No, no explaination just that there is no current plan for the DVD release.
It's a real shame. This movie could USE the restorative processes involved in digitizing and remastering of a cult classic. From every indication I have seen, this movie has more than a decent following. At any rate, I certainly would buy it.
In my opinion, for what that's worth to anyone, I would love a 2 disk director's cut of this work. It has some great elements, tells an interesting and witty story, and offers some fine entertainment value. If there is any film left from the editing, I wouldn't mind an extended version with inteviews, and a making of documentary. Perhaps an included poster or interactive DVD with maps of ancient cities about Peru and the Peruvian areas; Tihuanico [however of the hundreds of ways you'd like to spell that], being among them.
I can't understand why they don't even have a WalMart $2/11 bargain version of this. I mean ... they have Starship Troopers 2 on DVD, but not Vibes? What IS the world coming to? But seriously, I know many people, myself included, who would buy this on DVD. I realize it takes quite a bit to manufacture and market these movies, not to mention the tech costs of producing the work itself in a remastered or restored form, but it should be well worth the investment reqired.
Personally [again], I think the studios are dropping the ball by not releasing this one on DVD, and frankly, if they released it during the dead of Winter when there was nothing interesting in the theaters, and the Yule rush for DVD's is over, I think it would sell quite well even among casual viewers, considering it features Jeff Goldblum, Cyndi Lauper, Julian Sands, and Peter Falk. Jeff alone has gained a large following, and the many of us familiar with Full Moon Productions, think of Julian Sands fondly. I don't understand it, myself.
I do believe that the studios must think the cost in comparison to their estimated projected sales potential make this move cost prohibitive. I also believe, however, they are wrong about that.
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headphonealone-1
17 years ago
I agree 100 Percent with that last post.
Also, I believe the studio underestimates this movie. It really is right up there with other cult classics. They seem to air Vibes on Comedy Central at least once a year. Honestly, that's saying a lot. Comedy Central really only shows movies that they deem "worthy."
At any cost, I hope they get it in gear and release this soon because I'm not sure how much longer my VHS is going to hold on.
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