OVERALL: Draw

The R1 Criterion release has optional subtitles and the following exclusive extras:
- "Berlin - Alexanderplatz (1931)" feature film
- Peter Jelavich video interview
- 72-page Book

The R2 UK release has forced subtitles and the following exclusive extras:
- "The Restoration - Before and After"
- Photo Gallery
- "The Original Recaps" (deleted scenes)
- Berlinale 2007 Trailer

Note that, since the film was originally shot in 25fps, the audio is actually sped down 4% on the Criterion-release (the same compromise - in reverse - as the one that is made when a 24fps theatrical film is mastered at 25fps for a PAL broadcast or DVD release). The Criterion video is also pictureboxed.

Before you make the final decision, please see an image-comparison from the link below:

CUTS:

• R1 Berlin Alexanderplatz Set America- Criterion Collection - No cuts.
• R2 United Kingdom- Second Sight - No cuts.

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Comparison added by Jari_Kovalainen on 11/11/07
Comparison last updated by Rob_Hunt on 30/01/18

UPDATE LOG:

11/11/07: Initial entry.
30/01/18: Added breakdowns, ASINs, corrected US listing and updated overall.