True Stories: The Criterion Collection Blu-ray

True Stories from The Criterion Collection is David Byrne’s offbeat musical comedy, presented here on Blu-ray with a companion CD of the complete soundtrack, according to the listing. This edition also claims a restored 4K digital transfer and documentaries about the film’s production and designer Tibor Kalman.

At a glance

David Byrne directs and stars in a musical road-trip comedy set in Virgil, Texas.
The listed special edition features include a restored 4K digital transfer and two new documentaries.
A companion CD with the complete film soundtrack is claimed for the Blu-ray edition.

Price

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Reference price: ~~$49.95~~

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Pros and cons

Pros

The companion soundtrack CD adds a separate way to hear the film’s music beyond the feature.
The listed extras include documentaries about both the film’s production and designer Tibor Kalman.
Widescreen presentation suits the film’s visually distinctive town and landscape scenes.

Technical specifications

14 specifications

Disc and presentation
Media format	Widescreen
Number of discs	1
Runtime	1 hour and 29 minutes
Language	English
MPAA rating	PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)

Film credits
Director	David Byrne
Actors	David Byrne, John Goodman
Studio	Criterion Collection

Edition features
Transfer	New, restored 4K digital transfer
Documentaries	New documentary about the film’s production, featuring Byrne, Lachman, and others
Additional documentary	New documentary about designer Tibor Kalman
Soundtrack CD	CD containing the film’s complete soundtrack, compiled here for the first time (Blu-ray only)

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 4 ounces

Release
Release date	November 27, 2018

What to know before buying

The listing claims a restored 4K digital transfer, but the selected disc is Blu-ray. Treat this as a transfer description, not evidence that the disc is 4K UHD.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers interested in David Byrne’s filmmaking, music, or unusual comedy.
Criterion collectors seeking this film with soundtrack and documentary extras.

Less suited to

Buyers specifically seeking a 4K UHD disc rather than a Blu-ray.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.8 / 5 · 438 ratings

5 stars86%86%
4 stars10%10%
3 stars2%2%
2 stars1%1%
1 star1%1%

Customer feedback describes the film as an odd, humorous comedy and highlights its music, narrative, performances, and picture quality. The soundtrack receives praise, including mention of the companion CD. These comments align with the edition’s stated music and widescreen presentation, while individual preferences for its unusual comic style may vary. Aggregate ratings are mostly five-star, but do not explain the less favorable ratings.

Positive themes

Customers praise the music and soundtrack, humor, narrative, performances, and picture quality.

Frequently asked questions

Does this edition include the complete soundtrack?

The listing says the Blu-ray edition includes a companion CD containing the film’s complete soundtrack.

Is the disc 4K UHD?

The listing identifies the product as Blu-ray. Its restored 4K digital transfer claim describes the source transfer and does not establish that the disc itself is 4K UHD.

What bonus features are listed?

The listing names a documentary about the film’s production and another about designer Tibor Kalman.

Who stars in True Stories?

The listing names David Byrne and John Goodman as actors, with Byrne also credited as director.