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A Master Builder DVD

A Master Builder is a drama directed by Jonathan Demme, adapting Henrik Ibsen’s play with Wallace Shawn as a haunted, tyrannical architect. This two-disc DVD listing specifies a 2-hour-and-7-minute runtime and widescreen, subtitled presentation.

At a glance

Wallace Shawn stars in and adapted Henrik Ibsen’s Master Builder Solness.
Jonathan Demme directs this screen adaptation, described as an abstract work drawing on theater and film.
The listing specifies two discs and English subtitles.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

The play adaptation, director, and principal actors are identified, helping buyers assess whether the film suits their interests.
Two discs and English subtitles are specified in the listing.

Technical specifications

12 specifications

Film and presentation
Genre	Drama
Director	Jonathan Demme
Contributors	Jonathan Demme, Julie Hagerty, Lisa Joyce, Wallace Shawn
Media format	AC-3, Color, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Language	English
MPAA rating	NR (Not Rated)
Runtime	2 hours and 7 minutes
Number of discs	2
Release date	June 16, 2015
Studio	Criterion Collection (Direct)

Disc and packaging details
Dimensions listed	0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.72 ounces
Item model number	33885718

What to know before buying

The supplied customer evidence contains aggregate ratings only, so it does not establish what viewers liked or disliked. The rating spread is mixed rather than uniformly positive, and a small total of ratings gives limited context.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers interested in stage-to-screen adaptations of Henrik Ibsen.
Fans of Jonathan Demme or Wallace Shawn who want this drama on DVD.

Less suited to

Shoppers seeking a Blu-ray edition, since this listing specifies DVD.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4 / 5 · 24 ratings

5 stars37%37%
4 stars39%39%
3 stars13%13%
2 stars11%11%
1 star0%0%

Aggregate customer ratings are mixed, with ratings concentrated in the four- and five-star categories but a notable share in the two- and three-star categories. This gives a cautious overall signal for a film adaptation, but without comment summaries it does not reveal what viewers valued or criticized.

Frequently asked questions

What is A Master Builder about?

The listing describes Wallace Shawn as a visionary but tyrannical architect haunted by people from his past, in a screen adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s play.

Who directed A Master Builder?

The listed director is Jonathan Demme.

What format and runtime does the listing specify?

It lists a two-disc DVD with widescreen presentation and English subtitles. Runtime is listed as 2 hours and 7 minutes.