Star Wars Trilogy (Widescreen Theatrical Edition)
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Movie Reviews of Star Wars Trilogy (Widescreen Theatrical Edition)
Movie Review: A Must Have for George Lucas/Star Wars fans
Summary: 5 Stars
Probably the most famous, if not greatest movie trilogy ever made, this collection (essentially a slim-downed version of the earlier 2004 box set release) is a must have for any Lucas/StarWars/scifi buff, fan or dabbler. For me, though, what makes the set great is the inclusion of both original and enhanced theatrical releases, but not for the usual reasons given. You'll find no whining protest about sacrilege to movie icons here, the special editions are fabulous, as they were when originally released. George Lucas spent time and money to make his films finally fit the vision he had always had in his mind, and in doing so ties all six Star Wars films (all excellent, by the way) into a homogeneous whole. For anyone of a creative nature, it's not hard to understand the desire to make something as good as it can be, and Lucas succeeds. The films are stunning, even if a bit dated, which is, I guess, the reason why some many 'hard-core' Warsians love them. I was 19 when the first film came out, so I didn't 'grow up' watching them, so maybe there's a whole reverence thing that I just don't get, but, hey, it's Star Wars!! The packaging matches the Episode I-III box set (which is equally as enjoyable), and while some original bonus content may be lost, it won't really matter in the long run. So now, go out and buy Episodes I-II-III and live the total thrill of the 'Star Wars Saga!'Movie Review: Star Wars done right
Summary: 5 Stars
I waited a long time to buy any Star Wars movies, and I'm glad I waited for this set, along with the 'matching' prequel set. I saw the original Star Wars at the theater when it first came out and was blown away by the story, action and special effects. It truly was groundbreaking. I didn't see 'Empire' or 'Jedi' in the theaters, but watched them on VHS when they were released. They looked lousy on VHS and I lost some of my enthusiam for Star Wars as I felt # 5 & 6 were just ripping off and copying the original. Remember this was in the day before sequels were accepted as 'legit' movies.
I decided to invest in the whole series when I found this box set and the pequel set at a good price. This set has a very good digitally mastered newer version that looks great. On my upconverting DVD player on a 32 inch 720i screen, it looks almost like a bluray hi def picture. I mean its that good. The bonus disk with the original theatrical release has not been remastered or cleaned up and looks it. It is also in an extremem 2.85:1 aspect ratio and even on a wide screen set, the black bars top and bottom are huge. But its nice to have as a bonus piece of nostalgia.
If you haven't bought Star Wars yet, this would be a good purchase, or get the Bluray version of this set.
Movie Review: Original Release looks at Prequel Trilogy with inconsitant frowns.
Summary: 5 Stars
The original versions which are the bonus disk in every single one of the in this box set when watched Episodes 1-6 in the correct order, your better off watching the 2004 special editions that are the main feature because parts of the back story changed when seen in the Episode 3 during Patmie's funeral, they have done something to her body to make it look as if the "baby" died with her. Giving off the apperance that Anikan's son was dead along with wife, the Sith never look for them. They don't even know that Luke Skywalker is the son of Anikan Skywalker aka Darth Vader until that scene in Episode 5 when the emporor contacts Vader and if you have seen the unaltered versions and compare it to the new 2004 Speical Edition, the emporor is dum-founded that Anikan's son survived and that they where both decived by the Rebelian.
If your going to just watch episodes 4-6 then just watch the unaltered versions, but if you want to watch all 1-6, aside from Gretto shooting first and Jabba the Hutt, you'll be missing alot if you watch the Prequels then the original versions.
I can't wait until all 6 episodes are on Blu-Ray because when that time comes, maybe the original releases will be given the right level of attention that they haven't had since 1995.
Movie Review: Nostalgia satisified
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this trilogy for one reason only; to replace the VHS Boxed set I have of these seminal movies of my childhood. I am not looking for new special effects, I don't care if they have been altered, I don't need HD or BluRay quality and I am not looking for anything new; what I am looking for is the pleasant and exciting return to the days of my youth when Star Wars was magic. In this way this set delivers!
From the opening screen to the last credits I am treated to a time warp, a time when computer graphics were in their infancy, when plot, story and character were more important that flash and gee-whiz graphics. I am remember standing in line, the anticipation and the excitement, these movies take me back there, they will do the same for you too if you'll let them.
Enjoy them for what they are, touchstones to a time more innocent and less jaded; don't bother quibbling over what has changed or how they could be improved; if you're really a purists, dust off the old VHS tapes and put those up on your flat screen and maybe you too will remember why you bought these.
Great movies! Great memories... buy them while you still can.
Movie Review: It doesn't get better than the originals!
Summary: 5 Stars
As far as I'm concerned, this is the ONLY edition of the Star Wars trilogy worth buying because only here will you get the original 70s & 80s versions of the classic films - the movies that defined a genre and the movies we fell in love with. (Mind you, these are the bonus discs. I guess you can use the other three for sun-catchers or coasters for your coffee table.) Gone are the awkward juxtapositions of the original special effects (based on painstakingly hand-crafted models) with nasty-looking CGI short-cuts. Other benefits:
- No silly scenes in the Tatooine hanger with a much less feared & respected Jabba
- Han shoots first!
- Hear the Ewok celebration song in its entirety!
- No bizarre appearance of the ghost of Hayden Christensen at the end of Return of the Jedi!
- The plant from Little Shop of Horrors no longer caught in the throat of the great Sarlacc!
- Original nude slave wrestling scene returned to scene in Jabba's palace!
Ok, I think I may have dreamt that last one, but STILL! This is all cinematic history, and Lucas was wrong to mess with it. Cheers!