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Star Wars Episode IV - A New Hope (1977 & 2004 Versions, 2-Disc Widescreen Edition)
Starring: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Peter Cushing, Alec Guinness Directed By: George Lucas Average Rating: Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) Binding: DVD Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC Label: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment Number of Items: 2 Region Code: 1 Release Date: September 12, 2006 Running Time: 123 minutes Theatrical Release Date: May 25, 1977
Product Description: 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.System Requirements:Running Time: 127 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: SCI-FI/FANTASY Rating: PG UPC: 024543263739 Manufacturer No: 2236373
Amazon.com: The 2006 limited-edition two-disc release of George Lucas's epic space fantasy Star Wars is not only the first time the movie has been officially available by itself on DVD. It marks the first-ever DVD release of Star Wars as it originally played in theaters in 1977. What does that mean exactly? Well, for starters, the initial title crawl proclaims that this is just Star Wars, not Episode IV, A New Hope. Second, the film is without the various "improvements" and enhancements Lucas added for the theatrical rerelease in 1997 as well as the DVD premiere in 2004. So no more critters and droids scurrying around the port of Mos Eisley when Luke and Obi-Wan Kenobi first arrive, no meetings between Han Solo and Jabba the Hut and between Luke and Biggs (extraneous scenes that were cut in 1977), no enhanced explosions during the final reel, and--most importantly to some fans--no more of Greedo shooting first in the bar. Instead Han is free to be the scoundrel and not even let Greedo squeeze off a shot.
What do you lose by watching the 1977 version? Dolby Digital 5.1 EX sound, for one thing (only 2.0 Surround here). Digital cleanup for another--Tatooine looks like it's been coated with an additional layer of sand cloud. But for home-theater owners, the biggest frustration will be from the non-anamorphic picture. On a widescreen TV, an anamorphically enhanced (16x9) picture at a 2.35:1 aspect ratio will fill the screen with the exception of small black bars on the top and bottom. The original edition of Star Wars, however, is not anamorphically enhanced (sometimes referred to as "4:3 letterbox"), so on a widescreen TV it will have large black bars on the top, the bottom, and the sides unless you stretch the picture (and distort it in the process, especially considering the substandard picture quality). If you're watching on a standard square-shaped (4:3) TV, though, you won't notice a difference.
Yes, it's true that serious home-theater lovers who want spectacular sound and anamorphically enhanced picture can always watch the 2004 version of the movie also included in this set. But chances are good that they already picked up the trilogy edition of all three films, so their decision to buy the 2006 two-disc edition depends on how much they want the original film. The official LucasFilm stance is that this is an individual release of the 2004 version of Star Wars: Episode IV, A New Hope, and the 1977 version of the film is merely a "bonus feature." Common speculation is that the only reason the original versions are seeing the official light of day at all is to undercut the booming black market for the laserdisc version. Star Wars fans will have to decide for themselves if that's worth the purchase. --David Horiuchi
lack luster I purchased this DVD in order to get the origanl release copy of the movie. I like this DVD I just wish it had the extras on it. I can't understand why it wouldn't come with the extras. Shame on George Lucas and FOX studios for this oversite.
the best movie yet This movie is great especially the fighting parts.It is very funny.The death star blows up in the end. (written by my 6 year old brother)
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.... Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope gets another DVD release. A lot of people have complained about the 1997 and 2004 versions of the film however, I find this one in particular better with the CGI enhancements. It is nostalgic to go back and watch the 1977 verison on disc 2, however it is not presented in anamorphic widescreen, and only presented in Dolby 2.0. That is fine with me, since I prefer to watch the updated version of the film which is presented in anamorphic widescreen with 5.1 ex sound. Yes, I agree Greedo shooting first was a bad idea, but I'm over it. I love Star Wars, and this film is the one that started it all. I can't wait until the film is updated for digital 3-D, so I can hear all the new complaints by purists who feel that a film should not be tampered with after it's initial release.
The greatest movie of all time finally gets it's theatrical release on DVD! Long ago in a galaxy far away, Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) has kidnapped by the evil Darth Vader (Played by David Prowse and voiced by James Earl Jones). She sents out two special robots named C-3PO (Voiced by Anthony Daniels) and R2-D2 (Kenny Baker) to a plaet to find someone named Obi-Wan Kenobi (Sir Alec Guiness) as he is Leia's only hope. A farmboy named Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamil) somehow finds the droids then takes them to a sleazy alien bar where they meet lovable smuggler Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and furry friend Chewbacca (Peter Mayhew). They all join forces together, as they must try to rescue the princess and stop Darth Vader's sinister plan.
What is there to say about this movie? it launched a new hope in Sci-fi and fantasy movies, it started out as an idea by George Lucas when he wrote the script, story and even created the SW universe as he wanted to sell this to Universal or United Artist. Then later, 20th Century Fox bought the rights to his movie and a year later the film was finished and had an unexpected success. The film was embraced by both audiences and critics as it as a masterpiece unlike anything they ever seen, a phenomeneon was born. The film itself offers great performances, spectacular special effects, a good storyline and non-stop entertainment all the way! The film spawned two sequels, three prequels, neverending merchandise, imitators, video games, toys and other cool stuff.
This DVD has for the very first time the classic first movie in it's original un-special edition version with some of the stuff that was left out from the 1997 special edition re-issue such as the werewolf-esque creatures, no Jabba the Hut, and of course the purist's fans much loved scene where Han shoots first. This also included the 1997 special edition, the picture on both movies are nicely remastered and this is guaraneteed to satisfy SW fans who brought the trilogy on DVD in it's boxset.
1977 Rocks! I would say that the 1977 version of this movie is WAY better. I think they reuined a lot of this movie when they added parts for the 2000's release of it. I honestly bought this DVD because there was no other way to get the 1977 version. This made a GREAT valentine's gift for my boyfriend, who is a HUGE Star Wars fan. We really enjoyed watching the original version of this movie, and we'll continue to watch it again and again.
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