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Summary: so sad
Review: I have always been surprised that there hasn't been more of an outcry over changes in the music particularly in ROTJ. It is painful to sit through the new jaba music-carton section and the music at the end that replaces the ewok song is so bad. so cheesey. just another reason to hate the "New Versions". in some ways i am looking forward to new changes since the old ones were so bad maybe these will be updated. blablabla
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Summary: May the Force be with you, always!
Review: Star Wars fans, the time that we have been waiting for has finally come......mark your calendars.....September 21st. That is when the classic Star Wars Trilogy will become available on DVD.
The classic trilogy (The Special Edition Versions) boxed set consisting of Episode 4: "Star Wars - A New Hope", Episode 5: "The Empire Strikes Back", and Episode 6: "Return of the Jedi", is a fully restored and remastered gem that you and your family will want to enjoy again and again in the DVD format.
The DVD's are Digitally Remastered in THX for the ultimate in sound and picture quality.
If any movies were made for DVD, these are them!
This first time ever DVD release of the classic Star Wars trilogy will feature beautiful packaging, which can be seen on the official Star wars website (www.starwars.com).
In addition, there will be a 4th DVD included that will include all-new special features including the most comprehensive documentary about the Star Wars movies ever made, as well as never before seen footage from the making of all three films!
Lucasfilm promises to make this Star Wars DVD release so special, that it will make you feel the way you did when you first saw these classic movies.
It will be a wonderful experience for first or second generation Star wars fans, or for anyone who wants to experience these awesome movies for the first time.
There will be a Widescreen version of the movies available, or a Full screen version available. No matter which one you choose to buy, I can promise you this......the Star Wars movies never dissappoint. They are a galactic space-soap opera, that will remain in the hearts of movie goers for centuries and centuries to come.
Join the Jedi Knight, Luke Skywalker, the beautiful Princess Leia, the intense, yet humorous Han Solo and his huggable Pal Chewbacca, and the wise Jedi Master, Yoda along with many others, as they form an alliance of Good to defeat the forces of evil, including the evil Emperor Palpatine and Darth "Anakin" Vader.
George Lucas said that he likes to think of these movies as being timeless.
They are.
Indeed, the Force is Forever!
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Summary: I'd like to see the originals on DVD too, and here's why.
Review: Obviously, we are all aware that this DVD release is of the "special edition" movies and not the originals. I would like to make several comments about that. First of all, one has to be puzzled by the mind of Star Wars' creator, George Lucas. He created three movies that consistently rank among the greatest and most influential movies of all time. The trilogy has spawned a marketing empire and set the tone for decades of science fiction films, few of which have come close to achieving what these films did starting way back in 1977. Undaunted by this extraordinary success, Mr. Lucas was apparently not satisfied with the movies, re-releasing his special editions of them in 1997 with added footage, enhanced sound, and new CGI effects. (Rumor has it that he is re-working them again for the DVD, but time will tell if that's true or not). While we would all like to re-work things we have done in the past, Mr. Lucas actually had the luxury of doing it. Good for him. I'm sure writers, artists, musicians and filmmakers go through that all the time, wishing they could change something they created in their youth. But I would like to say, on behalf of anyone who agrees with me, that the original films were really good. They weren't perfect, but I don't care. I like them just the way they were. Now, what is clear from reading other reviews is that fans are divided as to whether Mr. Lucas' new changes have enhanced or detracted from these classics. I happen to the think the Star Wars special edition detracts from the original, while the two other special editions added some nice touches. Whether you like, love, or hate the special editions, what we all should agree on (with the possible exception of Mr. Lucas and those who profit from endless re-releases of these films) is that the original versions should also be made available on DVD. Let's put this in perspective. What if the DVD releases of Casablanca or The Seven Samurai were colorized, and you couldn't get the black-and-white versions? How about a special edition of The Godfather: Would you really want to have scenes altered in a classic like that (maybe they can make Moe Green pull out a gun and shoot first before getting shot in the eye)? For that matter, let's just shelve all science fiction movies made before the advent of CGI until we can add new special effects. Sound ridiculous? It is, whether you shelve a thousand movies or just three. While alternate versions are interesting, fun to watch, and sometimes improve on the original movies, they do not necessitate burying the original movies in a vault. George Lucas has created something that is a part of film history, something that has become a part of millions of people's lives. Why he insists his 1997 vision is so much more evolved than his 1977 vision is inexplicable. Let's face it: there's absolutely no reason to hold back the original movies apart from money or foolish pride. DVD is the perfect medium to give loyal fans everything they want. Give us both versions of these movies please.
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Summary: The Star Wars Trilogy
Review: This three-pack is a must have. It includes all the REAL "Star Wars" movies (the ones that tell the story of how Luke Skywalker gets to be a Jedi Knight, like his father), and by Episode VI all the loose ends are answered. Truly great cinema, with great special effects.
This three classics must not be missed!
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Summary: SWEET
Review: THIS is going to be such an awesome set. I have watched star wars for a while now and I get more into it every time. If you loved Star Wars you'll love this. No one would give this less then 100 stars if it were possible. Best special effects from it's time. Includes 4 discs. The movies are "Episode IV A New Hope", "EMpire strikes Back", and "Return of the Jedi". All great. There is even a bonus disc and commentary on each movie. Please buy this to keep these movies alive forever.
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Summary: UGHH(...) WHY!!
Review: WHY MUST LUCAS FORCE THIS SPECIAL EDITION DOWN OUR FACE!
I find it to be a terrible act that the UN should move against. Future generations will never know the great music at the end of Return of the jedi, or the glory of the revoultionary model cinematography employed by Industrial light and magic that changed the course of movie making forever. Instead they are to watch a tainted version that has scenes that should have never been seen and computer models that look out of place. Why oh why can't you sell the real version. Instead you make me keep a 15 year old VHS copy of which I no longer own a VCR player. The normal non special edition of these movies are amongst the greatest movies ever made, I will never buy the special edition, I urge you to do the same.
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Summary: Lucas should be ashamed
Review: Let me start by saying that I am a huge fan of the Star Wars Trilogy as well as a fan of George Lucas. The Trilogy and American Graffiti are among my favorite films of all time. However Lucas's decision to only release the special editions of these films borders on a crime in my mind. The original release of these films marked a revolution is special effects. The motion control techniques and modeling were state-of-the-art at the times these films were released. All of hard work an innovation of teams of visionary artists will now be lost to history because of the ego and short sided thinking of one ego maniac. Why don't we just colorize every black and white film ever made because the directors really wanted color, but it just wasn't possible at the time? How about "updating" Gone With The Wind and making a really spectacular CG burning of Atlanta because that is what would have done if the technology had been available? (...)
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Summary: let us choose between original and SE
Review: As the Alien Quadrilogy showed us, giving the fans a choice between two versions of each film is not hard. Why can't I see the movie I fell in love with in 1977? I don't mind it when they clean up the print and remove minor faults, but putting in CGI, just for the sake of using it, is not my cup of tea.(...) I like the Mona Lisa just the way she is, I don't particularly want to see her with a new hat and curly blonde hair. I hate it when they mess with things that are great the way they are.
As far as I'm concerned, they can keep on changing SW as much as they like, but unless the original version is included, I'll just keep on watching my old video tape, thank you very much. Call me old-fashioned. I'm grateful for what George Lucas gave us back in 1977, it's the best movie ever in my book, but the SE definitely is not.
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Summary: George Lucas is an ass!
Review: WHY?? WHY?? Why should I have to suffer with a SPECIAL EDITION only set?? Absolutely ridiculous!! Why would anyone want the original theatrical release of one of the greatest films ever??? (Please note the sarcasm). George Lucas needs to get his head out of his -- anyway, the Special Edition versions are like making a two-disc set of Citizen Kane and including 5 minutes of Carrot Top mixed in. Boo! Boo! If I wan't to watch Star Wars, I should have the right to watch whichever one I like best. While they're at it, maybe they should also release a set that has no Jar Jar Binks (in the newest films). Either way, I guess I will buy this, but nostalgia isn't important to George Lucas, just his "vision." What a waste of plastic discs. Glad I got the originals on VHS!!! George Lucas sucks! At least a real filmmaker, Speilberg doesn't change his "vision"! Then again, he doesn't suck!
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Summary: Conflicted
Review: I'm really not sure I want to purchase these DVDs. Everyone needs to own them if they've ever liked the series, of course. The movies are instant classics for adults and children alike. But I'm just not convinced I want to buy these, as they are not the pure, original theatrical versions. Instead, they are the blashemed "Special Edition" versions released a few years ago on VHS. The Special Editions changed a lot of fundamentals of the trilogy. The worst crime is changing the famous showdown in the bar between the rugged Han Solo and Greedo the bounty hunter; Lucas felt it made Solo too much of a bad guy to have him shoot Greedo first, so a badly re-edited version was put in the Special Edition where Greedo shoots first. Not only does it look horrible, it changes the essence of one of the best characters. This is where my conflict brews: should I purchase this edition or boycott it until Lucas puts the original, classic versions out on DVD?
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