Star Wars Trilogy (Widescreen Edition)

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Summary: Best Sci Fi Ever!
Review: It took 5 years before they released this to Beta and Vhs. I can see why. Lucas wanted to milk this as much as possible on the big screen. I saw it on the big screen in 1977 when I was 8, I saw it again in 1979 when it was re-released. I saw it in 1981 when it was re-released again!That gives you an indication about how extradordinary this film is. People just kept coming back for more.It was like a roller-coaster ride. You had to get back on for more!It defined a generation.It was like the hula-hoop of the 1970s.2001:A Space Odyssey had changed the way audiences looked at Sci-Fi as far as effects, and Star Wars had carried the torch lit by Stanley Kubrick and Arthur C. Clarke. I can still remember that awesome opening when the little blockade runner whizzes passed the screen and then here comes the ultimate weapon of the EMPIRE----THE STAR DESTROYER!This was a cinema experience of the 1970s that I can say I experienced as it was happening for the first time. I am glad I got to exeprience this one on the big screen for the first time in its virgin run in 1977!I have since seen this one remastered for re-release in theatres, remastered digitally for VHS, THX remastered for VHS, and finally THX remasterd in a Special Edition format with CG scenes added and outtakes put back in(God, do I feel old!).

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Summary: Good but no Jar Jar
Review: This film is exciting and has really neato special effects. But don't let the title fool you. Jar Jar is not even mentioned in the film. I think that there should be a special edition that includes the history of our favorite character, Senor Jar Jar.

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Summary: Country boy makes good.
Review: Many Sci Fi buffs tend to treat the Star Wars trilogy like it was the second coming. It was a ground breaking effort on the part of George Lucas but not exactly a world shaking revolution.

These films put to death the theory that all science fiction films must be "B" grade. They were big budget, hi tech, well directed films with some excellent performances. Star Wars launched the successful careers of so many people that they are impossible to list.

The first film, "Star Wars", takes us through Luke Skywalker's discovery of his destiny. He finds an old Jedi Knight, Ben (Obi-Wan) Kenobi, who takes it on himself to train Luke in the ways of the force. Unfortunately Ben and Luke get drafted by Princess Leia in an attempt to save her and oppose the evil emperor and his second in command, Lord Darth Vader. They are aided by a smuggler/pilot, Han Solo and his copilot Chewbacca in the fastest ship in the cosmos, the Millennium Falcon. Some heavy duty action is had by all when Leia is rescued, (losing Ben in the process) and the emperor's death star is destroyed with only moments to spare before the rebel base was to be obliterated.

The second film, "The Empire Strikes Back", disappointed me at the time because of its open ended finish. I have since forgiven it for this. As with the first film, the second starts by skipping some of the intervening background material. So, we are left to catch up to the plot by ourselves. We find Luke Han and Leia in a new rebel base on a frozen planet. During an isolated scene where Luke is captured by a snow beast we find that his Jedi powers have developed a little more and that the friendship between he and Han has grown even stronger. But not to the point where their rivalry over Leia has abated.

The empire locates the rebel base and they all have to turn tail and run. Yes, we discover that the destruction of the death star at the end of the last film was nowhere near the end of the empire. Everyone bugs out in an orderly fashion except Luke who heads off to find a new master, by following the instructions of the now spectral Obi-Wan. Han, Chewy and Leia find that the Falcon is in need of repair and have to limp to the nearest port of call.

Luke finds the memorable Jedi Master Yoda, and starts his training. Meanwhile the falcon's crew is in trouble after Han's friend, Lando Calrissian, involuntarily betrays them to Darth Vader, resulting in Han being frozen in carbonite. So it's Luke to the rescue. The problem is that this was Darth's plan all along. Thus we get to see Luke, fencing with Darth. Luke loses his hand but gains a Father. Both against his will.

The final film, "Return of the Jedi", was excellent, except for the ridiculously cutesy Ewoks. We have to do another leap forward to catch the plot which has moved to the point where all of Han's friends are involved in an attempt at his rescue. Han has been sold, as a wall decoration, to Jaba the Hut, a type of Mafia boss in the shape of a giant, fat, salamanda. Luke arrives and impresses the hell out of everyone with his new Jedi powers. With a little help he saves everyone and the movie moves on.

The empire is building another death star and the rebels have a plan to destroy it. Of course Han, Luke, Leia, etc. are all critical to the success of this plan. They must land on a tropical moon to disable the force field that protects the half built deathstar. In the process, Luke is voluntarily captured and tries to turn Darth, his Father, away from evil. We get to see another great dual between the two of them. This time the emperor is on the side lines cheering them on whilst trying to turn Luke to the dark side of the force. Luke is made of sterner stuff than that though.

Meanwhile the rest of the gang have run into the improbable Ewoks. Fuzzy, teddy bear like people who seem unable to walk without waddling. Strangely they turn out to be useful allies, in the capacity of scouts, diversions and pesky warriors. The force field is eventually brought down and the rebels attack only to find that the death star is not nonfunctional after all. If it wasn't for Darth Vader turning against the emperor at the last minute, in order to save Luke, all would have been lost.

Many people have been awaiting more movies in the series. A number of good follow up books have been written, Timothy Zahn's efforts are especially good. However, Lucus has decided to go back in time and produce some prequels. We will see a young version of Obi-Wan as the hero. It should be good.

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Summary: star wars
Review: i think george lucas is mean becase he is just wants people to want to get the movie very bad and wene they come back out on video people will buy them more then last time

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Summary: One of the All Time Best
Review: This trilogy was great. Full of action and adventure, it shows what the human imagination can really create. George Lucas is a genius. The acting may not be the best at times, but it doesn't matter. The action more than makes up for it. This is a must buy!

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Summary: star wars trilogy
Review: i think george lucas is not very nice. i wish we could buy star wars trilogy and go home happy. and so we can enjoy the movie eny time we wont.i wish he would gest relise the movies agin.

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Summary: i love star wars
Review: i think star wars movies are the best movies i have ever see in my life.i'm geting tired of renting it. i think he shood be able to by the movie we love

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Summary: A Masterpiece
Review: George Lucas is pure genious. The Star Wars saga is the most excellent piece of film I have ever seen. While a sci-fi movie, everything looks real, right down to the creatures on Tatooine, Hoth, Endor,and other planets. The special effects are astounding, and the storyline is superb. The story is about a boy named Luke skywalker,whom meets the old Jedi Knight Obi Wan Kenobi, and is off to join the Rebellipn against the wicked Galactic Empire. Mark Hamill,Carrie Fisher,Harrison Ford, Anthony Daniels,Kenny Baker, Alec Guiness, and anybody that had something to do with this film did great. I truly enjoyed this film, and encourage everybody to see it.

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Summary: Greed!
Review: I hate this film saga or trilogy, the script is poor, the acting and the directing even worse, i cant understand why intelegent people can watch such a childish and stupid film.

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Summary: Star Wars
Review: Ranked No.15 on the American Film Institute's 1OO Greatest Films, this is one of the best movie ever made. Though I like The Empire Strikes Back better, this is my second favorite Star Wars film though it has extremely heavy competition from Return of the Jedi. The cast is wonderful, including Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, and Alec Guinnes, whom was nominated for Best Supporting Actor. The action is excellent such as a laser fight through the Death Star and a spectacular space fight where Rebel X and Y wings battle Inperial TIE Fighters and turbolasers from the Death Star while trying to destroy the Death Star. R2-D2 and C-3PO are great, as is Chewbacca. David Prowse plays Darth Vader and James Earl Jones performs his voice, resulting as a great character. I suggest you rent or buy this film.