Ernst Lubitsch’s dark comedy To Be or Not To Be is one of a number of curious films whose reputations have grown with each passing decade. Originally thought by some to be in poor taste with its satirical swipes at the Nazi regime played for laughs, the film now is admired not only as a top-notch comedy with career-best work from a host of actors but as a deft mixture of comic and adventure elements that continually surprise and delight the viewer. In every way superior to its 1983 remake, To Be or Not To Be is one of the true landmarks of Ernst Lubitsch’s storied career.
Studio: Criterion
Distributed By: N/A
Video Resolution and Encode:
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audio: English PCM 1.0 (Mono)
Subtitles: English SDH
Rating: Not Rated
Run Time: 1 Hr. 39 Min.
Package Includes: Blu-ray
keep caseDisc Type: BD50 (dual layer)
Region: A
Release Date: 08/27/2013
MSRP: $39.95
The Production Rating: 5/5
Video Rating: 4.5/5 3D Rating: NA
Audio Rating: 4.5/5
Special Features Rating: 4/5
Overall Rating: 4.5/5
Reviewed By: Matt Hough
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