If the auteur theory hadn’t already been in existence, it would have had to be created for Barbra Streisand’s Yentl. The 1983 introspective musical version of an Isaac Bashevis Singer short story was co-written, produced, directed, and stars Barbra Streisand, and in every cinematic frame, musical note, or flicker of an eyelash, the careful touch of Barbra Streisand is unquestionably present. For some, that’s too much Streisand, and the movie, despite a sterling cast doing excellent work, is very much a one-woman show. Yentl’s story focuses on Yentl, so it’s a feast for fans of the über-talented star and almost famine for those who might want more from some of the other talented members of the cast.
Studio: MGM
Distributed By: Twilight Time
Video Resolution and Encode: 1080P/AVC
Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Audio: English 2.0 DTS-HDMA, English 5.1 DTS-HDMA
Subtitles: English SDH
Rating: PG
Run Time: 2 Hr. 13/17 Min.
Package Includes: Blu-ray
keep caseDisc Type: BD50 (dual layer)
Region: All
Release Date: 12/09/2014
MSRP: $29.95
The Production Rating: 3.5/5
Video Rating: 4.5/5 3D Rating: NA
Audio Rating: 4.5/5
Special Features Rating: 4.5/5
Overall Rating: 4/5
Reviewed By: Matt Hough
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