Happiness (1998)

Description

‍️ Happiness (1998) – Criterion Collection Blu-ray

Dir. Todd Solondz | 140 min | Rated R | Criterion Release Date: September 24, 2024
Format: Blu-ray

Video Quality

• Resolution: 1080p, widescreen
• Quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5)
  • Criterion’s Blu-ray retains excellent clarity, stable contrast, and faithful grain, preserving the film’s uncompromising aesthetic
  • A strong upgrade over earlier DVD editions—visuals are impressively clean and bold for a two-decade-old release

Audio Quality

• Track: English DTS‑HD Master Audio 2.0 (Stereo)
• Subtitles: English SDH
• Quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5)
  • The lossless track delivers clear dialogue, thoughtful ambient tones, and effective musical placement

Special Features

• Score: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5)
  Features carried over from the 4K release:
  • New 4K-approved transfer adds to Blu-ray presentation
  • New conversation between director Todd Solondz and Charlotte Wells
  • Interview with actor Dylan Baker
  • Trailer and supplemental essay included

Summary

Todd Solondz’s darkly comic and deeply unsettling character study is admirably treated in this Criterion Blu-ray. With strong visual fidelity, clean audio, and valuable new and legacy supplements.

OVERALL RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5) — Highly Recommended