It’s a handsomely put together set with some wonderful supplementary material, improving over Criterion’s skimpy DVD editions. Sadly, none of the films have received new scans or restorations, delivering, at best, average looking presentations.
Video: 7 / Audio: 6 / Supplements: 9Recent Reviews
Geronimo: An American Legend Blu-ray
The unfairly overlooked film finally gets its due thanks to Indicator's stacked special edition
Light Sleeper Blu-ray
The dated master hinders the presentation but Indicator's special edition delivers when it comes to supplementary material
Amores perros Blu-ray
An all around superb new special edition for the film, delivering a sharp A/V presentation and excellent supplementary material
A Soldier's Story Blu-ray
Though it's the best edition available for the film, it still only offers a slim set of features and an above-average presentation
Tremors Blu-ray/4K UHD Blu-ray
Arrow goes all out, delivering an impeccable 4K image and a wealth of material that will keep fans busy
Minding the Gap Blu-ray
The supplements offer a fascinating look behind the evolution of director Bing Liu's incredibly personal documentary
That Obscure Object of Desire Blu-ray
Despite using an older master (like the other films in the set), Criterion's Blu-ray provides a serviceable upgrade over their previous DVD edition
The Phantom of Liberty Blu-ray
Disappointingly the film has not received a new restoration, but the new high-def presentation does look significantly better than Criterion's previous DVD edition
5 Against the House Blu-ray
Features the weakest presentation in the set, but the commentary and Novak interview are some of the stronger features in Indicator's first Noir set
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie Blu-ray
With Criterion simply reusing an older master, Luis Buñuel's classic reenters the collection with a whimper
Essential Fellini - Juliet of the Spirits Blu-ray
In comparison to Criterion's original DVD the Blu-ray delivers a far sharper presentation and some great material showing Fellini at work
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai Blu-ray
A large improvement over the previous Artisan DVD, providing more engaging supplementary material and a sharper looking presentation
The Last Starfighter Blu-ray
Arrow goes all out with their special edition for this fan favourite, packing on a lot of material and delivering a stunner of a presentation
