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Cronos (Directors Suite)R1

     As mentioned, The 2006 Region 2 Optimum release is identical to the Region 4 Madman Directors Suite release. The Region 1 Criterion release contains the following extras:

  • Commentary by Guillermo del Toro
  • Commentary by producers Arthur H. Gosson, Bertha Navarro and Alejendro Springall
  • Spanish voice-over introduction
  • Geometria short film
  • Welcome to Bleak House – a video tour of the director’s offices (10:14)
  • Interviews: del Toro (17:36), Navarro (12:36), Ron Perlman (7:25)
  • Making of Cronos (5:25)
  • Stills Gallery (60 images)
  • Trailer (1:29)
  • 42 page booklet including an essay by film critic Maitland McDonagh and film notes

     The Region 4 Madman release has a more dynamic default audio track than the Region 1 Criterion, however, the Region 1 release has a better video transfer and includes the optional Spanish voice-over introduction, as well as a comprehensive booklet. Otherwise, the extras are on par in comparison. I think the Region 1 Criterion release is slightly better, but the Region 4 Madman Directors Suite version is similarly acceptable to fans of the film.