Pretty Packaging: Take A Look At Criterion's Whopping 27-Disc ZATOICHI Boxset
(Mirror, mirror on the wall, THIS is the prettiest of them all!)
When Criterion announced they were going to release all 25 Zatoichi films in one big boxset, we rejoiced in no small way. Criterion is of course one of the most respected distributors in the business, a brand almost synonymous with high-end quality.
Most of the time their releases focus on a single film, but the exceptions to that rule have always been spectacular. However, I do not think anyone expected them to ever release such a large series in its entirety in one go. All 25 original Katsu Shintarō Zatoichi films released between 1962 and 1973 are here, on both DVD and Blu-ray. With extras, this means a grand total of 27 discs. Wowzers!
Criterion's discs also have a bit of a reputation for having mighty fine cover illustrations. Sometimes they use a particularly nice original poster, but often it's an artist's impression of what makes a certain film iconic. With that in mind, what would Criterion do with the packaging of Zatoichi?
To rephrase that question: what does a Criterion 27-disc boxset look like? The answer is: stunning. And this gallery will give you a closer look at the marvelous packaging job Criterion did. Click on the images to enlarge them, or on the left-right borders to switch to another picture.
When Criterion announced they were going to release all 25 Zatoichi films in one big boxset, we rejoiced in no small way. Criterion is of course one of the most respected distributors in the business, a brand almost synonymous with high-end quality.
Most of the time their releases focus on a single film, but the exceptions to that rule have always been spectacular. However, I do not think anyone expected them to ever release such a large series in its entirety in one go. All 25 original Katsu Shintarō Zatoichi films released between 1962 and 1973 are here, on both DVD and Blu-ray. With extras, this means a grand total of 27 discs. Wowzers!
Criterion's discs also have a bit of a reputation for having mighty fine cover illustrations. Sometimes they use a particularly nice original poster, but often it's an artist's impression of what makes a certain film iconic. With that in mind, what would Criterion do with the packaging of Zatoichi?
To rephrase that question: what does a Criterion 27-disc boxset look like? The answer is: stunning. And this gallery will give you a closer look at the marvelous packaging job Criterion did. Click on the images to enlarge them, or on the left-right borders to switch to another picture.
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