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Standing On Jabba's Tail...
No problems with the quality of the picture. Never before has the original trilogy looked so sharp and crisp. Never before has the sound seemed so rich and layered.

Never really bothered me about the added on CGI bits, except for two main parts:

1) Jabba the Hutt in the first one looks stupid and cartoony. He is supposed to be the most ruthless gangster going, yet Han stands on his tail and Jabba yelps (or whatever he does). They shouldn't have included that part (or they should have added it as a novelty 'extra' on the fourth disc).

2) The new dance scene in Jabba's palace is absurd and cringe-makingly out-of-place. The dark, smokey atmosphere is turned into a cartoon dance routine.

I also liked the original end Ewok theme, which was better than the new one. It would of been nice if Lucas had just cleaned the prints up and left it that - or give the fans an option to buy the 'original' films.

Despite the arguable flaws (some people may disagree and like the CGI Jabba) this box-set is still worth buying, it still feels like Stars Wars from yesteryear...well, most of the time.

not for "original fans"
As many other people have already said in their reviews, this set will likely be hated by "original fans". As I wasn't born yet when the original movies were released, I've never seen the "real" ones. The only ones I've seen were this and the Special Edition. Simply put, if you saw the original movies in the theaters in 1977, you won't like this.

For everyone else, (like me) it's problably the best thing that's happend to Star Wars in a long time. The effects have never beeen better. Other things were fixed as well. My favorite change is Boba Fett's (now done by Temuera Morrison)voice. It's more realistic, him being a clone. It also sounds cool. Another change is Ian McDiarmid's face instead of Clive Revill's. This, in my opinion, was for the better.

My opinion may be a little skewed...
In 1977 I was 6 years old. One of my earliest memories is waiting in line to see this movie just after my 6th birthday. All summer vacation was spent playing with the action figures, flying my X-wing and having whiffle ball bat lightsaber duels with Mark down the street. Does anyone remember nearly freezing his fingers off re-enacting the Battle of Hoth out in the snow? What about finding that long lost Snowtrooper figure after the first spring thaw? Leia in the slave girl outfit? C'mon guys, you know what I'm talking about. Star Wars was life.

The opening scene of the "first" movie, where you see Princess Leia's ship come into view, dazzles the eye. You think to yourself, "look at the size of that thing." Then, seconds later, Vader's cruiser proceeds to swallow up your entire field of vision making the first ship look like a life boat trying to escape the Titanic's death throes. You knew you were in for a wild ride.

As for the re-makes, well done. It gives the original fans a beautiful remake to watch and gives new fans a prettier film to see. Younger viewers spoiled by today's technology won't be so quick to dismiss these films and cheesy and poorly made when comparing them to 'The Lord of the Rings' and God help me 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'. I shudder to think of anyone comparing Harrison Ford's brash Han Solo to Depp's creepy Willy Wonka.

To me, the original trilogy is just more fun to watch. The acting is a little better. The characters are more likable. They get rid of the silly Ewok song at the end of 'Jedi'. No Jake Lloyd. All solid reasons to pick up this boxed set. And on your way home, swing by the toy store and pick up a brand new whiffle ball bat. You'll thank yourself later.

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