You might assume 1080p is always "better." It is not. Inglourious Basterds is a slow-burn thriller. It relies on faces, not distant landscapes.
Using the x264 codec allows for a smaller file size without sacrificing the "film-like" grain that Tarantino intended. On a 55-inch screen or smaller, the difference between 720p and higher resolutions is often negligible. inglourious basterds 2009 x264 720p esub bluray better