Chilly Scenes of Winter: The Criterion Collection Blu-ray

Chilly Scenes of Winter from The Criterion Collection is a widescreen Blu-ray of Joan Micklin Silver’s comedy-drama about a civil servant trying to rekindle a relationship. This edition lists a restored 4K digital transfer and several supplemental programs, making it a fit for viewers interested in the film and its production context.

At a glance

The film shifts between past and present as Charles attempts to revive a relationship with Laura.
The listing describes a restored 4K digital transfer paired with an uncompressed monaural soundtrack.
Extras include a 1983 documentary about Silver, excerpts from a 2005 interview, a producer program, the cut original ending, a trailer and an essay.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

The listed extras give collectors additional material about director Joan Micklin Silver and the film’s alternate ending.
A single-disc widescreen Blu-ray is a straightforward choice for viewers collecting the film in this format.

Technical specifications

14 specifications

Disc and presentation
Format	Blu-ray, Widescreen
Aspect ratio	1.85:1
Number of discs	1
Runtime	1 hour and 35 minutes
Language	English
Subtitles	English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing

Film details
Genre	Comedy, Drama
Director	Silver, Joan Micklin
Actors	Grahame, Gloria, Heard, John, Hurt, Mary Beth, McMillan, Kenneth, Riegert, Peter
Studio	The Criterion Collection
MPAA rating	PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Release date	March 28, 2023

Edition features
Transfer and soundtrack	New, restored 4K digital transfer, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	6.85 x 5.35 x 0.65 inches; 3.2 ounces

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers seeking Joan Micklin Silver’s adaptation of Ann Beattie’s novel.
Criterion Collection viewers interested in director-focused supplements and an alternate ending.

Less suited to

Buyers specifically seeking a 4K UHD disc. The listing identifies the physical format as Blu-ray, despite describing a 4K digital transfer.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.3 / 5 · 36 ratings

5 stars59%59%
4 stars23%23%
3 stars13%13%
2 stars0%0%
1 star5%5%

Aggregate ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the four- or five-star categories, but a smaller share of three- and one-star ratings shows that opinions are not uniformly favorable. The rating pattern alone does not reveal what viewers liked or disliked. For buyers considering this disc, the listed film extras and Blu-ray format are clear edition details, not evidence of specific customer praise.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a 4K UHD disc?

No 4K UHD disc is specified. The listed format is Blu-ray. The 4K wording refers to the digital transfer described for this edition.

What bonus material is listed?

The listing includes a program featuring producers, a 1983 documentary about Joan Micklin Silver, interview excerpts from 2005, the film’s original ending, a trailer and an essay.

How long is the film?

The listed runtime is 1 hour and 35 minutes.