Fantastic Planet: The Criterion Collection Blu-ray

Fantastic Planet from The Criterion Collection is a restored animated science-fiction feature on Blu-ray, with an alternate English-language soundtrack and a range of archival and film-related extras. Its surreal cutout animation and politically minded story suit viewers seeking distinctive animation and a substantial special edition.

At a glance

A 1973 animated science-fiction story set on a planet where humans are kept in subjugation by giant blue natives.
The listing describes a restored 4K digital transfer and uncompressed monaural soundtrack.
Includes an alternate English-language soundtrack, a short film, documentary, archival interviews, trailer and essay.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

The bonus features offer more than the feature film, including a related short, documentary and archival material.
The alternate English-language soundtrack offers another audio option.

Technical specifications

18 specifications

Disc and presentation
Format	Animated, NTSC, Restored, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen
Colour	Color
Number of discs	1
Runtime	1 hour and 12 minutes
Language	English

Release and dimensions
Release date	21 June 2016
Listed dimensions and weight	1.78 x 19.05 x 13.72 cm; 95.25 Grams
Item model number	35357493
Studio	Criterion Collection

Special edition features
Transfer and soundtrack	New, restored 4K digital transfer, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack
Additional audio	Alternate English-language soundtrack
Short film	Les escargots (1966), an early short film by director René Laloux and illustrator Roland Topor
Documentary	Laloux sauvage, a 2009 documentary on Laloux
Television programme	Italiques: Roland Topor Special, a 1974 French television program on Topor s work
Other extras	Archival interviews
Other extras	Trailer
Subtitle feature	New English subtitle translation
Printed extra	An essay by critic Michael Brooke

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing identifies English language and English subtitles, while customer feedback mentions both English and French audio options. Confirm the audio tracks on the selected edition if French audio matters. The listing also describes the main presentation as NTSC and separately as a restored 4K digital transfer, so confirm the format details if playback compatibility is important.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers interested in surreal, politically minded animated science fiction.
Collectors looking for a Criterion special edition with film-related extras.
Fans of distinctive cutout animation and psychedelic jazz scoring.

Less suited to

Buyers who require confirmed French audio or need a confirmed regional playback format before purchase.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.8 / 5 · 1,220 ratings

5 stars86%86%
4 stars10%10%
3 stars2%2%
2 stars1%1%
1 star1%1%

Customer feedback highlights the film's classic animation, art design, surreal qualities and subtle emotional expression. Most ratings are five-star, though a small minority are lower. That response may interest viewers drawn to unusual animation, but it does not establish playback compatibility or settle the listing's conflicting audio details.

Positive themes

Customers praise the classic animation style and art design.
Customers respond positively to the surreal and unusual elements, with feedback also noting emotional subtlety.
The supplied feedback describes the video quality positively.

Frequently asked questions

What is included in this edition?

The listing specifies one disc and describes a restored 4K digital transfer, an alternate English-language soundtrack, a short film, documentary, television programme, archival interviews, trailer, new English subtitle translation and an essay.

What language and subtitle options are listed?

The product details list English language and English subtitles. Customer feedback mentions English and French audio, which conflicts with the listing details. Confirm the audio options for the edition being sold if French audio is essential.

How long is the film?

The listed runtime is 1 hour and 12 minutes.