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Happiness (The Criterion Collection) is Todd Solondz’s dark comedy-drama on a single NTSC DVD. This edition lists a 4K digital restoration and several extras, while the disc format remains DVD.
At a glance
- The listing describes a director-approved special edition with a new 4K digital restoration supervised by cinematographer Maryse Alberti.
- Extras listed include a conversation between Todd Solondz and Charlotte Wells, an interview with Dylan Baker, a trailer, and an essay by Bruce Wagner.
- English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing are listed.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- A single-disc release with film and edition details clearly specified.
- The listed extras add interviews, a filmmaker conversation, a trailer, and a written essay.
Cons
- DVD is a standard-definition disc format, despite the listing's mention of a 4K digital restoration.
Technical specifications
10 specifications| Genre | Comedy, Drama |
|---|---|
| Format | DVD, NTSC |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 2 hours and 20 minutes |
| Rating | R (Restricted) |
| Director and actor listed | Philip Seymour Hoffman, Todd Solondz |
| Studio | The Criterion Collection |
|---|---|
| Disc count | 1 |
| Release date | September 24, 2024 |
| Dimensions listed | 0.55 x 7.47 x 5.42 inches; 3.03 ounces |
|---|
What to know before buying
- The 4K restoration describes the restoration source, not a 4K disc. The supplied listing identifies the physical format as DVD, NTSC. Consider whether DVD playback suits your display and equipment.
Who is it for?
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
83% 83% - 4 stars
9% 9% - 3 stars
4% 4% - 2 stars
1% 1% - 1 star
3% 3%
Customer feedback describes the film favorably overall, but reactions to its black humor are mixed, with some appreciating it and others finding it gross. Picture-quality feedback is also mixed. For buyers choosing this DVD, the humor is a matter of taste, and the claimed 4K restoration should not be confused with a 4K disc or a guarantee of picture quality.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the film as phenomenal.
Mixed feedback
- Reactions to the humor vary, from appreciation of its black humor to finding it gross.
- Picture quality receives mixed feedback.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a 4K disc?
No. The listing identifies the media as DVD, NTSC. Its 4K reference is to the digital restoration, not the disc format.
What extras are listed?
A conversation between Todd Solondz and Charlotte Wells, an interview with Dylan Baker, a trailer, English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, and an essay by Bruce Wagner.
How long is the film?
The listed runtime is 2 hours and 20 minutes.
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