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Summary: Great Trilogy to Add to your Collection!
Review: Star Wars," George Lucas's timeless masterpiece, is like visiting a place in the imagination. Watching it again is like revisiting the time when movies were supposed to be fun, adventurous and great looking. It still stands as probably the best and most popular science fiction film, it makes "Star Trek" seem like something for boring people. "Star Wars" is a unique blend of action, romance, mythology, style, technology, and just plain good old storytelling. The characters are plain, but who cares? They live in a universe so complex that their own complexity is something we could care less about. What's great here is the blend of special effects and the story. Lucas fills the screen with great visuales while still telling an exhilarating tale of good against evil, a princess in distress, a wise old master of the Force, his young pupil who will reach a greater peak, a space pirate and his hairy comrade and they only care about the bounty, and a dark lord who wishes to stop them. "Star Wars" never fails to entertain, looks great and feels great from the first shot to the last. Lucas's script is pure brilliance and imagination. Watching "The Phantom Menace," you realize "Star Wars" is still better. Lucas has created great modern mythology, and an incredible blend of special effects with story. "Star Wars" is still one of the greatest films of all time, an immortal work. (...)
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Summary: Actually, the movie was five stars, but...
Review: ...this edition gets only one. At first, I was ambivalent about the changes made in the "Special Editions," but with repeated viewings I've realized that almost EVERY noticeable change weakens the movies. In Star Wars, the Jabba scene is played too much for comedy, and the CGI is horrible. If the earlier Biggs scene had been reinstated as well, the second might not have been so bad (although it still would have weakened the film.) But as it stands, it comes out of nowhere; you need to have read the novelization (is that thing even still in print?) to understand what's going on.
The last complaint is the biggest: until Lucas gives us the original theatrical trilogy (NOT Special Editions, or at least selectable versions) on DVD, he's not doing what he should be and doesn't deserve another penny from us.
That said, OF COURSE I'm going to see EPISODE 2 (I can't quite bring myself to say "Attack of the Clones") when it comes out. It's Star Wars, after all.
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Summary: A long, long time ago....
Review: I own the special edition box set (all three movies). I remember when I was like five years old, my dad took me to the movie theater, and introduced me to the first of the movies that later became my all time favorites....Star Wars: A New Hope (Episode IV). From that point on, I got hooked. About the special edition, the extra footage is amazing, the THX sound rocks, and it brings you back to that galaxy far, far away, like the opening was yesterday. The only bad thing is that the special edition was released only on VHS. I wish they would later release a DVD edition. FX are amazing, sound is great, picture quality is pretty good (so far), and the plot of each of the movies....well, if you don't know what I'm talking about right now, GET THE MOVIES, because you're like 20 years behind.Bottom line...classic sci-fi action movies....after all, it's STAR WARS
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Summary: Star Wars - Sraw Rats!
Review: I always go back and forth between the Star Wars movies. They're good, well-made movies, but I don't want to labeled as a "Star Wars Freakzogeek" so I tend to keep my distance. If someone asks if I like Star Wars, what I do is say, "Those are good movies, but have you seen The Matrix?!?!" because that's like the cool movie right now, I guess. And the amazing thing is, they're both VERY similiar! (Think about it!) A New Hope was the first in the series (not really the FIRST, but let's not get that started), and it's a good movie. I always feel sad when I see Mark Hamil. I mean, here's a guy who never went beyond the Star Wars films and is probably out alone right now crying in a hotel room thinking about how big Harrison Ford got it and how low he sunk. I think the last I heard he was doing a voice-over for some video game. That's pretty bad. The Empire Strikes Back was the next movie made, and it's probably the deepest (which means most people don't like it that much; the hosers). Yoda is in it, the creep. Sad ending in this one, because Harrison Ford gets frozen. Of course, if Mark Hamil got frozen the audience would've stood up and cheered, the poor sap. And now we come to Return of the Jedi, the last WELL-MADE Star Wars movie that's been released. It basically three movies: you got the Jabba the Hut part where Carrie Fischer runs around half-naked; you got those horrible, little Ewok creatures that's a warning about how "cute" Episode One will be; and then you got the whole creepy Emperor, who's a real jerk and likes to zap people. Darth Vader turns out to be a good guy (and NOT James Earle Jones; he's some bald, old, white guy!). The Phantom Menace is one of those Disney "kids-are-smarter-than-adults" films cleverly disguised as a Star Wars movie. There are some pretty clever hair styles in here, so if you're a barber, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT! It'll give you some creative ideas. If you're a Star Wars nutso, you can see those boring Ewok movies (Ewok Adventure, Battle for Endor, etc.). They're kinda creepy, like the Ewoks themselves. I never really liked them that much; those movies gave me nightmares when I was a young 'un.
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Summary: Greatest Sci-Fi Flick of All-Time
Review: Quite simply the most famous and influential Sci-Fi movie of all-time. Sure, the "Empire Strikes Back" is technically a better film -- better paced with more advanced special effects-- but, "Star Wars" is indisputably the grandaddy of 'em all. Back in '77, lines stretched around city blocks and suburban multiplexes as EVERYONE just had to witness this inter-galactic blockbuster. A cultural icon which spawned many cheap imitations, "Star Wars" wasn't merely a movie; it was a two-hour thrill-ride which kept us kiddies coming back for more and more. Why? Because we were mesmerized by the eccentrically cool characters like dangerous Darth Vader, wise old Obi Wan and lovable R2D2. For all its space-age glitz, "Star Wars" ironically played a bit like an old-fashioned Western. There were good guys and bad guys. Lines were drawn and spectacular shoot-outs determined who was left standing in the end. Most astonishing, of course, were the truly out of this world visual effects, which for my money, have held up quite well over the past 24 years. So sweeping is the "Star Wars" influence that one could safely conclude that every effects-laden film of the past two decades owes allegiance to this original Sci-Fi masterpiece. The only question surrounding "Star Wars" is why hasn't it been released on DVD? If George Lucas would package it with "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi" and load it with extras, The Trilogy would undoubtedly become the biggest selling DVD set ever. But, hey, that's just wishful thinking. Overall, "Star Wars" is one of the coolest and most enduring films of all-time. Its influence and appeal has been felt by two generations. Not unlike "The Wizard of Oz", it will prove to be timeless and will continue to entertain many generations to come.
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Summary: Star Wars episodes
Review: I have to say I am not a big Star Wars fan,but if YOU are then this DVD will not disappoint.Like all in the Star Wars series it has plenty of content and the sound is superb.A home theater system will be well used with any Star Wars episode and this one is no eception.CGI is great and again if you are a fan you must add this to your collection.If you have never seen Star Wars then I would check out Amazon's available discs and start from the begining.If you like,then you have a wealth of material for your viewing pleasure.In all the episodes I have seen the acting was very good and there are always some big stars in them.IMO the early ones with Harridon Ford are a must. So why not buy and see what the fuss is about.If you're a fan then go for it!
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Summary: I Guess Star Wars Fans Have To Wait Longer
Review: Now don't get me mistakened I am a die hard Star Wars fan but I think I know what George Lucas is doing. I think he is waiting for star wars: episodes II, and III to go though the whole big screen process and then hopfully come out with a Ultimate, or Special Edition, or anything you want to call it Star Wars DVD collection. Thats what I would like to happen and if it does all of us will have to wait untill at leat 2005, thats four painstaking long years. We must be very greatfull that we just got a great Star Wars: Episode I, The Phantom Menace DVD to come out. Lets just hope that when they all do come out they have awsome special features, and I most certianly think they will. I also can't wait to see it all digitaly remastered and having the 5.1 doably digital sount that is going to be something. So I can't wait fellow Star Wars fans, and we've waited almost 25 years for this to happen I think we can wait four or five more. Please be patient you don't want Lucas to rush do you?
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Summary: It's Star Wars...what else can I say
Review: Perhaps the only movies to that will succesfully make sequels and prequels totalling six. That is is impressive in itself, but director George Lucas is going to make it work. The last three of a six movie long story tells the story of Luke Skywalker, a young man with an unbelievable destiny. Episode IV: A new hope, begins with the display of domination in the galaxy by the Empire, as they attack a diplomatic mission. It is the introduction of Darth Vader, the bad guy, as he shows is physical and mental strength over those who have no power and control over 'the force'. Episode IV shows the upbringing of Luke Skywalker and the beginning of his training in 'the force'. Episode V shows that although a major setback to the Empire, the rebel alliance has not destroyed the tyrannical domination of Darth Vader and his master known simply as 'The Emperor'. Also in Episode V, Darth Vader reveals a secret that shocked moviegoers. Episode VI shows the rebuilding attempts of the empire, Luke shows his newly developed abilities as he begins to develop as a young Jedi master. In this final and gripping finale, Luke comes face to face with the emperor as the struggle between good and evil is taken to the climactical finish.
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Summary: A LONG TIME AGO, IN A GALAXY FAR FAR AWAY...
Review: With these words begins the greatest movie ever made. Period. As a rule, not many movies stand the test of time well, more often than not you can see a movie as a child and see it again as an adult and wonder what you liked about it,this is the exception to that rule. I was only 10 when I had the privilege of seeing this masterpiece when it was released in 1977 and have been a fan ever since. And in 1997 I saw the re-release of it and I got to be 10 again for 2hrs and 15 minutes. I was just as awe struck by it as ever! No other movie has ever had that effect on me, and I don't think any ever will (except for its sequels.) This movie is a true experience on every level, the acting, the f/x and story are brilliant. It is hard to imagine any one not having seen it, but if you haven't and want to experience a true cinematic masterpiece, skip "Titanic" and all other recent movies and head straight for this! You will understand the hype and why it is beyond a movie and is a true legend among movies. May the Force be with you, always.
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Summary: Simply the best of the best
Review: The Star Wars Trilogy. No movie series, with the exception perhaps of the James Bond movies, can even compare with Star Wars when it comes to popularity. And Lucas tells a superb story, following the model of the heroic quest, and using many long-overlooked literary techniques. The charcters have personality, even those who never speak a single word. The three heroes of the trilogy all fill in each others weak points, making the group stronger as a whole. And Star Wars is so much a part of popular society that anyone who hasn't seen the films might be missing a lot. If you haven't seen them, or don't own them, at the very least, see this set. Or better yet, buy it now, while we fans wait for the Flanneled one to release the Trilogy on DVD.
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