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BLU-RAY
1 Disc
SRP: $39.95

24 May 2011
DVD
2 Discs
SRP: $29.95

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New high-definition digital restoration (with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition)
New audio commentary by Charlie Chaplin experts Dan Kamin and Hooman Mehran
The Tramp and the Dictator (2001), a documentary narrated by filmmaker Kenneth Branagh and featuring interviews with author Ray Bradbury, director Sidney Lumet, historian Arthur Schlesinger Jr., screenwriter Budd Schulberg, and a host of others
Two new visual essays, by Chaplin archivist Cecilia Cenciarelli and Chaplin biographer Jeffrey Vance
On-set, color production footage shot by Chaplin’s half-brother, Sydney
Deleted scene from Chaplin’s 1919 film Sunnyside
Theatrical trailer
PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by film critic Michael Wood and a 1940 article by Chaplin on the film

http://www.criterion.com/films/27605-the-great-dictator


International members feel free to discuss the already released BD.

The movie starts out great but start to lose interest during the later half. Just doesn't hold up to Chaplin's silents. I might pick it up if it drops to $15 or less (preferably less). Now how about City Lights, The Gold Rush and The Kid?

jpanimation wrote:The movie starts out great but start to lose interest during the later half. Just doesn't hold up to Chaplin's silents. I might pick it up if it drops to $15 or less (preferably less). Now how about City Lights, The Gold Rush and The Kid?

Next time Barnes and Noble have their 50% criterion sale we can see this go down to $13.49-$14.99 for the DVD and $17.99-$19.99 for the BD.

The only thing this release doesn't seem to have that I wish it would have is Chaplin Today: The Great Dictator. I've seen the entire Chaplin Today series and I love it. I know the Tramp and the Dictator may make that seem redundant but I would have liked it for completeness purposes.

I agree, now bring on City Lights, The Gold Rush, and the Kid!!

I am very excited about this release, and for the extras.

Although I am very anxious for Gold Rush and City Lights! I hope Criterion doesn't release these films last of the Chaplin films

So this has now been released. Did anyone get it? Here's some reviews/screenshots:

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film/DVDCompar ... ctator.htm

http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-Great ... 17/#Review

http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/48148/gr ... ction-the/

I didn't get it yet as I'm waiting for a Barnes and Noble Criterion Sale.