Home Alone (1990) (25th Anniversary Edition) (Remastered) - Page 27 - Blu-ray Forum

The Great Owl · 12-01-2015, 03:16 AM

I just finished watching this new 25th Anniversary Edition of Home Alone.

I haven't seen Home Alone in ages, but the Blu-ray looks great to me.

I had forgotten how funny and heartwarming this one is. I cracked up throughout the movie, and I got a lump in my throat at the end.

The actor who played Old Man Marley in this movie also played the painter in Escape from Alcatraz who tells Clint Eastwood, "Wolf's coming at you."

jdw89 · 12-01-2015, 03:21 AM

This set sucks. I ordered it and the case that holds these is awful and scratches the disc like crazy had to send it back

lilboyblu · 12-01-2015, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I just finished watching this new 25th Anniversary Edition of Home Alone.

I haven't seen Home Alone in ages, but the Blu-ray looks great to me.

I had forgotten how funny and heartwarming this one is. I cracked up throughout the movie, and I got a lump in my throat at the end.

The actor who played Old Man Marley in this movie also played the painter in Escape from Alcatraz who tells Clint Eastwood, "Wolf's coming at you."

He also plays Ezra Cobb, the serial killer, in Deranged. Certainly makes you look at "Old Man Marley" in a very different way after seeing that one.

bookcase · 12-01-2015, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I just finished watching this new 25th Anniversary Edition of Home Alone.

I haven't seen Home Alone in ages, but the Blu-ray looks great to me.

I had forgotten how funny and heartwarming this one is. I cracked up throughout the movie, and I got a lump in my throat at the end.

I watched my copy last night. I agree that the PQ looked great. And that lump in my throat at the end turned into tears for me -- which isn't difficult to do with Christmas movies.

zafisher94 · 12-01-2015, 03:04 PM

Having just watched this for the first time in many years, I was happy to see how well it still holds up. It's a very funny and charming film, and the av presentation on the blu-ray was well done. I didn't have a chance to check out the bonus features yet, but it looked like there was a good amount.

I did notice that at two points in the film (I forget which scenes exactly) there was a moment that the movie went into slow motion for about 2 seconds. It was the first film I watched on my new blu-ray player, so I'm curious if it's the disc or the player.

Scottie · 12-11-2015, 11:21 PM

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42041 · 12-12-2015, 01:36 AM

A bit late to the review party, but I watched the new disc during my forcible forum vacation and I thought it looked terrific. I'm not sure what the blu-ray.com reviewer was referring to when he said there was a dip in quality during the first 30 minutes - beside your usual optical credits, I noticed no noteworthy shift in either photography or transfer. For what the film is, the whole thing looks quite stellar to me.

Mandalorian · 12-12-2015, 02:00 AM

I watched my copy last night and thought it looked great. It's such a nerdy thing to say, but I loved the soft glow of the on-screen lights, and my attention kept getting drawn to them for some reason.

DragoonClawNZ · 12-12-2015, 05:59 PM

There's a one time screening of this at Hoyts which we're seeing today. Never been to a re-screening of an older film but it'll probably just be a DCP, hoping it's the 4K remaster.

victimofthecity · 12-12-2015, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Mandalorian

I watched my copy last night and thought it looked great. It's such a nerdy thing to say, but I loved the soft glow of the on-screen lights, and my attention kept getting drawn to them for some reason.

Nope, you're not alone on that. It's lovely. I also love the wallpaper in the home, it's just rich and gives you that holiday feel.

The new transfer is beautiful. I notice so much more, and the colors are gorgeous. Really worth the price (well maybe not the tin at full price) but for the 24 dollars I spent, it was worth it. This is my favorite holiday film.

JaseT · 12-13-2015, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Mandalorian

I watched my copy last night and thought it looked great. It's such a nerdy thing to say, but I loved the soft glow of the on-screen lights, and my attention kept getting drawn to them for some reason.

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Originally Posted by victimofthecity

Nope, you're not alone on that. It's lovely. I also love the wallpaper in the home, it's just rich and gives you that holiday feel.

The new transfer is beautiful. I notice so much more, and the colors are gorgeous. Really worth the price (well maybe not the tin at full price) but for the 24 dollars I spent, it was worth it. This is my favorite holiday film.

You guys have me feeling all warm and fuzzy. I too love this movie and the sequel (not plural) as well.

DragoonClawNZ · 12-13-2015, 03:50 AM

Yep, it was a DCP of the 4K remaster, so I got to see it finally, also nice to see it in a cinema this time. Though I think they zoomed it in to fit the full 16:9 frame. But aside from that, the transfer looked really good.

MrHT · 12-15-2015, 01:09 AM

I bought this from Best Buy a week ago for $8. I figured, what the heck, since I've had Home Alone 2 on BD for so long. I might as well finally complete my collection. I only upgraded Home Alone 2 because that was the only DVD that was never enhanced for 16:9 TVs. Since the first Home Alone was released on DVD in a 16:9 format and the BD reviewers weren't the best, I never intended on upgrading. But since Fox released a new transfer, I decided to go for it. For the most part, it's a nice looking transfer. I do agree with the reviewer here that it is a bit dark, but it still looks nice overall. And it was only $10 too, so I'm very happy with my purchase.

JaseT · 12-15-2015, 01:17 AM

After giving up on Target restocking their exclusive with the knit hat (they even canceled 2 in-store pickup orders), I bought and opened the single releases last week. Of course, while shopping in Target tonight, I see they restocked the exclusive. My kind of luck!

WinkDinkerson · 12-15-2015, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by JaseT

After giving up on Target restocking their exclusive with the knit hat (they even canceled 2 in-store pickup orders), I bought and opened the single releases last week. Of course, while shopping in Target tonight, I see they restocked the exclusive. My kind of luck!

I could just imagine the look on your face....

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victimofthecity · 12-15-2015, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by JaseT

You guys have me feeling all warm and fuzzy. I too love this movie and the sequel (not plural) as well.

The sequel is just as heartwarming and really has some amazing imagery. The Plaza Hotel is just stunning.

Donl1282 · 12-15-2015, 11:30 AM

Why won't Home Alone 3-5 and the Dennis the Menace films come to blu-ray?

Pieter V · 12-15-2015, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Donl1282

Why won't Home Alone 3-5 and the Dennis the Menace films come to blu-ray?

filmbuffTX · 12-15-2015, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Donl1282

Why won't Home Alone 3-5 and the Dennis the Menace films come to blu-ray?

Because they're isn't a market for these movies on bluray. Some of the films you listed didn't even have theatrical releases.

At this point you're lucky they included Home Alone 3-5 on dvds with the collectors edition.

goeagles5039 · 12-15-2015, 02:10 PM

How is the PQ on the 2nd one?

12-15-2015, 01:09 AM	#533
MrHT Blu-ray Champion Member since:Feb 2010 4K collection:86 Blu-ray collection:300 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	I bought this from Best Buy a week ago for $8. I figured, what the heck, since I've had Home Alone 2 on BD for so long. I might as well finally complete my collection. I only upgraded Home Alone 2 because that was the only DVD that was never enhanced for 16:9 TVs. Since the first Home Alone was released on DVD in a 16:9 format and the BD reviewers weren't the best, I never intended on upgrading. But since Fox released a new transfer, I decided to go for it. For the most part, it's a nice looking transfer. I do agree with the reviewer here that it is a bit dark, but it still looks nice overall. And it was only $10 too, so I'm very happy with my purchase. Last edited by MrHT; 12-24-2015 at 02:12 PM.

12-01-2015, 03:16 AM	#521
The Great Owl Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Georgia 4K collection:924 Blu-ray collection:6033 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews: 255 Trading Score:6	I just finished watching this new 25th Anniversary Edition of Home Alone. I haven't seen Home Alone in ages, but the Blu-ray looks great to me. I had forgotten how funny and heartwarming this one is. I cracked up throughout the movie, and I got a lump in my throat at the end. The actor who played Old Man Marley in this movie also played the painter in Escape from Alcatraz who tells Clint Eastwood, "Wolf's coming at you."

12-01-2015, 03:21 AM	#522
jdw89 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jun 2013 Location:Oklahoma 4K collection:92 Blu-ray collection:1052 DVD collection:206 Digital collection:106 Trading Score:159	This set sucks. I ordered it and the case that holds these is awful and scratches the disc like crazy had to send it back

12-01-2015, 03:04 PM	#525
zafisher94 Power Member Member since:Feb 2012 Location:NJ 4K collection:387 Blu-ray collection:1837 DVD collection:194 Digital collection:1066	Having just watched this for the first time in many years, I was happy to see how well it still holds up. It's a very funny and charming film, and the av presentation on the blu-ray was well done. I didn't have a chance to check out the bonus features yet, but it looked like there was a good amount. I did notice that at two points in the film (I forget which scenes exactly) there was a moment that the movie went into slow motion for about 2 seconds. It was the first film I watched on my new blu-ray player, so I'm curious if it's the disc or the player.

12-11-2015, 11:21 PM	#526
Scottie Moderator Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Trading Score:647	https://www.reddit.com/r/FanTheories...ndy_from_home/

12-12-2015, 01:36 AM	#527
42041 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2008	A bit late to the review party, but I watched the new disc during my forcible forum vacation and I thought it looked terrific. I'm not sure what the blu-ray.com reviewer was referring to when he said there was a dip in quality during the first 30 minutes - beside your usual optical credits, I noticed no noteworthy shift in either photography or transfer. For what the film is, the whole thing looks quite stellar to me.

12-12-2015, 02:00 AM	#528
Mandalorian Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 4K collection:1138 Blu-ray collection:2791 Trading Score:252	I watched my copy last night and thought it looked great. It's such a nerdy thing to say, but I loved the soft glow of the on-screen lights, and my attention kept getting drawn to them for some reason.

12-12-2015, 05:59 PM	#529
DragoonClawNZ Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:New Zealand 4K collection:135 Blu-ray collection:448 DVD collection:226	There's a one time screening of this at Hoyts which we're seeing today. Never been to a re-screening of an older film but it'll probably just be a DCP, hoping it's the 4K remaster.

12-13-2015, 03:50 AM	#532
DragoonClawNZ Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:New Zealand 4K collection:135 Blu-ray collection:448 DVD collection:226	Yep, it was a DCP of the 4K remaster, so I got to see it finally, also nice to see it in a cinema this time. Though I think they zoomed it in to fit the full 16:9 frame. But aside from that, the transfer looked really good.

12-15-2015, 01:17 AM	#534
JaseT Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2009 Location:Colorado, USA Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:2	After giving up on Target restocking their exclusive with the knit hat (they even canceled 2 in-store pickup orders), I bought and opened the single releases last week. Of course, while shopping in Target tonight, I see they restocked the exclusive. My kind of luck!

12-15-2015, 11:30 AM	#537
Donl1282 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2012	Why won't Home Alone 3-5 and the Dennis the Menace films come to blu-ray?

12-15-2015, 02:10 PM	#540
goeagles5039 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Wakanda 4K collection:29 Blu-ray collection:155 Trading Score:77	How is the PQ on the 2nd one?

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