Criterion's Flow 4K Blu-ray is 50% off and comes with a bonus movie

'Flow' is the surprise winner of this year's Oscar for Best Animated Feature 50% off sale as part of Amazon Criterion Collection Holiday Deals. The 2024 animated film joins The Criterion Collection on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD in September. With 50% off you can get Flow 4K Blu-ray for only $25, Blu-ray $20or DVD $15.

Process: Standard Collection

No matter which version you choose, you'll get a remastered version of Flow director Gints Zilbalodis' first animated film, the 2019 fantasy adventure Away. It also comes with multiple inserts, two short films, a making-of documentary, feature-length animation and more special features.

Produced using open source software on a budget of approximately $4 million, Flow grossed $20 million at the box office and won widespread acclaim from critics and audiences. exist rotten tomatoesFlow has a 97% approval rating on Tomatometer (critic reviews) and a 98% approval rating on Popcornmeter (audience reviews).

Flow tells the story of a cat who embarks on an adventure after his home and world around him are destroyed by a flood. Throughout his journey, he encounters lemurs, capybaras, and other animals who, like him, are just trying to survive. It's a rather unconventional film in that its animation and sound design tell the entire story – without a single line of dialogue.

$25 (originally $50)

Flow's 4K digital transmission and DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 surround sound upgrade were approved by Zilbalodis. All three versions are based on 4K transfers, so the 1080p and DVD versions will look better than the regular Blu-ray/DVD.

Like many Criterion releases, the 4K Blu-ray of Flow comes in premium packaging. Foldable digibag has interior artwork and is protected by a sleeve. Inside the box you'll find a foldout leaflet with an essay by film critic Nicolas Rapold and a character sticker.

The 4K Blu-ray version of Flow is a three-disc collection, including one 4K disc and two 1080p discs. One of the standard Blu-ray discs has the movie and bonus features, while the other has even more bonus features, including the 2019 film Get Out.

Here's the full list of features included on the 4K Blu-ray version. The three versions of the disc function identically.

Process: Standard Collection Features:

• Flow (2024) digitally transferred in 4K using DTS-HD MA 7.1
• 4K Digital Away (2019)
• Disc 1: 4K Blu-ray Flow
• Disc 2: Blu-ray version of Flow and special features
• Disc 3: Blu-ray Disc and Special Features
• digital packaging with sleeve
• Flyer with article by Nicolas Rapold
• character stickers

Reward content:

• Director's audio commentary
• Away (2019): 75-minute feature film
• Dreamcat (2025): documentary produced by Latvian Television
• Feature animation
• Aqua (2012): short film with director’s commentary
• Priorities (2014): Short film with director’s commentary
• New Interview: Zirbalodis and co-author Matisse Kazza
• Unused footage with director's commentary
• Trailers, commercials and trailers

Animated films make up only a small portion of Criterion's catalog. The biggest animated film in the Criterion series is undoubtedly WALL-Ewon the 2009 Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film. “Wall-E” is the only Pixar (or Disney) animated feature in Criterion's library. Director Andrew Stanton recommended it to Criterion and oversaw the remaster, so this is the best version of WALL-E available; it's also arguably the best 4K Blu-ray of any Pixar or Disney animated film, thanks to visual and audio enhancements and a treasure trove of special features.

In terms of visuals, WALL-E offers Dolby Vision and HDR10+. In terms of audio, the film has three surround sound tracks: Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD 7.1 and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1. WALL-E is a three-disc collection containing approximately four hours of bonus content. Needless to say, Criterion's 4K Blu-ray version of Wall-E is a must-buy for Pixar fans, especially since it's only $25 (originally $50).

Animated films directed by frequent Criterion Collection collaborators Wes Anderson and Guillermo del Toro are also on sale at 50% off. Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio Available on 4K Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD. wes anderson 2018 movies isle of dogs Joins The Criterion Collection in September, launching in 4K and standard Blu-ray versions. anderson 2009 animated film Fantastic Mr Fox It's also in the catalog, but it's not 50% off – unless you buy it Wes Anderson Archives. this Recently launched 10 movie package Includes “Isle of Dogs,” “Fantastic Mr. Fox” and many of Anderson's best live-action films on 4K Blu-ray for $250 (regularly $500). Eight of the films (including Fantastic Mr. Fox) are only available on 4K Blu-ray in this set.

Here is a list of famous Criterion Collection animated movies available at 50% off during Amazon’s holiday sale:

• Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio
• “Isle of Dogs” by Wes Anderson
• dream planet
• watership falls
• flow

For more Guillermo del Toro deals, check out Our story about Criterion’s new Nightmare Alley Special Edition. If you would like to learn more about the Wes Anderson Archives, Our story takes an in-depth look at the new set and a list of movies with 50% off Blu-ray discounts from that filmmaker. For the most comprehensive article on annual holiday sales, check out A review of GameSpot’s massive Criterion Collection.

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