Blow-Up: The Criterion Collection Blu-ray (BRCC2730)

Blow-Up: The Criterion Collection Blu-ray (BRCC2730) presents Michelangelo Antonioni’s 1966 psychological mystery in a widescreen edition with a restored 4K digital transfer and special features. It pairs the film with documentaries, interviews, trailers, and a book, making the extras a key part of its appeal for film collectors.

At a glance

Antonioni’s 1966 mystery follows a London fashion photographer who may have captured a death on film.
The listed special edition includes a new 4K digital transfer and uncompressed monaural soundtrack.
Extras include a 52-minute making-of documentary, interviews, a feature on Antonioni’s artistic approach, trailers, and a book with an essay.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

Includes substantial film-related extras, including a making-of documentary, archival interviews, and a book.
English subtitles are listed alongside English-language audio.
Customer feedback specifically praises the film’s visuals and bonus material.

Technical specifications

12 specifications

Disc and film
Media format	Widescreen
Number of discs	1
Runtime	1 hour and 51 minutes
Language	English
Studio	The Criterion Collection
Director	Michelangelo Antonioni
Contributors	David Hemmings, Michelangelo Antonioni, Vanessa Redgrave
Release date	March 28, 2017
Model	BRCC2730

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 5.92 ounces

Picture and audio details
Aspect ratio	1.85:1
Soundtrack	Uncompressed monaural

What to know before buying

The Blu-ray listing describes a restored 4K digital transfer. This identifies the transfer source, not a 4K UHD disc. The package is listed as one Blu-ray disc.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers interested in Antonioni’s cinema and a psychological mystery set in 1960s London.
Collectors who value interviews, making-of material, trailers, and an accompanying book.

Less suited to

Buyers specifically seeking a 4K UHD disc rather than a Blu-ray.
Viewers looking for a straightforward, action-led mystery rather than an introspective film.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.7 / 5 · 373 ratings

5 stars83%83%
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Customer feedback highlights the film’s visuals, bonus material, and thoughtful, haunting story, with some viewers also valuing its portrait of 1960s life and nostalgic London setting. These impressions align with the edition’s listed restored transfer and documentary and interview extras, though personal responses to the film’s reflective style may differ.

Positive themes

Customers praise the visuals and sharp Blu-ray picture quality.
Customers appreciate the extras, including collected clips and interviews.
Feedback describes the story as haunting, thoughtful, and evocative of 1960s London.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a 4K UHD disc?

No. The product is identified as a Blu-ray. Its description says the Blu-ray uses a restored 4K digital transfer, which does not mean the disc is 4K UHD.

What extras are listed?

The listing names a 52-minute making-of documentary, a feature on Antonioni’s artistic approach, a 2016 conversation with Vanessa Redgrave, archival interviews, trailers, and a book with an essay.

Does this edition include English subtitles?

Yes. English subtitles are listed, along with English language and English audio description.