Moonrise Kingdom: The Criterion Collection Blu-ray

Moonrise Kingdom: The Criterion Collection Blu-ray presents Wes Anderson’s story of two children who run away together on a New England island. The listing describes a restored 2K transfer, a 5.1 surround soundtrack and a substantial set of film-related extras, making this edition suited to viewers who want more than the feature alone.

At a glance

Listing describes a director-supervised restored 2K digital transfer.
Special features include commentary, selected-scene storyboard animatics, cast and crew interviews, behind-the-scenes material, auditions and a trailer.
The listed audio format includes DTS surround sound. The special-edition description specifies a 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.
The feature follows Sam and Suzy, two twelve-year-olds who make a pact and run away together.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

The special-edition feature list gives film fans several kinds of supplementary material, from commentary to test footage.
A booklet is described with an essay, an island map and other ephemera.
The listing gives both an English-language track and English subtitles.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Disc and film
Format	AC-3, Blu-ray, DTS Surround Sound, Subtitled, Surround Sound, Widescreen
Number of discs	1
Runtime	1 hour and 34 minutes
Genre	Comedy
Rating	PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)
Release date	September 22, 2015

Audio and subtitles
Language	English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
Subtitles	English

Edition details
Item model number	2509
Studio	Criterion Collection (Direct)

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 4 ounces

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing is inconsistent about the audio description: its details give English Dolby Digital 5.1, while the special-edition feature description specifies a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack. It also labels the aspect ratio as unknown despite listing widescreen. Confirm the desired audio and presentation details for the selected edition before buying.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers who want a physical Blu-ray edition with director-approved supplements and an accompanying booklet.
Fans of Wes Anderson films and character-driven stories with an offbeat childhood romance.

Less suited to

Buyers specifically seeking a confirmed aspect ratio or a single unambiguous audio-track specification from the listing.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.8 / 5 · 770 ratings

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Customer feedback is broadly favorable toward the film, its unusual childhood-love story, appearance and bonus material. Some customers also describe the entertainment value differently, so the story’s offbeat tone may not suit every viewer. This feedback is separate from the listing’s description of the Blu-ray transfer and extras.

Positive themes

Customers praise the movie and its unusual story.
Customers appreciate the appearance and the bonus features.

Mixed feedback

Reported reactions to the entertainment value are mixed.

Frequently asked questions

What extras does this Blu-ray listing describe?

It lists an audio commentary, selected-scene storyboard animatics, cast and crew interviews, a documentary about the set, home movies, behind-the-scenes and test footage, auditions, a trailer, and a booklet with an essay and map.

What audio is listed for the disc?

The details section lists English Dolby Digital 5.1, while the special-edition description names a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack. The listing does not make the audio specification fully consistent.

Does the listing confirm the aspect ratio?

No. It lists the presentation as widescreen but gives the aspect ratio as unknown.

How long is the film?

The stated runtime is 1 hour and 34 minutes.