Modern Times: The Criterion Collection DVD

Modern Times from The Criterion Collection is a two-disc DVD release of Charles Chaplin’s comedy, listed in black and white and full-screen format. The listing gives a runtime of 1 hour and 27 minutes, while its color field conflicts with the black-and-white format description.

At a glance

Two-disc Criterion Collection DVD release.
The listed format includes black and white, full screen, NTSC and Special Edition.
The film stars Charles Chaplin and Paulette Goddard.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

Two discs and a Special Edition designation make this a physical edition to consider for collectors seeking the Criterion release.
A listed runtime of 1 hour and 27 minutes helps set expectations for a feature-length viewing.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Film and credits
Director	Charles Chaplin
Actors	Charles Chaplin, Paulette Goddard
Language	English
Runtime	1 hour and 27 minutes
Rating	Unrated (Not Rated)

Disc and format
Format	Black & White, Full Screen, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Special Edition
Number of discs	2
Release date	November 16, 2010
Studio	Criterion Collection
Model	CRRN1958DVD

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	0.56 x 5.36 x 7.52 inches; 4 ounces

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing is inconsistent about image color: its format describes the DVD as black and white, while the separate color field says Color. Confirm the intended presentation if this distinction matters. Customer feedback mentions Blu-ray picture, sound and bonus features, which does not establish those qualities or contents for this DVD edition.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers seeking Modern Times on DVD in a two-disc Criterion Collection edition.
Collectors interested in Charles Chaplin films and classic comedy.

Less suited to

Buyers specifically seeking a Blu-ray edition.
Buyers who need a confirmed color presentation or verified bonus-feature list before ordering.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.8 / 5 · 479 ratings

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Customer feedback is strongly positive overall and describes the film’s humor and enjoyment, with particular appreciation for the factory eating-machine scene. Feedback also praises picture and sound, visual presentation and bonus features, but specifically discusses a Blu-ray, so those edition-dependent comments should not be treated as confirmation of this DVD’s picture, sound or extras. The positive aggregate ratings indicate broad approval, but do not explain individual opinions.

Positive themes

Customer feedback praises the film’s humor and the factory eating-machine scene.
Feedback also speaks positively about visual presentation and bonus features, though the comments refer to Blu-ray.

Frequently asked questions

How many discs are listed?

The listing specifies 2 discs.

Is this the Blu-ray edition?

No. The selected product is identified as a DVD. The listing separately refers to Blu-ray in customer-feedback text, but that feedback does not confirm anything about this DVD’s playback quality.

Is the film listed as black and white?

The format description says Black & White, but a separate color field says Color. The listing does not resolve the discrepancy.