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Summary: A Galaxy Far Away Is Closer On DVD
Review: A long time ago, in 1977, George Lucas and his team of creative artists presented the world with the most successful, most popular and most imaginative work of science fiction ever to grace the screen- Star Wars. Originally a six part saga, Lucas decided to begin with the last installments (episodes 4,5 and 6). EPISODE 4: A NEW HOPE introduced the characters that have been a part of American culture for more than twenty years- the adventurous, pure-hearted Luke Skywalker, the mercenary but loveable Han Solo, the elegant Princess Leia, the wise Zen master Obi Won Kenobi and the evil, black-clad Darth Vader.Although to many intellectuals, Star Wars appears to be trivial fantasy, with flat, underdeveloped characters and razzle-dazzle special effects in a story without any meaning, there is more to Star Wars than meets the eye. Interviews with George Lucas have proven that he suffused the story with symbolism and classic aspects of mythology. In one level, it is a coming-of-age story and in another a saga of good versus evil. Luke Skywalker (played by Mark Hamill), an orphan without knowledge of who his father was, has lost his aunt and uncle in the hands of the overpowering military of the Empire. Obi Won Kenobi, a former pilot, guides him in the Zen way of the Force- a mysterious, spiritual cosmic force. A message from Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) via the robotic R2D2 and C3PO sends Luke and his friends on a rescue mission to save the kidnapped princess who is in the hands of the evil lord Darth Vader. Their journey takes them to a wild tavern (Mos Eisley) where alien outlaws gather for drinks. Here they meet Han Solo (Harrison Ford) who assists them on their mission by providing his ship the Millenium Falcon. The hairy, ape-dog hybrid Chewbacca is his sidekick. Although Princess Leia is saved and the powerful space station Death Star destroyed, the seemingly happy ending to this first film hides an ill omen- Darth Vader is not defeated. The special effects are striking, particularily on DVD, and the sound, the cinematography and the scenes that were cut due to time (such as Han Solo meeting with the alien mob lord Jabba The Hut) are included. George Lucas's masterpiece is at its finest.
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Summary: The Greatest!!!
Review: I never had an intrest in science fiction untill a friend showed me these movies! I recomend them to everyone. Their action - packed while combining romance too. After watching one it leaves you in suspence untill you see ESB and ROTJ!
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Summary: This better be a 6 disc set when it's finally out on DVD!
Review: First of all, Lucas better release just a simple remastered edition of the ORIGINAL film, without Jabba added and the new touches he gave for the re-releases (Disc 1). A 2nd disc could have that version on it. A 3rd disc needs to have about 8 commentary tracks (at least). A 4th disc needs to have interviews with the entire cast. A 5th disc needs to cover Star Wars merchandise. A 6th disc needs to have the film with ALL the unused footage thrown back in, including the original opening sequence (according to the script) with Luke and his friends chatting on Tatooine, or at least ALL the deleted scenes. And Lastly, it better be out pretty damn soon, before I die or something!
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Summary: The "Star Wars"Trilogy is better than ever!
Review: The Special Editions make the best even better!Added scenes and crisper sound enhance viewing pleasures.George Lucas wanted to go back and add scenes they couldn't do before due to lack of time,money or because the technology wasn't there.Recent strides in digital technology make this possible.The 3 movies look and sound better than ever!It's a must-have for any "Star Wars"fan.I love the improves sound and picture quality and so will you!THIS is the best boxed set you can buy.
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Summary: The Only 3 Good Movies Out Of The Star Wars Saga
Review: STAR WARS in general is a great story. On the other hand there are only 3 good Star Wars movies [so far I haven't seen Episode III yet]. I was dissapointed at Episodes I and II cause there are movies but they are not cause I'd say 80 percent movie is computer animated or CGI. The Original Trilogy is timeless classics, in other words they don't make movies like that anymore. I don't mind the VHS but I wish they would release these and the original version on DVD cause VHS is a old format[but yet it is a classic format] and STAR WARS trilogy is a DVD worthy movie.
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Summary: Don't own a Laserdisc player? Get this Star Wars!
Review: Since George Lucas seems intent on waiting until completing his current trilogy of prequels before issuing the original "holy trilogy" on DVD, unless you own a LaserDisc player, this is the best Star Wars you can get. The box set includes on VHS each of the first three films--Star Wars, Empire, and Jedi--in the Special Edition versions re-released in theaters for the twentieth anniversary of this cultural phenomenon. Like or hate the updated effects and footage of the Special Edition films, the cleaned-up video and sound quality resultant from the restoration of the original prints are a necessity for the true Star Wars fan. Older versions of the films watched side-by-side pale in comparison, and televised, pan & scan versions cannot compare to the theatrical widescreen presentation. Simply watch for the Sand People scene in Star Wars when Luke says, "I can see one of them now," to see WHY films should always be presented in their original aspect ratios! Finally, what true Star Wars fanatic can be without even a single edition of the films? If you sleep on Jedi sheets, named your dog Boba Fett, or have a life-size cutout of Han Solo, these videos are required inventory for your collection!
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Summary: The One And Only Episode - IV, A New Hope
Review: Episode III will bring it ALL together and not a microsecond too soon. I'm very impressed by the knowledgeable details that people have regarding the entire Star Wars saga to date but really they need to get a life. To be honest, I think I'm one of millions that truely enjoyed Episode IV, A New hope -augmented with episodes V,VI,I,II,& eventually III. But in my humble opinion none of them have ever come close to duplicating the pure magic of ANH. ANH was groundbreaking and revolutionary for it's time and Lucas should have a heart and release it in DVD for us old timers. OOHH, I know I'm gonna get slammed for this review but give me Episode IV, A New Hope anyday!
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Summary: STAR WARS - A living legacy
Review: In the year 1977, director George Lucas laucnhed his brand new film throughout the world, unknown to him that it would soon become a classic. It was called "Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope", and it brought the start of die-hard fans, and it soon, sequals were created. It's "Star Wars", one of the greatest films ever made! A long time ago, in a galaxy, far, far away, the Jedi Knights are an extinct race of saviors. Now, the Evil Galactic Empire and its Emperor are in control of the universe, and with their ultimate space station, the Death Star, they are invinsible. But with a band of heroes, a band of rebels and Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) discover the the station's layout, but they were attacked by Darth Vader, an evil Jedi and the servent of the Emperor. To protect the layout plans, Leia has the droids R2-D2 and C-3P0 carry them to the desert planet Tattoine, where they can deliver it to an old friend of the Republic, Obi-Wan Kenobi, who can give it to the other rebels. But they were captured by creatures called Jawas, and sold to a man named Lars and his nephew, Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamil), whose past is unknown to him. But when R2 runs away to deliver the message, Luke and 3P0 chase him into the desert, where they are attacked by Sand People. Fortunately, they bump into Obi Wan "Old Ben" Kenobi, who reveals to Luke that he is the son of a Jedi Knight. And that's where the adventure begins. With Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and a wookie named Chubacca (spelling?), they begin the journey to save the universe from the Emperor, while Luke begins his own journey to become a Jedi, as well as to redeem Darth Vader, who happens to be his own father, Anakin Skywalker! With memmorable lines, good storyline, and a cast of characters, this one is a classic - the work of a true genius (well, he once was). "Star Wars" belongs in the selves of movie fans, and it will forever be. Though the special effects are plain, the acting is great, far superior to it two (please let there be an improvement on the third) prequals, the acting is great. Like I said before, this is a classic! P.S. This concerns the original.
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Summary: Not Overated, not OVERHYPED!
Review: The one and only classic STAR WARS! This is quite possibly the greatest movie ever made. Amazingly well written, good special effects, great acting, great costumes, and basically everything about this movie is perfect! I'm not even a Star Wars nut, and I think that this is the greatest movie ever made. I like it more than Lord of the Rings. I think it is more exciting to fly around in space and save the universe, and the lightsaber fights are always impressive and exciting, because you never know who will win. That is more exciting to me than just simply returning a ring to the place that it was made to destroy it and encounter some unforseen obsticles. This movie also keeps your attention from the very first frame, but Lord of the Rings drags in spots. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE Lord of the Rings, but I'm being honest here. If you're thinking about buying this, I suggest you do so immediately! This is the GREATEST MOVIE OF ALL TIME! Buy it today, and MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU!
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Summary: GREAT!! But I'm still waiting for DVD version...
Review: I don't need to describe what the Star Wars Trilogy is, if your a Star Wars Fan, you KNOW what it is... THE BEST, period. But, I'm just hoping and waiting for the DVD version, since I'm playing this VHS's over and over, guess the tape will fail one of this days....
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