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Star Wars Trilogy (Widescreen Theatrical Edition)

Theatrical Edition

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Disc 1: Star Wars: A New Hope WS Disc 1 Disc 2: Star Wars: A New Hope WS Disc 2 Disc 3: Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back WS Disc 1 Disc 4: Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back WS Disc 2 Disc 5: Star Wars: Return of the Jedi WS Disc 1 Disc 6: Star Wars: Return of the Jedi WS Disc 2

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The Star Wars trilogy had the rare distinction of becoming more than just a series of movies, but a cultural phenomenon, a life-defining event for its generation. On its surface, George Lucas's original 1977 film is a rollicking and humorous space fantasy that owes debts to more influences than one can count on two hands, but filmgoers became entranced by its basic struggle of good vs. evil "a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away," its dazzling special effects, and a mythology of Jedi Knights, the Force, and droids.

In the first film, Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) gets to live out every boy's dream: ditch the farm and rescue a princess (Carrie Fisher). Accompanied by the roguish Han Solo (Harrison Ford, the only principal who was able to cross over into stardom) and trained by Jedi master Obi-Wan Kenobi (Alec Guinness), Luke finds himself involved in a galactic war against the Empire and the menacing Darth Vader (David Prowse, voiced by James Earl Jones). The following film, The Empire Strikes Back (1980), takes a darker turn as the tiny rebellion faces an overwhelming onslaught. Directed by Irvin Kershner instead of Lucas, Empire is on the short list of Best Sequels Ever, marked by fantastic settings (the ice planet, the cloud city), the teachings of Yoda, a dash of grown-up romance, and a now-classic "revelation" ending. The final film of the trilogy, Return of the Jedi (1983, directed by Richard Marquand), is the most uneven. While the visual effects had taken quantum leaps over the years, resulting in thrilling speeder chases and space dogfights, the story is an uneasy mix of serious themes (Luke's maturation as a Jedi, the end of the Empire-rebellion showdown) and the cuddly teddy bears known as the Ewoks.

Years later, George Lucas transformed his films into "special editions" by adding new scenes and special effects, which were greeted mostly by shrugs from fans. They were perfectly happy with the films they had grown up with (who cares if Greedo shot first?), and thus disappointed by Lucas's decision to make the special editions the only versions available. --David Horiuchi

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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
MPAA rating : s_medPG PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Product Dimensions : 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches; 12 Ounces
Media Format : AC-3, Box set, Color, Dolby, Widescreen, NTSC, THX
Run time : 6 hours and 28 minutes
Release date : November 4, 2008
Actors : Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher
Language : Unqualified (Dolby Digital 5.1)
Studio : 20th Century Fox
ASIN : B001EN71DG
Number of discs : 6

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Anthony G.

Get this Version (See pic)

Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2016

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Make sure you are getting the version in the pic with this post. This has the original 1977,1980,1983 theatrical versions on the SECOND disc. Definitely worth the $80 I pain for it, I got it used but it was in incredible condition. Definitely worth seeing the original unedited versions of classic films.

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KitCat

Not the "classic" Star Wars trilogy.....no matter what the other reviewers write.

Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2016

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Yes, there are 4 dvds in this set (episodes 4-6 & special features), but none of the films should be described as the "classic" or "original" versions in any of the reviews provided here. All Lucas "improvements" are included on these disks (Wikipedia has a pretty good listing of most of the differences) I am still kicking myself for not purchasing the original unaltered theatrical trilogy released in 2006. Now the only way I've found to get them is to pay top dollar on eBay. Get out your wallet and head there if you are looking for unaltered versions. I should have paid attention to the reviews written about other sets offered here on Amazon. The original theatrical versions aren't available on Amazon. Period. Three starts for prompt, easy ordering and delivery, and the packaging displayed matches what was delivered.

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Stracciato

Great product

Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2017

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Just as advertised. FYI the original theatrical releases are located on the bonus discs

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LittleBean

Why less expensive?? Here's the answer!

Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2015

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If you're wondering why this is less expensive than other options out there. This comes in one case for all three movies. It has 6 discs - 3 blu-ray and 3 DVDs, but they are all in one case. Not an issue for me, but I was curious about the less expensive price.

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Alex

While distracting--especially to someone like me who grew up watching the un-enhanced versions--they don't ...

Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2017

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I bought these for my five-year-old son, who is getting into Star Wars, because I couldn't find my copies of the unaltered original trilogy. What can I say? This is the original three Star Wars films. That alone should make this rating be five stars . . . except these are the "enhanced" editions with George Lucas' tweaks and additions. While distracting--especially to someone like me who grew up watching the un-enhanced versions--they don't ruin the movies themselves.

Not how I didn't say "ruin." Some of these additions--particularly in the first film--do affect the pacing (I'm thinking of the Jabba scene in Episode IV), and can be jarring.

George: You caught lightning in a bottle not once, not twice, but THRICE. You should've left these alone, man!

But at the end of the day, you get DVD and BluRay versions of Star Wars, Empire, and Jedi. You can't go wrong.

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Christopher

BE CAREFUL!!!

Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2010

This is just an alert since there seems to be some confusion about a trilogy release with the original unaltered versions along with the special editions vs a trilogy set that only contains the special editions and no copies of the original unaltered versions.

The reviews for both sets are merged together... that is why you are seeing people claim that it has the original unaltered versions, and people complaining they do not. THIS set that I specifically clicked on to make this comment on is on the 2004 release which DOES NOT CONTAIN THE ORIGINAL UNALTERED VERSIONS. The box image is silver and has Darth Vader's mask on the box. This set ONLY contains the SE along with a 4th bonus disc of making of features and trailers and a sneak peak at episode III. If you want the trilogy set that contains both the SE and the unaltered versions but no bonus features, make sure when purchasing from Amazon, that the picture is a picture of Darth Vader and Luke clashing with light sabers and the box has a lot of blue coloring. It also says IV V VI along the bottom. Scroll down to DVD info and it should say release date: 2008. THAT is the version you are looking for.

If you place an order on the Trilogy with the Silver box with Darth Vaders mask on it, you are going to get the 2004 release of the trilogy and that's probably not the one you want... This review is going to appear on both sets though... So make sure before you buy, that you are on the correct trilogy page. Check the picture. Check the release date.

There are plenty of reviews of the actual product so I'm not going to go into that. Just wanted to clear up some confusion.

UPDATE 11-23-15
There are no longer copies available from retail that have the original cuts included anymore. They're out of print. There are no bluray editions and no current editions with the old cuts. You can still find the ones with the original cuts but be prepared to pay a hefty price.

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Mary V. King

Very Good - but still not the original

Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2016

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My grandson just loved these. He is only 7 so was not exposed to the original Star Wars Episodes. I thought this set, even though it had been redone, was very good. I still don't understand though, why you can't get the original series as they were original done. I'm sure they could enhance the quality without adjusting some of the scenes. Why tamper with a classic? Oh well, my grandchildren still enjoyed them and that's really what matters to me the most.

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Amazon Customer

When Star Wars was fun. Excellent 35Mbps transfer too

Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2019

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No pointless review here. I am not a fanatic, I have never seen any of the sequels/prequels/spinoffs and never will. The first 3 are all I need and if that is you as well this is the 3 disc set you need. As per the my title the transfer is done beautifully. Not a trace of gray scale or artifacts. Gorgeous. The lightsaber fight between Luke and Darth Vader looks better than 95% of the CGI juvenile nonsense of today. Yes, this is the NEW and IMPROVED version with added CGI effects, but aside from the laughably pink lipstick Han, Luke, Peter Cushing seem to be wearing in #1 I really don't care.
There are many of this set available used from 3rd party vendors and I suggest giving them a shot. I got mine for $13 Prime and could not be happier. And may the Force see through you! No! May the Force misconstrue you! There ya go.

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Dare We Start?

Looking for pre special edition versions?

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 24, 2018

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Buy the October 2006 release with 6 discs, it includes both the special edition versions and the versions without the CGI changes that were made prior to release of Phantom Menace. The original versions are known to be a bit ropy (I think they were transferred from laserdisc), hence I bought a used copy for less than a tenner and glad I did as they are not worth forking out 30 or 40 quid for. These will do for me since my old widescreen VHS tapes will not last indefinitely.

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Anon

It's Star Wars Jim, but not quite as we knew it.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 6, 2016

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It's the original Star Wars trilogy, what more needs to be said. Bit of a shame the prequels and "digital remastering" means you don't see the original film, like Jabba The Hutt has been redone, and they put in a prequel actor as Anekin Skywalker at the end which I guess makes some sense, but sometimes it would be nice to see films untampered with - like songs where the version you get isn't the original release

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Gins

Brilliant!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 22, 2018

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I am a newbie Star Wars fan and I'm in my late 50's !!... I watched ALL episodes one night after the other and WOW! I was totally blown away and enthralled with each one ... now at last I know what all the fuss has been about!

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Skippy

Star wars original trilogy

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 18, 2019

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The only reason I bought this is because it's star wars. I have the original 3 on VHS then with the 6 I had on DVD and with the new trilogy and anthology movies I need them all on Blu-ray. I have to say I've only watched a new hope so far, the sound and picture quality is truly breathtaking. I didn't think the quality from DVD on a older movie could be better but I stand corrected.

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moviefan_77

Greatest trilogy ever to be made and ruined with lucas tinkering

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 4, 2019

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This blu-ray edition is great, sound effects and picture are the best it can get. The movie on the other hand has some special features introduced, only in the blu-ray version *Spoiler alert* is the stupid ending where Darth Vader screams NNNOOOOOO as Luke gets electrified which kind of gives away that special moment of surprise that Darth vader wants to throw the Emperor and save luke. Also the Ghost at the end has that card board cutout of a actor Hayden Christian instead of the original old guy in the despescialised editions.

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