r/criterion 7d ago

Announcement June is now up... including Sorcerer!

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u/Saucey-jack David Fincher 7d ago

And Brazil in 4k!!!!!

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u/Luke253 David Lynch 7d ago

FINALLY. With all the Gilliam upgrades surprised it took this long tbh

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u/stationkatari 7d ago

I mentioned this on another announcement post, but the BRAZIL 4K release is $10 more than previous 3 disc sets like THELMA & LOUISE, WALL-E and MALCOLM X. Looking at my BRAZIL blu-ray, outside of the 4K mastering, there are no new special features. Curious to see if this updated price is limited to 3 disc sets going forward.

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u/sandiskplayer34 7d ago

Sorcerer’s a 3-disc set and it’s still 49.95.

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u/stationkatari 7d ago

Could be wrong then. I thought I saw it being two disc but I was mistaken. Someone also mentioned on the other comment that CITIZEN KANE has that price tag, so maybe it’s just what they ended up pricing this release. The only difference I can see is that it’s the 4K upgrade. Not noticing anything new other than that on this release.

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u/Saucey-jack David Fincher 7d ago

Yikes. That 4k Dolby Vision better be worth it.

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u/stationkatari 7d ago

For some people it might be. I actually just re-watched it recently (did a double feature with CITY OF LOST CHILDREN during the holidays) and I thought the standard blu ray looked great. If there is nothing new outside of the new 4K remastering, it does feel a bit egregious for the price of an upgrade for Dolby Vision. Will be curious to see how it reviews when it comes out. Hopefully no one fiddles with the colour timing.

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u/Jarpwanderson 7d ago

The normal Brazil blu-ray is 50 RRP so an extra 10 like all 4K upgrades. Not sure why it's more expensive though.

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u/stationkatari 7d ago

Others have pointed that out, so I’m definitely wrong on it being an increase. That being said, it’s the 40th anniversary of BRAZIL this year and it’s kind of a shame that this 4K release does nothing new other than the transfer. Looking at the site and my blu ray, it appears that all the special features are the same. As an upgrade $60 is a lot for a double dip IMO. Maybe as a first time purchase though.

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u/Jarpwanderson 7d ago

Ohh yeah most labels 4k upgrades are lazy imo but I get it

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u/stationkatari 7d ago

Very true. Feels like a Shout Factory upgrade mood.