Whats this board opinion on criterion collection films?

They are all great transfers and make available many films that would never be released in such quality otherwise. The extras are also better than anything else out there. I think they're worth it, but I never pay full price. They have a great sale on them once or twice a year through the Criterion website and also Barnes and Noble. You can find them on Amazon on sale often too.

I have a few and were worth it. All the extras you get + great quality is

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i mean, just because Criterion puts out something, it doesnt mean you should automatically like it.

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Criterion is great for old or obscure movies that have detiorated.

It's not worth the price for modern movies...like they have Breakfast Club, unless you just are paying for extras like trivia facts.

I've always seen Criterion as valuable in restoring old prints which they do a good job at most prominently black and white prints.

Criterion started out being about restoration and allowing us to rediscover obscure films, not mainstream fare with extra special features.

But if you love a modern movie and want the extras that's great but sometimes there's not all much more.

I own Rushmore Criterion collection but it's not really worth the extra cost.

But movies like M are a good example. First time I saw it the picture was awful.

Some old films were so damaged and neglected. Criterion isn't perfect (they can only work with what they got) but they are better versions for old movies you love.