Pierre Etaix: The Criterion Collection Blu-ray

Pierre Etaix: The Criterion Collection Blu-ray gathers five features and three short films by director and performer Pierre Etaix, for a total listed runtime of 6 hours and 53 minutes. The collection suits viewers drawn to French comedy and Etaix’s mix of deadpan humor and physical performance.

At a glance

Includes five features and three shorts, including the Oscar-winning short Happy Anniversary, according to the product description.
The films draw on physical comedy, circus performance and silent-film influences, as described in the listing.
Two-disc Blu-ray set with French audio and English or French subtitles listed.

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Pros and cons

Pros

Brings together eight films across Etaix’s feature and short-film work in one collection.
English subtitles are listed for the French-language films.
The long combined runtime offers a substantial collection for viewers interested in Etaix’s work.

Cons

The listed language is French, so viewers who require English-language audio may find the language options limiting.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Disc and playback details
Format	Blu-ray
Number of discs	2
Language	French
Subtitles	English, French
Runtime	6 hours and 53 minutes
Genre	Comedy

Films and credits
Contributor	Pierre Etaix
Studio	Criterion Collection
Release date	April 23, 2013
Model number	CRRN2254BR

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

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Fans of Pierre Etaix and French comedy.
Viewers interested in physical comedy, deadpan performance and classic cinema.
Collectors seeking a multi-film Blu-ray set with English subtitles.

Less suited to

Buyers seeking English-language audio.
Viewers who want a single film rather than a multi-title collection.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.7 / 5 · 48 ratings

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Customer feedback describes the humor as sophisticated and gentle, and some feedback says the collection matches its description. That response may appeal to viewers seeking Etaix’s particular style of French comedy, though the listing’s film details and subtitle options are more useful for judging fit than ratings alone.

Positive themes

Customers describe the humor as sophisticated and gentle.
Some customer feedback says the product was as advertised and recommends it to fans of this kind of comedy.

Frequently asked questions

What films are included?

The description lists five features: The Suitor, Yoyo, As Long as You've Got Your Health, Le grand amour and Land of Milk and Honey. It also lists three shorts: Rupture, Happy Anniversary and Feeling Good.

What language and subtitle options are listed?

French is listed as the language, with English and French subtitles.

How many discs are included?

The listing specifies two discs.