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Summary: Forever Star Wars:Video Memoirs? Yes! that's the way it is!
Review: This is an outstanding 3 video set of the Star Wars trilogy. It's one of the best. I'm glad my family and I have this video. This set has stories from Star Wars A New Hope all the way to Return Of The Jedi. This has been in our video collection for almost 7 years. We have this with the new film of The Phantom Menace. This 3 video set is highly recommended to future Star Wars fans. If you like Star Wars! then this is for you. Forever Star Wars: Video Memoirs
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Summary: Star Wars: Now and forever
Review: To misappropriate an old quote: a person who doesn't like Star Wars doesn't like life. What is there not to love? Star Wars is perfection in celluloid form, a gourmet blend of comic books, pulp sci-fi novels, soap operas, westerns, swashbucklers, sword and sorcery, the Wizard of Oz, and the best of our own cultural mythologies. As a result, it's one of the few "space" movies where being a science fiction nut is not a prerequisite to enjoying the film. To call Star Wars "technically innovative" is an understatement for the effect it had on audiences in 1977. No one had ever seen anything like Star Wars before: when I saw it for the first time that year as a 10-year-old, my mouth dropped open within the first five seconds of the movie and didn't shut until well after the final credits. It must have been the same feeling for audiences the first time a "talkie" replaced a silent film -- sheer, unadulterated joy at seeing something that had never been seen before. I saw Star Wars in the theatre a good 25 times on its initial run, and it never lost one iota of its power and fascination for me, or for the rest of the audience, who applauded after each showing, even after it had been playing for well over a year. In fact, Star Wars just seemed to get better -- and more real -- with each viewing. Although everyone knew that it was "only a movie", what kid didn't want to live on Tatooine, and join the Rebel Alliance to go after the evil Empire? To this day, there is an entire "Star Wars generation" who can't pick a stick up off the ground without thinking of the sound a lightsaber makes. And that's part of the fun of watching Star Wars today. Not only does the film have the power to transport you to that galaxy far, far away, it's become so ingrained in our cultural consiousness, it's impossible not to also be transported back to childhood and the first time you were ever mesmerized by that giant Imperial Star Destroyer as it swooped down from the top of the screen. Star Wars' story is deceptively simple. The good guys fight the bad guys for control of the galaxy and get in and out of scrapes along the way. Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill are the prince charmings, Princess Leia is the damsel in distress (with attitude), Ben "Obi-Wan" Kenobi is the father figure, and R2-D2 and C-3P0 are the comic relief. The film's grandeur, however, is mostly in the details. Starting the series at "Episode IV" was a great way to build buzz for Episodes I to III a good 20 years before they'd even be a glimmer in Lucas' eye, but it was also something more. It gave the film an instant "history" -- that we were unaware of that history made the "mystery" of Episodes I to III that much more compelling. The worn-out look of the spacecraft and vehicles only added to that mysterious sense of history. The X-Wing fighters looked like they'd been kit-bashed from nine or 10 different spacecraft and Luke's landspeeder reminds me of the 1977 Chevy Nova I drove in high school: pretty in its day, but well past its prime by the time I got my hands on it. Nowhere is the scope of George Lucas' vision more vividly presented than in Star Wars' famous cantina scene, which features aliens of all shapes and sizes, some drinking, some fighting, some falling in love, and some just hanging around -- one look, and you know the possibilities in the Star Wars universe are as big as the universe itself. Star Wars is one of the few films ever made that's at once artistic and entertaining, ground-breaking and familiar, critically acclaimed and popular. With apologies to Cats: Star Wars is now and forever.
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Summary: Best Science Fiction ever!
Review: Director George Lucas certainly new what he was doing when he made these movies, unlike with Phantom Menace. I liked A New Hope best, Return of Jedi second, and Empire Strikes Back least. I give it five stars for the following reasons: 1. The first star is for the superb acting of Harrison Ford as the braggish space pilot Han Solo. He did a great job! Also, James Earl Jones' deep voice was excellent for the evil Darth Vader. Carrie Fisher was ok as Princess Leia and Mark Hamill did will in the first two, though he was kinda weird as a Jedi in the last. Other voices include Alec Guinnes as Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anthony Daniels as c-3PO. 2. The second star is for the magnificent special effects, especially during the destruction of the first Death Star and the lightsaber duels. This 1997 edition also include some specially done computer-generation for a new scene with Jabba the Hutt and some interesting new creatures in his palace. 3. The third star is for the droid duo in itself. The arguments and antics of C-3PO and R2-d2 are just so hilarious anf the way Han snaps at Threepio all the time and calls him "Goldenrod!" 4. The fourth star is for the music. John Williams is my favorite American composer. His music in the SWT was strong, powerful and at times, sad. I intend to buy the Trilogy's soundtracks as soon as possible and any other Williams soundtracks too. Any recommendations would be helpful? 5. The fifth star is for thr story and the plot, which is rather simply when you come down to. A farmboy, longing to leave his dusty planet, journies to become a Jedi knight and discovers that an evil Imperial leader is his father. A young Princess and a small band of Rebels fight against a consuming force threatening the galaxy. And in the meantime, the Empire is building a strong, planet-destroying machine. These are great films, and though the theology is a little rusty and the movies are not for little kids (violent and scary), I highly recommend them to any sci-fi lovers.
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Summary: "...one of the most influential movies of our time."
Review: The genesis of the most popular movie trilogy of all time, Star Wars is a wonderful film, with dazzling special effects and action. Aside from that, it remains a groundbreaking picture and one of the most influential movies of our time. It's old-fashioned story telling, with a sci-fi twist. The film is more or less a western (not kidding) with previously unheard of special effects and filmmaking techniques. Full of colorful characters and bursting at the seams with memorable moments, Star Wars has few equals in historical importance and creative significance.
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Summary: The Best Trilogy of Sci-fi Movies ever.
Review: This is the first one that started it all in a Sci-fi phenomeneon
long before " The Matrix" and it's proberly gonna come out on DVD this Fall, Winter or next Year. But we fans of these movies can't hardly wait.
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Summary: An classic Sciene Fiction/ Adventure film.
Review: When Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) is being held hostage by the Evil Darth Vader (Played by David Prowse and Voiced by James Earl Jones) and the Imperial Forces in thier effort to destory the Rebellion against the Galatic Empire. Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) and Captain Han Solo (Harrison Ford) team together with the help of a Old Jedi (Alec Guiness) and two droids R2-D2 (Kenny Baker) and C-3PO (Anthony Daniels) to rescue the beautiful princess to restore the justice in the galaxy. This is a very entertaining Sci-Fi/Adventure-Thrill Ride. Written and Directed by George Lucas (American Graffiti, Star Wars:The Phantom Menace), which he was Oscar Nominated for Best Original Screenplay and Best Director. Winner of Seven Academy Awards:Including-Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Best Costume Design, Best Film Editing, Best Score, Best Sound and An Special Achievement Award for Best Sound Effects and also The Film has Great Visual Effects by Lucas Effects Company done by Industrial Light and Magic (ILM), which it win for an Oscar. It was also Oscar Nominated for Best Supporting Actor:Alec Guinness and Best Picture. A instant Classic. Panavision. Grade:A.
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Summary: Search your feelings - you know these movies RULE!
Review: Two hours in a darkened movie theater in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1977 were enough to change the life of a then eight-year-old kid forever. For anyone out there who enjoys adventure, science fiction, special effects, or just good storytelling, there is no denying that the original Star Wars trilogy is a monumental achievement in modern American cinema. The cultural influence of these movies cannot be overstated enough. The first film and its two sequels have grabbed a place in American culture right up there next to Gone With The Wind. 99% of movies out in the last few decades will eventually fade and be forgotten, but these films will be around forever. I myself now have two young kids, and you can bet that I will sit down and watch these movies with them many times. These three films, together with their three "prequels", tell a basic, simple story. It's the story of the corruption of good from within, the seeming hopeless descent into evil, and the eventual redemption and victory of good. Once you get past all the special effects and sci-fi elements, it's actually a very powerful theme, an one I think everyone can benefit from. The message is wrapped up in a LOT of good storytelling, including awesome space battles, unforgettable characters, and more than a little comedy. As far as the new effects and added scenes for the Special Edition versions, I thought they were kind of a mixed bag. In the first film, for example, I really liked the shots of the Millenium Falcon on approach to Yavin, and I also liked the shots of the X-Wings and Y-Wings as they round the curve of the red gas giant on their way to do battle for the Death Star. There were several EXCELLENT new shots on Tatooine, especially Obi-Wan Kenobi's house and the "new" version of Mos Eisley. On the other hand, I could have done without some of the changes to the dogfighting scenes, and also I think the movie was better off without the scene between Han and Jabba. I also never quite understood why they added in one scene with Biggs at the rebel base, but not the scenes between Luke and Biggs on Tatooine. As it stands, the addition of Biggs is jarring and doesn't seem to make any sense. It makes sense if you've read the original book, but one shouldn't have to read the book to understand the movie. I also thought the change to the scene with Han and Greedo was a mistake. As for Empire and Jedi, those changes didn't make much difference to me. I own both the original and "special" editions of the trilogy on VHS, so I get to pick and choose which ones I like the most. I know that Lucas is going to release these movies on DVD at some point. Perhaps it will be set up in a way that will allow fans to "choose" which version of each scene they want to see. Now THAT would be something! If you are one of the few out there who haven't seen or are familiar with these films, I'm not going to spoil the plot for you. I will just say this - you OWE it to yourself to see these movies. They are classics, now and forever.
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Summary: THE BEST STORY EVER TOLD!!!!!!!!
Review: Star Wars... what hasn't been said about these great films? This is the best story. By the time you have finished the trilogy you will love these films. From the action of lightsaber fight scenes and intense space dog-fights, to the antics of C-3PO & R2-D2 and the cute lovable Ewoks. These movies have everything. A classic story of good & evil, to the love story of Han and Leia to the infamous line, "Luke, I am you're father". These are the BEST movies ever. Buy the trilogy, and rent Episode 1 (Which was in my opinion, not Lucas's best. George you can do better!) So buy this trilogy, and I'll see you in line for Episode 2!
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Summary: STAR WARS Ep. IV is the best ,but where's the DVD?
Review: I love Star Wars ,but I know I am not alone on that comment that It's about time George Lucas give the fans what we want! Is the special edition DVD to the Star Wars trilogy. 6 discs loaded with stuff that would take an entire day to see!!!! that would be Star Wars Heaven. I'm sorry ,but Episode 1 is just isn't enough.
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Summary: Back to Basics: - from Episode IV to Episode I
Review: Just think, how many new special effects were available for the new sequel Episode I, thou Episode IV “A New Hope†with all those old fashioned effects is still ranked within the top ten movies of all times, at least for me, the best movie ever. The touch of simplicity (R2D2 & C3PO lost in the desert and their encounter with the Jawas), rustic elements (the most popular starship, “Millenium Falcon†was “a piece of junk†as described by young Skywalker and also the scenes at Mos Aisly resembling the old wild west) and the interaction of characters with opposite lifestyles (ancient mysticism inspired by the figure Obi Wan as opposed to the agnosticism of the outlaw Han Solo) makes up the difference between a movie with special effects (Episode IV) and a movie of special effects (Episode I).
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