As I'm quite sure you know the basic storyline of Star Wars, I am just reviewing the features of this set. I really enjoyed the quality of the remastered movies. I saw the special editions in the theater, but these include even more updates, such as character continuity with Anakin and Palpatine. I never owned the complete original series before (tho I've always been an avid fan), so I am happy with it.

I love the original trilogy of Star Wars. It is far better than episodes 1, 2, and 3. And far more memorable. These will be around forever.

This set was purchased as a Christmas present last year and the gift was really enjoyed a lot.

Look i just wanted to rate this product. it was great. i shouldn't have waited so long to buy it but then i had the VHS version till about a few months ago. the DVD set has an awesome bonus disc that contains a documentary about the struggles George Lucas had just making star wars happen. Theres only one difference i noticed in the film between the VHS version and the DVD versions and thats Hayden Christensen, His inclusion does make sense i suppose but it still feels out of place. the rest is gold.

The original, history-making Star Wars trilogy is a worthy investment for anyone's library. The digital update makes for a more intense experience. The background disc is so loaded with information and stories, you feel as if you were there from conceptualization to final edit. Don't miss out on this. Get your own copy before it's on EBay for hundreds of dollars!

What can I say about this set that hasen't already been said. If you are a fan of the movies and don't own episodes 4-6 then I highly recommend buying this. The bonus 4th disc is a very nice touch. I found this set alot cheaper at a local retail store for around $40.

I've wanted to add this title to my DVD collection for a while, but hesitated when I saw the controversy about the changes. Still, at $25 for the set, I thought I'd take a chance.

Personally, I think the CGI is great. It looks crisp on an HD screen, and not grainy like all movies would be from this period. It breathes new life into a good, but old movie.

I even wish they would have taken it a step further and updated some of the lo-res computer graphics in the movie. They look like Pong.

The puppets seem kind of campy looking today, and maybe they could have done a little something with those too.

I guess there's no way to cover up some of the stupid dialogue between Han and Lea, but that's another matter.

I do agree with others that both versions should be available, but I'm guessing that would be expensive. The whole "Greedo shot first" thing is pretty bad, and completely changes Han's character, but whatever.

The changes make the two trilogies fit together better, and make modern viewing a little bit nicer.

"I find your lack of faith disturbing"
-Darth Vader

I love Star War movies all of them. This is more than just great,it's outstanding. This set of Star War, will be watched over & over in my life time.The Best of The Best in my time & next world to come.

When can I find a boxed set of Star Wars movies containing all six movies? Anyone know?
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The elements in the Star Wars films are not exactly original. Close to all the ideas are borrowed from different genres spanning from Japanese Samurai films, old Sci-Fi films/serials, Westerns, etc. Then there is the simplistic moral system of the Jedi. There really isn't much genius there. The genius comes from Lucas' knack for innovation of these cliche elements and innovation in general. The genius comes from even thinking of merging all these genres. Without Star Wars, I don't think there would be Shanghai Noon, Big Trouble in Little China, etc. Sure, the creativity is shallow, but it's fun.

I'll now go on to review the individual films.

"A New Hope" sets everything up. There's not much character development.
It's basically a deliciously shallow popcorn film. It leaves you wanting more...

"Empire Strikes Back" is when the story really gets interesting. Luke's force powers are getting stronger and more inner conflict arises. Han is winning over Leia, Luke's future looks a little shaky, and he discover's an awful truth. There's much more swordfighting and it's the best of the series (many will agree).

"Return of the Jedi" shows Luke a full Jedi. You're still not quite sure which way he'll turn. He discovers something that makes him change his mind about Leia, but he's still conflicted. With all the power he's obtained, the weight of responsibility is tremendous. Emperor Palpatine doesn't help much either. There's a fun speedbike race that to this day still looks good. This one comes in close 2nd with Empire.

A lot of people are going to disagree with me on this, but here is the list for the complete Star Wars chronicles- all 9 episodes we've been promised for ages- all now available on dvd:

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, it has the same real characters from
Star Wars- Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Chewbacca, R2D2,
C3PO, etc., and it has a plot (a silly one) and is not a cheap
cartoon, therefore, it is considered part of the continuing saga.)

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
(These 2 Ewoks movies are available on a 2-on-1 dvd. If these Ewoks
played such a huge part in the Return Of The Jedi movie, then why
can't these 2 movies be considered episodes 8 and 9? They are the
same Ewoks, not a cheap cartoon, and deserve to be part of the
continuing saga.)

Since George Lucas has now declared there will not be anymore Star Wars
episodes/movies (perhaps a tv series in the future), I have declared the above 9 episodes to now be the complete Star Wars chronicles- and it cannot and will not ever be changed.

This is only the 3 first movies, I mean, the IV, V and VI episodes, but it's a must have collection!

I love Star Wars - especially the original saga. The characterization and the story are "out of this world". George Lucas did a great job - and the story of the Skywalkers and the Force have any person on their seat with Sci-Fi action and swordplay. The only problem with this item is the digital effects of the Remake.. Certain scenes felt completely out of place to the original quality of the movie. Although it gives an added detail to the story, some of it could have been avoided. But all in all a very enjoyable movie box set - and a must for all the Star Wars fanatics

I remember these movies as much as I remember Indiana Jones and I feel that these two will always be the greatest works from George Lucas that I grew up with. I know it sounds hypocritical of me after my review of Indiana Jones but I feel that the new cgi effects Lucas added to these three movies was not all that bad. I say my main reason is that these were science fiction films and to that affect you wanted to see great star fighter battles and incredible technological effects and to that the new Cgi effects did a spectacular job true to some real hard-core fans that maybe a form of taboo to change some of the film but as a few other reviewers are saying as well the movies are owned by Lucas and it is his right to change it how he sees fit. I also agree with some reviewers
that the new trilogy that came after are not as great but most of the
time people can never make a copy or a remake of something that was as good as the first. I say now if you haven't got this box set yet the price is good at this time so buy it today

I would reccommend this set to anyone still using the VHS version of this. I couldn't believe my eyes what I'd been missing in the way of extras and special effects. A must buy!

Regardless of the enhancements, it is a great box set. By the way, the minor enhancements were done by George Lucas. He does have the right to change some of the special effects for DVD if he wants to. The guts of the movie are still the original and the very few changes are hardly noticeable. He was only trying to incorporate the older versions slightly with the newer 1-3 series and special effects. Honestly, if you enjoy star wars and aren't a big snob about minor insignificant details, then you'll love this set just as much as the videos with the convenience of the DVD. We enjoyed sharing it with our kids who all have watched the video version and the DVD versions with no issues. It's just entertainment. There are a lot more things to enjoy in life. Star wars is just one of those things to watch and enjoy.

DVDs I would have given a 5 star rating but I had to take one of the disks in to a game place and have it polished. I was overlooked by one of the inspectors. I could have sent it back, but went to the other route first. I still was impressed by the price and quality of the product, afterall they were used..Thanks

For many years, we have watched these movies, over and over on VHS. They are my husband's favorites, along with the new movies to finish the story line. It is wonderful to watch the 'whole' story in sequence. These movies are 'keepers' for us and to keep them around for a long time, we replaced them on DVD, to watch them over and over in the future.

This product was never received. The DVD's were to be a Christmas gift and a week before Christmas I had to go to the mall and pay a steep price in order to have the gift for the holiday. While the payment was refunded, the non-delivery was a big disappointment. However my son has enjoyed the videos and he now watches then with his own son.

This LOOKS FANTASTIC on my Sony Bravia 40" 1080p LCD HDTV. I use my PS3 to upconvert and I just couldn't be more pleased.

My set had EVERYTHING captioned, even the the extra stuff. I can't remember any set I've ever seen with such a thorough job of audio accessibility; I was so impressed that I tried to email George Lucas or his company through his website. While the extra stuff might not seem like much, I enjoy it, in some cases more than the movie itself! To me, the captions there are even more important because walking interviews, background shots, etc. can be even harder to understand.

THANKS Mr. Lucas!!

My old videotape copies of the first three star wars movies were becoming more than a bit worn, so I was very happy to finally learn that the movies had been released on DVD. I am very happy with the results too. The additional 'making of' DVD also has a lot of fascinating information about the creation of the Star Wars trilogy.

If anyone, for any reason, has not seen Star Wars I strongly recommend that you do so. I've never been a sci-fi fan before this, now I am.

wow, the original trilogy looks great on DVD. the image is crisp. the colors more vibrant, the sound is great. Some people will hate the changes, but they don't add a whole lot that wasn't in the special edition release of 1997 and I actually loved those additions (except for the new musical scene in Jabba's palace in ROTJ... still makes me wince!) The new changes actually help the continuity and make it feel like the movies fit together better when you watch all six. The only new change that bothered me at first were boba fett's voice being changed to match Jango's, and young Anakin substituted at the very end of ROTJ. Now that I am used to them though, they don't bother me at all. In fact, I believe that is a big reason people hate them (and the new trilogy for that matter). People just aren't used to them! Once they've been around for a while, they will be more and more accepted until they ARE just part of star wars. That's my philosophy anyways... these movies are still classics!

It was great to buy this set it has all updated scenes that really make the movies shine.
Some of the new scenes might be offensive to the Purist, but I think they really add to the flavor of the films and tie in better with the other 3 movies.
I now have all 6 movies in Widescreen and can sit down and watch them all in one sitting if I feel like it!
I had a problem with my first set, 2 of the discs were corrupted, but I sent it back, and Amazon sent out another set that was fine.

I would have given this 5 stars if it was truly the original & not "enhanced" Star Wars is great standing the test of time & should have been left in it's original form. Why mess with perfection? If you can watch the true original, then please do. This is what happens when you upgrade from VHS to DVD. You want a great movie trilogy to watch on your DVD player & don't get the original like you had on VHS. If you have never seen Star Wars then it's a must see even if it's this enhanced version because it's worth the watch!

I haven't watched the DVDs yet, but I have seen it on VHS. Great for all ages.

THE STAR WARS movies are amazing. The sheer imagination that went into them is spectacular. The original film, A NEW HOPE, topped the charts in '77 and is still, today, the 2nd highest grossing movie of all time, and with good reason. The original STAR WARS trilogy is one of the top three trilogies of all time, and are a must-see for the whole family.

The bonus disc: This bonus disc is the best bonus disc I've ever seen. The main feature, a documentary called EMPIRE OF DREAMS, is spectacular. It's the greatest, most comprehensive look at the making of these magical films. The documentary is accompanied by 4 15-20 minute featurettes, trailers, stills, ect.

The films:

A NEW HOPE: The film that started it all. It's amazingly acted, directed, and the script is engrossing. It's really hard to discribe all three of these films, and that's really all I can say about this one. You have to see it to believe it.

THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK: This film has to be one of the greatest sequels of all time. Most sequels to successful movies are just rehashes of the original, the work of a director trying in vain to recreate a masterpiece. EMPIRE is one of few exceptions. This sequel carries on the fight of the brave Rebels against the evil Empire. Things go darker this time around, though it's not hellish like the second INDIANA JONES film. The heroes lose a lot, and it leaves you hopeful that things will get better, though wondering how that could ever happen.

THE RETURN OF THE JEDI: This might be one of the greatest climaxes of all time. Great fights, chases, heroes and villains, and weird aliens, like the furry little Ewoks. Everyone reprises their role (thankfully), and you finally get to see the Emperor himself, and trust me, he doesn't disappoint. This is a great wrap-up to the amazing trilogy.

The quality: George Lucas adds to his visual stunning in this trilogy with new second-long shots of aliens and enhanced picture. This really ticks some people off, but I think it adds to the films without really changing much.

Overall:
Great! I recieved this box set a few years ago, and have simply adored it since. If you're a STAR WARS fan, this set is a must-own. And if your not a big fan, even if you don't buy this set, you should still watch the movies. Highly reccommended.

I love Star Wars and this is a great deal with no cost for shipping. It came within a week and we have been enjoying it ever since!!! Star Wars has never been better!

Very Pleased with the seller - quick delivery & in perfect condition.
Would recommend others to buy from this seller.
It was a Christmas gift & my family was very happy with the 3 DVD collection.

OK, yes, Lucas added a whole slew of new stuff to the oroginal films. So what? I thought it was really kinda neat, some of the things that are in there! Truthfully, the only time in the first film that newness was even that obvious was the scene before the take-off from Mos Isley, where Jabba accosts Solo for money. That was obviously CG, but it didn't look that bad. Lucas brought us films that essentially revolutionized film and the way we look at them. What was there before Star Wars? I've read a lot of bad reviews because of the new cg effects, but cut the guy a little slack! He lost a lot to make these movies to begin with... Let the man have his fun with his films! Before you bite into the cg bashing that's been going on, see them for yourself. If you're a lifelong, die hard fan, remember how open your mind was when you first saw them. Relive the experience!

I got this as a gift for my sister and she absolutely loved it! The box was a little bent in at the corners, but there was nothing wrong otherwise. Just a packaging goof, I'm sure.

Every Star Wars fan desires to have some memorabilia that will help remind them of the good ole days. What better piece than the movies themselves (with added bonuses). Here are the shows that started us all on a voyage through good and evil whether we will give in to the Dark Side or triumph as great Jedi Knights. One to own!

The item arrived in just a couple of days and in the condition described. Thanks! It made a great Christmas gift!

I ordered this trilogy on 12/01/07. The product was not shipped until 12/19/2007 and didn't arrive until 12/24/2007. Barely enough time to wrap the Christmas gift. I tried to contact the sender before 12/24 and got no response. Still haven't gotten any response. Customer service apparently does not exist here. I would not recommend them.

Not much to say other than if you like Star Wars, here is a way to get three of the older (original) movies at once. The packaging is great and the movies are in great condition.