Star Wars DVD reviews
Product: Star Wars Trilogy (Widescreen Edition)
Productgroup: DVD
Rating: 1/5
Productgroup: DVD
Rating: 1/5
Please let me watch the origional movies that I watched and loved in the theatre and not the self absorbing (...) that you have put on the "special editions". Please at least rename them "Star Wars - Lucas's Wanking Off Editions". Don't mess with a classic film my friend, No matter how much money you have you'll always be remembered as a money grubbing sellout. Computer animations are great arn't they! Look at the success of the last two (or first two - depending how you look at it) Star Wars... Gee Casablanca would be great - only if they added a bit more computer animation.... you twits...
Product: Star Wars - Episode II, Attack of the Clones (Full Screen Edition)
Productgroup: DVD
Rating: 5/5
Productgroup: DVD
Rating: 5/5
I am so excited about the upcoming movie 'Star Wars- Episode II, Attack of the Clones'. The trailers are brilliant! The movie seems like a very mature movie compared to 'The Phantom Menace' and defintely a lot darker, I love it already! 'The Phantom Menace' was fantastic, it brought us deeper into the Star Wars world and helped us to feel more involved and knowledgable about the series. The only problem is, there's only one more left after this (I hope I'm wrong!). Star Wars is just such an amazing thing, it means so much to so many people around the world. The name is a little strange, but that doesn't mean that the movie won't be good! Have a little faith in George Lucas people! By the way, I am so glad that he chose to direct this series instead of letting someone else take over after the first movie, which is what he did with the original Star Wars series. Hayden Christensen is a major attraction to the movie. He is the sexy young actor who is set to play Anakin Skywalker!!! I just cannot wait to see him in this movie. He is a very gifted actor and brings a lot of emotion and intensity to the screen. It was very smart of George Lucas to chose him (a practically unknown actor) over the other stars trying for the role (Leo DiCaprio, etc). You guys will not be disappointed with him!!!!
Product: Star Wars Trilogy (Widescreen Edition)
Productgroup: DVD
Rating: 5/5
Productgroup: DVD
Rating: 5/5
If history has taught us anything, it's that George Lucas likes releasing and re-releasing and re-re-releasing his movies. Just be patient, because eventually, I'm sure Lucas will release all 6 films, and every version of each film, in one huge box set of 28 discs or whatever. It may cost $200, but if you want the originals, go for it when this happens. Till then, pop the old VHS tapes into the VCR and enjoy, and stop whining on the Amazon site.
If you don't like the Special Editions, guess what? YOU DON'T HAVE TO BUY THEM! Isn't that neat??
Also, George Lucas CREATED & OWNS Star Wars, so guess what? He can make any changes that he likes. When YOU create a franchise that completely revolutionizes special effects, creates a new mythology, invents the concept of the summer blockbuster, and permeates almost every niche of pop culture, then you can do whatever you want to it. Leave Lucas alone. Again, if you don't like the changes, you don't have to buy it. Stop being the crybaby little fanboys that you are and get a life.
Product: Star Wars Trilogy (Widescreen Edition)
Productgroup: DVD
Rating: 5/5
Productgroup: DVD
Rating: 5/5
Yes, I really do like the Special Edition versions, and I am glad George Lucas is releasing these films in this format and not the original. It is looking at the big picture. I don't think George Lucas would have made special editions of these films if he wasn't planning on making Episodes I, II and III to complement the original trilogy.The first three films needed to be updated in effects and style so that a person could sit down and watch all six episodes in a row and have it seem like one long picture. With the update in technology available since the original trilogy came out, it only makes sense to update Star Wars, Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi as well. All six films can fit perfectly together after the release of Episode III in 2005.Yes, it would have been nice to have the original trilogy in the original format alongside the special editions. However, the bigger picture is for all six Star Wars pictures to look the same for the story's sake, not because of George Lucas' ego.
Product: Star Wars - Episode I, The Phantom Menace (Full Screen Edition)
Productgroup: DVD
Rating: 5/5
Productgroup: DVD
Rating: 5/5
I can't say how pleased I am with Star Wars Episode 1, Phamton Menace. The truth is, I am not a die-hard Star Wars fan -- but being a new fan, these are my opinions on this film. The sounds, special effects, computerized images, and other high tech stuff used in this film is excellent! The acting is pretty good too and Jar Jar Binks is the "funny bone" in the story! I just had to laugh at his funny ways! And the plot was OK -- I guess it'll get better because this is only episode one. Overall, I really really enjoyed this film! Some of you (die hard star wars fans), as I've noticed, are really irritated by this so-called "poor" film. I don't know why you guys should be, I mean, I've seen the old Star Wars films, too and I still LIKE this one. Anyway, this is a great movie and I would definitely see it again! It deserves FIVE stars, because movies are all about entertainment and enjoyment -- this one, I thoroughly enjoyed which deserves its full credit. The action and excitement in this film will appeal to people of ages!
Product: Star Wars - Episode I, The Phantom Menace (Full Screen Edition)
Productgroup: DVD
Rating: 5/5
Productgroup: DVD
Rating: 5/5
This is episode I, meaning it relies heavily on the five later chapters to fill in the gaps. I know lots of people were confused by all that was happening and to be honest, there were more things going on than we're used to in Star Wars films. The writing, which came under the heaviest criticism, was very similar in tone and nature to the three previous films. The difference is that we were all younger and more forgiving of the simple innocence. It seems out of place in today's cynical atmosphere, but it's to his credit that he kept the tone similar to those that came before. He kept it 'all-ages' rather than marketing it to 13 year olds the way they did with the inferior Matrix. How easily grown-ups forget the way they saw the world as children. This film explores more than we're used to seeing and that can be confusing, especially to the unimaginative. All the 'disappointed' people seemed to be saying they wanted the same thing served up again rather than treading new ground. This galaxy is populated by a mix of aliens, droids and humans. As humans we tend to think of droids and aliens as puppets rather than characters. Again, this is a shortcoming of the audience. The ideas Lucas brings up are also not popular, this probably hurt the film the most. Greed is a terrible thing in Star Wars, but in America we swear by it. Naboo, a beautiful artistic is beyond the realm of Earthlings who litter their environment. The style of this film is beautiful and shows us that film can be art when crafted by visionary directors. The design, the photography, the palette and scope of the film are truly magnificent. There are so many spectacular scenes, places, characters and events in this film, you must see them for yourself. The podrace, though exciting and stunning, is the only part that detracts from the flow of the story. There are so many strong points that more than make up for this. The lightsabre duel between the three warriors is fierce, magnificent and thankfully silent - most directors would fill such a sequence with pointless dialogue to enhance the adversarial relationship. The ground battle between droids and aliens is beautifully done and briefly returns us to the glory days of epic films. When it comes down to it, who are we to say this is not OUR Star Wars? It is George Lucas' Star Wars, always has been and always will be. This chapter fits in to the whole, though we are two more films from realizing that. The Phantom Menace is most like Return of the Jedi in color scheme, mood and atmosphere and I think it'll be part of the story turning full circle. For everyone who said it's 'not what I expected', try opening your mind and not limiting the film to the scope of your own personal vision, and don't make the opinions of others your own. Maybe you'll start to enjoy it.
Product: Star Wars - Episode II, Attack of the Clones (Full Screen Edition)
Productgroup: DVD
Rating: 5/5
Productgroup: DVD
Rating: 5/5
I will keep this short. AOTC was awesome. Just saw it last night. I was totally blown away and was not expecting what I saw. It was everything that TPM wasn't. Its a complete 180 degree turn from TPM. It ties in nicely with ESB & ROTJ. You get to see the Emperor, find out a little of how Anakin turns into a machine, and the music. We get to hear Darth Vader's theme music, as well as the Emperor's, and all the great Star Wars music that was not in TPM. It makes you drool for Episode III, but I guess we will have to wait three years. I hope we get to see how Darth Vader gets his full body armor, helmet, and breathing machine. I can't wait for this movie on DVD. A+.
Product: Star Wars - Episode I, The Phantom Menace (Full Screen Edition)
Productgroup: DVD
Rating: 5/5
Productgroup: DVD
Rating: 5/5
Hi1 Since there are two of us, this is my favorite movie besides the follow, "breakfast with tiffany"This movie is almost as good as the first one that came out 7 yrs ago. The speshel effects were better back then.thisa movie has lost FlawS 1its boeif lawS 1its boeif my
Product: Star Wars - Episode II, Attack of the Clones (Full Screen Edition)
Productgroup: DVD
Rating: 5/5
Productgroup: DVD
Rating: 5/5
Truly a classic. Many critics didn't think this was a particularly good movie. As usual, they were wrong. This is a true Star Wars masterpiece. Only negative is that it was over too soon. Should have gone on for another hour.
Product: Star Wars - Episode I, The Phantom Menace (Full Screen Edition)
Productgroup: DVD
Rating: 5/5
Productgroup: DVD
Rating: 5/5
When Star Wars Episode 1 opened in theaters Summer 1999 No one knew what to expect they knew that it was going to be a Prequel to the original Star Wars Films but they werent sure how it was going to be Storyline and Character Developements After hearing Both sides of the Story of Episode 1 being bad or good i went and saw it for myself and boy was i Surprised This Movie Is Top Notch Entertainment And Liam Neeson Knows exactly what he's doing he may be Bland but thats his characters Portryal he supposed to be wise smart and calm thats what makes him the Jedi Master...as for the rest of the cast Ewan Mcgregor Stood A Good Performance Portraying the young Curious Obi-Wan Natalie Portman Did A Decnet Job And Jake Lloyd who played Anakin Put in a Few Good Lines that are Critical Of How he will in the future Transform into the Evil Darth Vader The Light Saber Battles are Outstanding and worth watching over and over the Pod Race is a thrill ride this movie is wonders to behold...No one Should Bag on this movie if only they could see for one moment how good this film really was then they wouldnt even dare talk Trash about it i am a Critcal Critic when it comes to films i judge only the best such as Titanic,Gladiator,Gangs of New York,Catch Me If You can, and many other A+ Films..anyways this is the ultimate Sci-Fi Adventure Enjoy
