Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! — The Criterion Collection Blu-ray

Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! from The Criterion Collection is a Spanish-language dark comedy directed by Pedro Almodóvar. This single-disc Blu-ray listing describes a 2K digital restoration and includes several films-related extras, making it aimed at viewers who want the movie alongside archival and interview material.

At a glance

The listing describes a 2K digital restoration supervised by Pedro Almodóvar and executive producer Agustín Almodóvar.
A 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack is listed.
Extras include a making-of documentary, interviews, a conversation between Almodóvar and Antonio Banderas, and footage from the 1990 Madrid premiere party.
The listing also mentions an essay by Almodóvar, a conversation between Kent Jones and Wes Anderson, and a 1989 Almodóvar interview.

Price

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Reference price: ~~$39.95~~

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Pros and cons

Pros

The single-disc edition combines English subtitles with Spanish-language presentation.
The listed extras offer several kinds of supplementary material, including production documentary footage and filmmaker conversations.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Disc and film
Format	Blu-ray
Number of discs	1
Runtime	1 hour and 42 minutes
Language	Spanish
Subtitles	English
Director	Pedro Almodovar, Pedro Almodóvar
MPAA rating	NC-17 (Adults Only)
Release date	May 7, 2024

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	6.75 x 5.3 x 0.47 inches; 3.84 ounces

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers seeking Pedro Almodóvar films on Criterion Blu-ray with supplementary interviews and documentary material.
Collectors who want this film in a single-disc Blu-ray edition.

Less suited to

Viewers who require a digital copy. The listing's stated digital copy expiration date has passed.
Viewers seeking a rating suitable for children, as the listing identifies the film as NC-17 (Adults Only).

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.3 / 5 · 397 ratings

5 stars64%64%
4 stars18%18%
3 stars6%6%
2 stars6%6%
1 star6%6%

Customer feedback highlights the film's humor and acting, while reactions to the story are mixed, including appreciation for its surprising ending and criticism of what one viewer saw as its portrayal of disturbing behavior. The listing's Blu-ray format is distinct from reports of DVD playback trouble, so those complaints do not establish a Blu-ray issue. Aggregate ratings lean positive overall, but they do not explain individual opinions.

Positive themes

Customers mention the humor and acting positively, including Antonio Banderas's slapstick style and Pedro Almodóvar's direction.

Negative themes

Some feedback reports DVD playback issues. These reports concern DVD and do not establish a problem with this Blu-ray edition.

Mixed feedback

The story draws mixed reactions, with some appreciation for the ending and criticism of its portrayal of behavior.

Frequently asked questions

What language and subtitle details are listed?

The listing identifies Spanish as the language and English as the subtitle language.

What extras are described?

The listing describes a making-of documentary, interviews, a 2003 conversation between Pedro Almodóvar and Antonio Banderas, footage from the film's 1990 Madrid premiere party, and additional written and interview material.

Is a digital copy included?

The details show a digital copy expiration date of December 31, 2019, which has passed. Do not assume a usable digital copy is available.