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Star Wars Episode IV - A New Hope (1977 & 2004 Versions, 2-Disc Widescreen Edition)

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Manufacturer: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Brand: TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENT
Starring: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Peter Cushing, Alec Guinness

Directed By: George Lucas

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For the first time ever and for a limited time only, the enhanced versions of the Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope, Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi will be available individually on DVD. Plus, these 2-Disc DVD's will feature a bonus disc that includes, for the first time ever on DVD, the original films as seen in theaters in 1977, 1980 and 1983.


DESCRIPTION:

Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
Brand: TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENT
EAN: 0024543263739
Format: AC-3
Label: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Manufacturer: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Number Of Items: 2
Publisher: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2006-09-12
Running Time: 121
Studio: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Theatrical Release Date: 1977-05-25


SIMILAR ITEMS:

• Star Wars Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980 & 2004 Versions, 2-Disc Widescreen Edition)
• Star Wars Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983 & 2004 Versions, 2-Disc Widescreen Edition)
• Star Wars - Episode III, Revenge of the Sith (Widescreen Edition)
• Star Wars - Episode I, The Phantom Menace (Widescreen Edition)
• Star Wars - Episode II, Attack of the Clones (Widescreen Edition)


CUSTOMER REVIEWS:

Customer Rating:
Summary: Original Theatrical Version - Definitive
Comment: The Original Theatrical versions are in their original 2.35:1 Widescreen aspect, letterboxed within a 3x4 screen format - not anamorphic - which is clearly indicated on the packaging. You can view this "full-size" on your 16x9 TV by setting your DVD player's HDMI output to 3x4/pillar-box if necessary, and then setting your TV to "zoom" so that the screen is filled side to side with the picture. There will be slim black bars on the top and bottom, just as there are on anamorphic DVD's with a 2.35:1 aspect ratio.

Even with the zoom in effect, the picture is crystal clear and the color great. I'm using an upconvert DVD player with HDMI output (1080p), and a 50-inch plasma HD television. Some have said in reviews that the picture quality is poor, even "VHS quality", but that's totally false. I've read that the originals here were taken from the laser-disc masters done in the early 90's; well, they look great however they were sourced. The sound is Dolby 2.0 Stereo (as indicated on the package) and sounds excellent. I get some center-channel and sub-woofer action as well as the stereo music and sound-effects on my system.

If a blu-ray/HD version is ever issued, that will be great and an improvement; but this is the only way to get the original films on DVD at this time, and they look great, so this set is essential for fans who saw these movies in theatres when they were released between 1977 and 1983 and want to see them once again in their original glory.

Customer Rating:
Summary: Primitive-Looking By Now, But A 'Must' To Set Up The Series
Comment: After seeing all six episodes of the Star Wars saga several times apiece, I still think this initial entry is interesting but one of weaker ones in the series. (That may not be popular to say, but I'm being honest.) Perhaps that's because by now, the special-effects look primitive and also because it's a little slow in parts, slower than the other five films.

Sometimes, though, it's nice to have more lulls as these modern-day action films many times overdo the violence. This one, however, is just a bit too slow overall.

The first hour of this film sets up the second hour plus the two sequels that followed in the 1980s, showing how the principal characters were united, who they are fighting against and what mystical powers they have at their disposal.

Despite how old this film is, it's a "must" for this collection since it sets up so much of what is to follow. It's also kind of fun to look at this again and see how young everyone looks!


Customer Rating:
Summary: Don't Buy This Movie
Comment: Not because it's not anamorphic or a copy of a crappy laser disc, don't buy Star Wars, a.k.a. the most overly hyped movie in recent history because it wasn't that good. You're all kidding yourselves if you think watching it after 30+ years it'll get better. To shell out anything over $10 for this particular movie, one you can watch for free on Spike, Science Fiction channel or Blockbuster, you all must be retarded. By the way how many of you really understand what anamorphic means? You people are worst than trekkies. I mean they at least had a series plus a number of movies, one of which is coming out in a month, to fall back on. A director that wasn't hated more than George Bush. What have you got? One, possibly two movies to talk about. A movie where the closest the main character got to getting laid was with his sister!! Yeah, that was revolutionary. Get over the whole anamorphic-anoia, watch the movie on its own merits and you'll see even if it comes out in pristine condition, you'll still watch it once or twice unless you're the kid who had to see it 50 times. By the way I liked Close Encounters of the Third Kind much more than this piece of crap. No this isn't a troll, I'm just pissed that after 5 PAGES!!! all you could say was "Oh, it's not anamorphic! It's no better than the laser disc!! It's not the original!! You know everyone of you are going to go out and buy a blu-ray player when this turd hits the shelves, you'll watch it 6 times over the weekend and come back here and bitch that Lucas screwed you again! I'd laugh at you too, $15!! ha-ha-ha! For the purposes of a review, it sucked. Wonder why Mark Hamill didn't do more? Watch this movie again. Had Han Solo been the main character, it would be a different story. Now take a drag or two on your inhaler before responding.

P.S. George Lucas blows.

Customer Rating:
Summary: An all time classic...
Comment: This is a classic you don't want to miss. Digitally remastered makes this a worth while home experience. Don't miss out.

Customer Rating:
Summary: Everyone likes the old movie better!!
Comment: It's true. Just about everyone likes the old movie better, back when it was just called "Star Wars." I hate how I can say "Star Wars" now and some people have to ask "Which Episode?" It's freaking STAR WARS!!! It's not "Episode IV: A New Hope," but STAR WARS, end title.

If and only if you own this DVD release or the 2004 release, I invite you to use your internets to google the word "Adywan." You will be pleasantly surprised.

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