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Rating:  - Classics in their own right!
The Prequel Trilogy aside, nothing gives me more quintessential George Lucas-ish entertainment than to see his original masterpiece once again. The STAR WARS TRILOGY is back and is now better than ever (STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE, THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, and RETURN OF THE JEDI), after having been re-released theatrically with Special Editions, and the films are now the way George intended them to be in the first place, but could not do it due to time and money restraints and not having the digital technology. All of these classic films include new scenes, digitally enhanced special effects, and superior sound quality to bring a wonderful viewing experience making "a galaxy far, far, away" seem that much closer.Don't be too put off by the die hard fans rating this as a terrible disappointment simply because it's not the much-awaited DVD versions. The sound and picture qualities in this version of the trilogy is by far the best yet. Oh yes, let's not forget John Williams' awe-inspiring scores for the films! These films have been my passion since childhood and always will be. May the Force Be With You, George!
Rating: - We love it, if you don't get over yourselves
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.
Rating: - Search your feelings - you know these movies RULE!
Two hours in a darkened movie theater in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1977 were enough to change the life of a then eight-year-old kid forever. For anyone out there who enjoys adventure, science fiction, special effects, or just good storytelling, there is no denying that the original Star Wars trilogy is a monumental achievement in modern American cinema. The cultural influence of these movies cannot be overstated enough. The first film and its two sequels have grabbed a place in American culture right up there next to Gone With The Wind. 99% of movies out in the last few decades will eventually fade and be forgotten, but these films will be around forever. I myself now have two young kids, and you can bet that I will sit down and watch these movies with them many times.These three films, together with their three "prequels", tell a basic, simple story. It's the story of the corruption of good from within, the seeming hopeless descent into evil, and the eventual redemption and victory of good. Once you get past all the special effects and sci-fi elements, it's actually a very powerful theme, an one I think everyone can benefit from. The message is wrapped up in a LOT of good storytelling, including awesome space battles, unforgettable characters, and more than a little comedy. As far as the new effects and added scenes for the Special Edition versions, I thought they were kind of a mixed bag. In the first film, for example, I really liked the shots of the Millenium Falcon on approach to Yavin, and I also liked the shots of the X-Wings and Y-Wings as they round the curve of the red gas giant on their way to do battle for the Death Star. There were several EXCELLENT new shots on Tatooine, especially Obi-Wan Kenobi's house and the "new" version of Mos Eisley. On the other hand, I could have done without some of the changes to the dogfighting scenes, and also I think the movie was better off without the scene between Han and Jabba. I also never quite understood why they added in one scene with Biggs at the rebel base, but not the scenes between Luke and Biggs on Tatooine. As it stands, the addition of Biggs is jarring and doesn't seem to make any sense. It makes sense if you've read the original book, but one shouldn't have to read the book to understand the movie. I also thought the change to the scene with Han and Greedo was a mistake. As for Empire and Jedi, those changes didn't make much difference to me. I own both the original and "special" editions of the trilogy on VHS, so I get to pick and choose which ones I like the most. I know that Lucas is going to release these movies on DVD at some point. Perhaps it will be set up in a way that will allow fans to "choose" which version of each scene they want to see. Now THAT would be something! If you are one of the few out there who haven't seen or are familiar with these films, I'm not going to spoil the plot for you. I will just say this - you OWE it to yourself to see these movies. They are classics, now and forever.
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