Star Wars Trilogy (Widescreen Edition with Bonus Disc)

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.