OT - Star Wars trilogy out today

gregebowman · #1 September 21st, 2004, 04:39 PM

I already have it in my possession. Now to wait a few hours to watch it tonight. Anyway, I was reading an article in the newspaper yesterday, which quoted Lucas as being very adamant that the original Star Wars movie will never see teh light of day. He said something to the effect that he was sorry everybody fell in love with his half-completed vision, but that isn't the movie he wanted. So we're stuck with this one. Not that I mind, but it would have been neat to have had both Versions. Who knows, maybe he'll change his mind in a couple of years when he needs another few million dollars.

rdouglass · #2 September 21st, 2004, 05:03 PM

I'll be sure to buy a set eventually. I have 2 copies of the Trilogy on VHS (1 unopened still in shrinkwrap that I'm hoping to retire on...

) and will be sure to get the DVD Versions.

bearclaw · #3 September 21st, 2004, 05:08 PM

My wife has picked up a copy for me. But she says its my birthday present so I can't have it until then.

It's in my house somewhere... Oct 6th is just too far away!!

gregebowman · #4 September 22nd, 2004, 04:34 PM

Quote:

rdouglass said:
I'll be sure to buy a set eventually. I have 2 copies of the Trilogy on VHS (1 unopened still in shrinkwrap that I'm hoping to retire on...

) and will be sure to get the DVD Versions.

I bought that set when it came out. I did open them, and I don't think you should set your retirement plans on VHS copies. Unfortunately, when I moved 4 years ago, I put a lot of my tapes into storage, including the Star Wars trilogy. So I haven't even seen any of the original trilogy in over 4 years. I may have caught parts of them over the years, but never a complete viewing. So I definitely can't wait to see these movies on dvd.

David E. Gervais · #5 September 22nd, 2004, 05:53 PM

So, I bought the trilogy today, I opted for the Fullscreen Version. If I ever get a widescreen TV I'll get that Version. I love how they manage to 'specially format to fit my screen.' regardless of which TV/Comp I watch it on.

Who here grabbed the Widescreen Version?

Cheers!

Bill Door · #6 September 23rd, 2004, 03:59 AM

I've got a widescreen edition, despite it being in a gold box.

David E. Gervais · #7 September 23rd, 2004, 08:45 AM

To celibrate the release of the trilogy my friends over at 5MV have made 5 Minute Versions of the SW movies.

Check them out..

Star Wars

The Empire Strikes Back

Return of the Jedi

Cheers!

dogscoff · #8 September 23rd, 2004, 08:57 AM

One of my new prized possessions is a DVD of the 2nd series of "spaced", an excellent comedy series here in the UK.

In one episode, the main character explains that he had to "make his peace with George Lucas" (this was filmed shortly after the release of TPM).

Cut to a 3-second clip of said character dressed like Luke at the end of ROTJ, watching a heap SW merchandising go up in flames in blatant pisstake of Vader's funeral pyre...

That's kind of how I feel. I used to love the original films, but after all the crappy prequels (I won't even bother watching the third) and the endless bastardisation/reselling of the originals, I've gone right off them. I won't be buying the DVD box set. If I can ever stomach it again, I'll dig out the original originals on VHS.

narf poit chez BOOM · #9 September 23rd, 2004, 03:11 PM

Quote:

David E. Gervais said:
To celibrate the release of the trilogy my friends over at 5MV have made 5 Minute Versions of the SW movies.

Check them out..

Star Wars

The Empire Strikes Back

Return of the Jedi

Cheers!

Who needs the movies?

gregebowman · #10 September 23rd, 2004, 11:01 AM

Quote:

David E. Gervais said:
So, I bought the trilogy today, I opted for the Fullscreen Version. If I ever get a widescreen TV I'll get that Version. I love how they manage to 'specially format to fit my screen.' regardless of which TV/Comp I watch it on.

Who here grabbed the Widescreen Version?

Cheers!

Go back immediately to the store you got it from and get the widescreen Version. I have a 32" regular tv, and I'll watch my widescreen dvd's on that. I always buy widescreen. But you definitely need it for The Empires Strike Back. There is one scene in the movie that if you have the full-screen Version, you'll never see a particular scene. It's the scene where Darth Vader is doing a holo-conference with his ship commanders in the asteroid belt. One of the star destroyers bridge's takes a direct hit from a huge asteroid. In the full-screen Version, you don't see anything particular happening. The widescreen Version shows the left most commander collapsing and his holo-image going out as his bridge is destroyed. I know. I saw Empire 8 times when it first came out. Go back and get the widescreen Version.