Criterion

636 films on Best BluraysBest video release: 222 in 4K405 in HD9 in SD38 more for audio only19 more announced

Best 4K release by tier:

Excellent
141
Solid
55
Superior Imports
1
Good Imports
1
Good in DV Only
1
Disappointing
3
Worse Than BD
1

Based in United StatesFounded 1984criterion.com (opens in a new tab)

Films where Criterion's release is the pick. How picks are made

Based in New York, Criterion has released classic and contemporary films since 1984, giving each title a spine number and adding commentaries, essays and supplements. Many discs use new restorations it supervises, and 4K UHD releases began in November 2021. North American Blu-rays are Region A locked, with a smaller Region B UK line since 2016; Janus Films is a sister company, and Steven Rales has owned both since 2024.

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Films where Criterion's release is the pick. How picks are made

Speedy (1928)

Director: Ted Wilde

Best English-Friendly & Video:

Criterion Blu-ray

Sources: Criterion Forum (opens in a new tab)

3.8

Mandabi (1968)

Director: Ousmane Sembène

Best English-Friendly, Video & Audio:

Criterion Blu-ray

Sources: Criterion Forum (opens in a new tab)

3.8

The Wagoner (1963)

Director: Ousmane Sembène

Best English-Friendly & Video:

Criterion Black Girl Blu-ray

3.8

The Freshman (1925)

Directors: Fred C. Newmeyer & Sam Taylor

Best English-Friendly & Video:

Criterion Blu-ray

Sources: Criterion Forum (opens in a new tab)

3.8

Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser (1988)

Director: Charlotte Zwerin

Best English-Friendly & Video:

Criterion Blu-ray

Sources: Criterion Forum (opens in a new tab)

3.8

Chan Is Missing (1982)

Director: Wayne Wang

Best English-Friendly & Video:

Criterion Blu-ray

Sources: Criterion Forum (opens in a new tab)

Video Notes:

But they released an ancient HD master instead of a then available 4K restoration

3.8

Eve's Bayou (1997)

Director: Kasi Lemmons

Best English-Friendly & Video:

Criterion Blu-ray

Sources: Criterion Forum (opens in a new tab)

3.8

Destry Rides Again (1939)

Director: George Marshall

Video format: 1080p Blu-ray

Sources: Criterion Forum (opens in a new tab) · DVDBeaver (opens in a new tab)

Best Video:

Neither Criterion Blu-ray or Germany Plaion Blu-ray are great see caps

While they are different transfers and the Criterion one is a 4K restoration, it's very soft and has some dark crushes.
The Plaion Blu-ray is sharpened and is slightly more zoomed in

3.8