Product guide

Wings of Desire: The Criterion Collection 2-DVD Edition

Wings of Desire: The Criterion Collection is a two-disc DVD edition of Wim Wenders’s drama, with listed special features including a director-and-actor commentary, documentary, interviews, deleted scenes, and a booklet. Its listed NTSC format and English subtitles are relevant for playback and viewing preferences.

At a glance

Two-disc special edition with commentary featuring Wim Wenders and Peter Falk.
The listing describes a restored high-definition digital transfer supervised and approved by Wenders.
Extras listed include a documentary, television program footage, an interview, deleted scenes and outtakes, trailers, and a booklet.
Customer feedback describes the film as emotionally engaging and praises its visual artistry.

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Pros and cons

Pros

Two discs provide room for the feature and a substantial set of listed supplementary materials.
English subtitles are specified, and the format listing includes both black-and-white and color imagery.
The listed extras offer context through commentary, interviews, documentary material, and a booklet.

Technical specifications

13 specifications

Disc and presentation
Media format	Black & White, Color, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Aspect ratio	1.66:1
Number of discs	2
Subtitles	English

Film details
Genre	Drama
Director	Wim Wenders
Runtime	2 hours and 8 minutes
Rating	PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)
Release date	November 3, 2009
Studio	Criterion Collection
Actors	Bruno Ganz, Curt Bois, Otto Sander, Peter Falk, Solveig Dommartin

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

Identification
Model number	CRRN1831DVD

What to know before buying

The listed format includes NTSC and widescreen. Confirm that your playback setup supports the DVD format and that this edition fits your preferred presentation. The description calls the transfer high-definition, but this is a DVD listing, so do not interpret that wording as confirmation of a Blu-ray or HD disc.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers interested in Wim Wenders and contemplative drama.
Criterion Collection DVD buyers who value film essays and supplementary material.
Collectors who want this film with English subtitles and a two-disc presentation.

Less suited to

Buyers specifically seeking a Blu-ray or 4K disc.
Viewers who prefer a straightforward feature-only release without supplementary material.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.7 / 5 · 424 ratings

5 stars86%86%
4 stars6%6%
3 stars5%5%
2 stars1%1%
1 star2%2%

Customer feedback highlights the film’s emotional impact, visual beauty, artistry, story, and Peter Falk’s character. Those are responses to the film rather than verification of the transfer or disc presentation. The aggregate rating pattern is mostly five-star, though ratings alone do not explain less favorable experiences.

Positive themes

Customer feedback praises the film’s emotional engagement and visual artistry.
The review summary also notes appreciation for Peter Falk’s character.

Frequently asked questions

How many discs are included?

The listing specifies two discs.

Are English subtitles listed?

Yes. English is listed as the subtitle language.

What bonus materials are described?

The description lists commentary, a documentary, television program footage, an interview, deleted scenes and outtakes, excerpts from other films, trailers, and a booklet.

Is this a Blu-ray edition?

The product title identifies this as a DVD. The description's reference to a high-definition digital transfer does not establish that the discs are Blu-ray.