempts nothing less than a high-scale history of a region of the earth. Time-lapse cinematography and even customized film techniques carry viewers through the ages and cover all the wonders -- human and natural -- the world has to offer.

Movie Reviews of Chronos [Blu-ray]

Movie Review: New age IMAX still cutting edge today.
Summary: 5 Stars

5 Star Chronos New age IMAX still cutting edge today.
3 Star Baraka Too weird to handle.

This is the same review I'm combining for the comparison of both Chronos and Baraka.

CHRONOS & BARAKA
These programs are visual displays of majestic landmarks, people, cultures, and wonders of the world. If you want to watch TV, but don't feel like watching TV, these are the way to go. No thinking, no storyline, just relax and let your imagination go. It's a revolutionary new age type of artistic display. They can be watched repeatedly without boredom, like a music CD.

DIGITAL PICTURE QUALITY
All the negative rap I read about regarding picture quality of the CHRONOS blu ray transfer held me back from purchasing. But recently, I took a leap of faith upgrading my old dvd copy, and whala! I was absolutely amazed at the stunning BD picture quality! Full 1080p high def detail. Sure, there are a few jitters and artifacts, but nothing like the bad taste others had elaborated on. Perhaps the reviewers were spoiled with the Baraka standard, which any BD transfer will pale to. But Chronos is definitely acceptable, and considering this IMAX is 3 decades old, this blu ray is a huge improvement and well worth the upgrade from dvd.

BARAKA
As far as the content of Baraka, the major problem I have are those bizarre African tribe ritual scenes. Not that there's anything wrong with this, but I'd much rather see this in a documentary, with a narrator describing this cultural meaning. Ie, teach me. OK, I see the point of Baraka is appreciation of art, but without the explanation, these weird clips leave me in a state of mysterious void of confusion. Perhaps Baraka should have a 2nd audio channel or subtitle. Same goes with the shots of the homeless and inner city trash: BORING, and disgusting. Homeless people and trash on 1080p is not art.

ART
Chronos is Baraka minus the weird tribal rituals. Chronos is 100% sheer art in its original Ron Flicke form. Every scene, second, and breath has power, deep thoughts and emotions attached to it, can be watch numerously, anytime. Chronos blu ray also includes 3 invaluable features not on Baraka. 1) Global location pop up, 2) Annotations pop up of detailed features of each location, and 3) Director's audio commentary.

I give Chronos blu ray 5 star, and Baraka blu ray 3 stars.

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Summary of Chronos [Blu-ray]

Studio: E1 Entertainment Release Date: 02/13/2007 Run time: 45 minutes

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