Ikiru: The Criterion Collection DVD

Ikiru from The Criterion Collection is a two-disc, black-and-white DVD of Akira Kurosawa’s drama starring Takashi Shimura. Its listed extras include documentaries, an audio commentary, a trailer and essays.

At a glance

Two-disc DVD edition of Akira Kurosawa’s film, with a listed runtime of 2 hours and 23 minutes.
The listing describes the film as black and white, full screen, NTSC and subtitled.
Listed special features include a 2004 audio commentary, two documentaries, a trailer and essays.

Price

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Reference price: ~~$29.95~~

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Pros and cons

Pros

Includes substantial listed supplemental material, including two documentaries and commentary.
English subtitles are listed alongside the DVD presentation details.
Two discs are listed for the edition.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Disc and presentation
Format	Black & White, Full Screen, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Subtitled
Number of discs	2
Runtime	2 hours and 23 minutes
Language	English

Film and edition
Director	Akira Kurosawa
Contributor	Akira Kurosawa, Takashi Shimura
Actor	Takashi Shimura
Studio	The Criterion Collection
Release date	November 24, 2015
Model number	35221444

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 3.84 ounces

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing calls this a DVD and describes a new 4K digital restoration as a special feature. The restoration claim does not establish that the DVD itself is a 4K disc. Confirm the desired disc format before buying.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers collecting Akira Kurosawa films on DVD.
Buyers interested in documentary and commentary extras about the film.

Less suited to

Buyers specifically seeking a 4K disc or a high-definition Blu-ray edition.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.7 / 5 · 101 ratings

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Aggregate customer ratings lean strongly positive, with most falling in the five-star category, but a smaller share of lower ratings shows that experiences are not uniform. The supplied evidence does not explain the reasons behind those ratings, so it cannot establish reactions to the film, disc presentation or extras.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a 4K disc?

The listing identifies the product as a DVD. It mentions a new 4K digital restoration among the special features, which does not mean the disc is a 4K release.

What bonus features are listed?

The listing names an audio commentary, two documentaries, a trailer, and essays.

How long is the film?

The listed runtime is 2 hours and 23 minutes.