Ghost World: The Criterion Collection DVD

Ghost World: The Criterion Collection is a DVD of Terry Zwigoff’s film about recently graduated Enid, her friend Rebecca, and a lonely record collector. This single-disc edition lists a restored 4K digital transfer and several supplemental features, while the viewing format remains NTSC widescreen DVD.

At a glance

The story follows Enid after high-school graduation as she navigates friendship, an uncertain future, and an older record collector.
The listing describes a director-approved special edition with a restored 4K digital transfer, commentary, interviews, deleted scenes, a trailer, and an essay.
The listed transfer is a feature of the edition, but this is still an NTSC widescreen DVD rather than a 4K disc.

Price

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Reference price: ~~$29.95~~

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Pros and cons

Pros

Includes commentary with Terry Zwigoff, Daniel Clowes, and producer Lianne Halfon, plus interviews with Thora Birch and Illeana Douglas.
The listed extras also include deleted scenes, a trailer, an extended excerpt from Gumnaam, and an essay by Howard Hampton.
One disc presents the feature in widescreen with English language and English subtitles.

Cons

This is a DVD edition, so buyers seeking a 4K UHD disc should choose a different format.

Technical specifications

12 specifications

Disc and playback
Media format	NTSC, Widescreen
Number of discs	1
Language	English
Color	Color
Runtime	1 hour and 51 minutes
MPAA rating	R (Restricted)

Film and edition
Director	Terry Zwigoff
Actors	Scarlett Johansson, Steve Buscemi, Thora Birch
Studio	Criterion Collection
Release date	May 30, 2017
Item model number	DCC2763D

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.72 ounces

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing calls the feature a restored 4K digital transfer, but identifies the physical disc format as NTSC widescreen DVD. Treat the 4K wording as a transfer description, not a claim that the disc is 4K UHD. The listing also spells the excerpt title and opening-sequence film title inconsistently, so confirm the exact extra if that detail matters.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers looking for Terry Zwigoff’s offbeat comedy-drama about post-school alienation and an unusual friendship.
Criterion Collection collectors who want this edition’s listed commentary, interviews, and other supplements.
DVD viewers who want English audio and subtitles on a widescreen NTSC disc.

Less suited to

Buyers specifically seeking a 4K UHD or Blu-ray disc.
Viewers who need a rating below R.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

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Aggregate customer ratings are strongly favorable, with most ratings in the five-star category. No written feedback summary is supplied, so there is no evidence here about why buyers rated it highly or how they felt about the DVD presentation and supplements.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a 4K UHD disc?

No. The listing identifies the media format as NTSC, widescreen and the release as a DVD. It describes a restored 4K digital transfer, which does not make the disc itself 4K UHD.

What special features are listed?

The listing names an audio commentary, interviews with Thora Birch and Illeana Douglas, an extended excerpt from Gumnaam, deleted scenes, a trailer, and an essay by Howard Hampton.

How long is the film, and what is its rating?

The listed runtime is 1 hour and 51 minutes, and the MPAA rating is R (Restricted).

Does the listing specify subtitles?

Yes. English subtitles are listed.