The big gimmick: Hes about 18, and shes in her seventies.
Our review of Criterions Blu-ray ofHarold and Maudefollows after the jump.
The film opens showcasing one of Harolds hobbies: He likes to pretend that hes committed suicide.
She wants to save trees, and is filled with joie de vivre, which is antithetical to Harold.
The only thing that matters to Harold is Maude.
In that wayHarold and Maudeis toSeinfeldas those films are toFriends, and those rough edges help the film.
The problem is when you start thinking about it.
Ashby proved himself to be a great director, and I would argue his masterpiece isShampoo.
Its got a vibe, and either you love it or dont.
The Criterion Collections release is excellent.
The film is presented in widescreen (1.85:1) and in 2.0 Mono.
The picture and sound quality is what should be expected from a Criterion release.
It looks period, so it doesnt look too scrubbed, but the clarity of image is excellent.
It also comes with audio excerpts of seminars by Ashby (13 min.)
and writer-producerColin Higgins(13min.)
that give the creators a chance to talk about the film.
Also here is a new interview with songwriterYusuf Islamaka Cat Stevens (11 min.)
