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  • Actors: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, David Prowse, Kenny Baker
  • Directors: Irvin Kershner
  • Format: Box set, PAL, Special Edition
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 2
  • Classification: U
  • Studio: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 11 Sep 2006
  • Run Time: 127 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000FMH8US
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 6,451 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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DVD Description
Disc 1 - Special Edition: DTS 5.1 sound and 16:9 Anamorphic picture

Disc 2 - Original Version:2.0 Dolby Surround sound and is 2.35:1 letterbox within a 4x3 picture Disc 2 is THX, ensuring the highest possible quality picture and sound

Synopsis
Considered the most morally and emotionally complex of the original Star Wars trilogy, THE EMPIRE STRIKE BACK continues creator George Lucas's epic saga where STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE left off. The Rebel Forces--which include young adventurer Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), rogue pilot Han Solo (Harrison Ford), and the beautiful but seemingly humourless Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher)--have been successful in destroying the Empire's Death Star. However, the Empire's top commander, the terrifying Lord Darth Vader (played by David Prowse, voiced by James Earl Jones), is scanning the galaxy for the Rebels' secret location. After a visually stunning showdown on the ice planet Hoth, the Rebels are forced to flee, and Luke separates from Han and Leia. Masterful storytelling weaves multiple, archetypal plotlines that pit Vader against Han and Leia as he desperately attempts to capture Luke for political and personal reasons. Luke, meanwhile, finds himself under the tutelage of the tiny but powerful old Jedi Master Yoda, who teaches him the ways of the Force and warns the impatient but talented student against the threat of the Dark Side. Greek tragedy meets a philosophical hero's journey in THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, a remarkable sci-fi epic in which the performances are as powerful as the spectacular special effects.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, 12 Sep 2006
To be fair - these are the films I saw and loved back as a kid. No altered / added scenes, all of the dialogue that was used the first time around. (Bring my shuttle). The transfer is fine, not in anyway as bright and sharp as the 2004 set, but still the colours now look as I remember them. One small problem, ANH is a bit fuzzy in places and a small number of scenes have a 'speckled with white flickering dots' look but these are minor points. The matte errors are back in Empire and Jedi, although those in ANH are now hardly visible compared to the hideous green squares in the 2004 set. No pink cored lightsabers, no music cues drowned out and no glaring Hayden. (there are no differences I can see having a quick look at the SEs) I would have liked to see them properly restored, but they didn't get it right with the last disks so I'm not really complaining. Boba Fett has a decent voice once again, no CG and Han indeed shoots Greedo in an awesome fashion.
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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Just trying to clear up all the mistakes made by Mr. Ben Le Pensive, 20 Sep 2007
By Klaus "K." (Area 51) - See all my reviews
First: This film is NOT a "mistake" and is not following up a "moderately successful film" the first film was amazing and this film is the best of the original trilogy in my opinion.

Second: the director was not Russian he was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (just so you know that's in America) and his name is Irvin Kershner NOT Irvin Kasdan.

Third: Mark Hamill's face was scared in a car crash NOT by a firearm.

Fourth: Lando Calrissian was played by Billy Dee Williams NOT Billy G. Williams and he was not a senator but the administrator of Cloud City. And he doesn't embark on a conquest to win Princess Leia's love.

Fifth: Yoda is only one foot tall NOT four and he was operated and voiced by Frank Oz NOT the late Jim Henson.

And last but by no means least WHEN the hell does Darth Vader take his mask of and reveal his identity in EMPIRE STRIKES BACK apart from the "I am your father" bit?

All in all Mr. Ben Le Pensive's review is generally full of WRONG information.

All you really need to know is that this film is fantastic and if you liked A NEW HOPE you will most certainly enjoy this film.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding, 28 Aug 2007
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The 1980 film, in its original release, remains truly outstanding and worthy of Distinction. It is a classic, as recognised by the American Film Registry. There is much beauty in each cinematic shot, and excellent characterisation and acting.

The Limited Edition DVD is out for a 'limited time only'. This DVD contains two discs: the main feature being the original 1980 version -much anticipated, and a 'digitally remastered movie'- in which many areas of the film are digitally remodified, recreated, re-rendered, extended, and even overembellished, all for various reasons - all the details of which have been much commented on elsewhere on the internet.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Masterpiece of the series
Easily the greatest of the Star Wars films, Empire is just brilliant from start to finish. I can't think of a single fault to pick with this one. Read more
Published 1 month ago by M. Evans

5.0 out of 5 stars The force is strong with this one!
Brilliant film! Hasn't really dated at all and I would recommend it to all sci-fi people.
Published 1 month ago by Douglas Cruickshank

4.0 out of 5 stars Not the best addition, but a well shot one
'The Empire Strikes Back', the second of the "old" Star Wars releases, is likely to be the darker of the collection, yet at the same time, the most accomplished in terms events... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Mr Cheese

5.0 out of 5 stars The best of the entire 2 trilogy's
Its dark (like all sci-fi should be), its fatalistic, and its the best Star Wars film. Actually this is the only Star Wars film in which the remastered version is superior.
Published 18 months ago by N. Thompson

1.0 out of 5 stars shafted!
once again Lucas sticks it to us once more! the original print of the movie looks like lucas has wiped his arse on it.Thanks for nothing le douche. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Richard P. Long

5.0 out of 5 stars THE BEST STAR WARS FILM I THINK
In a film like The Empire Strikes Back, especially a few years on the heels of such a mind-bogglingly great film like the original Star Wars, there is something that comes... Read more
Published 19 months ago by stuart

3.0 out of 5 stars Klaus:
...Ever heard the expression "like shooting fish in a barrel"? I think you just swam right into Mr le Pensive's barrel.
Published 22 months ago by Dennis E. Sisterson

5.0 out of 5 stars The Original Empire
It's great to see what people can do when they shout loud enough, in this case to get Mr. Lucas to release his orginal theatrical cuts of some of the most popular films in... Read more
Published on 20 April 2007 by Geoffrey McCarthy

2.0 out of 5 stars No thanks
If you want the original Cinema release, without subsequent digital 'enhancements' do not buy this DVD.

The original version is in 2. Read more
Published on 6 Oct 2006 by S J Buck

2.0 out of 5 stars The best of the series in another poor transfer
Watching the original versions of the original Star Wars trilogy on DVD is like travelling back in time - not so much to the innocence of youth but more to the days when picture... Read more
Published on 26 Sep 2006 by Trevor Willsmer

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