National Lampoon's Animal House is a film that grabbed college-level America and never let go. The film is iconic, memorable, and more importantly, one of the greatest comedies of all time. It’s characters, including the memorable Bluto played by John Belushi, meant going to college would never be the same. 
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For this 30th Anniversary Edition, it seems Universal has cleaned the film up ever so slightly. While the HD DVD didn’t look great, it’s obvious that this DVD edition is using a better source. The print looks clearer, with less dirt and fewer imperfections. While the lower resolution (why isn’t this on Blu-ray?) means it’s not that sharp, there is some minor detail. Color looks slightly richer, although it’s still rather flat. Contrast is weak, and the black levels are meager at best. It’s about what you would expect for a 30-year-old low-budget comedy. 
There’s no discernable difference in audio from one edition to the next. The same 5.1 mix has been used here with little effect. Crowded parties remain flat and sit in the fronts. The soundtrack has a mild surround bleed to it, although it’s hardly noticeable. The high end is noticeably strained (glass breaking effects are muffled beyond repair). 
Housed inside a large box that’s been modeled after the Delta House (complete with Lampoon-style art), this latest re-release is well worth buying, and not just for the box. Inside, you’ll find the new two-disc DVD, and the Faber College Yearbook. It takes stills from the film and turns them into what looks like an actual yearbook, only if the Deltas got their hands on it first.
Many of the extras on the discs are carried over from the Double Secret Probation DVD. Where Are They Now? is a "documentary" of a different kind. It lets the actors reprise their roles from the film to update the audience as to what they've been doing since, all while in character. It's a great piece, and not only to see the actors again. They obviously loved playing these characters if they were willing to play along for this. At a half hour, this is a great addition to the film.
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