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# Paris, Texas (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]

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New German Cinema pioneer Wim Wenders brings his keen eye for landscape to the American Southwest in Paris, Texas, a profoundly moving character study written by Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright Sam Shepard. Paris, Texas follows the mysterious, nearly mute drifter Travis (a magnificent Harry Dean Stanton, whose face is a landscape all its own) as he tries to reconnect with his young son, living with his brother (Dean Stockwell) in Los Angeles, and his missing wife (Nastassja Kinski). From this simple setup, Wenders and Shepard produce a powerful statement on codes of masculinity and the myth of the American family, as well as an exquisite visual exploration of a vast, crumbling world of canyons and neon. DIRECTOR-APPROVED BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES Something like a perfect artistic union is achieved in the major components of Paris, Texas : the twang of Ry Cooder's guitar, the lonely light of Robbie Muller's camera, the craggy landscape of Harry Dean Stanton's face. In his greatest role, longtime character actor Stanton plays a man brought back to his old life after wandering in the desert (or somewhere) for four years. He has a 7-year-old son to get to know, and his wife has gone missing. The material is much in the wanderlust spirit of director Wim Wenders, working from a script by Sam Shepard and L.M. Kit Carson. If the long climactic conversation between Stanton and Nastassja Kinski renders the movie uneven and slightly inscrutable, it's hard to think of a more fitting ending--and besides, the achingly empty American spaces stick longer in the memory than the dialogue. Winner of the top prize at the 1984 Cannes Film Festival. --Robert Horton

Review: My favorite movie - This is my favorite movie and the 4k uhd transfer looks and sounds amazing. With a good tv and an atmos soundbar, it literally feels like being in a private theater. If you like this movie this is definitely the best way to experience without leaving your house. Special features are all outstanding as well. If you don’t like this movie; why don’t you like this movie? Who hurt you and made you afraid to love the world?
Review: Criterion rejuvenates another classic - Paris, Texas (1984) Drama, 147 minutes Directed by Wim Wenders Starring Harry Dean Stanton, Nastassja Kinski and Dean Stockwell The first thing to mention about Paris, Texas is how quickly the opening scene establishes a mood. We are shown sweeping shots of a desert to the sound of Ry Cooder's haunting guitar. A man who we will later know as Travis (Stanton) comes into view. He looks like he's been wandering for days. He's wearing a red cap and jeans and his beard looks several weeks old. He wanders into an isolated bar and collapses. A local clinic tends to his injuries and contacts his brother, Walt (Stockwell), who flies from Los Angeles to collect him. It's been four years since the two last met and Walt had wondered whether Travis was still alive. Travis doesn't speak during this meeting and Walt has to show extreme patience while he waits for Travis to begin explaining what happened. In a sense, the audience is in the same situation. For almost 30 minutes, the film plays out like a total mystery. Walt wants to fly Travis home because he took in his child as his own when Travis disappeared. Travis insists that they drive, and on using the same rental car Walt drove when he picked him up. We learn that Travis has bought some land in Paris, Texas, but he can't remember why. It's clear that Travis has been through a traumatic experience and has attempted to block out those memories. Travis makes two important decisions during the story: The first could spawn all manner of debate about whether it is right or wrong. His mental health is in question, and yet he makes a decision that could drastically alter someone's life; or perhaps the lives of several people. You'll have to decide for yourself whether his actions were justified. The second decision comes as a result of a meeting with a person who used to be important in his life. In the final 25 minutes of the film, we are shown a very unusual conversation. It's tense, emotional, brave, heartbreaking and elegant all at once. It's this conversation which elevates the film to the level of greatness. The ending is almost impossible to predict early in the film, and that's something I find refreshing. Here's a film with an idea and it's perfectly executed. Harry Dean Stanton has played so many colorful characters over the years, but Paris, Texas gives him his most significant role. He gives Travis depth and the film wouldn't work without him. His appearance and haunted expression fit the character and his performance is quiet, but powerful. Nastassja Kinski's performance as Jane is a revelation. Watch the subtle emotions on her face and hear how expressive her voice can be as she responds to Stanton's monologue. I'm also impressed by Hunter Carson's realistic portrayal of a young boy. It's always interesting to see things from a different viewpoint and Wim Wenders shows us how he views America. The screenplay and Ry Cooder's score work together well. This is the kind of film that seems timeless. It's a human story set in a world so large that its characters are in danger of becoming lost, but they somehow find their way. I had to make a choice of my own in this review. Should I give away the whole story so that I could discuss some of the best scenes, or should I say just enough to set the mood? I hope that I have said enough to make you interested in seeing the film. If you do, maybe you'll understand why I withheld so much information.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Contributor | Aurore Clment, Bernhard Wicki, Claresie Mobley, Dean Stockwell, Edward Fayton, Harry Dean Stanton, Hunter Carson, Justin Hogg, L.M. Kit Carson, Nastassja Kinski, Sam Berry, Sam Shepard, Socorro Valdez, Viva, Wim Wenders Contributor Aurore Clment, Bernhard Wicki, Claresie Mobley, Dean Stockwell, Edward Fayton, Harry Dean Stanton, Hunter Carson, Justin Hogg, L.M. Kit Carson, Nastassja Kinski, Sam Berry, Sam Shepard, Socorro Valdez, Viva, Wim Wenders See more |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 495 Reviews |
| Format | Blu-ray, Color, NTSC, Widescreen |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 2 hours and 27 minutes |

## Product Details

- **Genre:** Drama
- **Format:** Blu-ray, Color, NTSC, Widescreen
- **Contributor:** Aurore Clment, Bernhard Wicki, Claresie Mobley, Dean Stockwell, Edward Fayton, Harry Dean Stanton, Hunter Carson, Justin Hogg, L.M. Kit Carson, Nastassja Kinski, Sam Berry, Sam Shepard, Socorro Valdez, Viva, Wim Wenders
- **Language:** English
- **Runtime:** 2 hours and 27 minutes

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My favorite movie
*by R***D on August 16, 2025*

This is my favorite movie and the 4k uhd transfer looks and sounds amazing. With a good tv and an atmos soundbar, it literally feels like being in a private theater. If you like this movie this is definitely the best way to experience without leaving your house. Special features are all outstanding as well. If you don’t like this movie; why don’t you like this movie? Who hurt you and made you afraid to love the world?

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Criterion rejuvenates another classic
*by S***Y on March 7, 2012*

Paris, Texas (1984) Drama, 147 minutes Directed by Wim Wenders Starring Harry Dean Stanton, Nastassja Kinski and Dean Stockwell The first thing to mention about Paris, Texas is how quickly the opening scene establishes a mood. We are shown sweeping shots of a desert to the sound of Ry Cooder's haunting guitar. A man who we will later know as Travis (Stanton) comes into view. He looks like he's been wandering for days. He's wearing a red cap and jeans and his beard looks several weeks old. He wanders into an isolated bar and collapses. A local clinic tends to his injuries and contacts his brother, Walt (Stockwell), who flies from Los Angeles to collect him. It's been four years since the two last met and Walt had wondered whether Travis was still alive. Travis doesn't speak during this meeting and Walt has to show extreme patience while he waits for Travis to begin explaining what happened. In a sense, the audience is in the same situation. For almost 30 minutes, the film plays out like a total mystery. Walt wants to fly Travis home because he took in his child as his own when Travis disappeared. Travis insists that they drive, and on using the same rental car Walt drove when he picked him up. We learn that Travis has bought some land in Paris, Texas, but he can't remember why. It's clear that Travis has been through a traumatic experience and has attempted to block out those memories. Travis makes two important decisions during the story: The first could spawn all manner of debate about whether it is right or wrong. His mental health is in question, and yet he makes a decision that could drastically alter someone's life; or perhaps the lives of several people. You'll have to decide for yourself whether his actions were justified. The second decision comes as a result of a meeting with a person who used to be important in his life. In the final 25 minutes of the film, we are shown a very unusual conversation. It's tense, emotional, brave, heartbreaking and elegant all at once. It's this conversation which elevates the film to the level of greatness. The ending is almost impossible to predict early in the film, and that's something I find refreshing. Here's a film with an idea and it's perfectly executed. Harry Dean Stanton has played so many colorful characters over the years, but Paris, Texas gives him his most significant role. He gives Travis depth and the film wouldn't work without him. His appearance and haunted expression fit the character and his performance is quiet, but powerful. Nastassja Kinski's performance as Jane is a revelation. Watch the subtle emotions on her face and hear how expressive her voice can be as she responds to Stanton's monologue. I'm also impressed by Hunter Carson's realistic portrayal of a young boy. It's always interesting to see things from a different viewpoint and Wim Wenders shows us how he views America. The screenplay and Ry Cooder's score work together well. This is the kind of film that seems timeless. It's a human story set in a world so large that its characters are in danger of becoming lost, but they somehow find their way. I had to make a choice of my own in this review. Should I give away the whole story so that I could discuss some of the best scenes, or should I say just enough to set the mood? I hope that I have said enough to make you interested in seeing the film. If you do, maybe you'll understand why I withheld so much information.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great restoration. The 4K UHD is vivid.
*by S***Y on October 27, 2025*

Amazing restoration of a truly classic film.

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