# Life During Wartime: The Criterion Collection DVD

Life During Wartime from The Criterion Collection is a DVD comedy directed by Todd Solondz. The film revisits characters from Happiness with a new cast, shifting the setting to Florida and exploring forgiveness through dark, dry humor.

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- Market: US
- Language: en-US
- Currency: USD
- Model: 17542412
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Movies & TV
- Price: 14.98 USD
- Previous price: 29.95 USD
- Discount: 50%
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- Rating: 4.4 / 5
- Reviews: 51

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## At a glance

- A dark comedy by Todd Solondz, described as a distorted mirror image of his earlier film Happiness.
- Features a new cast in roles originated in the earlier film, including Allison Janney, Ally Sheedy and Shirley Henderson.
- Listed in color, widescreen, NTSC and surround sound formats.

## Pros

- The listing identifies the director, cast and disc format, making it easier to assess fit for a film collection.
- Its connection to Happiness may appeal to viewers interested in Solondz's recurring characters and themes.

## Specifications

### Film and edition
- Genre: Comedy
- Studio: Criterion Collection
- Director: Todd Solondz
- MPAA rating: R \(Restricted\)
- Release date: July 26, 2011
- Number of discs: 1
### Disc and playback details
- Format: Color, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Surround Sound, Widescreen
- Language: English
- Runtime: 1 hour and 37 minutes
### Cast
- Contributors: Allison Janney, Ally Sheedy, Ciaran Hinds, Paul Reubens, Shirley Henderson, Todd Solondz
- Actors: Allison Janney, Ally Sheedy, Ciaran Hinds, Paul Reubens, Shirley Henderson
### Dimensions and installation
- Dimensions listed: 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.72 ounces
### Item details
- Model number: 17542412

## Before you buy

- The listing describes the film as an R-rated, dark comedy and says it revisits Happiness with different actors. Buyers seeking a light or conventional comedy may want to consider that tone before choosing it.

## A good fit for

- Viewers looking for Todd Solondz's dark comedy and character-driven films.
- Collectors interested in Criterion Collection DVDs or the film's relationship to Happiness.

## Less suited to

- Buyers specifically seeking a Blu-ray or 4K edition, since the listed format is DVD.
- Viewers who prefer lighthearted comedy or want to avoid R-rated films.

## Customer feedback

Aggregate customer ratings are mostly in the higher star categories, but include a smaller spread across three-, two- and one-star ratings. Without written feedback, those figures do not show what viewers liked or disliked. Consider them only as a broad reception signal alongside the listed dark-comedy tone and DVD format.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the listed video format?
The listing identifies the DVD as color, NTSC and widescreen, with surround sound.
### How long is Life During Wartime?
The listed runtime is 1 hour and 37 minutes.
### Is this film connected to Happiness?
The listing describes it as a distorted mirror image of Happiness, with new actors playing roles from the earlier film.
### What content rating is listed?
The listing gives the rating as R \(Restricted\).

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