Criterion has put together a perfectly fine special edition for the film, the best one yet in North America. It looks fantastic, sounds great, and the supplements are excellent. It’s just disappointing that Criterion didn’t (or can’t) release the film in 4K.
Video: 9 / Audio: 8 / Supplements: 9Recent Reviews
Pixote / Dos monjes DVD/Blu-ray
Two great films with two impressive restorations and possibly the better collection of supplements to be found in the overall box set
Lucía / After the Curfew DVD/Blu-ray
There are issues with both presentations (minor for one, more severe for the other) but the work that has gone into the restorations for both films is incredible
Husbands Blu-ray
Husbands is not an easy to film to like, but Criterion's impressive special edition goes well out of its way to help one appreciate it
Christ Stopped at Eboli Blu-ray
The release would have benefitted from a second disc, but it's still a lovely looking restoration and the supplements provide some wonderful context around the film
The Complete Films of Agnès Varda - Program 9: Jane B. Blu-ray
Sharp looking restorations yet again muddled by yellow grading that even impacts black-and-white sequences
The Complete Films of Agnès Varda - Program 8: No Shelter Blu-ray
Vagabond looks decent enough but the included short sports ugly, yellow grading
The Lost Honor of Katharina Blum Blu-ray
Though an okay upgrade it has become clear this edition isn't making use of StudioCanal's new 4K restoration
Flash Gordon Blu-ray/4K UHD Blu-ray
The film has never looked anywhere near as good as it does here, the 4K presentation bringing the bonkers world of Flash Gordon to vivid life
Destry Rides Again Blu-ray
The film has some new life injected into thanks to the 4K restoration, but the release disappoints on extras
Beau travail Blu-ray
Long unavailable in North America, Claire Denis' landmark film comes back with a gorgeous looking new 4K restoration
