Women in Love: The Criterion Collection DVD

Women in Love: The Criterion Collection is a two-disc DVD edition of Ken Russell’s adaptation of D. H. Lawrence’s novel. The listing specifies NTSC widescreen video and a 4K digital restoration, alongside interviews, commentaries, a short film, and an essay.

At a glance

Two-DVD special edition with a listed new 4K digital restoration. The physical format remains DVD, not 4K UHD.
Includes two audio commentaries, interviews, a Ken Russell biopic, the short film Second Best, a trailer, and an essay by Linda Ruth Williams.
The story follows the Brangwen sisters and two men in an English mining community, with themes of desire and relationships.

Price

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Reference price: ~~$29.95~~

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Pros and cons

Pros

A substantial set of film-related extras across two discs, including commentaries and interviews with cast and crew.
English audio and English subtitles are both listed.
Customer feedback reports appreciation for the performances and visual presentation.

Cons

This is a DVD edition, so the listed 4K restoration does not mean the discs are 4K UHD.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Film and edition
Genre	Romance
Director	Ken Russell
Contributors	Alan Bates, Glenda Jackson, Jennie Linden, Ken Russell, Oliver Reed
MPAA rating	R (Restricted)
Runtime	2 hours and 11 minutes
Release date	March 27, 2018
Studio	Criterion Collection

Disc and presentation
Format	NTSC, Widescreen
Number of discs	2
Audio language	English

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 calls the restoration 4K digital while identifying the actual media as NTSC widescreen DVD. Treat 4K as a restoration description, not a playback-resolution claim. The film is rated R (Restricted).

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers interested in Ken Russell, D. H. Lawrence adaptations, or Criterion editions with supplementary interviews and commentary.
Collectors who want an NTSC widescreen DVD with English subtitles and multiple film-related extras.

Less suited to

Buyers specifically seeking a 4K UHD disc or a confirmed high-definition playback format.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.5 / 5 · 219 ratings

5 stars71%71%
4 stars18%18%
3 stars5%5%
2 stars2%2%
1 star4%4%

Customer feedback describes the film as a classic and praises its picture presentation, acting, and story, including the performances of Alan Bates and Glenda Jackson. The positive comments about picture quality are impressions of this DVD edition, while the listing itself specifies NTSC widescreen discs and a 4K digital restoration. Value opinions are mixed, so buyers may want to weigh the extras and DVD format against their preferred edition.

Positive themes

Customer feedback praises the acting and the film’s story.
Customers describe the picture presentation as visually striking.

Mixed feedback

Opinions about value for money are mixed.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a 4K UHD edition?

No. The listing identifies the edition as two DVDs in NTSC widescreen format. It describes a 4K digital restoration, which is not the same as 4K UHD discs.

What extras are listed?

The listing names two audio commentaries, interviews, the 1989 biopic A British Picture: Portrait of an Enfant Terrible, the short film Second Best, a trailer, and an essay.

Are subtitles included?

English subtitles are listed, along with English audio.

How long is the film?

The listed runtime is 2 hours and 11 minutes.