Star Wars DVD Set Out Today

[Soulstation1]

anyone picking these up today?

i have the old vhs and laser disc sets.

ss1

[Dr. Rat]

I saw Empire on opening day in a old-time big screen theatre in downtown Philly. I was impressed!

Though, when I've caught bits of the movie later on cable I've been underwhelmed.

maybe i'm too old?

--eric

[Big Al]

Aw hell no! B-) Empire’s been my favorite since it hit the big screen when I was ten. I still remember my dad taking me to the movie theater to see it when it first came out. (In fact, I now work across the street from that old theater, although it’s now been converted into a “Professional Wrestling” facility.)

When the set came out on VHS a while back, I watched it again and was impressed all over again. It is just so DARK. I like the other two, with the first holding a special place in my heart for sentimental values. But Empire is the one that makes the whole series worthwhile.

[Stefan Wood]

I may pass on buying this set. If I can find the laserdiscs, and transfer them to dvd, then that would be fine. I don't like the updated CGI and added scenes that were done. And maybe there's a part of me that says, it ain't all that great. Seeing them in theaters was the best experience, but to tell the truth they really seem dated, groundbreaking as they were.

[Soulstation1]

i have the 2nd set of lasers discs that came out

i don't believe the 1st set was letterboxed

the sound and picture is top notch on those laser discs

are these star war movies gonna be released individually?

ss1

[ejp626]

I will eventually get these, mostly for the bonus disc and the commentary track. I don't believe they will ever be released individually, but I guess never say never. I have been very appalled that the originals will never be released and the fans have to put up with Lucas' constant tinkering. After poking around on the web, I found a place that reviewed four or five Star Wars bootlegs (taken from laserdisc). I bought one set and was pleasantly surprised at the quality. They are letterboxed, and don't have any of the odious changes that Lucas added.

[Noj]

I don't like the updated CGI and added scenes that were done.

Ditto. The modelmakers are superior illusionists! The CGIs were a huge mistake, adding the footage was as misguided as colorizing a B&W film.

[Jazzmoose]

If I haven't seen these enough by now, then tough. I'll pass. If I could pick all three up for $20, okay, but it just ain't the big deal it once was, ya know?

[Guest Chaney]

DVD Talk review

[mgraham333]

Ok, I guess I am the fanatic here.

I picked them up at midnight and watched Star Wars early this morning.

In terms of picture and sound quality, these films have never looked or sounded better. I'm learning to live with (not love) the changes that have been made.

Regardless, it's great to finally have these available on DVD. As far as I'm concerned the classic trilogy was the reason for DVD technology.

[RDK]

Five of us carpooled to Best Buy to purchase these during lunch. Felt like a high school geekfest.

Sure looking forward to seeing these - reviews of pic quality have been stellar (needless tweaks notwithstanding). But that flimsy slipcase box blows!

[BruceH]

I don't like the updated CGI and added scenes that were done.

Ditto. The modelmakers are superior illusionists! The CGIs were a huge mistake, adding the footage was as misguided as colorizing a B&W film.

That's Lucas for you.

(I voted for Empire, BTW. Thank-you Leigh Brackett.)

[BruceH]

Regardless, it's great to finally have these available on DVD. As far as I'm concerned the classic trilogy was the reason for DVD technology.

And here I thought the reason was Rififi, Bob le Flambeur, and Rules of the Game. Oh well.