National Lampoons Christmas Vacation! - Blu-ray Forum

DrinkMore · 05-12-2007, 07:05 PM

Ok, I was browsing Ebay and saw that this find film is on BD! I think I am now stoked - well at least until I read the Amazon reviews.

Does anyone own this film on BD and can give me a true to heart review? Is it worth it? Or is my DVD version just as good? Would love to see this film in HD but not if i'ts marinaly better than what I have now...

Man oh man.. this would have been an excellent HD film. So sad..

Here is the Amazon link..

http://www.amazon.com/National-Lampo.../dp/B000KJT8IG

movies3 · 05-12-2007, 07:27 PM

im buying this movie on the 27th, so if u dont buy it before then i will let you know

AndyMT · 05-12-2007, 08:00 PM

those reviews have pretty much nailed it on the head. sometimes it looks good, mostly average, other times poor. much depends on the size of your screen. on 120" front projection display, it had these qualities.

don't think it had much to do with the transfer, just the source needed restoration.

it's definately a step up from the DVD, but how much difference you'll notice is hard to say. varies from person to person. if possible, rent first.

Valore · 05-12-2007, 09:19 PM

I bought this blu ray when I fight got my playstation back in december. Not only is this a classic holiday film...it looks great also.

Blu_Ray_UK2007 · 05-12-2007, 09:26 PM

This is on my list to get before christmas.. so i'm glad to hear it's worth buying.

DrinkMore · 05-12-2007, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valore

I bought this blu ray when I fight got my playstation back in december. Not only is this a classic holiday film...it looks great also.

So it DOES look great?

Im a tad confused. Lol.

Bruuce · 05-13-2007, 06:22 PM

I rented this from Netflix. Not only does it look bad, but it has definitely aged and not well either.

DrinkMore · 05-13-2007, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bruuce

I rented this from Netflix. Not only does it look bad, but it has definitely aged and not well either.

Really?

I know these types of movies show their age.. more so as the years progress. However, is it just that or is it the fact that it was a bad BD transfer (no cleanup)?

Bruuce · 05-13-2007, 06:32 PM

It's both, imo. When I say it aged badly, I mean the comedic content is not "gold" like it was when I saw it as a kid.

Razzy · 05-13-2007, 09:58 PM

I bought NLCV from Amazon just before Christmas 2006 fully knowing that the PQ wasn't that good. That being said, it looks a helluva lot better than my SD version on my HDTV.

I think though, Warner should've given this classic a full restoration.

KenThompson · 05-13-2007, 10:16 PM

At least its now in its correct aspect ratio. Its a buy for me one of these days as I sold off my standard dvd copy.

kgiloo · 11-16-2009, 09:06 AM

may anyone tell me whether this BR is region free?
i live in EU, i'd like to purchase it from amazon.com, but there it's described as region 1(?), what's that?
thank u

MOONPHASE · 11-16-2009, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kgiloo

may anyone tell me whether this BR is region free?
i live in EU, i'd like to purchase it from amazon.com, but there it's described as region 1(?), what's that?
thank u

Yup Region Free just like every Warner Brothers release. And as a side note Amazon is usually wrong when they put the region on the movies.

kgiloo · 11-16-2009, 01:42 PM

thanx for the tip.

does anyone know if the 20th anniversary collector's edit is any different from the 2006 released?

BTW @axelmusic.com, released 2006 is RF, but the collector package is marked as Region A...confusing

magnox · 11-16-2009, 02:12 PM

Supposed to be the same press. It hasnt aged, its a classic.

devdvr · 11-16-2009, 02:34 PM

I've had this movie on hd dvd (exact same transfer)for a few years now. i can say the alot of scenes are really soft and some just look out of focus. Also the centre channel audio is very low. I was going to upgrade to the new specail edition Blu ray that just came out but found out it is the exact same tranfer.
Over all it is the best it has ever looked. but still one of the worst high def movies in my collection.

Fechin · 11-23-2009, 05:17 PM

It's going to be 5.99 on dvd on Amazon in a few and I was wondering if I should jump on that or go for the Blu Ray?

Just I've heard such bad things about the Blu Ray it's making me wonder if I should just get the DVD since it will be on sale. Thoughts?

Vicon · 11-23-2009, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fechin

It's going to be 5.99 on dvd on Amazon in a few and I was wondering if I should jump on that or go for the Blu Ray?

Just I've heard such bad things about the Blu Ray it's making me wonder if I should just get the DVD since it will be on sale. Thoughts?

Get the blu.

I have the first one that came out on blu and I also picked up the "tin" version. The ultimate collectors edition or whatever it's called. Comes with a hat, coasters, snow, pin, moose mug (mini) and something else. Worth the price. Picture is really good too. Much better than DVD. Then again, I own the laser disc and the two dvd versions of the film. Also the soundtrack. Lol.

I love NLCV!

TheZoof · 11-23-2009, 08:54 PM

I bought it and took a look at a few key scenes...

For an older comedy it looks great.

I would say 3.5/5... it isn't terrible at all.

saginawjuggalo · 11-23-2009, 09:43 PM

PQ isn't good but it's Not Terrible either... It's worth it if you can find it cheap IMO!

05-12-2007, 07:05 PM	#1
DrinkMore Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Location:That's What She Said! Blu-ray collection:140 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:3	National Lampoons Christmas Vacation! Ok, I was browsing Ebay and saw that this find film is on BD! I think I am now stoked - well at least until I read the Amazon reviews. Does anyone own this film on BD and can give me a true to heart review? Is it worth it? Or is my DVD version just as good? Would love to see this film in HD but not if i'ts marinaly better than what I have now... Man oh man.. this would have been an excellent HD film. So sad.. Here is the Amazon link.. http://www.amazon.com/National-Lampo.../dp/B000KJT8IG Last edited by jw; 11-16-2009 at 09:08 AM.

05-12-2007, 07:27 PM	#2
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05-12-2007, 09:19 PM	#4
Valore Power Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Somewhere between here and there Blu-ray collection:143 DVD collection:84 PS3 collection:6 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	I bought this blu ray when I fight got my playstation back in december. Not only is this a classic holiday film...it looks great also. If you love your country...you're gonna have to love moonshine.

05-12-2007, 09:26 PM	#5
Blu_Ray_UK2007 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2007 Location:UK Home Theater Gallery:17 Blu-ray collection:458 PS3 collection:44 Trading Score:1	This is on my list to get before christmas.. so i'm glad to hear it's worth buying. PS3 Online ID: Blu_Ray_UK2007 Always looking for UK Disney Slips!! Message me if you have any spare!

05-13-2007, 10:16 PM	#11
KenThompson Power Member Member since:Sep 2006 Location:B.C. Canada	At least its now in its correct aspect ratio. Its a buy for me one of these days as I sold off my standard dvd copy. -Sony KDS 55A2000 SXRD -Sony BDP S1 Blu Ray Player -PSB Stratus Gold Speakers -Pioneer Elite VSX-94TXH -Sony RDR-GX300 DVD Recorder -Motorola HD Sat Receiver

05-12-2007, 08:00 PM	#3
AndyMT Junior Member Member since:May 2007	those reviews have pretty much nailed it on the head. sometimes it looks good, mostly average, other times poor. much depends on the size of your screen. on 120" front projection display, it had these qualities. don't think it had much to do with the transfer, just the source needed restoration. it's definately a step up from the DVD, but how much difference you'll notice is hard to say. varies from person to person. if possible, rent first.

05-13-2007, 06:22 PM	#7
Bruuce Active Member Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Austin, TX PSNetwork: Bruuce	I rented this from Netflix. Not only does it look bad, but it has definitely aged and not well either.

05-13-2007, 06:32 PM	#9
Bruuce Active Member Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Austin, TX PSNetwork: Bruuce	It's both, imo. When I say it aged badly, I mean the comedic content is not "gold" like it was when I saw it as a kid.

05-13-2007, 09:58 PM	#10
Razzy Special Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Canada Blu-ray collection:179 Blu-ray reviews:2	I bought NLCV from Amazon just before Christmas 2006 fully knowing that the PQ wasn't that good. That being said, it looks a helluva lot better than my SD version on my HDTV. I think though, Warner should've given this classic a full restoration.

11-16-2009, 09:06 AM	#12
kgiloo New Member Member since:Nov 2009 Blu-ray reviews:1	may anyone tell me whether this BR is region free? i live in EU, i'd like to purchase it from amazon.com, but there it's described as region 1(?), what's that? thank u

11-16-2009, 01:42 PM	#14
kgiloo New Member Member since:Nov 2009 Blu-ray reviews:1	thanx for the tip. does anyone know if the 20th anniversary collector's edit is any different from the 2006 released? BTW @axelmusic.com, released 2006 is RF, but the collector package is marked as Region A...confusing

11-16-2009, 02:12 PM	#15
magnox Active Member Member since:Sep 2008	Supposed to be the same press. It hasnt aged, its a classic.

11-16-2009, 02:34 PM	#16
devdvr Member Member since:Feb 2009 Blu-ray collection:35 Trading Score:13	I've had this movie on hd dvd (exact same transfer)for a few years now. i can say the alot of scenes are really soft and some just look out of focus. Also the centre channel audio is very low. I was going to upgrade to the new specail edition Blu ray that just came out but found out it is the exact same tranfer. Over all it is the best it has ever looked. but still one of the worst high def movies in my collection.

11-23-2009, 05:17 PM	#17
Fechin Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Georgia Blu-ray collection:105	It's going to be 5.99 on dvd on Amazon in a few and I was wondering if I should jump on that or go for the Blu Ray? Just I've heard such bad things about the Blu Ray it's making me wonder if I should just get the DVD since it will be on sale. Thoughts?

11-23-2009, 08:54 PM	#19
TheZoof Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Ottawa,Canada Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:392 PS3 collection:21 Blu-ray reviews:36 PS3 reviews:2 Trading Score:2	I bought it and took a look at a few key scenes... For an older comedy it looks great. I would say 3.5/5... it isn't terrible at all. The Zoof Living Room - Pioneer KRP-500M \| Pioneer Elite SC-25 \| Seiki BD660 \| PS3 \| 360 Speakers - PSB Image B25 Monitor \| PSB Alpha B1 Monitor \| PSB Alpha C1 Monitor \| Velodyne VDR-12 Bedroom - BenQ FP241W 1080P \| Logitech THX Z-560 \| LG GGC-H20L Blu-Ray Drive Fav Blu Right Now - Jaws

11-23-2009, 09:43 PM	#20
saginawjuggalo Power Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Saginaw, MI Blu-ray collection:860 DVD collection:90 PS3 collection:6 Trading Score:1	PQ isn't good but it's Not Terrible either... It's worth it if you can find it cheap IMO! My Blu-ray Statistics JVC DLA-RS40 w/ Darbee Darblet & 003 lamp, False-wall 133" 2.37 acoustically transparent screen, Sanyo PLV-Z2000 (106" gaming), 7.1 Paradigm Studios, Onkyo TX-NR818, Emotiva LPA-1 (= L,C,R), Behringer EP4000, Stereo Integrity HT 18"s x2, MiniDSP, Sony BDP‑S590, Sony Slim PS3, HTPC, Toshiba HD-A1 HD DVD, Dish VIP622 HD DVR, Dorel Granville Theater seating, Dry bar, Panasonic TH-50PX60U, Outdoor antenna, APC H15 power conditioner, Logitech Harmony Smart Control (pre-order)

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