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"Uncommon Vision" is a documentary about the early space shuttle program. The film recreates the launch, landing process, and the astronauts' life in space. Among the most striking scenes are the panoramic views of Earth taken from space, as well as close-ups of the astronauts, particularly the first American female astronaut's spacewalk. When we reflect on all the films and DVDs depicting human exploration of space, what do we usually think of? Struggle. The space program has always been characterized by endless conflicts and chaos, trials and setbacks, adversity and perseverance. Behind the optimism, we can always see immense difficulties, and beneath the glow of victory lies countless unexpected challenges. However, "Uncommon Vision" is different. Here, we are filled with awe at the feat of leaving the ground, our hearts stop at the beauty of Earth as seen from space, and we are captivated by the astronauts' daily lives. "Uncommon Vision" is a precious DVD that wants to tell you: "Hey, isn't space exploration cool?" This IMAX film was released in 1985, long after the Apollo program. NASA faced a situation where the public generally showed indifference to the space program. Making this film seemed like a way to say: "Space is great fun—please take a look, and care about our work." Soon, all the media turned their attention to them, as on January 28, 1986, the Challenger disaster occurred, and the space program once again became the focus of the entire world. Sixteen years later, Warner Bros. finally brought "Uncommon Vision" from the big screen to DVD. It was released alongside some other IMAX films. For this old film, the visual effects are already outstanding, and its content remains captivating. Despite having almost no bonus features, this DVD is still a great value.