Dead Man (The Criterion Collection) DVD

Dead Man (The Criterion Collection) is Jim Jarmusch’s revisionist western, following Johnny Depp’s wounded accountant William Blake as he travels with Nobody, played by Gary Farmer. This one-disc DVD lists a director-approved special edition with a 4K digital restoration and several film-related extras, but the disc format itself is DVD.

At a glance

A surreal western set in the nineteenth-century American West, with Johnny Depp as William Blake and Gary Farmer as Nobody.
The listing describes a director-approved edition with a 4K digital restoration, Q&A, Neil Young score footage, interviews, readings, deleted scenes, location photos, commentary, and essays.
Neil Young composed and performed the score, according to the listing.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

A substantial set of listed extras offers material on the director, score, cast, production design, and sound.
The single-disc format keeps the film and the advertised edition together on one DVD.

Cons

This is a DVD release, so the advertised 4K restoration does not make the disc a 4K UHD edition.

Technical specifications

12 specifications

Disc and playback
Format	NTSC, Surround Sound, Widescreen
Number of discs	1
Language	English
Color	Color
Runtime	2 hours and 1 minute
MPAA rating	R (Restricted)

Film credits and release
Director	Jim Jarmusch
Contributors	Gary Farmer, Jim Jarmusch, Johnny Depp
Actors	Gary Farmer, Johnny Depp
Studio	Criterion Collection
Release date	April 24, 2018

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.72 ounces

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The 4K digital restoration describes the restoration source, while the selected product is identified as DVD. Buyers seeking a 4K UHD or HD disc should check the format before ordering. The listing’s synopsis describes black-and-white photography, but its technical details label the disc Color.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers interested in Jim Jarmusch’s unconventional western and existential take on the American West.
Criterion collectors who want the listed interviews, Q&A, score footage, commentary, deleted scenes, photos, readings, and essays on DVD.
Fans of Johnny Depp, Gary Farmer, or Neil Young’s film score.

Less suited to

Buyers specifically seeking a 4K UHD or Blu-ray edition rather than DVD.
Viewers who prefer a conventional, fast-paced western, as customer feedback reports mixed views on entertainment value.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 470 ratings

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4 stars10%10%
3 stars1%1%
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Customer feedback highlights Johnny Depp’s performance, Neil Young’s soundtrack, the story, and picture quality. Some customers describe the film as interesting or relaxing, while opinions about its entertainment value are mixed. This feedback concerns the film and viewing experience. It does not establish that the DVD itself delivers 4K playback. The listing identifies the release as DVD and describes 4K as the restoration source.

Positive themes

Customers praise Johnny Depp’s performance and Neil Young’s soundtrack.
Feedback also highlights the story and picture quality.

Mixed feedback

Opinions on the film’s entertainment value are mixed.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a 4K UHD disc?

No. The product title identifies a DVD. The listing mentions a 4K digital restoration, which is not the same as a 4K UHD disc.

What special features are listed?

The listing names a Jarmusch Q&A, footage of Neil Young composing and performing the score, an interview with Gary Farmer, cast readings of William Blake poems, selected-scene commentary, deleted scenes, location-scouting photos, and essays.

How long is the film?

The listed runtime is 2 hours and 1 minute.

What language and subtitles are specified?

The listing specifies English language and English subtitles.