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In 92 I bought the original trilogy, billed as "the original, one last time". In 96 I bought the "special editions", also on VHS. Last year I bought the trilogy on DVD. I was thrilled to finally have my favorite movies on DVD. I'm not a purist like some people. As far as I'm concerned, the changes were minor and actually improvements in most cases. Lucas said he would never release the original theatrical versions again, which really didn't bother me. But it does beg the question: how many times can a person be expected to buy the same movie over and over and over again. Right now I own three sets. I will not buy a fourth. Why does Lucas release these with outdated dolby sound and non-anamorphic widescreen. Well, for one, because he can. All he has to do is say "for a limited time", and he knows you will rush right out to your local store the minute it hits the shelves. And 2, because he IS going to release the theatrical versions again, that's why. You can bet your life on it. And the only way to sucker us into buying THE SAME MOVIE again is to offer something the previous release didn't have. I guarantee you, arounnd Christmas of either 07 or 08, Lucas will release "Star Wars Saga: The Ultimate Edition Box Set". It will contain new versions of all six films, never before seen footage (such as the scene with Biggs on Tatooine, which Lucas has been sitting on for 30 years), and DTS sound also. Addtionally, it will contain the theatrical versions of each film, with (you guessed it), anamorphic widescreen and Dolby digital 5.1. Is there any circumstance where I might be persuaded to buy these films for a fourth time? Well, yes, when they're released on high definition DVD sometime in the future. In the meantime, forget it. I've already invested way too much money (as well as my life) into this cheesy space opera. Thanks but no thanks.Read full review
This is a visually stunning movie, Even today. This movie, released originally in 1977 was so far ahead of it's time that it's scary. George Lucas pionerred and created new filming and speacial effects tecnices that are still relivant and still used today. Without the pioneer efforts of this movie most of todays big box office hits wouldn't be possible. This film is fun and action pact, it spawned two sequals, 3 prequals, several made for tv movies and many many cartoon series. + hundreads of books, toys, lunch boxes, underwear, toothbrushed, dog holloween costumes and any other bizarr thing you can tink of... Star wars is one of the greatest movies ever and george lucas is a god!!!
This is the original Star Wars before the Lucas lost years of adding junk that ruined the movie. It was great to watch it in its original form. Now if only Disney would get the archived original footage digitally remaster it in its original form. That would be great.
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Thank you for making this available, finally caved on owning the complete trilogy, great to have a copy of the film that started it all
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
A great set! The original theatrical release is worth the price alone!
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