Lets get right to the supplements - they are overwhelming and I cannot begin to go into them in detail. An audio commentary on the first disc just touch upon the incredibly deep and painstaking detail Criterion went through with this disc. Their comparison can tell a further story on the lengths they had to go to in restoring this image.

This DVD has the best packaging I have ever seen except for the Carlton "The Red Shoes". A fold out book format inside a transparent plastic slip-case.

The picture is not without a few flaws but lets be fair - the negatives for this (over 60 years old) film no longer exist. There is flickering contrast and occasional damage marks - but overall this is such a refreshingly clean view of this film that you are readily willing to accept the minor dirt and scratches. the subtitles are perfect - another of Criterion's mainstays. The audio is of similar condition - an occasional audible 'hiss' and the French dialogue is clear for a mono track. As with Tokyo Story Criterion has gone beyond any reasonable attempt to put this film on Digital Versatile Disc medium - How we, the ecstatic public, can ever thank them for their efforts is beyond me - I suggest we all buy 2 copies - how's that? out of             

Gary W. Tooze