Both periods are shot with a similar feel, laying emotions on the table as casually as dressing Southern Sunday dinner table. Geoffrey Simpson's camera records everything with great beauty. The camera moves elegantly and unobtrusively. The immediacy of the story is communicated in sharp images and handsome colors. The anamorphic transfer spreads out before its viewers a veritable cornucopia of life insights.
Color depth is outstanding.
Night scenes have a theatrical pop and contrast range consistently dynamic. The haunting score of Thomas Newman is proudly showcased by the Dolby Digital 2-channel recording. The documentary made for the special edition contains more interview time with the people you care about than typical features of this kind. The ladies focus mostly on their characters and their part of the film. There are many insights about the filmmaking process and a fascinating tour with Avnet of the set which became a tourist attraction in Georgia.