The Trial Criterion Collection 4K Review - is this one for you? 

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Perkins running in the corrider while being surrounded by those kids is something I often think about.

Nice video! The Trial is one of the more "difficult" films from Welles, but I think it grows in power on multiple re-watches. Welles is my favorite all-time director and here is my personal ranking of his films: 1. The Magnificent Ambersons 2. Citizen Kane 3. Touch of Evil 4. Chimes at Midnight 5. The Trial 6. The Lady from Shanghai 7. F for Fake 8. Othello 9. The Stranger 10. The Immortal Story To me, even the "least" of Welles' films are still more fascinating than the best work of most other directors. I've seen Macbeth and Mr. Arkadin once years ago, so I don't feel I know them well enough to rank them yet (I need to revisit them).

James, you did a great job describing this film and the CC edition, even tho it seems like it’s not your favorite film of all time. That’s a good talent to have! Would love to see your take on The Killing of a Chinese Bookie.

I love this celluloid masterpiece.

Never saw The Trial, great to hear your review and opinion; matter of fact the first and only review I've ever seen (or read) about this film, thanks James for your insight and background on its production. Good to know you thought the Orson Welles extras/supplements was impressive; I love that kind of stuff. I'll throw a curve: my current favorite Welles film is one I saw last year on the C. Channel, "F for Fake." It's sorta a documentary with Welles himself telling the story in mystery like ambiance and style. Welles is brilliant here. Format or structure/storyline is definitely unique and basically stands on its own quite well.

Great overview, thank you!! Looking forward to picking up this release. I haven't seen it in years, and the last time was a HORRIBLE print. Your video quality was superb good sir!

I have all of Welles Criterion discs as well as the 4K and Blu-ray of Touch of Evil. Also have Lady From Shanghai and a few others. I will definitely get The Trial and check it out. By the way, there is a Kino sale going on now till October 10th -- over 700 titles on sale includes a few $K titles :)

Good Description of the film. Your video looks and sounds great to me.

Excellent review, sir! I’m a Welles fan and have most of the discs you showed, but I’m feeling a little reluctant about this one. Have you seen The Stranger, which he directed? I recommend that, along with Man in the Shadow; he acted in that, but didn’t direct, and it’s a western!

Thanks for the review ! Why dont you put Criterion movies in your background instead of books ? It would look more appropriate !!!

The Studio Canal version is excellent, but obviously requires a region free player (I’m in Europe). It’s a tonally chilly film, but I’ve gone back to it a few times. For Welles’ fans it’s a must. Excellent review.

Excellent review of one of my favorite films! Surprised to hear the Studio Canal release is in Dolby Vision but the Criterion is not. Any idea why Criterion made that decision?

Unconventional narratives? I need to check this out. I'm always looking for more... surreal films, and I'm reaching further and further back (from what Im used to) as I look for more movies to watch.

Is the Other Side of the Wind on disc?

I love the book but I'm starting to feel lukewarm about the film, which I've never seen. I might wait to see if I can find a used copy sometime later.