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Summary: If you don't own this trilogy .... BUY IT NOW
Review: There are things in life which most of us simply shouldn't have to live without, running water, electricity, underwear and the Star Wars trilogy. It boils down to a simple fact. This is the most incredible trilogy ever made, with special effect which WERE way ahead of their time, a quality cast and a compelling story. True there is nothing special in this release, but it was never intended that we all buy 3 copies of the trilogy. This is a great chance for those who have missed out in the past to own a milestone of movie history. Have to agree with the others though, the DVD is long overdue.
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Summary: You don't know how long I've been waiting........FINALLY
Review: Two years ago I had no clue what the word "Star Wars" meant. Now I do, thanks to Episode One. Now I know every single detail from both the new and old movies. But my favorite has always been the trilogy....and back then I have been trying with all my might to own the movies. It was not possible...but now it is. I advise you, BUY THIS MOVIE. It will be totally worth it. And if you are buying it for somebody else, I ASURE you they'll love it, too. I am not going to tell you what the movie is about, because you will find out, and I don't want to spoil it. Long live STAR WARS!!!
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Summary: Star Wars Trilogy
Review: Think back when you were a kid.......remember who every boy wanted to be? Yes Luke Skywalker. If you were the ladies man it would be Han Solo. If you were a girl then it would be Leia Organa. These are classics,One of a kind,and to top it off you never know when George Lucas is gonna pull it off the market. What was the hit movie last year? Star Wars Episode 1. Kids now know the beggining however many kids that I met went " You mean there are other Star Wars Movies?" That's sad. They made leaps and bounds in graphics and to beat it was one heck of a story line. Even my Parents still love the famous lines like " I got a bad feeling about this!" or " May the Force be with you." The reason these are so dogone good is because the kids remember them. Your kids will also love the 10 min. preview on each video of Episode 2. I have to admit that this is one set I have got to get. Who could also forget the Blowing up of the Death Star and how we held our breath as we prayed the Transport would get away from Hoth. Yeah this set is a Classic!
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Summary: Star Wars is always great but not another trilogy
Review: Some might wonder why I have given Star Wars one star, but there is a great reason behind it. I'm only giving it one star based on what Lucas added to this presentation. If you already own the trilogy don't bother about rushing out for this one. The added section for Star Wars Episode 2 is not worth the money. All you get is a brief summary of information we already know about given to you by Lucas himself. A brief interview with the actors playing Uncle Owen and Aunt Beru, as well as a talk with Anthony Daniels who says how great it is to be playing C-3P0 after all these years. The only fresh insight provided is telling us that C-3P0 will appear in a middle state where he has some of the look he will have in episode 4 but made up of spare outer parts. If you are one of the few people that don't own the trilogy yet, by all means purchase it, is a wonderful set of movies that you wont have a chance to purchase for another 3-4 years. But if do, and you just want a look at some episode footage rent don't spend the money again.
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Summary: I love the Star Wars Trilogy S.E., warts and all...
Review: I'm somewhat ambivalent about the Special Edition versions of the Star Wars trilogy. On one hand, I rather like the idea that Lucas decided to re-tool the legendary saga more towards his original vision of how he wanted them to look, using modern movie magic technology that had just been a far-off dream when he originally produced these films . On the other hand, I also feel that one should just accept a movie's shortcomings, despite the stature of legend they have attained, and just get on with life. But, I must admit that a lot of the enhancements and expansions worked fairly well, and looked convincing in most cases. Unfortunately, not ALL of the new moments passed muster in my eyes...I was finally glad that some of the Biggs Darklighter footage was restored to Star Wars (aka prior to the Death Star run). For many years I've heard about these cut scenes- Biggs and Luke talking about the future on Uncle Owen's moisture farm, and the hangar reunion- and had high hopes of finally seeing them. Unfortunately, only the hangar reunion was put back in. The moisture farm intro may well be forever lost... Another weird addition was Greedo firing first before Han plugged him from under the table in the Cantina. Talk about revisionist history! And the new Jabba scene didn't look that great to me. The CGI Jabba looks a bit too smooth. He was a good sight more wrinkled and warty in both Episode I (Before Star Wars) and Return of the Jedi. Also, you do NOT step on the tail of the most influential crime lord on the planet! I mean, I know they had to tweak the scene to make it work, but still! That should've called for Han's execution right there! Hey, is that Boba Fett hangin' out in the hangar with Jabba? Cool, now he's in all three films! Then there's that concentric ring of energy that flies outward after the explosions of both Alderaan and the Death Star. Aside from being an unnecessary embellishment, I found this little addition to lack originality as well. This same effect was used in the opening of 'Star Trek VI'. Whoops... I just mentioned 'Star Trek' in a 'Star Wars' review... so much for renewing my fan club membership! Heh... 'Empire' has the fewest changes of the three. The only part I have a problem with are the scenes of Vader boarding his shuttle on Cloud City following his battle with Luke, then exiting his shuttle onto his flagship. Like the explosion rings, I found this to be an unnecessary embellishment; I already got the drift about how he got to his ship from Cloud City, all right? There's also a slight change of dialogue in one scene, following R2D2 getting spat out by the swamp monster in Dagobah. See if you can tell the difference! I don't have too many complaints about the "improvements" done to Return Of The Jedi, aside from yet another energy ring expanding from the explosion of the second Death Star. The new Jabba's Palace band was pretty neat, but I still prefer the original three-piece band from the original version. I guess I'm just a sentimental kinda guy. There were a few scenes cut from the original release I was hoping to see (Vader force-strangling an Imperial Guard who blocks his attempts to speak with the Emperor, and an Imperial officer being punished by another Imperial guard for insubordination)... no such luck. The expanded Ewok celebration at the end was pretty neat to watch, and included an all-new John Williams composition that has become my second-favorite 'Star Wars' tune (right behind 'The Imperial March- Darth Vader's Theme', from The Empire Strikes Back of course). I'm not an absolutist about the widescreen format, but in the case of the Star Wars trilogy, it's an absolute necessity. There's just too much happening on both sides of the screen, and you're likely to miss something important. In this case wider IS better. I just wish they'd finally release these movies on DVD. Like many of the other Amazon reviewers, I too am getting a bit fed up of the constant VHS re-releases. Let's get with the times here! 'Late!
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Summary: We love it, if you don't get over yourselves
Review: The Star Wars trilogy is, like many others have stated, our modern mythology. The movies let us live vicarously through the characters and are engrained into our personality and our culture. How many classic mythology stories have been made and remade into films. The updated versions gave a more visually spoiled generation a new look at a classic without remaking it. How many people were disapointed with the 1976 remake of King Kong. The critical person saying the new rerelease of the films is an afront has not done his homework or he wouldn't have made so many assumptions. George Lucas does not feel or trust that the DVD technology cannot be pirated. But he has stated that he would probably release DVD versions in the future. Also, it has been almost three years since the special editions were available to the mass market, so some may want to get the films that passed on it before the Episode I film came out. And lastly, the extra feature is not a simple trailer but a behind the scenes documentry which are just as interesting to watch. I may have the previous editions but I, like others look forward to catching a glimpse of the next chapter of a place far,far away.
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Summary: Excellent film
Review: Can't add antything new to the other reviews, just that I agree with all the good ones...
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Summary: Buy it again??? Defenitly, even if it's only VHS
Review: Greatest movies of all time (along with Episode 1 The Phantom Menace) the 10 minute Episode 2 preview is more than you need to justify the money we pay, but I really believe its time for George Lucas to give us what we have been waiting for this and it is these movies on DVD. I mean if I buy them more than twice on VHS would I certainly do the same if they came on DVD.
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Summary: TRUE FAN
Review: For a true star wars fan, a person would not care if this would be the third or fourth trilogy set they are buying. Even for the smallest of fans, who wouldn't want to see the 10 minute feature on the making of episode II. The force is strong with this trilogy.
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Summary: Star Wars re-release with Episode II preview insults fans
Review: The re-release of the Star Wars Trilogy on VHS for the third (or is it fourth) time is an affront to fans. This newest release appears to offer nothing new but a trailer to Episode II. As fans eagerly await the DVD release, Lucasfilm has ignored their wishes, but instead has insulted fans by asking them to spend even more money on VHS tapes that will be replaced when the eventual DVD release is distributed. Shame on George Lucas!
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