Amazon claims that the blu-ray for this more obscure Coen film listed for a whopping $44.98, which they in turn sell for the still whopping price of $19.95 and that is just for an edition featuring 1 disc with standard special features. Of course, it is available from vendors for slightly OK prices, but it turns out that there is a better way to acquire the film on Blu Ray from across the great pond.
This UK edition, originally put out on DVD in Region 2 only, was later put out in a Blu Ray edition that is region free for 14 pounds 99. OK, first of all, yes I know what the US/UK exchange rate is, and people assume that the shipping will be prohibitive. But the set includes 5 movies, including two that I've already give blu ray info. on today (Lebowski and Burn), plus this film, and A Serious Man. PLUS, and this is the kicker, it also contains Barton Fink, which has never been released on Blu-Ray domestically. Additionally, Amazon gives some breaks on shipping overseas back to the US. So all and all a good deal. Also, you get the same special features that come with the individual domestic blu rays. Not bad.
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