The Tin Drum — Criterion Collection DVD (CRRN2223DVD)

CRRN2223DVD: The Tin Drum from the Criterion Collection is a two-disc DVD edition of Volker Schlöndorff’s adaptation of Günter Grass’s novel. Its listing describes a restored director’s cut and includes additional interviews and a reading, while the film’s surreal imagery and disturbing subject matter may not suit every viewer.

At a glance

The listing describes a new, restored digital transfer of the complete director’s cut.
Listed extras include interviews with Schlöndorff and film scholar Timothy Corrigan, plus Günter Grass reading from his novel.
The film follows Oskar, who refuses to grow older after his third birthday as the world moves toward World War II.

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Pros and cons

Pros

Two discs and a stated 2-hour-43-minute runtime provide room for the feature and listed special-edition material.
English subtitles are listed for the German-language film.
The supplied edition details specify anamorphic widescreen and surround sound.

Cons

The surreal imagery, erotic content and disturbing themes described for the film may be a poor fit for viewers seeking lighter entertainment.

Technical specifications

14 specifications

Edition and film
Genre	Drama
Director	Volker Schlondorff
Contributors	David Bennent, Mario Adorf, Volker Schlondorff
Language	German
Runtime	2 hours and 43 minutes
Aspect ratio	1.77:1
Rating	R (Restricted)
Release date	January 15, 2013
Studio	Criterion Collection
Model	CRRN2223DVD

Disc and playback formats
Disc count	2
Media formats	Anamorphic, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Subtitled, Surround Sound, Widescreen
Subtitles	English

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 4.32 ounces

What to know before buying

Customer feedback reports both strong interest and tediousness, and reactions to the disturbing content are mixed. The film’s mature subject matter and 2-hour-43-minute runtime are worth considering before choosing it.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers interested in Criterion editions, director-approved extras and Schlöndorff’s adaptation of Günter Grass.
Collectors looking for a German-language drama with English subtitles and a listed restored director’s cut.

Less suited to

Viewers who prefer light or fast-paced films, or who want to avoid disturbing or erotic content.
Buyers who require a high-definition or 4K edition. This listing is for DVD.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.4 / 5 · 623 ratings

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Customer feedback highlights the acting, visual presentation, story and adaptation of Grass’s novel as strengths. Reactions are mixed on how interesting the film is and on its disturbing content. That split matters for a long, surreal drama whose listed runtime is 2 hours and 43 minutes. Aggregate ratings lean positive overall, but do not establish that the film will suit a viewer’s tastes.