1 / 3Leave Her to Heaven (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]
Leave Her to Heaven from The Criterion Collection is a Blu-ray release of John M. Stahl’s Technicolor melodrama about a possessive socialite and her novelist husband. The listing describes a new 2K restoration and includes a critic interview and trailer among its special features.
At a glance
- The listing says the restoration is new and in 2K, with an uncompressed monaural soundtrack.
- The special features include an interview with critic Imogen Sara Smith, a trailer, and an essay by novelist Megan Abbott.
- The film’s story follows Richard Harland and Ellen, whose whirlwind romance develops into a portrait of possessiveness and danger.
Often bought together
Pros and cons
Pros
- One disc combines the feature with a listed restoration and several supplementary features.
- The English Dolby Digital 1.0 audio specification is stated, giving buyers a clear indication of the listed sound format.
Technical specifications
10 specifications| Format | Blu-ray |
|---|---|
| Number of discs | 1 |
| Genre | Romance |
| Language | English |
| Studio | The Criterion Collection |
| Release date | March 24, 2020 |
| Language and audio format | English (Dolby Digital 1.0) |
|---|
| Dimensions listed | 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 3.21 ounces |
|---|
| Restoration | New 2K digital restoration by Twentieth Century Fox, the Academy Film Archive, and The Film Foundation |
|---|---|
| Additional features | New interview with critic Imogen Sara Smith; Trailer; PLUS: An essay by novelist Megan Abbott |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Viewers interested in classic Hollywood melodrama, film noir, or Gene Tierney’s performance.
- Criterion Collection buyers seeking this film on Blu-ray with a listed 2K restoration and extras.
Less suited to
- Buyers who specifically require a 4K UHD edition, the listed format is Blu-ray.
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Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
86% 86% - 4 stars
10% 10% - 3 stars
3% 3% - 2 stars
1% 1% - 1 star
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Customer feedback is strongly positive overall: the listing reports 4.8 out of 5 stars from 523 global ratings. Its supplied review summary highlights Gene Tierney’s performance, the story and ending, striking color, cinematography, and haunting atmosphere. Those impressions speak to the film’s appeal, they do not independently establish the disc’s playback quality or restoration results.
Positive themes
- Customers praise Gene Tierney’s performance, as well as the film’s story, color, cinematography, and atmosphere.
Frequently asked questions
What format is this edition?
The listing identifies it as a Blu-ray with one disc, it is not listed as a 4K UHD edition.
What special features are listed?
The listing names a new 2K restoration, an interview with critic Imogen Sara Smith, a trailer, and an essay by novelist Megan Abbott.
What audio format is specified?
The details list English (Dolby Digital 1.0), the feature description also calls the soundtrack uncompressed monaural.
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