A Brighter Summer Day [THE CRITERION COLLECTION] [Blu-ray] [2017]

I used to watch arppox. 20 films/month, for almost 15 years.Any genre apart from romantic comedy's or science-fiction(with the exception of the more brilliant stuff like the Alien films).Any films from around 1914 to nowadays.So I think it's safe to say I've seen a LOT of films over the years. :)I was always a HUGE fan of Edward Yang's "Yi Yi", but I was never able to find "A Brighter Summer Day".Man man man, was I ever happy when I finally got my hands on this one... what a visual masterpiece !!!Almost every shot is pure eye candy, and even though it takes a little time to get into the story (with so many characters), the film never feels like it's too long or you can't understand the plot.When the almost 4 hours are over, all you want to do is watch it all over again.This is a film EVERY film lover should see.You MUST see this, it's a real work of art.

The problem with trying to writing a review for the film itself is that I am left completely blown away and speechless by it. It’s a 4 hour journey that feels like 2, with every frame feeling like an obsessively composed work of art. If the length of the film is not something you'd be willing to put up with, regardless of flawless pacing, then fair enough, but its worth it. I can't post links in this review, but after viewing the film, I'd advise watching the Criterion restoration video on YouTube, which shows just how much of an incredible achievement this Criterion release really is. Also after watching the film at least once, I STRONGLY recommend the 4 part review from YouTuber Daisuke Beppu, who outlines the many reasons why this is one of the greatest achievements in cinema, and happens to also be one of the most humble, welcoming, and passionate about movies people you'll ever listen to.

Fantastic movie

I won't say much as there isn't much to be said that hasn't been said already, all I will say is that the daunting 4 hours run time is absolutely deserved, the £18 price tag is equally deserved figuring that this is one of the highest quality blu-rays that I own and that if you are in the right mindset to sit down and watch this film, you will find that it is about as close to perfect as a film can ever get! The easiest 5/5 I have ever given!

Subtitles were in FRENCH.so needed to get a refund.had no problem with that.

10/10 great film. Arrived on time. Great overall. I highly recommend

A tedious FOUR HOUR film about petty teenage gang rivalry. As so many reviews I’d read called it a ‘masterpiece’ I persisted with it but I gave up after two hours. The characters were just not interesting enough even after two hours so I wasn’t going to invest four hours of my time. Some people’s idea of a masterpiece apparently but not mine.

Great film. What a classic at an affordable price. Prompt delivery too. Thanks x