Polyester (The Criterion Collection) Blu-ray

Polyester from The Criterion Collection is John Waters’s comedy starring Divine as a Baltimore housewife whose life unravels before an unexpected romance. This Blu-ray edition is listed with a restored 4K digital transfer, extensive archival and new extras, and an essay and foldout poster.

At a glance

Waters’s comic take on suburban melodrama centers on Divine as long-suffering housewife Francine Fishpaw.
The edition description lists a director-supervised restored 4K digital transfer and an uncompressed monaural soundtrack.
Extras include a Waters commentary, interviews and conversations, twenty minutes of deleted scenes and alternate takes, and a trailer.
English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing are specified in the edition description.

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Pros and cons

Pros

A substantial selection of interviews and archival material gives this edition appeal beyond the feature film.
The included essay and foldout poster add printed material to the Blu-ray release.
The story’s send-up of melodrama and Divine’s lead performance are central draws for viewers interested in Waters’s comedy.

Technical specifications

14 specifications

Film and disc
Genre	Comedy, Cult Movies
Format	Blu-ray
Number of discs	1
Director	John Waters
Studio	The Criterion Collection
Release date	September 17, 2019
MPAA rating	R (Restricted)

Audio and subtitles
Language	English
Audio listed in product details	English (Dolby Digital 5.1)

People
Contributors	David Samson, Divine, Edith Massey, John Waters, Mink Stole, Stiv Bators, Tab Hunter
Actors	David Samson, Divine, Edith Massey, Mink Stole, Stiv Bators

Listed edition features
Transfer and soundtrack	New, restored 4K digital transfer, supervised by director John Waters, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack
Printed extras	An essay by film scholar Elena Gorfinkel and a foldout poster of the cover

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 listing gives the audio as English (Dolby Digital 5.1) in product details, while the edition description specifies an uncompressed monaural soundtrack. Confirm the audio configuration for the particular disc listing. Customer feedback also notes disappointment over an Odorama scratch-and-sniff card, which is not listed among the edition contents. The package list is not otherwise provided.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

John Waters and Divine fans looking for this comedy on Blu-ray.
Collectors interested in film extras such as interviews, deleted scenes, an essay, and a foldout poster.
Viewers who enjoy unconventional takes on suburban melodrama.

Less suited to

Buyers seeking a listed Odorama scratch-and-sniff card, as it is not specified among the edition contents.
Viewers seeking a release with a confirmed single audio configuration without first checking the listing details.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 562 ratings

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Customer feedback praises the film’s humor, Divine’s performance, and the special features, with some people also describing the movie as entertaining and worthwhile. The reported disappointment about the missing Odorama scratch-and-sniff card matters to collectors expecting that novelty, while the listed interviews, deleted scenes, essay, and poster offer other extras. Reactions to the story are mixed.

Positive themes

Customers praise the comic take on melodrama and Divine’s performance.
Customers report liking the bonus features.

Negative themes

Some customer feedback expresses disappointment about the missing Odorama scratch-and-sniff card.

Mixed feedback

Customer feedback is mixed about the story.

Frequently asked questions

What is included with this edition?

The edition description lists the Blu-ray, interviews and conversations, a commentary, deleted scenes and alternate takes, a trailer, an essay, and a foldout poster. It does not list an Odorama scratch-and-sniff card.

What audio does the listing specify?

Product details state English (Dolby Digital 5.1), while the edition description specifies an uncompressed monaural soundtrack. Check the selected listing to confirm the disc’s audio configuration.

Does it include English subtitles?

Yes. The edition description specifies English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Who stars in Polyester?

The listing identifies Divine, Edith Massey, Mink Stole, and Stiv Bators among the actors, and names Tab Hunter as a contributor.