Description

️ Paris, Texas (Blu-ray Disc)

Criterion Collection | 1984 | 145 min | Rated R | December 3, 2024

Genres: Drama | ️ Road Movie | Americana

Disc Specs

• Blu-ray Disc (BD-50)
• Video: AVC / MPEG-4 | 1080p HD
• Aspect Ratio: 1.67:1 (Original: 1.66:1)
• Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)
• Subtitles: English SDH
• Region: A (locked)

Movie

5.0/5

No changes here — this is the same masterful film that defined poetic cinema in the 1980s. Harry Dean Stanton and Wim Wenders channel the heartbreak and heat of America’s forgotten backroads in this timeless tale of redemption, silence, and belonging. ️

Blu-ray Video Quality

4.5/5

✅ This disc uses the older Criterion 1080p master
✅ Retains the original warm color palette many consider true to the theatrical experience
✅ No neon greens or blue-to-teal color shifts seen in the 2024 4K remaster

• Grain is beautifully preserved ️
• Skin tones look authentic and nuanced
• Sunsets, skies, and neon lights retain their warm glow
• Solid contrast and deep blacks without HDR grading manipulation

➤ The preferred version for purists who want to experience the film as originally seen in theaters. ️

Audio Quality

5.0/5

Same DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 mix as the 4K disc
Crystal-clear dialogue, subtle ambient soundscapes, and Ry Cooder’s evocative guitar work have never sounded better
If you’re watching on a standard Blu-ray setup, this mix remains reference-quality

Special Features (Blu-ray Disc)

• ️ Audio Commentary by Wim Wenders – insightful and highly technical breakdown of scenes, style, and themes
• ️ The Road to Paris, Texas – archival interviews (1989) with Wenders, Ry Cooder, Harry Dean Stanton, and others (43 min)
• Interview with Wim Wenders (2001, German with subtitles) (29 min)
• Claire Denis & Allison Anders in conversation – plus excerpts from Anders’ production diary (47 min)
• Cinema Cinemas French TV segment – Wenders & Cooder working on the score (13 min)
• ️ Deleted Scenes (24 min) with optional commentary by Wenders
• ️ Super 8 Behind-the-Scenes Footage (7 min)
• Galleries: Written in the West (Wenders’ photos) + behind-the-scenes stills
• ️ Theatrical Trailer (3 min)

Overall Score

4.5/5 – Authentic, Warm, and Emotionally Resonant ❤️

️ Criterion’s Blu-ray is the ideal viewing experience for those who want a theatrically faithful Paris, Texas
Warmer color timing, balanced tones, and a powerful audio mix make it a keeper for fans
And it’s loaded with extras, photos, and historical context
Highly recommended.