In the Mood for Love: Criterion Collection Blu-ray

In the Mood for Love from the Criterion Collection is a Blu-ray edition of Wong Kar-wai’s romantic drama, with a listed runtime of 1 hour and 38 minutes. Its special-edition extras include interviews, deleted scenes, a short film, and a booklet.

At a glance

The story follows two neighbors in Hong Kong whose bond grows after a discovery about their spouses.
The listed special-edition extras include a making-of documentary, deleted scenes with commentary, a short film, interviews, trailers, and a booklet.
The listing specifies DTS surround sound and a 1.78:1 aspect ratio.

Price

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Reference price: ~~$39.95~~

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Pros and cons

Pros

One disc combines the film with a substantial selection of listed supplemental material, including interviews and a short film.
English subtitles are listed, alongside DTS Surround Sound and widescreen presentation.

Technical specifications

13 specifications

Disc and presentation
Format	Blu-ray, DTS Surround Sound, Dolby, NTSC, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen
Aspect ratio	1.78:1
Number of discs	1
Runtime	1 hour and 38 minutes
Genre	Romance

Film credits and language
Director	Wong Kar-wai
Actors	Maggie Cheung Man-yuk, Tony Leung Chiu-wai
Contributor	Maggie Cheung Man-yuk, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Wong Kar-wai
Language	English
MPAA rating	PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)

Edition and dimensions
Studio	Criterion Collection
Release date	October 2, 2012
Dimensions listed	0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 4 ounces

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing describes a restored high-definition transfer and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 in its feature text, while the format field lists DTS Surround Sound and Dolby. Confirm the audio and transfer details for this edition if they matter to your setup.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers looking for Wong Kar-wai’s romantic drama on Blu-ray.
Collectors interested in a Criterion special edition with interviews, deleted scenes, a short film, and a booklet.

Less suited to

Shoppers seeking a 4K UHD edition rather than Blu-ray.
Viewers who want a fast-paced plot, as the listing characterizes the film as delicately mannered and centered on romantic longing.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.7 / 5 · 845 ratings

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4 stars8%8%
3 stars3%3%
2 stars3%3%
1 star1%1%

Customer feedback highlights the film’s visual style, love story, performances, colors, and evocative soundtrack. Those impressions align with the listing’s emphasis on cinematography and romantic longing. The ratings are strongly favorable overall, though aggregate scores do not show how individual viewers experienced the film or its presentation on this disc.

Positive themes

Customers praise the film’s visuals, cinematography, and vivid colors.
The customer summary highlights the love story, lead performances, and soundtrack.

Frequently asked questions

What is included in this Criterion Blu-ray edition?

The listing describes one disc and lists deleted scenes, a making-of documentary, a short film, interviews, trailers and TV spots, plus an essay and booklet. A separate explicit package inventory is not provided.

What audio and subtitle formats are listed?

The format field lists DTS Surround Sound, Dolby, and subtitled presentation, while English is specified as the subtitle language. The feature text separately mentions a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, so confirm the exact audio details if important.

How long is the film?

The listed runtime is 1 hour and 38 minutes.

Is this a 4K edition?

No. The product is identified as a Blu-ray, not a 4K UHD edition.