Are we gonna have to wait till 2014 for a WS Ace Ventura Pet Detictive? - DVDfile.com forum for DVD, Blu-Ray, and HD-DVD

Dave McFly · 09-16-2004, 06:56 PM

I mean we had to wait for the 20th anniversary to get a WS copy of National Lampoons Vacation, and Police Acedemy respectively. the movie was WS on the Laserdisc

and Nature Calls is in WS as well but not the first one

i really hope we dont have to wait till the films 20th anniversary in 2014 for a WS version of this film

. I know its only ace ventura but its one of my fave movies, and one of Jims best films of his earlier career

Crow331 · 09-16-2004, 07:00 PM

I LOVE Ace Ventura: Pet Detective ... I have seen it a thousand times. A Special Edition WS sure would be nice !!!

cxc273 · 09-16-2004, 07:05 PM

It's unfortunate that Ace Ventura isn't in widescreen. Since it's one of the early DVD titles from Warner, it definitely got shortchanged on the aspect ratio. Up until recently Ace and Happy Gilmore were the only two comedies that I had left that weren't in widescreen. With the new Happy Gilmore edition due out, all that's left now is Ace.

I believe one of my other favorite flicks, The Paper, also isn't in widescreen. It's a pity, because it's a very good film.

I guess you never know with the studios ... it's either feast (how many versions of American Pie, The Mummy, and Army of Darkness exist?) or famine (pathetic discs of Ace Ventura, Happy Gilmore, The Paper, among countless others).

theta · 09-16-2004, 07:42 PM

"Why did the bullet come through the wall?"

"To get to the other side?"

The Paper kicks ass, a lack of widescreen makes me angry. I also want a WS of "Deathtrap", another early Warners release that showcases a GREAT performance by Christopher Reeve and a wonderful script by Ira Levin, plus direction by Sidney Lumet. The fullframe doesn't compromise the movie TOO much (it's mostly talking heads), but still.

If you haven't watched it, you need to, it's great.

Notoriousaurus · 09-16-2004, 08:15 PM

I am also awaiting a widescreen "The Jerk"

Zypn · 09-16-2004, 10:29 PM

I don't know if I care to get a widescreen version of this. I think I'm pretty much satisfied with the copy I have. Although I might waste the money and get it anyway. Who knows.

MrMovie · 09-16-2004, 10:32 PM

Good Post, As far as im concerned this should've been released in widescreen already, hopefully soon cause its one funny movie. But where is "Dutch" and "The Wizard"? :-(

Hardcore Legend · 09-16-2004, 10:32 PM

Are we gonna have to wait till 2014 for a WS Ace Ventura Pet Detictive?

Yes, and you will like it.

tomdkat · 09-16-2004, 10:38 PM

I have the Ace Ventura: Pet Detective LD and even though it's WS, I believe is an "open matte" or something like that vs being WS (my understanding of these terms is poor, so please excuse me.

). I think this being an "open matte" means it's not really WS even though it has letterbox bars, etc. I'm sure someone will correct me on this.

Peace...

plissken99 · 09-16-2004, 11:15 PM

Go region free. I've had the anamorphic widescreen version of it for over a year, as well as Happy Gilmore and The Paper.

Drexl · 09-17-2004, 03:07 AM

If we do have to wait that long, at least it will be in high-definition.

09-16-2004, 06:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dave McFly ...a lone crusader in a dangerous world Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Hill Valley, California	Are we gonna have to wait till 2014 for a WS Ace Ventura Pet Detictive? I mean we had to wait for the 20th anniversary to get a WS copy of National Lampoons Vacation, and Police Acedemy respectively. the movie was WS on the Laserdisc and Nature Calls is in WS as well but not the first one i really hope we dont have to wait till the films 20th anniversary in 2014 for a WS version of this film . I know its only ace ventura but its one of my fave movies, and one of Jims best films of his earlier career __________________ The age old question "what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object" was finally answered when Chuck Norris roundhouse kicked Vin Diesel in the face. XBOX LIVE! gamertag:COMING SOON!

09-16-2004, 07:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
theta Cheap Cerebral Paralysis Join Date: May 2002 Location: In aintnosin's basement	"Why did the bullet come through the wall?" "To get to the other side?" The Paper kicks ass, a lack of widescreen makes me angry. I also want a WS of "Deathtrap", another early Warners release that showcases a GREAT performance by Christopher Reeve and a wonderful script by Ira Levin, plus direction by Sidney Lumet. The fullframe doesn't compromise the movie TOO much (it's mostly talking heads), but still. If you haven't watched it, you need to, it's great. __________________ "I need bling, I tell you, BLING!!!" --Palmerlime Theta's discs, 300 mark crossed, 400 here we come!

09-16-2004, 08:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
Notoriousaurus Rezident Non-Black MetroSexual Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mesa, AZ	I am also awaiting a widescreen "The Jerk" __________________ DVDFile Mascot \| A Metrosexual DVD Collection! \| STAY IN SCHOOL KIDS! "I sure hope she doesn't have a penis because that would just ruin it for me." - Damian

09-16-2004, 10:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
Zypn Actor Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Outside the Box	I don't know if I care to get a widescreen version of this. I think I'm pretty much satisfied with the copy I have. Although I might waste the money and get it anyway. Who knows. __________________ ...help?

09-16-2004, 10:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
Hardcore Legend I have a "Cool Label" under my name! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Use of the spoiler tag is highly recommended	Are we gonna have to wait till 2014 for a WS Ace Ventura Pet Detictive? Yes, and you will like it. __________________ Ah, but how could I enjoy the sweet of life without the bitter? Marisa Tomei: The last beacon of virtue in Hollywood. 'That doesn't mean Notoriousaurus won't be wearing his ass for a hat.'-Frank Gunn

09-16-2004, 07:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
Crow331 Actor Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Los Angeles	I LOVE Ace Ventura: Pet Detective ... I have seen it a thousand times. A Special Edition WS sure would be nice !!!

09-16-2004, 07:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
cxc273 Actor Join Date: Apr 2004	It's unfortunate that Ace Ventura isn't in widescreen. Since it's one of the early DVD titles from Warner, it definitely got shortchanged on the aspect ratio. Up until recently Ace and Happy Gilmore were the only two comedies that I had left that weren't in widescreen. With the new Happy Gilmore edition due out, all that's left now is Ace. I believe one of my other favorite flicks, The Paper, also isn't in widescreen. It's a pity, because it's a very good film. I guess you never know with the studios ... it's either feast (how many versions of American Pie, The Mummy, and Army of Darkness exist?) or famine (pathetic discs of Ace Ventura, Happy Gilmore, The Paper, among countless others).

09-16-2004, 10:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
MrMovie Actor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Pennsylvania	Good Post, As far as im concerned this should've been released in widescreen already, hopefully soon cause its one funny movie. But where is "Dutch" and "The Wizard"? :-(

09-16-2004, 10:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
tomdkat Official Forum Warmonger "Dial Tone" Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Hayward, CA, USA	I have the Ace Ventura: Pet Detective LD and even though it's WS, I believe is an "open matte" or something like that vs being WS (my understanding of these terms is poor, so please excuse me. ). I think this being an "open matte" means it's not really WS even though it has letterbox bars, etc. I'm sure someone will correct me on this. Peace... __________________ My DVD Aficionado List "At last we shall reveal ourselves to the Jedi, at last we shall have revenge!"

09-16-2004, 11:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
plissken99 Actor Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Dallas, Ft Worth	Go region free. I've had the anamorphic widescreen version of it for over a year, as well as Happy Gilmore and The Paper. __________________ “The more things change, the more they stay the same.” Snake Plissken Plissken's DVD, HD-DVD and Blu Ray collection And Plissken's home theater

09-17-2004, 03:07 AM	#11 (permalink)
Drexl Actor Join Date: Jun 2000	If we do have to wait that long, at least it will be in high-definition.

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