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Summary: Can we have the Originals PLEASE!
Review: Great movies... but GL screwed with the classics.It's like reworking Lawrence of Arabia or Ben Hur Shame on him
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Summary: It's About Time
Review: This has to be the smartest thing George Lucas has done for a long time. From some of the reviews I have read though, you'd think the world was ending. I noticed a lot of negative reviews, about "the trilogy is disgraced because of the new additional scenes". Well, like a true Star Wars fan, I do not feel this way at all. I think the added footage, and all the other improvements were excellent ways to bring the films into the 21st century. The originals were great too, but they were in bad need of repair before they released the Special Editions.
All in all, I just want to say to all those negative reviewers, if you don't like it, just get over it, and get a life. Oh and by the way, the ewoks rule. They might be cute and cuddly, but you have to admit, they can battle.
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Summary: Marred masterpieces
Review: GL shouldn't have messed with the original cuts of the movies. It is impossible for me to watch these films now without my attention being instantly drawn to the changes, as opposed to getting "lost" in the excitement of the films. And those changes by and large, are not improvements. For one thing, Jabba (when Han steps on his tail) seems to have shrunk to about 2/3 of his size. Ridiculous. I'll not pain myself by describing the many other offences. I'll not be buying these.
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Summary: It's not the originals, but it's still Star Wars
Review: At this point in time I have no idea what version of these classic films will be appearing in this DVD set. Most sources say it's the 1997 special editions, while rumours have persisted that the films have been further retooled to make them mesh better with the new prequel trilogy. One things for certain, it won't be the trilogy as seen from 1997-1995. And you know what? At least for now, that's okay. I'm sure somewhere down the line, Lucas will release (or be forced to release) his movies in their original form. Given the demand for them, it's almost a sure thing FOX will put pressure on him to do so. In the meantime, we have these discs. While my opinion's only one among thousands of fans, I'm mostly fine with the Special Editions. The only thing that really needs to be removed is Greedo shooting first. Lucas can keep everything else, but Greedo needs to go. And if these movies have indeed been further altered, don't you want to see what's been changed? Even fans who hate the Special Editions like something nasty while probably buy this set either out of morbid curiosity or to complete their collection. You know you're curious about how Lucas has "further defiled" his movies, and you know you'll probably pay to see it. Besides, the video and audio for these discs will probably be demo quality, and the bonus features look pretty sweet. They've put a lot of effort into this release, moreso than Lucas's other holy trilogy, Indiana Jones. Can we really pass this up? Don't look at this set as buying the definitive version of the movie, but rather George's definitive version. Rest assured the classic versions will eventually be available. Star Wars fans know patience. It's a Jedi virtue, after all.
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Summary: Star Wars Trilogy
Review: One of the best Sci-Fi films of the 20th century. The epic adventure of laser duels, loveable aliens and intergalactic romance. While I don't know if they do an additional 6 video box set will or won't appear after star wars episode 3 comes out, the first three films will always been among George Lucus' best work and a welcome to any video / DVD owner collection.
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Summary: My 2 cents
Review: Just adding my two cents to the ranting and raving pro and con the DVD release of the Special Editions of the trilogy. A few points: A) George can certainly do whatever he wishes with these films, doesn't mean the fans who made him rich have to like it or buy it. I liked the original films and won't be buying these... I guess I will never get to see the films I loved as a kid again. B) George is a hack film maker and a hypocrite. In an interview from the early 80s, George makes comments about how "some directors get so wrapped up in creating SFX and worlds that they spend film time on it" and how that's a bad thing. Now who's guilty of that these days? (The doc is "From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Trilogy") C) Greedo shooting first, Han stepping on Jabba's tail, Luke screaming as he falls at Cloud City... those are my major complaints about the "improvements." Each of these scenes or changes alter the meaning of the shot/sequence and thereby change the film. Let's face it on Jabba's dancers though, that musical sequence ALWAYS sucked. Don't buy these DVDs... eventually, if Lucasfilm has ANY business sense, they'll release the first three films unadulterated.
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Summary: Hmmmm
Review: With all this money he is getting, when is George Lucas going to have that goiter removed from around his neck? The first film (or I guess number 4) is ok and the Empire Strikes Back is wonderful, but then the films all became kiddified & stupid. The prequels are absolutely dreadful & Ewoks must die!
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Summary: Just rework episode 6
Review: You know, I don't really mind all the digital rework of these films. I know that people hold the originals sacred, but, hey, even the Bible was edited. So this bit of man-made fiction has the same right to tinkering as everything else. I think George should have probably left cloud city and the desert alone, and put all his time into fixing episode 6 - the series finale/let-down. George, just make up your mind what you are trying to say, and then reshoot the whole thing without the teddy bears. Do it all with digital actors, and make us truly feel it.
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Summary: Is there a "Special" Edition Mona Lisa?
Review: One reason I won't buy these is because if Lucas ever does release the originals I will buy those and never watch this edition. Also I'm not sure I'll miss much by skipping the making-of documentary since all the new footage will probably be about the added effects and how much everyone loves them. But the main reason I won't get this is because doing so would be doing my part to reassure Lucas that the garbage he's been selling us is satisfactory.
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Summary: Since when...?
Review: Since when did these reviews became a posting board for disgruntled fans? George Lucas created these films, and owes nothing to the fans who have spent twenty years (ever since ROJ) talking about how they would have done it differently.
I have been waiting for these DVD's to come out since I got my first player. I do not own the special edition versions of the three films and only saw them in the theaters. The enhancements were in no way distracting, even if they did not add a lot of value to the originals.
As for a review, these films need none. Their cultural impact is unquestioned and unequaled. I will buy these films without regret and spend weeks watching them again and again.
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