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Vanya on 42nd Street (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]

Vanya on 42nd Street from The Criterion Collection presents Louis Malle’s film of a private, performance-style reading of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya. This one-disc Blu-ray features Wallace Shawn, Julianne Moore, Brooke Smith, and George Gaynes, with a listed runtime of two hours.

At a glance

  • A filmed reading of Anton Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya, adapted into English by David Mamet.
  • Directed by Louis Malle and featuring Wallace Shawn, Julianne Moore, Brooke Smith, and George Gaynes.
  • The listing identifies this as a one-disc Blu-ray with English audio and English subtitles.
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Pros and cons

Pros

  • The performance-centered presentation offers a screen version of Chekhov’s play without claiming a conventional, elaborate staging.
  • The listed cast includes Julianne Moore, Wallace Shawn, Brooke Smith, and George Gaynes.

Technical specifications

12 specifications
Disc and viewing details
FormatBlu-ray
Runtime2 hours
Number of discs1
LanguageEnglish
MPAA ratingPG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Release dateFebruary 28, 2012
Film credits
DirectorLouis Malle
ActorsBrooke Smith, George Gaynes, Julianne Moore, Wallace Shawn
ContributorsBrooke Smith, George Gaynes, Julianne Moore, Louis Malle, Wallace Shawn
Edition and listing details
StudioCriterion Collection
Item model numberCRRN2103BR
Dimensions listed0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 4 ounces

Who is it for?

A good fit for

  • Viewers interested in Chekhov, stage-to-screen adaptations, or performance-focused films.
  • Collectors seeking this Criterion Collection title on Blu-ray.

Less suited to

  • Shoppers specifically seeking bonus features or technical picture and sound details, which are not specified in the supplied listing.
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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.3 / 5 · 143 ratings
  • 5 stars71%71%
  • 4 stars13%13%
  • 3 stars6%6%
  • 2 stars3%3%
  • 1 star7%7%

Customer feedback praises the acting and production, with positive remarks about the cast and the film’s presentation of Chekhov’s play. Feedback on the acting is mixed, including differing reactions to performances. For viewers considering this performance-focused adaptation, those comments are relevant to the cast and staging, but do not establish a universal response.

Positive themes

  • Customers praise the acting and production quality, and some value the presentation as a direct rendering of Chekhov’s play.

Mixed feedback

  • Customer feedback on the acting is mixed, so reactions to the performances may differ.

Frequently asked questions

What is Vanya on 42nd Street about?

It captures a performance-style reading of Anton Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya, adapted into English by David Mamet, in a crumbling Manhattan playhouse.

Who directed and stars in the film?

Louis Malle directed it. The listed actors are Brooke Smith, George Gaynes, Julianne Moore, and Wallace Shawn.

What are the listed disc and language details?

The listing specifies one Blu-ray disc, English language, English subtitles, and a runtime of two hours.

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