A Hard Day’s Night (Criterion Collection)

I’ve never purchased a Criterion release before this as I’ve only recently got into Blu-Ray and especially 4K collecting, but this release is worth it’s weight in gold!

I’ve heard nothing, but good things, from Criterion. Since seeing the amazing reviews for Criterion’s original standard Blu-ray for this film, I have always had it on my list of discs to buy, especially as a huge fan of the Beatles. Nothing here disappoints, and even exceeds many of my expectations.

Firstly, the packaging is superb. The striking cover art conveys the Beatles chaotic energy perfectly and all the details like the pictures on the spine and crowd shots on the inside of the slip cover is incredible attention to detail. The case housing the standard and 4K discs is also fantastic, and I was shocked to see an 80-page book included with details about the film, and it’s production. I knew Criterion was quality, but this was really something special as my first disc from them.

The quality on the 4K disc is stunning absolutly no notes. The detail really pops here with so much clarity it’s hard to believe this was from an element from the 60s. It’s quite grainy, but that’s how it should look and adds to the film’s chaotic and home made feeling energy. This film also comes with a very subtle but appreciated Dolby Vision grade which really pushes up the highlight detail and brightness quite a bit making it a comfortable upgrade from the previous standard Blu-Ray master.

The audio options are everything you could ask for. Since the film’s initial 1987 VHS release the original film’s mono mix has been long absent, but the previous standard and 4K release have included that original mono mix which is my go-to way of watching this film! It also includes a rather impressive stereo and 5.1 mix and some interesting commentary tracks. It’s about as good a set of audio options as you can get.

Now last, but not least the bonus features. This carries over the same bonus features from the standard Blu-Ray but this is in no way to downplay how fantastic those were. This includes multiple documentaries, short films from Richard Lester, and more. I could write on about the different features for hourse, but best to let whoever purchases this enjoy them first hand.

Overall this was an amazing introduction to Criterion for me and is worth every single penny I spent on it. If you love the Beatles this is a MUST HAVE and if you enjoy film this is great comedy even non fans could enjoy and appreciate.

Claro que no importa sino tiene subtítulos en español ni está doblada a español, el cine de éste tipo debe estar en su idioma original, la edición es una hermosura y la remasterización es un trabajo impecable.

Got it quick and in mint condition. Great film as well that I would highly recommend.

Bom produto.

O produto é excelente. Muito bom mesmo. Recomendo sem medo de errar.

Sou cliente, excelente produtos.

Muito bom.

Digipeck lindo!! original!!! oque está faltando em muitos cd’s vendidos como novos hoje. Perfeita qualidade de som e geral!! lindo item para colecionador!!.

Produto de boa qualidade, original e lacrado.