This special edition packs in some excellent supplementary material (including the black-and-white version of the film) but Criterion's aversion to 4K is especially grating here, ensuring this edition isn’t the definitive one it could be.
Video: 10 / Audio: 9 / Supplements: 9Recent Reviews
The Hit Blu-ray
Almost feeling like a space filler in Criterion's calendar, this Blu-ray for The Hit offers a minimal upgrade over the DVD edition
Mallrats Blu-ray
Arrow's new Blu-ray looks to reassess Smith's follow-up to Clerks, loading it with engaging supplements and one hell of a restoration
An Unmarried Woman Blu-ray
The 4K restoration looks sharp and Criterion includes a handful of engaging supplements around the making of the film
Claudine Blu-ray
Criterion's edition for Claudine offers, in every respect, a significant upgrade over Fox's prior DVD edition
Soleil Ô / Downpour DVD/Blu-ray
The new World Cinema set closes off with two amazing looking presentations
The Beast Must Die Blu-ray
Though the supplements are fine the *new* restoration is questionable at best
Pierrot le fou Blu-ray
Basically the same edition Criterion released previously, though the new video presentation does offer some notable improvements
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
The Elephant Man Blu-ray
Though Criterion has released a great special edition for the film, the lack of a 4K UHD disc stings
