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True Stories: The Criterion Collection (DVD)

True Stories from The Criterion Collection is David Byrne’s feature-film directing debut, a comic portrait of everyday life in the fictional Texas town of Virgil. This two-disc DVD listing specifies widescreen NTSC video and a 1-hour-and-29-minute runtime.

At a glance

  • David Byrne directs and appears in a story about the residents of Virgil, Texas, as they prepare for a local celebration.
  • The description frames the film as an offbeat comedy that combines Byrne’s songs with a portrait of small-town American life.
  • Two-disc DVD listing with widescreen NTSC video.
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Pros and cons

Pros

  • Two discs are specified, alongside English audio and English subtitles.
  • The listing identifies David Byrne as director and names John Goodman among the contributors.
  • Customer feedback praises the music, humor, performances and picture quality.

Cons

  • This is a DVD, not the separately listed Blu-ray format.
  • The film’s odd, offbeat comic style may not suit buyers looking for a conventional comedy.

Technical specifications

11 specifications
Disc and video
FormatNTSC, Widescreen
Number of discs2
ColorColor
Film details
DirectorDavid Byrne
ContributorsDavid Byrne, John Goodman
LanguageEnglish
Runtime1 hour and 29 minutes
MPAA ratingPG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
StudioCriterion Collection
Release dateNovember 27, 2018
Dimensions
Dimensions listed0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 4 ounces

Who is it for?

A good fit for

  • David Byrne and Talking Heads listeners interested in his feature-film work.
  • Viewers drawn to quirky comedy and stories about small-town American life.
  • Collectors seeking the Criterion Collection DVD edition.

Less suited to

  • Buyers specifically seeking a Blu-ray edition.
  • Viewers who prefer straightforward, conventional comedy.
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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.8 / 5 · 438 ratings
  • 5 stars86%86%
  • 4 stars10%10%
  • 3 stars2%2%
  • 2 stars1%1%
  • 1 star1%1%

Customer feedback describes True Stories as an underrated, unusual comedy and highlights its humor, music, narrative, performances and picture quality. The positive overall rating pattern suggests broad appreciation, though ratings alone cannot establish what viewers liked or disliked. The reported praise for crisp widescreen presentation is relevant to this DVD listing, but does not verify its image quality independently. One customer mentions a companion CD with the original music, but the supplied package information does not confirm that a CD is included with this edition.

Positive themes

  • Customer feedback praises the film’s music and humor.
  • Viewers highlight the narrative and performances.
  • Picture quality is also praised in customer feedback.

Frequently asked questions

What format is this edition?

The listing identifies it as a two-disc DVD in NTSC widescreen format.

Who directed True Stories?

The listed director is David Byrne. John Goodman is also named among the contributors.

How long is the film, and what language is listed?

The listed runtime is 1 hour and 29 minutes. English is listed for both language and subtitles.

What kind of film is True Stories?

The listing describes an offbeat comedy about residents of Virgil, Texas, preparing for a local celebration, with songs woven into the story.

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