Richard III: The Criterion Collection DVD

Richard III: The Criterion Collection DVD presents Laurence Olivier’s film adaptation of Shakespeare’s play on a two-disc set. The listing specifies a 2-hour-38-minute runtime, color, full-screen presentation, NTSC, and subtitles, making this a DVD-format option for viewers interested in Olivier’s performance and the supporting cast.

At a glance

Two-disc Criterion Collection DVD of Laurence Olivier’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s Richard III.
Listed with color, full-screen NTSC presentation and English subtitles.
The supporting cast includes Claire Bloom, John Gielgud and Ralph Richardson.

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Pros and cons

Pros

The two-disc format gives the release a clearly stated physical-disc count.
The listing identifies the director, principal cast, language and subtitle language for shoppers comparing film editions.
Customer feedback specifically praises Olivier’s performance and the production’s musicality.

Cons

The listing specifies a full-screen DVD presentation rather than a widescreen format.
The stated language is English mono, which may not suit buyers seeking a multichannel audio presentation.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Disc and presentation
Format	Color, Full Screen, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Subtitled
Number of discs	2
Runtime	2 hours and 38 minutes
Release date	April 23, 2013

Film and cast
Director	Laurence Olivier
Actors	Claire Bloom, John Gielgud, Laurence Olivier, Ralph Richardson
Language	English (Mono)
Subtitles	English
Studio	Criterion Collection

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 4.8 ounces

Identification
Model number	2250

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers seeking Laurence Olivier’s interpretation of Shakespeare’s Richard III.
Collectors looking for a Criterion Collection DVD with a named cast and director.
Buyers who want a physical two-disc release with English subtitles.

Less suited to

Buyers specifically seeking a widescreen presentation or multichannel audio.
Viewers who need a Blu-ray edition rather than DVD.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.4 / 5 · 391 ratings

5 stars76%76%
4 stars9%9%
3 stars5%5%
2 stars3%3%
1 star7%7%

Customer feedback highlights Olivier’s performance, the actors’ delivery of the lines, the musicality of the language and an opulent production. Those impressions are relevant to viewers drawn to the cast and Shakespearean presentation, while the listing’s full-screen DVD and English mono specifications remain important format considerations. Aggregate ratings lean positive overall, but ratings alone do not explain individual opinions.

Positive themes

Feedback praises Laurence Olivier’s performance and the musicality of the passages.
The production’s visual quality is described positively, including as opulent.