Rating: 
Summary: Rest assured.
Review: Sure, nothing will beat the real original trilogy as we all know and love them. You'd think Lucas, being such a connoisseur of old films, would recognize a threat of tainting nostalgia, but his actions show that he doesn't think in terms of protecting nostalgia, but rather puts technology first, and updates his films as he sees fit. Lucas doesn't believe in the proverb "just because you can doesn't mean you should". Be that as it may, the Special Edition is refreshing, and I don't think it takes anything away from the overall feel that allowed everyone to fall in love with the movies in the first place (except maybe the ridiculously updated, all-CGI Max Rebo band in the special edition of ROTJ). Overall, I think it is a tad harsh to take what would be a 5-star rating down to a 1 simply because of a few new scenes.I've been waiting to see the original trilogy in pristine format since... well, since 1982, when I first fell in love with the saga. As if the movies weren't enough to get excited about, the special features disc looks incredible, and will be chock full of goodies that not even the most die-hard Star Wars fans have seen. Head over to the official Star Wars site to check out all the special features. By the way, those waiting for a non-Special Edition version of the Original Trilogy on DVD... just wait. George Lucas is probably the most business-oriented film director in the world, and knows exactly how to capitalize on every little teeny tiny detail that will bring him a profit... Rest assured there will be an UNTOUCHED Original Trilogy on DVD sometime in the near future. Over the next few years, I would expect no less than 2 or 3 big sets of Star Wars DVD releases... An untouched Original Trilogy set, a New Trilogy set, and a huge "sixology" set... not to mention the anime star wars on DVD, children's cartoon star wars on DVD, star wars the TV sitcom on DVD, and star wars the reality show on DVD.
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Summary: Might be worth a look
Review: While I agree that having this trilogy on DVD finally with all of the new features (not new effects) and extras is probably a good move for star wars fans, I can't say I am excited about the release the way I wanted to be. Episodes I and II were a huge disappointment and further brought to light how Lucas ruined the original 3 with the re-release. It is worth it for anyone to get a good laserdisk copy of the original movies and get someone that loves them to sample it down to DVD format. Laserdisk was great quality and with the affordable HD video editing software out there today, a good DVD of the orignal 3 can be made. There are probably even people selling the orignal releases somewhere out there. I am not a fanatic at all. Lucas really did ruin his creation and reputation. Not quite as bad as Michael Jackson, but close. I am a real-world casual movie lover and this is just bad.
Rating: 
Summary: Let the market decide
Review: I can't tell if this is a sucker ploy or not. Will they finally release the editions that I and many others want after sales of the "special" edition begin to slump? That shows how bad things are getting. They will do anything to get you to buy the same thing three and four times over. I'm holding out for the original editions. If they never come, oh well more money for better things. P.S. Don't be at all surprised if next year they come out with a 6 DVD box set that will end up being the only way to buy "episode 6" (or the original versions).
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Summary: Star Wars, But Not as Originally Remembered
Review: The Star Wars Trilogy is a masterpiece. At the very least, Star Wars: A New Hope and Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back are both in the top 10 films of all time. However, you must realize something when you buy this boxset. These versions are not the original theatrical versions of 1977, 1980, and 1983. They are a modification of the Special Edition versions from 1997 and the only versions in there. Now I'm not telling you to boycott this disc, that is silly when you are looking at masterpieces of this sort, even in the SE form. But, if you want your disspleasure heard, you should sign a petion like at OriginalTrilogy and/or start to email Lucasfilm, etc...I thought that worth mentioning, but anyway back to the main point. The special features are awesome, audio commentary, 10 hours+ bonus features. But ask yourself, do I want only the Special Edition versions on DVD and later formats for all time? Or do I want the original theatrical versions as well? And with that I leave the classic words, May the Force Be With You.
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Summary: Why it has to be special edition
Review: I keep hearing people say that they want the originals. Well, if you watch the special editions you would realize why he is not releasing the originals. Cause they are gone. The elements had corrupted them so badly that if they had not made the special editions, Star Wars would be gone totally. And persoanly, i like the new effects. It makes the films looks "more real". And the added scenes were nice. I like learning more about why Jabba is mad at Han without having to read the whole Han Solo Trilogy book set. And the new Death Star attack sequence was great. Besides..when it comes down to it, its his movies. We didn't write them. It is his universe and his imagination. Apparently he envisioned it with the extra scenes. I like the special editons cause they add more story to the already great story. The only thing i wish he had included in the bonus disk (which maybe he did and we just don't know it yet) are some of the other deleted scenes that he never put in. But overall, the changes were good to keep up with the times and the story was just made better. Besides, you can't release the originals if they are gone.
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Summary: 5 Stars for VHS Originals - 1 Star for Anything Else
Review: I am so disappointed when I read all of the tragic tales of how the originals have been ruined. It sounds like a great beginning to a modern horror classic. I just don't understand. How can you carelessly ruin your own masterpiece? Well, it seems like Mr. Lucas has found a way. He should have been more confident with the quality and integrity of the originals. He is completely disrespecting the fans which made his movies so popular. This is a complete slap in the face. Why is George Lucas willing to squash the hopes and dreams of so many for his own personal satisfaction? I wonder if he even has the answers to my questions. I FEEL THAT THIS IS AN IRRESPONSIBLE AND INEXECULBE RELEASE BY FOX HOME VIDEO. You are a complete disgrace to anyone that loves movies. This is the worst decision that has been made by a motion picture studio in years. Absolutely no respect for history. Is there no psychiatrist that can help either of these entities???
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Summary: One of the best ever
Review: When I first saw the original episode of Star Wars shortly after its release I thought it was one of the best pictures I had ever seen. I still remember that at the end the entire audience clapped for several minutes!!!! What film have you ever seen that the entire audience clapped at the end? The only film I have seen since then that the audience clapped for was Titanic and the clapping at the showing I attended was not nearly as loud or as long as for Star Wars. This tells you a lot about this film. People seeing this film for the first time now do not get this same feeling because they have been subjected to so much high tech that it appears to be below the standards. But those that saw it when it first came out realize that it broke new ground and the special effects were wonderful and ground breaking at that time. I have wanted these movies on DVD in Widescreen for some time and will be buying them even though I already have them on VHS.
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Summary: The Original Versions Are Better!
Review: I don't get this. A few months ago when the Alien Quadrilogy was released everyone called it a milestone in presentation and one of the best DVD boxed sets out there. It was and still is. It included the original and special edition of all four Alien movies and spanned 11 DVDs in length and included uncoutable extras for each film. Lucas, on the other hand, has decided to release this sub-par boxed set that only gives customers the special edition of each Star Wars film and not nearly as many extras. It is a compromised set for what otherwise could be another great piece in your DVD collection. I'm gonna pass on this one in the hopes that the original versions will be released sometime in the future.
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Summary: George Lucas, May he never touch the Indiana Jones trilogy
Review: I would rather use my computer, and burn copies of my old videos onto DVD than buy something I never wanted and absolutely despise. Of course, the DVD collection will make Billions more for Lucas Film, forcing him to direct more attrocities, or add special effects to other great movies. Why doesn't he go back to American Graffiti and add some more tire smoke. Could improve my viewing pleasure, a little.
I mean i can't wait to stand in line next MAy for the Blockbuster finaly, and clap and applaud and cheer that he has finished destroying the best work he ever did.
That is if I don't fall asleep, during the riviting dialogue with utter Brilliant Direction!
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Summary: Who Cares if it is the New Versions
Review: I think the New Versions tell the story of Luke better than the orginal and even it does'nt who will not add this to their collection. Holla if you here me.
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