- Format: PAL
- Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Number of discs: 3
- Classification: U
- Studio: Fox
- DVD Release Date: 5 Dec 2005
- Run Time: 365 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B000BD7NF6
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- #51 in Film & TV > Children's DVD > Ages 9-11 > Characters & Series > Star Wars
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Amazon.co.uk Review
This three-disc edition of George Lucas's Star Wars Trilogy is basically the same set as the previous edition minus the bonus fourth disc. That means you get the three original films--A New Hope (1977), The Empire Strikes Back (1980), and Return of the Jedi (1983)--in their brilliant-looking and -sounding DVD glory. That means you also get both the changes that were made for the 1997 special-edition versions as well as the revisions that were made for the films' DVD debut, including Hayden Christensen (Anakin Skywalker) being added to a scene in Jedi, Ian McDiarmid (the Emperor) replacing Clive Revill with slightly revised lines in Empire, and Temuera Morrison re-recording Boba Fett's minimal dialogue, plus some other small details.
The discs don't qualify as bare-bones because they do include the commentary tracks recorded by Lucas, Ben Burtt (sound design), Dennis Muren (visual effects), and Carrie Fisher (Leia), plus Irvin Kershner added for The Empire Strikes Back. But what you lose is the fourth disc's 150-minute documentary Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy, the three substantial featurettes ("The Characters of Star Wars," "The Birth of the Lightsaber," and "The Force Is with Them: The Legacy of Star Wars"), the Xbox sampler, the no-longer-exciting Episode III preview, and other odds and ends. Star Wars aficionados will certainly stick with the four-disc set, but casual fans might be satisfied with this lower-priced version. --David Horiuchi
DVD Description
Three-disc set includes: Episode IV, A New Hope (Special Edition)--with commentary by George Lucas, Ben Burtt, Dennis Muren and Carrie Fisher; Easter egg: credit roll (2 min) Episode V, The Empire Strikes Back (Special Edition)--with commentary by George Lucas, Irvin Kershner, Lawrence Kasdan, Ben Burtt, Dennis Muren and Carrie Fisher; Easter egg: credit roll (2 min) Episode VI, Return of the Jedi (Special Edition)--commentary by George Lucas, Lawrence Kasdan, Ben Burtt, Dennis Muren and Carrie Fisher; Easter egg: credit roll (2 min)
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94 of 106 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
These are as far as we know the same versions of the Original Star Wars Trilogy that were released last September but this set is without the 4th extra features disc. This is meant as a basic set for people who just want to see the films and dont want any extra features, this is shown in the reduced price compared to the 4 disc Boxset.
A good buy for the family.
40 of 50 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Although you are missing the bonus disc, the box is actually really cool as its an old style picture from the 70's. The 4 disc edition has a rubbish silver box. I'm not bothered about not having the bonus disc as I've seen it and whilst its good, its nothing you are likely to watch over and over. Unlike the actual films, of course, which you will watch again and again and again.....
151 of 198 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Although you would never know from the packaging, this is NOT THE ORIGINAL VERSION OF STAR WARS THAT WE ALL KNOW AND LOVE. This is the computer effect heavy 'special edition' from 1997 with EVEN MORE CHANGES. If you want the Original Star Wars on DVD, don't buy this.
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THE 1997 VHS - The only good home release, some changes but no Hayden...
I wasn't born when Star Wars was released, so when these came out in the cinema in 1997 it was the first time I saw it and loved it. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Unreal
Required Viewing - not Forced
A mint condition set of the original 3 films on DVD. The films are augmented by some additional CGI compared to the original cinema releases but this is to the benefit of the... Read more
Published 10 months ago by PKS
10 out of 10
what else can i say?
we all know the films, we all love them or hate them, but this is an amazing addition to any collection
we all know the films, we all love them or hate them, but this is an amazing addition to any collection
Published 16 months ago by Mr. Martin Bull
Star Wars - the Trilogy
My daughter thought this was fan-dabby-dosie !! :-)
Arrived very quickly and in good nick!
Arrived very quickly and in good nick!
Published on 2 May 2009 by Ms. Laura M. Burns
New Version Vs Old Version
Aaah the classic debate - is the re-made 1997 version better then the original. In my opinion yes. Firstly the picture quality is amazing, and the edits including Hayden... Read more
Published on 24 Mar 2007 by Ms. Claire L. Biggs-tandy
NOT the 1977 original (new boba fett voice)
Sadly his DVD set has all the new added 3d scenes and changes, THIS IS NOT THE 1977 version.
Personally I don't much care if there are the new 3d scenes and dance sections,... Read more
Published on 3 Mar 2006 by "jowoosnam"
One of the best trilogies ever
I would have liked there to be a FULL SCREEN version for UK (region 2) of these movies like they have in USA.
99. Read more
Published on 6 Dec 2005
5000 Stars never mind 5!
Giving this 3 stars is utterly purile...if this is what is appears to be...the ORIGINAL movies a la 1977...untampered with...as they were supposed to be seen on DVD at last... Read more
Published on 15 Nov 2005 by "209ed"
If you just want the movies then get this
If you're one of those people who don't give a damm about the fourth disc and just want the movies then, well if you're reading this then the product is right above... Read more
Published on 9 Nov 2005 by Joe
GET THE FOUR DISK SET
The reason I have given this set 3 stars is because it is crap value for money. For only a few quid more you can get an extras disk (a very good one at that)
The films are 5... Read more
The films are 5... Read more
Published on 20 Oct 2005 by "darthkj"
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