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Glad to finally have these on DVD but now Lucas needs to release the original versions as well
Like many others who have already reviewed this set, I have been a fan of Star Wars since the beginning. I remember back when we called it plain old Star Wars and not Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. The earliest memory I have is going to the drive-in here in Phoenix, Arizona with my parents and seeing Star Wars. My mom says I had a grin on my face for days. We saw it many times after that. And with each sequel I was there in line waiting in the heat to see them. Star Wars is/was a big part of my childhood and I have watched the original trilogy numerous times over the years. So when it was finally announced that George Lucas was finally allowing his original trilogy to be released on DVD I was ecstatic. Finally I would be able to watch the films on my favorite format and I could sell of my numerous VHS copies. Now I admit I was a little diappointed to find that only the Special Edition versions of the films would be released. I myself prefer the original versions of the films but I somewhat understood why Lucas wanted to add to the films. I like some of the added backgrounds, the improved special effects and the better sound. What I don't appreciate is Lucas messing with scenes that we have grown to love over the years. Scenes that shaped the characters into how we knew them. I think you all know I am referring to the infamous Han and Greedo scene. Also I am not a fan of the added Jabba scene. But I still enjoy the Star Wars films and watch them faithfully. I have since sold off all of my VHS copies of the Star Wars triolgy except for one. That would be the set with the old versions of the film. I will be holding on to that set until George has a change of heart and decides to do the right thing and release the original versions of the films. But until that time I am happy to have them on DVD any way I can get them. They look great, sound great and the bonus disc included in this set has some great documentaries. Lucas really put a lot into this set and for that I am thankful. There are those out there who like to refer to fans like myself as Star Wars geeks, well I am more than happy to have that title. Because to me Star Wars is a big part of who I am and I would not deny that for anything. May the force be with you....always!!!

A mixed bag.
Han shot first. My biggest complaint is simple. Why make the new changes shiny and bright, while leave the rest of the movie dull? If you're going to add Jabba, either make the new Jabba scene look like a muppet or update Jabba to make him look like the new one. Don't include shiny new robots into the hive of scum and villainy. It's a dead-end town on a dead-end planet no one bothers with.

Leave the 'force field' under the landspeader alone! It added a sence of realism and cheep. Yes, landspeeders used a force field to get off the ground. No, Luke couldn't afford a nice one. It's like having a car with the muffler full of holes, you know?

I don't mind small things, like making the Falcon spin a little as it leaves Bay 94. (Wow, I had to look up what number it was! My geek-powers are fading!) But the new scene showing it lifting off wiht Stormtroopers shooting at it just doesn't mesh with the old pictures. Blowing planets up, however, looks quite nice. And the lightsabers look really good now. But these few good points don't make up for the loss of the original movies. Do't forget the stormtrooper making a 'BONK' as he hit his head on the beam.

Changing Anakin in the very ending to look like the modern actor was a logical idea, but screw it. Hayden Christensen sucked.

All in all I'll watch my old VHS tapes over the new releases. Too bad Lucas screwed up.

a bit disappointed
This was the first time my 5 year old son was ever exposed to Star Wars Trilogy and the first casette of the three has nothing on it. That was very disappointing for him and me.
The other two seemed ok.

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