NOTE: The 3 features of this boxset are housed in individual slim transparent keep cases (see image above) and they are not sold separately at this time. These particular editions can only be obtained in Criterion's Eclipse Series Nine - The Delirious Fictions of William Klein package at present.

All three DVDs are dual-layered, progressive and, are all anamorphic in their original 1.66:1 aspect ratio. They are coded for region 1 in the NTSC standard. The mono audio is French (or English for Mr. Freedom) and their are optional English subtitles (see samples below) for all three (even though they are not listed on the menu for Mr. Freedom - they exist). Only the Eclipse logo precedes the films.

The transfers are fairly consistent and I don't have much more to say than simply looking at the screen captures below. I noted an instance of chroma on Polly Magoo but it certainly wasn't something that was overly present. Colors are not vibrant in Mr. Freedom or The Model Couple, but don't appear fatally faded either. They are listed on Imdb as being done on 35mm, but can look as frugal as 16mm at times. The concept of these film was social and political satire so a certain amount of leeway can be given for their technical simplicity. The Model Couple, the youngest film, may look the worst of the three but it's message might still be as prevalent and impacting today as 30 years ago.

Bitrates are very strong in-and-around the 8.0's further suggesting that Criterion have been diligent in the source material transference.

Aside from one page liner notes for each film (visible on the inner case sleeve through the transparent case cover) there are no supplements. This is consistent from Eclipse who offer bare bones of 'lost, forgotten, or overshadowed classics in simple, affordable editions.' 

The films themselves are so very unique - you wonder how in the word they ever got made in the first place. I was always interested to see some of the 'cool' French crowd involved (like  Serge Gainsbourg, Jean Rochefort, and Philippe Noiret). The three films may seem a bit dated but, personally, I love having stuff this unusual in my collection. It evolves to a certain 'kitsch' value, and forgotten about for a number of years, I can see this Eclipse boxset encouraging a revival of sorts - certainly exposing to people who have never seen, or been aware of their existence, before. I'm one of those - I didn't know much about Klein at all until I watched these and did some research (reading the liner notes). His 'cultural critic' status may seem more obvious (compared to say a Godard, or Buñuel) but I don't find it any less biting... or humorous. The first two films especially are a fascinating step back in time to a distancing niche of political observance that doesn't seem to be around much anymore. I enjoyed it for what it's worth but I can see it not being everyone's cup-of-tea. I'm very glad I saw it and thank Criterion for giving these films some digital prominence in their Eclipse label. Really, a stupendous choice considering their mission statement. Many people will eat this stuff right up.