Local Hero (The Criterion Collection) Blu-ray

Local Hero from The Criterion Collection is a subtitled Blu-ray edition of Bill Forsyth’s comedy-drama about a Texas oil executive sent to a Scottish seaside village. Its extras include a 2K digital restoration and several documentaries and interviews, while customer feedback is especially positive about the humour, music and scenery, with some mixed reactions to the viewing experience.

At a glance

A comedy-drama in which a Texas oil executive is sent to a remote Scottish village to negotiate a refinery project.
Criterion edition claims a new 2K digital restoration and uncompressed monaural soundtrack.
Includes interviews and documentaries on the film, cinematographer Chris Menges and director Bill Forsyth.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

The listed restoration and monaural soundtrack provide a clear edition-specific reason to choose this release over a basic disc listing.
The supplementary material spans interviews, production documentaries and a film-scholar essay.
Customer feedback specifically praises the humour, music and picturesque setting.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Identity and format
Brand	The Criterion Collection
Genre	comedy, drama
Format	Blu-ray, Subtitled
Language	English
Number of discs	1
Release date	24 September 2019

Dimensions
Dimensions listed	1.52 x 13.46 x 17.02 cm; 80 Grams

Edition features
Restoration and soundtrack	New 2K digital restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack
Printed extra	An essay by film scholar Jonny Murray

What to know before buying

The film’s premise centres on a culture clash and corporate development, but customer feedback describes mixed reactions to the entertainment experience. Its droll, unhurried comedy may not suit viewers seeking a fast-paced story.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers interested in Bill Forsyth’s comedy-drama and its Scottish village setting.
Criterion Collection buyers who want documentaries and interviews alongside the film.
Collectors seeking a Blu-ray with a listed 2K restoration and monaural soundtrack.

Less suited to

Buyers seeking a confirmed aspect ratio, which is listed as unknown.
Viewers who prefer consistently fast-paced entertainment, given the reported mixed reactions.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.8 / 5 · 469 ratings

5 stars87%87%
4 stars9%9%
3 stars2%2%
2 stars1%1%
1 star1%1%

Customer feedback highlights the film’s humour, soundtrack and picturesque village setting, and describes it as a notable film from the 1980s. Reactions to the entertainment experience are mixed, with some customers saying they were glad they kept watching. That split matters for viewers considering its droll comedy, while the listing’s Criterion edition extras offer additional film-related material. The overall rating distribution is strongly weighted toward five-star ratings, but ratings alone do not explain individual experiences.

Positive themes

Customers praise the humour and soundtrack.
Customers describe the film and its setting as visually appealing.

Mixed feedback

Feedback on the entertainment experience is mixed, including reports from some customers who were glad they continued watching.

Frequently asked questions

What is included in this edition?

The listing describes a single-disc Blu-ray with a new 2K digital restoration, uncompressed monaural soundtrack, documentaries, interviews and an essay by film scholar Jonny Murray.

What is Local Hero about?

A Texas oil executive travels to a Scottish seaside village to arrange a purchase for an oil refinery, but grows attached to the community and its residents.

Are subtitles included?

The listing identifies the format as subtitled and specifies English subtitles.

What do customers say about the film?

Customer feedback praises the humour, soundtrack and scenery, while also reporting mixed reactions to the overall entertainment experience.