The Complete Mr. Arkadin

From: The Criterion Collection - Year: 1955
- Rated: Not Rated - Release Date: April 18, 2006 - Features: Extras! * -
Recommended! Because of its public domain status in its most well-known (and
inferior) version and worn-looking prints, Orson Welles' Mr. Arkadin has long
been regarded as a sour note in the director's career. While it doesn't reach
the heights of Citizen Kane or Chimes at Midnight, it is nevertheless a
fascinating part of the director's cinematic work. A more troubled film than
most in Welles' parade of troubled projects, Arkadin will hopefully see a
renaissance of sorts with this sterling effort from Criterion, who presents
viewers with three different versions of the film with supportive arguments for
each. Not only that, but an array of extras are on hand to flesh out the story
of bedeviled production issues and a confusing history. For fans, it is a
treasure trove of material not to be missed.