Japón (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]

Japón (The Criterion Collection) is a widescreen Blu-ray drama directed by Carlos Reygadas. It follows an artist who travels from Mexico City to a remote canyon, where an elderly widow's story prompts him to reconsider his life. The listing describes Spanish audio with English subtitles and includes several bonus features.

At a glance

A reflective drama about an artist's encounter with an elderly widow in a remote canyon.
Listing description specifies Spanish DTS-HD stereo Master Audio with English subtitles.
Bonus material listed includes the short film “Maxhumain” (1999), featurettes, a deleted scene and a theatrical trailer.

Price

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Reference price: ~~$39.95~~

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Pros and cons

Pros

The listed English subtitles make the Spanish-language presentation accessible to English-reading viewers.
The listing describes a short film and additional bonus material alongside the feature.

Technical specifications

13 specifications

Film and edition
Genre	Drama
Format	Blu-ray, Widescreen
Studio	Criterion Collection
Director	Carlos Reygadas
Contributors	Alejandro Ferretis, Carlos Reygadas, Magdalena Flores
Actors	Alejandro Ferretis, Magdalena Flores
Runtime	2 hours and 14 minutes
Release date	March 26, 2019
MPAA rating	R (Restricted)
Number of discs	1

Audio and subtitles
Language	English
Dubbed	Spanish

Package dimensions
Dimensions listed	0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 3.84 ounces

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The title and format fields identify a Blu-ray, while the language and dubbed fields say English and Spanish respectively. The description instead specifies Spanish DTS-HD stereo Master Audio with English subtitles, so treat the latter as the clearer audio and subtitle detail and confirm the disc's exact presentation if it matters.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers interested in Carlos Reygadas's contemplative drama and Criterion Collection releases.
Buyers seeking a Spanish-language film presented with English subtitles and listed supplemental material.

Less suited to

Viewers who need an English-audio presentation. The description specifies Spanish audio with English subtitles.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 36 ratings

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Aggregate ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the five-star category and some in the four- and three-star categories. That suggests generally favorable reactions among raters, but ratings alone do not explain what viewers liked or disliked, or establish details about the disc's presentation.

Frequently asked questions

What language is the film presented in?

The description specifies Spanish DTS-HD stereo Master Audio with English subtitles. The separate language and dubbed fields are inconsistent, so check the selected listing if those details are decisive.

What bonus features are listed?

The description lists the short film “Maxhumain” (1999), featurettes, a deleted scene and a theatrical trailer.

How long is the film?

The listed runtime is 2 hours and 14 minutes.