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In Reply to: Star Wars Boxed Set officially announced... posted by Chris Garrett on February 10, 2004 at 00:57:08:

I have less problem with adding/enhancing special effects shots than retouching the actors, but it IS Lucas's vision I guess. Anyway, these should be impressive as anamorphic WS releases, and they're probably the only films from the series that fans of the originals would want.
Great news, Chris!
Cheers,
AuPh

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Re: I read - rico 11:38:41 02/10/04 (7)
the link again and while it did say that the upcoming DVD versions
would contain the 1997 "updated" (improved) special effects it did not say that they would include Lucas' LATEST tinkering, which is to revise Episodes 4/5/6 digitally to make some of the actors conform with the actors in Episodes 1/2/3. Given the video history here I would imagine that in a couple of years we will be asked to buy a huge box of all six episodes which then would include the actor revisions.
I agree with you that many will only be interested in 4/5/6 and if I myself had a choice to get only episode 4 alone in anamorphic DVD that's what I would do. Episode 4 is the magic one, it's all downhill from there.
- <Episode 4 is the magic one, it's all downhill from there> Wrong! - TWB 11:02:58 02/11/04 (1)
  Episode 4 has a sentimental feeling to it because it was the first...But in terms of propelling the story and development of characters Episode 5 is the best in the series. Now mind you, I have a special place in my heart for #4. I saw it on a sneak peak preview in Westwood, Calif..I had friends visiting from out of town and we decided to see a film solely based on a one page ad which showed a black shot of space and a tagline A Long Time Ago...In A Galaxy Far, Far Away... At the end of the preview the audience was jumping up and down and clapping wildly, and so the legend was born....
  - Re: <Episode 4 is the magic one, it's all downhill from there> Wrong! - rico 11:14:55 02/11/04 (0)
    My comments on Episode V are posted below.
- Well, rico, you do have a point, but I also like episodes 5 & 6 as well; especially 5. - Audiophilander 12:01:27 02/10/04 (3)
  These three films make up the Star Wars saga, or arc if you prefer, AFAIC. His revisions to the original 3 films from '97, to this point, don't reflect any apparent retooling to accomadate the travesty of his prequels' "1,2,3-punch" which, IMHO, might as well be the knockout blow for this franchise. Whatever vision he had back in the 70's has gotten diluted and/or poluted over the years. The original 3 films (i.e., episodes 4, 5, & 6) had a charm and majesty about them, none of which is present in his prequels.
  All that said, I'm looking forward to September.
  AuPh
  - Re: Well, rico, you do have a point, but I also like episodes 5 & 6 as well; especially 5. - rico 12:39:57 02/10/04 (2)
    When those Ewoks arrived in Episode VI I gave up. Power and majesty indeed.
    - Yeah, those Ewoks were my LEAST favorite part of the series, but the Emperor was effective, ... - Audiophilander 22:56:39 02/10/04 (1)
      ...don't you think? You see, IMHO, the wheels started coming off of the Star Wars saga in the third film (VI); it held up well enough, but I was left with the impression that Lucas started aiming for a more family friendly audience in The Return of The Jedi, not that the other two weren't wholesome enough. I just couldn't shake the feeling that Lucas was carefully avoiding any action scenes (i.e., close-ups, especially) that might be construed as a bit violent or excessively gorey for very young viewers. This stripped a lot of the emotional content away for college kids and hip young adults because one rarely feels that the heroes are in any REAL jeopardy; for whatever reason, that was NOT the case in the first two films.
      Of course, this is just my opinion; YMMV, and it has been quite awhile since I viewed all three films back to back.
      Cheers,
      AuPh
      - Re: I agree.. - rico 07:35:19 02/11/04 (0)
        
        In Reply to: Yeah, those Ewoks were my LEAST favorite part of the series, but the Emperor was effective, ... posted by Audiophilander on February 10, 2004 at 22:56:39:
        
        and except for the Emperor character the whole "Reurn..." episode has a completely different feel than the two that proceeded it. In retrospect, I think that "The Empire Strikes Back" was successful in its mission, that is to expand the story, develop the characters further, add new characters, and have a "serial" like "ending" that left you wanting more but satisfied at the same time.
- That's like saying you love one of your kids more... - Chris Garrett 11:53:03 02/10/04 (0)
  they all have their place in the context of the whole SW Universe. I do think that it kind of sucks that you can't buy them singly, but they did that with Indiana Jones I think, so there's precedence.
  Anyhow, let's start saving our pennies.
  Chris

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