Perfect Days (2023)

Description

Perfect Days (2023) – Criterion Collection 4K Ultra HD

Criterion Collection | 124 min | Not Rated | Released July 16, 2024
Genre: Foreign / Drama
Format: 4K Ultra HD

Video

• Codec: HEVC / H.265
• Resolution: Native 4K (2160p)
• HDR: HDR10
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 (full-frame)
• Quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
  Criterion’s director-approved transfer is breathtaking—visuals are crystalline, skin tones nuanced, and details rich. HDR beautifully enhances Tokyo’s light and shading, delivering a serene, lifelike experience

Audio

• Track: Japanese DTS‑HD Master Audio 5.1
• Subtitles: English
• Quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
  Immersive and natural, the surround mix enhances ambient soundscapes—from public toilets to urban streets—while ensuring narration clarity and emotional intimacy.

Special Features

• Score: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5)
  Includes new interviews with Wim Wenders, lead actor Koji Yakusho, and producer Koji Yanai. Also includes Wenders’ short film “Some Body Comes Into the Light” and the theatrical trailer. Full-feature supplements enrich the overall package

Summary

A calm, contemplative ode to everyday beauty through the eyes of a Tokyo janitor, Perfect Days is a quiet gem from Wim Wenders. Criterion’s 4K edition elevates it further—with stunning visual fidelity, immersive sound, and thoughtful extras.
Highly recommended for rental.