Christmas Vacation - Blu-ray Forum

brianbags · 11-25-2008, 04:14 AM

I've been reading some bad reviews about the picture quality on blu-ray. Does anyone have it that can share their opinion?

cinema725 · 11-25-2008, 04:29 AM

Good Review Here:

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movie...89&show=review

Johnny Vinyl · 11-25-2008, 10:08 AM

I have it and pretty much agree with the review. But in this case I'm less concerned with the PQ/AQ. It's about the movie itself. It's one of those must-have Chrismas titles.

dannyjl · 11-25-2008, 10:16 AM

Got this last year and was pleasantly surprised with the PQ after reading some reviews. It's as good as it's gonna get with this flic for now. My all time favorite xmas film so I'd say go for it.

CheapChildren · 11-25-2008, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by cinema725

Good Review Here:

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movie...89&show=review

3.0 is what I would call mediocre..

VinnAY · 11-25-2008, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by CheapChildren

3.0 is what I would call mediocre..

PQ is 2.5, too.

Moneydemon3 · 11-25-2008, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by John72953

I have it and pretty much agree with the review. But in this case I'm less concerned with the PQ/AQ. It's about the movie itself. It's one of those must-have Chrismas titles.

I agree, it is a must have Christmas title. I would definitely say the PQ on this movie is better than DVD version.

Mike Z · 11-26-2008, 12:03 AM

This is one of those situations where you might as well get the blu-ray if you love the movie (as do I, definitely my favorite Christmas movie).

However, based on the reviews and opinions I've heard, you may prefer to just keep the DVD version and enjoy the upscaled look. I only say this because a regular movie like this doesn't really scream "I must be seen in Blu-ray!!" It's not a special effects type of movie where everything is eye-popping and giving off a 3-D look.

Blu Man · 11-26-2008, 12:05 AM

It's a Christmas classic, who cares about the PQ.

tqmilymi · 11-26-2008, 12:07 AM

Love the movie, but the picture quality is not what I was hoping for.

nycomet · 11-26-2008, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Spartan54

It's a Christmas classic, who cares about the PQ.

I agree with Stewie Spartan. Christmas Vacation is just plain ole holiday fun. Having it on BD is a must for us die hard Blu-ray fans (even if the PQ/AQ is less than stellar).

SQUIRREL!!!!!!!!

Blu Man · 11-26-2008, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by nycomet

I agree with Stewie Spartan.
SQUIRREL!!!!!!!!

What, what did you call me? Did you call me Stewie Spartan? You did, didn't you. I'm watchin' you man.

grip24 · 11-26-2008, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by tqmilymi

Love the movie, but the picture quality is not what I was hoping for.

Isn't the sound also mono??....

nycomet · 11-26-2008, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by grip24

Isn't the sound also mono??....

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movie...89&show=review

Audio

Christmas Vacation is presented in a Dolby Digital 2-channel audio track only. What is there to say, really? It sounds fine, all things considered. There’s not much in the source material to work with, and it’s very front heavy with the vast majority of the sound emanating from the center channel speaker. Obviously, there is very little ambience or activity from anything in the rear, but there are a few effects and music bleeding into the left and right front channels. There is little to no bass to be heard. As a dialogue driven comedy, not much more is to be expected. Said dialogue comes across pleasantly enough; there's nothing that ever really distracts from or hinders it. I cannot say this is a disappointing soundtrack because I expected so little from it. As such, this Blu-ray disc sounds fine.

Blu-News · 11-26-2008, 12:24 AM

The film looks basically identical to the DVD upconverted, it's really not impressive at all. I think the upgrade for the pop-up menus is good enough for me, since it's an awesome film.

deadhatetheliving · 11-26-2008, 12:46 AM

"Shitter was full!" I'm going to pick this up finally. I don't even care if it has lossy audio. This is the best of the Vacation movies.

brianbags · 11-26-2008, 01:17 AM

Hmmmm...I could still cancel my order, but I would then get another $19.99 movie on amazon. Anyone have any suggestions for a good $20 movie?

nycomet · 11-26-2008, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by brianbags

Hmmmm...I could still cancel my order, but I would then get another $19.99 movie on amazon. Anyone have any suggestions for a good $20 movie?

Kung Fu Panda was amazing!

Blu-News · 11-26-2008, 01:24 AM

I think he is looking at the B2G1 free Warner titles.

brianbags · 11-26-2008, 01:30 AM

Nah I'm just looking for anothing under $20.

11-25-2008, 04:14 AM	#1
brianbags Active Member Member since:Nov 2008	Christmas Vacation I've been reading some bad reviews about the picture quality on blu-ray. Does anyone have it that can share their opinion?

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11-25-2008, 04:29 AM	#2
cinema725 Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray reviews:2	Good Review Here: https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movie...89&show=review

11-25-2008, 10:08 AM	#3
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	I have it and pretty much agree with the review. But in this case I'm less concerned with the PQ/AQ. It's about the movie itself. It's one of those must-have Chrismas titles.

11-25-2008, 10:16 AM	#4
dannyjl Active Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:New Orleans Blu-ray collection:386 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:10	Got this last year and was pleasantly surprised with the PQ after reading some reviews. It's as good as it's gonna get with this flic for now. My all time favorite xmas film so I'd say go for it.

11-26-2008, 12:03 AM	#8
Mike Z Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Virginia Beach Blu-ray collection:204	This is one of those situations where you might as well get the blu-ray if you love the movie (as do I, definitely my favorite Christmas movie). However, based on the reviews and opinions I've heard, you may prefer to just keep the DVD version and enjoy the upscaled look. I only say this because a regular movie like this doesn't really scream "I must be seen in Blu-ray!!" It's not a special effects type of movie where everything is eye-popping and giving off a 3-D look.

11-26-2008, 12:05 AM	#9
Blu Man Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:United States Blu-ray collection:19 Blu-ray reviews:1	It's a Christmas classic, who cares about the PQ.

11-26-2008, 12:07 AM	#10
tqmilymi Special Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Maryland Home Theater Gallery:7 4K collection:509 Blu-ray collection:1558 DVD collection:212 Digital collection:1864 iTunes collection:57 Prime collection:31 Trading Score:140	Love the movie, but the picture quality is not what I was hoping for.

11-26-2008, 12:24 AM	#15
Blu-News Special Member Member since:Apr 2008 Blu-ray collection:371 Trading Score:232	The film looks basically identical to the DVD upconverted, it's really not impressive at all. I think the upgrade for the pop-up menus is good enough for me, since it's an awesome film.

11-26-2008, 12:46 AM	#16
deadhatetheliving Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Virginia Beach, VA Home Theater Gallery:51 4K collection:812 Blu-ray collection:2694 DVD collection:90 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:7	"Shitter was full!" I'm going to pick this up finally. I don't even care if it has lossy audio. This is the best of the Vacation movies.

11-26-2008, 01:17 AM	#17
brianbags Active Member Member since:Nov 2008	Hmmmm...I could still cancel my order, but I would then get another $19.99 movie on amazon. Anyone have any suggestions for a good $20 movie?

11-26-2008, 01:24 AM	#19
Blu-News Special Member Member since:Apr 2008 Blu-ray collection:371 Trading Score:232	I think he is looking at the B2G1 free Warner titles.

11-26-2008, 01:30 AM	#20
brianbags Active Member Member since:Nov 2008	Nah I'm just looking for anothing under $20.

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