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You Must Learn The Ways Of The Force" ~ The George Lucas "Empire" Begins
Released in '77 `Star Wars' was the movie that launched the George Lucas Dynasty and mega merchandising empire, the film that gave us; The Force, Jedi Knights and light sabers. For those additions into the sci-fi lexicon I say, "Thank-you George Lucas." Let me also say that I was not then or now one of those avid lovers of the `Star Wars' films. The only aspect of the storyline that really captured my interest was the Jedi Knights with their mystical connection to "The Force' and the extraordinary powers that come by utilizing it.
Looking at the original version now 31 years later it appears obviously dated (as would be expected) and a little overly comedic for my personal tastes. However with or without my consent the legacy of this film cannot be denied. The iconic images of Luke Skywalker and Hans Solo, the John Williams soundtrack and much of the dialogue and robotic sound effects have become so imbeded in our consciousness that they instill comfort and assurance when viewed or heard. That alone makes this film worthy of a -5 Star- rating.
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All 9 Episodes Available On DVD Now !
I am glad to finally have the original 3 episodes (4,5 and 6) on dvd now- even though there aren't superior quality.
George Lucas has declared that there will not be anymore Star Wars episodes/movies because it is too time consuming, too much trouble, and perhaps because he has run out of ideas? Anyway, I have declared the following 9 episodes to now be the official complete set in the chronicle series and regardless of what anyone says, it cannot and will not be changed. Ever. Or until George Lucas gets back on his medicine and off his high horse, and realizes he has failed in presenting the complete 9 episodes he promised years ago, and makes amends by giving us the last trilogy we deserve. We need closure and so here it is:
1. The Phantom Menace (1999) - Episode One
2. Attack Of The Clones (2002) - Episode Two
3. Revenge Of The Sith (2005) - Episode Three
4. A New Hope (1977) - Episode Four
5. The Star Wars Holiday Special (aka Life Day Celebration)
(Nov. 1978) - Episode Five.
(Face it, this tv special featured the same characters from the
series- Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fischer, R2D2, C3PO,
Chewbacca, etc., and it isn't some lame cartoon, and actually has
a plot- therefore, it is part of the continuing storyline.)
6. The Empire Strikes Back (1980) - Episode Six
7. Return Of The Jedi (1983) - Episode Seven
8. Ewoks Adventure: Caravan Of Courage (1984) - Episode Eight
9. Ewoks Adventure: The Battle For Endor (1985) - Episode Nine
(Both of the Ewoks movies were originally shown on tv, and are
now available as a 2-on-1 dvd. If they played such a big part
in Return Of The Jedi, then why can't these 2 movies be part of
the continuing story line? They aren't lame cartoons, they both
have plots, and therefore, must be accepted as episodes 8 and 9.)
There really is no point in making Star Wars a tv series (in place of giving us the real last trilogy set) because we already have a Star Trek,
Stargate, and Battlestar Gallactica. So I declare the above list of 9
episodes to now be the official set of 9 in the chronicle series and it cannot and will not ever be changed. So take that George Lucas! :P
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lack luster
I purchased this DVD in order to get the origanl release copy of the movie. I like this DVD I just wish it had the extras on it. I can't understand why it wouldn't come with the extras. Shame on George Lucas and FOX studios for this oversite.
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the best movie yet
This movie is great especially the fighting parts.It is very funny.The death star blows up in the end.
(written by my 6 year old brother)
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A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away....
Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope gets another DVD release. A lot of people have complained about the 1997 and 2004 versions of the film however, I find this one in particular better with the CGI enhancements. It is nostalgic to go back and watch the 1977 verison on disc 2, however it is not presented in anamorphic widescreen, and only presented in Dolby 2.0. That is fine with me, since I prefer to watch the updated version of the film which is presented in anamorphic widescreen with 5.1 ex sound. Yes, I agree Greedo shooting first was a bad idea, but I'm over it. I love Star Wars, and this film is the one that started it all. I can't wait until the film is updated for digital 3-D, so I can hear all the new complaints by purists who feel that a film should not be tampered with after it's initial release.
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