Who bought Christmas Vacation?

[morg999]

Originally Posted by HighDefGeek

The reason I didn't buy it is because they used the MPEG-2 Codec, which is no better than a DVD, in fact its the same codec used on DVD's I prefer to get a higher quality transfer using a higher based codec such as MPEG-4 or VC-1. I'll hold out for a HD Remastered version before I buy that...perhaps I am too tech saavy for my own good.

It's been 7 years...still holding out for that REMASTER..??

[halloween5309]

i have owned this for many years, the picture and sound are perfect in my opinion

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by halloween5309

i have owned this for many years, the picture and sound are perfect in my opinion

They certainly are far from perfect. The PQ is actually decent, but the AQ leaves a lot to be desired.

[LMN8R]

Upgraded 4 or 5 years ago for $5 by way of the DVD to Blu program. Not a great transfer but certainly worth that IMO. We watch it every year on Thanksgiving day and usually again before Christmas.

[jej826]

My DVD copy is good enough for me.

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by jej826

My DVD copy is good enough for me.

That mindset is exactly why DVD is still outselling BD.

[jej826]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

That mindset is exactly why DVD is still outselling BD.

So sorry you don't like my mindset.I buy what I want to buy.This is a movie I watch once a year.The DVD is good enough!If you want to upgrade everything knock your socks off.It wasn't a matter of choosing DVD or BD. If it was I would have bought the blu.I don't have the need to upgrade every DVD I own.And just for your info.I haven't bought a DVD in years.I only buy BD.

[Blu-Benny]

Originally Posted by LMN8R

We watch it every year on Thanksgiving day and usually again before Christmas.

is that all?? i've watched this movie 3x already since black friday!!

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by jej826

So sorry you don't like my mindset.I buy what I want to buy.To me this is a movie I watch once a year.The DVD is good enough!If you want to upgrade everything knock your socks off.

Spaces are your friend.

[Petey Parker]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

They certainly are far from perfect. The PQ is actually decent, but the AQ leaves a lot to be desired.

Agreed. The audio is terrible on this release. As popular as this movie is, I can't believe it was never re-visited, especially since this year was the 25th anniversary (how can it have been so long!)

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by Petey Parker

Agreed. The audio is terrible on this release. As popular as this movie is, I can't believe it was never re-visited, especially since this year was the 25th anniversary (how can it have been so long!)

That's Warner for you. They'll upgrade the audio on titles like Blazing Saddles and Million Dollar Baby, but won't touch Christmas Vacation.

[slm]

Love love love this movie!! I use this as my avatar/signature line year around. It's my sister's and my favorite holiday comedy. Makes me smile just thinking about it! I'd definitely double/triple dip for a blu-ray improvement.

[wonkavision]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

That's Warner for you. They'll upgrade the audio on titles like Blazing Saddles and Million Dollar Baby, but won't touch Christmas Vacation.

I wonder why. Is it because the Vacation movies all look like the cheapest productions ever made, with salaries in the sequels being where all the money went?

Or is it that Christmas movies always sell well and studios see no reason to spend anything on them to upgrade the home video experience?