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Summary: GREATEST SERIES EVER!!!!!!!!!
Review: What can I say about a set of movies which almost EVERYONE on the planet has seen at least once in their lives? NOt much, right? These are the special editions, and I didn't have too much of a problem with them. MOst of the extra footage rounded the movies out and gave the viewer a better idea of what Lucas was trying to do. The best example of this, in my mind, is the scene in Episode IV: A New Hope when Luke and company enter Mos-Eisley. You get a better view of the city and it's population. Another plus was the scene at the end when the rebel fighters are rounding Yavin on their approach of the Death Star. You get to see the pilots heads moving and they don't have such a one dimensional feel to them. Episode V had the least amount of changes, and remains my favorite. I particularly enjoyed the expanded scene with the snow monster. In the original the limitations were painfully obvious, as we saw very little of the monster. Now you can see him eating, moving, etc... I feel it adds a certain amount of tension a scene which was lacking. However, I didn't think all of the additions were good. I didn't like the added footage of Darth Vader nor was I impressed with Jabba. I could have done without the comic performance at Jabba's Palace in Jedi, but I did enjoy the new ending. All in all these films are classics and should be part of ANY movie fans collection.
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Summary: Thank you for re-releasing them
Review: To all those out there complaining of this re-release, I'm am glad. I have the original pre-special editions. I never purchased the special editions and never got to see them in the theatres when they came out in 1997 (had a new-born and that took up all my time). So, when I eventually went out to purchase these movies (just before Episode I came out), I was disappointed to find that they were no longer in stock and that they stopped all production of them. So, this re-release has allowed me to purchase what I never got to see before and own them. I have ENJOYED the added/touched-up scenes. Case in point - the Cloud City scenes. It seems SO much more open and spacious now, compared to the crampt feeling you envision in the original. As for the Jabba the Hut scene in Episode IV, it allows you to understand more about WHY Han had a bounty on his head. I read the original book back in 1977, so I knew who Jabba was, even though I wondered why he wasn't in the movie. Heck, he was even in the comic book edition of the movie, so I was REALLY confused as to why he wasn't there. So, the scene helps build up to Episode VI when we finally come back to Jabba. The only gripe I have is, how did he get so big so quickly? I mean, how much time has really elapsed between Episode IV and VI? Jabba must have been stuffing his face since Han left him hanging dry in Episode IV. In any case, this release is a God-send for me to finally own all four episodes. The wide-screen edition is what I purchased and like the other reviewers stated, it allows you to see the scene as it was meant to be, since movies are formatted for the theatres, not your TV screen. In fact, I bought another copy of Episode I. This time, I purchased the Widescreen edition. Thank you George Lucas for re-releasing this timeless classic so that I can finally own it.
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Summary: New Coke
Review: WARNING: These are NOT the Star Wars movies we've all come to know and love. These are those messed-up 1997 "Special Editions" in which George went back and added all kinds of lame junk to all 3 movies. Remember Han Solo's great introduction in Star Wars when he shoots Greedo under the table? Well, for some crazy reason George went PC and RECUT the scene so Greedo (in a really weird re-jiggered shot) shoots at Han first! What!? We knew Greedo was gonna kill Han, and when Han beat him to the draw, that was cool! This scene got a cheer back in the day. Now it's just confusing. And don't even get me started on that dumb Jabba scene or the "musical number" in Jedi. This is like New Coke. A total disaster. But instead of going back to the old formula he just changed the packaging. Forget this set and try to find the old tapes, pre Special Edition. It may be your only chance to own the REAL Star Wars.
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Summary: Great Triology, just please stop milking the profits
Review: All Star wars movies were fantastic. No other epic movie series has better represented the symbolic struggle between good vs. evil. Definitely Lucas's magnum opus. However I think it is sad how the Lucas companies continue to milk this movie for every penny. I cannot count the "Limited Editions" of the original triology. I purchased the remastered Dolby audio version before the remastered Video edition was released. Now they have come out with the widescreen VHS edition. I am sure there will be another VHS edition to be released before they break down to release the DVD. After all, people dont need the definitive DVD version before spending a few more bucks on VHS tapes to replace their aging copies. Well bad news lucas, I for one will not purchase any more rehashes of your movies. And unless Jar Jar is killed in first 15 minutes of Episode II by a stray blast, I wont be buying anymore of your movie tickets. Sooner or later a method will be available to make your own DVD movies or copies from the 'net. Companies like Lucas make those options far more attractive with petty tactics that put off willing consumers.
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Summary: An Old Hope.
Review: Back when A New Hope was just "Star Wars", it was a fresh, original vision. And it held up as an artistic success for twenty years. And then the Special Edition came. Ultimately, the changes that were made were not needed. They are little more than gimmicks that have proven to injure Lucas' original vision. George Lucas made these changes -- not because he should -- but only because he could. And this line of reasoning has been extended to the prequel trilogy, which is on its way to being judged a creative failure. In the end, all I want from the Star Wars DVD is the option to watch the real Star Wars of '77, not the marketing tool of '97.
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Summary: Star Wars is an excellent classic indeed
Review: Man, I searched everywhere for the 1997 Special Edition release of these movies 'cause I liked them so much! (and I was tired of borrowing them from by friend). When I finally got the first Special Edition, this new Special Edition is released a few months later. Oh well, I don't want to get it now, since they're the same movies. I wish everyone wouldn't give this trilogy a bad rating just because George Lucas won't release it on DVD. If you simply MUST have it, go to Ebay and bid on the laserdisc or DVD's there! You can't simply put down this trilogy because of that. Great movies and a classic story of Luke, Vader, Princess Leia, Han, Chewie. I like 'em all!
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Summary: Again?
Review: Well, the only reason for Lucas to re release these movies is obviously the teaser for Star Wars Episode II: As Yet Untitled. This is a big disappointment. There is no new footage or anything worth watching. We just hear from George that the new movie with have to do with the Rebuplic, and the mysterious clone wars. If you already own the trilogy, there really is no reason to buy it again. Why not release these movies on DVD? The official position from Lucasfilm is that George doesn't have the time to do the movies on DVD. Does he print them himself in his garage. This is just another example of Lucas milking it. And I doubt this will be the last release of the Star Wars trilogy on VHS.
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Summary: Dum Dum Dum Dum........ sorry
Review: Ok first of all let me tell everyone who reads this that i am not a huge Star Wars fan like some people i know. But the beauty of these movies is that it was the first real science fiction movie that swept the nation by storm. George Lucas had very little money making episode 4 " A new hope " but he pulled out a masterpiece. Everyone pretty much knows the story line, Luke Skywalker( Mark Hamil ) seeks revenge on the empire for killing his aunt and uncle. Him and Obi Wan Kanobi buy a ride with the ever fiesty Han Solo( Harrison Ford ) to find princess the dangerd Princess Leia( Carrie Fischer.) The rest of the movie is pure genius at its best. I highly reccommend these classics that still are running hot just as they were 25 years ago.
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Summary: Oops! George Lucas sold out again!
Review: I promise I won't bore any of you with how great star wars is, because you probably already know too! All I will say about the movies themselves is that they are 3 of the best films of all time, original and clever. My beef with the new release is how George Lucas is selling another version of the same films over and over again. The Special Edition series was great, and like many fans, enjoyed it a lot. But form what I heard is that this new release is the special edition with a featurette on Ep. II. This a pretty cool, but you can get all of that of the starwars web site for free. They even have great streaming videos. Obviously, if you have a degraded old version or don't own this series at all, please buy this! But if you are like me, and already own the Special Edition, please check out the website for a lot of cool stuff on the film without having to pay 35 bucks to see new ep. 2 scenes.
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Summary: The Other Reviewers are Right
Review: I love the Star Wars movies, and I have seen them more than a couple times, as I'm sure everyone else has. But this is outrageous. I see no need for ANOTHER repackaging and redistribution of the same Star Wars movies. I could see if it included Star Wars: Episode One, but it doesn't. It does have a featurette on the making of Episode II, but there is nothing else new here. So if you already own them, don't bother. If you do not already own these classic works of Science Fiction, and can't wait for them to come out on DVD, buy this set now, but only under those conditions.
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