For 35 years, The Criterion Collection has released display-worthy movies from across the world, settling on an eclectic mix of both classics and contemporary hits. The Blu-ray editions of movies in The Criterion Collection are typically pretty pricey, with an average cost of $30 to $40. Right now, Barnes and Noble has hundreds of Criterion Collection movies on sale for 50% off. Following the chain bookseller's lead, Amazon is also offering similar discounts on many of the same movies.
It's worth noting that Barnes and Noble's list prices are generally higher than Amazon's, and sometimes you'll find a greater discount at one or the other. Essentially, you'll want to compare the prices at each retailer before buying. Some of the movies, like David Lynch's Blue Velvet, are eligible for buy two, get one free at Amazon.
Films in The Criterion Collection are typically the best quality home releases you can find of your favorite films. They also usually have exclusive and intriguing special features. For example, Stanley Kubrick's Dr. Strangelove is digitally restored in 4K, features uncompressed audio, and has a number of new interviews with Kubrick scholars and clips of the crew discussing the 1964 classic.
As part of the company's global mission, you'll find masterful home releases of classics from abroad such as Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai, an epic that follows a samurai's quest to protect a village from bandits. The promotion extends to box sets like Godzilla - Showa-Era Films, a 15-film collection that's $110 right now, down from its $225 list price.
You can browse the full list of Criterion Collection movies on sale at Barnes and Noble and Amazon. We've highlighted some of our favorites below, linking to the retailer with the lowest price.
