That Obscure Object Of Desire [Blu-ray]

It's worth getting the blu-ray instead of the out-of-print Criterion DVD because of the much better picture (the Criterion DVD had a disappointing picture) and extras, though I hate the menus on this blu-ray. There's cheesy music playing during the menu that isn't even from the film. Aesthetically, the Criterion DVD is better as far as the packaging and menus go. This blu-ray wins because of the picture. The bonus interviews are excellent as well.

For me, this movie is about the inability of men and women to understand one another, and especially how mysterious and capricious women seem to some men. I believe the lead actress switches back and forth to demonstrate just how unknowable this woman is for Fernando Rey, so unknowable that she is an entirely different woman from scene to scene and day to day. One of Bunuel's finest efforts.

"That Obscure Object of Desire" (1977) was the last movie Luis Bunuel directed, and it's a good one with Bunuel using two actresses to play the same female character. The transfer is crystal clear, and was apparently remastered by Studio Canal/Lionsgate. There are lots of extras, including interviews with Jean-Claude Carriere, Carlos Saura, a 37 minute "Lady Doubles" feature that has interviews with Carole Bouquet, and Angela Molina, as well as a 17 minute feature about Luis Bunuel" directed by Dominique Maillet.

To be clear this is a fine movie. One of Bunuel's more accessible films. My only complaint is of a technical nature. The picture and sound are fine. Halfway through the film the dialogue and subtitles went out of synch. Subtitles appear when there is no dialogue at other times dialogue is audible with no subtitles. Extremely annoying.

I had high hopes for this movie because of it pedigree. Unfortunately it's milk toast approach to the adult themes it purports to embrace are shot like a "G" movie.

I cannot believe Criterion did this movie.One of the worst movies of all time