Joker 4K Blu-ray Movie

Rating summary

Movie		4.0
Video		5.0
Audio		5.0
Extras		2.0
Overall		3.5

Joker 4K Blu-ray Movie Review

What's French for "We live in a society..."?

Todd Phillips’ Joker has received no shortage of 4K/Blu-ray packaging variants in the U.S. and abroad, including multiple Steelbooks, but this 2024 French-released Collector’s Edition from Warner Bros. is one of the better ones. Housed in a bold yellow and black slipcase containing a Steelbook and several printed goodies, it’s currently available from Amazon France for a tempting discount that, US shipping included, isn’t much more than your average domestic release of the same type. All on-disc contents are completely identical to WB’s standard domestic 4K/Blu-ray combo pack, but die-hard fans of the film and packaging junkies may nonetheless find this one very easy to fall for.

Joker 4K Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality 

For my thoughts on the 4K and Blu-ray's transfers, see my review of WB's omestic 4K/Blu-ray combo pack.

Joker 4K Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality 

Likewise, details about the Dolby Atmos audio can be found in my above-linked review.

Joker 4K Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras 

This two-disc set comes in very striking Steelbook packaging with a bold image of Joker that blends into a similarly illustrative depiction of those imposing steps seen several times during the film. It's set against a vivid yellow backdrop that offers strong contrasting color values, with the solid yellow continuing on the spine and back cover. The logo is printed vertically on the spine in keeping with almost every other edition of this film, but sadly the back cover is devoid of any other design elements except for film credits. Inside is a familiar profile image of Joker applying his makeup which has likewise been used for previous releases. Both discs sit on overlapping hubs on the right-hand side.

Also included are a handful of printed pack-in bonuses; these include a folded mini-poster of the yellow-heavy front-cover image, a trio of collectable art cards, and a laminated two-sided replica of Arthur Fleck's "Forgive My Laughter" card as seen in the film. (The latter, somewhat ironically, got an audible chuckle out of yours truly and is an especially nice touch. I don't think I'll carry it around in my wallet or anything, you might feel differently.) These printed bonuses are housed inside a glossy yellow envelope and everything is tucked inside a matching outer slipcase that's similar to the Steelbook but with a black spine. It's a great-looking set for several reasons and doesn't hog too much shelf space, but is nonetheless slightly taller and about double the thickness of standard 4K/Blu-ray packaging.

As mentioned earlier, all on-disc extras are identical to WB's standard domestic 4K/Blu-ray combo pack.

Joker 4K Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation 

No shortage of variants have been created for Todd Phillip's massively popular Joker during the past five years, but this recent Collector's Edition Steelbook from Amazon France is one of the best-looking of the bunch and includes a few nice printed goodies to boot. Currently on sale for a truly tempting price, it's Recommended to die-hard fans.