The Oslo Trilogy: Three Films by Joachim Trier Blu-ray Movie

Rating summary

Movie		4.5
Video		4.5
Audio		4.5
Extras		3.0
Overall		4.5

The Oslo Trilogy: Three Films by Joachim Trier Blu-ray Movie Review

Reviewed by Neil Lumbard September 7, 2023

The Oslo Trilogy is an outstanding collection of three films from filmmaker Joachim Trier: Reprise, Oslo, August 31^st, and The Worst Person in the World. The collection is a must-own for fans of these films. Outstanding filmmaking and incredible storytelling. The thematic trilogy is one that audiences will certainly find compelling on many levels.

It is a joy to see such a nice package assembled by distributor MUBI. It is wonderful to see a streaming service provide so much care to delivering a quality Blu-ray package – a synergy showing how some streaming services still respect the fact that physical media is important for cineastes in the digital streaming era. (For some, like myself, physical media will always be the preferred option for film viewings).

Please refer to the individual reviews for more information on each film in the collection:

Reprise Blu-ray Review

Oslo, August 31^st Blu-ray Review

The Worst Person in the World Blu-ray Review

The Oslo Trilogy: Three Films by Joachim Trier Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality 

Released on Blu-ray by MUBI, each film in The Oslo Trilogy is presented in 1080p MPEG-4 AVC encoded high definition in the original theatrical aspect ratio. For more information on the video quality, please refer to the individual reviews linked to below:

Reprise Blu-ray Review

Oslo, August 31^st Blu-ray Review

The Worst Person in the World Blu-ray Review

The Oslo Trilogy: Three Films by Joachim Trier Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality 

The audio is presented in lossless Norwegian DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and Norwegian DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0. English subtitles are provided. For more information about the audio quality, please refer to the individual reviews linked to below:

Reprise Blu-ray Review

Oslo, August 31^st Blu-ray Review

The Worst Person in the World Blu-ray Review

The Oslo Trilogy: Three Films by Joachim Trier Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras 

The trilogy release includes a 23-page booklet and is housed in a deluxe digi-pack style case. The booklet includes cast and crew information on each feature-film included in the collection and also a discussion with director Joachim Trier.

Reprise:

Trilogy Trailer (HD, 00:52)

Oslo, August 31^st:

Alternative Artwork Concepts Gallery includes six click-through slides.

Trilogy Trailer (HD, 00:52)

The Worst Person in the World:

Q&A with Renate Reinsve (HD, 20:14)

Behind the Scenes (HD, 2:26)

The Oslo Trilogy Trailer (HD, 00:52)

Gaupe Comic Gallery includes 14 click-through slides.

The Oslo Trilogy: Three Films by Joachim Trier Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation 

From "The Worst Person in the World" –

"I grew up in a time when culture was passed along through objects. They were interesting because we could live among them. We could pick them up. Hold them in our hands."

The world is a better place with physical media. It is a joy to own and collect films on Blu-ray. One way of thinking about it would be to think of it as collecting art. There is a tangible, physical element yet the joy of art is something that is so enthralling. To see films with the best picture and audio. To experience bonus features. To enter another world.

Collecting films is something we love because of the wonderful art and magic of filmmaking. Film is art – a treasure – in all of its varied forms. Art will always be something worth holding in hand and cherishing. Culture that we pass through out hands... 

The Oslo Trilogy is a must-own. Highly recommended.