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Star Wars: The Complete Saga (Episodes I-VI) [Blu-ray] (1977)

Star Wars: The Complete Saga (Episodes I-VI) [Blu-ray] (1977) Reviews

This is a genuine review. One that I refused to write until I watched all 6 blu-ray movies (with my girlfriend -- more on that later), all deleted scenes, listened to 8 of the 12 commentaries and sampled the other 4. In other words, this review is -- unlike so many 1 star reviews written prior to the release of this collection that were based on rumors and the person doing the critique's imagination -- REAL. All changes and alterations will be noted, for better or for worse, so you can decide if this collection is for you. Also, for the alterations/changes, I'm adding THE GIRLFRIEND TEST (she likes the movies, but never "loved" them) and THE FANBOY TEST (I have seen all 3 sequels at least a hundred times and the prequels at least 15 times each). Now - onto the reviews ... PHANTOM MENACE Review: I debated going in the order the series was filmed, but I've never watched them in chronological order so figured I'd take a chance. The Phantom Menace has went from a beloved Star Wars' film in most fanboy eyes ("Not as good as A New Hope and Empire, but better than Return of the Jedi" was the common refrain) to the most hated of the prequels. The movie definitely isn't all that it could be. It isn't even close. But it has the best lightsaber battle of the trilogy, an awesome opening sequence, and WAY less Jar Jar than you remember (it's just that he's so SHRILL whenever he appears). It's also the only Star Wars' prequel that FEELS like Star Wars. It has plenty of real sets and is structured much like the original 3. The Movie Itself: 7 out of 10 PHANTOM MENACE Picture Quality: The picture quality of The Phantom Menace is the worst of the bunch. It's filled with TONS of annoying Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) leading to a LOT of clayface. And even with that, the digital FX are still much sharper than the filmed shots of actors (this was the last Star Wars' film to actually be shot on film), which leads to the actors oftentimes looking out-of-focus or "blurred" when compared to their annoying digital counterparts. This one still needs a lot of work, and I'm sure that was what George intended -- as he wants to sell us this set all over again in 7-10 years. In 3D. Picture Quality: 6 out of 10 (still WAY better than the DVD) PHANTOM MENACE Sound Quality: The sound in the film is INCREDIBLE. It is some of the best surround sound ever produced on blu-ray. It genuinely sounds better than the the theatrical version. The Pod Race is, in my opinion, the best sounding segment of film ever put on a blu-ray disc. Sound Quality: 10 out of 10 PHANTOM MENACE 2011 changes: The horrible cross-eyed, stoned looking Yoda puppet has been changed to CG. THE GIRLFRIEND TEST: Yes, she noticed. Yes, she liked it better. THE FANBOY TEST: Yes, I noticed. Yes, I liked it better. The HORRIBLE FX when Obi and Qui run away from the droid destroyers down the hall where you could see THROUGH them (Obi and Qui) is removed. THE GIRLFRIEND TEST: No, she didn't notice. Yes, when compared to the DVD she liked it better. THE FANBOY TEST: No contest. It is a GREAT improvement. ATTACK OF THE CLONES Review: Attack of the Clones has always been -- prior to this blu-ray release -- my least favorite of the 6 movies in the saga. This release won me over. The movie is the best paced of the prequel trilogy and second to Empire Strikes Back in pacing, overall. The downfall is the HIDEOUS "romantic" dialogue between Anakin and Padme. What a load of garbage. It's still as laughable and as intolerable as it was at the midnight screening a decade ago. Fortunately, the rest of the movie holds up very well. This is the best directing Lucas has done since A New Hope (aside from his poor direction of actors). It moves at a brisk pace and keeps the viewer involved from start to finish. The Movie Itself: 8 out of 10 ATTACK OF THE CLONES Picture Quality: Sadly, the movie suffers from the same DNR as Phantom Menace. As it was shot digitally, it isn't as glaring, but there are a few moments of waxy-face that are nearly intolerable. On the other hand, the CG in the movie has never looked better. The end battle (which is essentially one big cartoon) has some breathtaking moments. Picture Quality: 7 out of 10 ATTACK OF THE CLONES Sound Quality: Incredible. Amazing. Ear-shatteringly awesome! Every bit as great as Phantom Menace. If TPM and AoTC lived up to their soundtracks, they'd be the best movies ever! Sound Quality: 10 out of 10 ATTACK OF THE CLONES 2011 Changes: Anakin hears junk (such as his mother) while he's dreaming -- indicating it's a terrifying dream, instead of a wet one. THE GIRLFRIEND TEST: No, she didn't notice. No, she didn't care. THE FANBOY TEST: I noticed something was different, but not exactly what (which led me to look it up). It did make the scene slightly less humiliating to watch. REVENGE OF THE SITH Review: Revenge of the Sith is a bleak film. If you're a diehard fan, it comes close to being traumatic. Lucas didn't sell this one short. Not at all. Sure, it should have been at least 3 hours and expanded further on Anakin's change to the Dark Side. That said -- the Emperor thought he could change Luke in a matter of seconds in Return of the Jedi. So at least it makes a bit more of an effort. The opening space battle is incredible. The banter from the original trilogy is back and nearly lives up to its predecessors. This is a very good movie. It still suffers from some of the inane "romantic" dialogue between Anakin and his lover, but Star Wars' fans have learned to deal with some cheesiness. Honestly -- no SW film, like no pizza (at least no good pizza), is without cheese -- not even Empire. The Movie Itself: 10 out of 10 REVENGE OF THE SITH Picture Quality: Unlike the first 2 DNR destroyed prequels, Revenge of the Sith looks GREAT! As a matter of fact, it's the best looking of all 6 films. The opening space battle is right up there with Avatar and Planet Earth as the best looking thing you'll ever see on blu-ray. This movie is, visually, reference quality. If you're proud of your set up and don't own this film, you no longer have a reason to be proud. Picture Quality: 10 out of 10 REVENGE OF THE SITH Sound Quality: I guess -- if you're a Star Wars' fan -- you can't have it all. This mix is muddled and doesn't sound nearly as good as the other 5. Still -- they set a very high standard and RoTS definitely impressive. Sound Quality: 8 out of 10 REVENGE OF THE SITH 2011 Changes: I noticed none. A NEW HOPE Review: What can be said that hasn't been said already? A New Hope introduced us to this crazy universe. It was like nothing we had ever seen. It was Flash Gordon for a new generation. It was pure amazement. It literally defined the word "entertainment" and, because of that, lines of geeks and non-geeks surrounded every theater playing the film. Aside from the dated 70s looking computers (which is a change I wish George Lucas WOULD make) and a few clunky lines from the actors (mainly Mark Hammill), the movie is pure perfection. The Movie Itself: 10 out of 10 A NEW HOPE Picture Quality: There's quite a bit of DNR toward the beginning -- especially on Princess Leia's face, but it lessens throughout. There's also some terrible dirt during the Tatooine scenes and a few blurry looking shots. That said, the film looks GOOD. Almost too good. Better than I thought I'd ever see a movie this dated appear. Picture Quality: 9 out of 10 A NEW HOPE Sound Quality: Picks up right where Attack of the Clones left off (Sith was a misfire). The sound is so tremendous, you'll have trouble believing this movie was released in 1977. It sounds better than 99.9999999999% of movies released today! Sound Quality: 10 out of 10 A NEW HOPE 2011 Changes: R2 hides behinds some CG rocks that look pretty real. THE GIRLFRIEND TEST: No, she didn't notice. No, she didn't care. THE FANBOY TEST: I noticed and didn't care until the rocks suddenly vanished. Sorta lazy, Lucas. Luke's lightsaber is color corrected during his training. THE GIRLFRIEND TEST: No, she didn't notice. No, she didn't care. THE FANBOY TEST: I noticed (because I was LOOKING for it) and was happy Lucas corrected the error. EMPIRE STRIKES BACK Review: As a fan of film and a fan of "event" films, I believe Empire Strikes Back to be the BEST event film ever made (along with Raiders of the Lost Ark). It is absolutely perfect, from beginning to end and, frankly, my favorite movie of all time. 'Nuff said. The Movie Itself: 10 out of 10 EMPIRE STRIKES BACK Picture Quality: Best it's ever looked. Yes, there's some grain in the scenes on Hoth, but at least the scenes on Hoth are WHITE again -- instead of blue! Not quite reference quality, but VERY close. Picture Quality: 9 out of 10 EMPIRE STRIKES BACK Sound Quality: Let me just repeat what I said for the other ones and double it: Incredible. Amazing. Ear-shatteringly awesome! Wait 'til Han flies you into the asteroid field! Sound Quality: 10 out of 10 EMPIRE STRIKES BACK 2011 Changes: Can't see the puppeteer's hand on the Wampa anymore. THE GIRLFRIEND TEST: No, she didn't notice. No, she didn't care. THE FANBOY TEST: I noticed because I read about it and I didn't really care. Read more ›. this is my Star Wars: The Complete Saga (Episodes I-VI) [Blu-ray] (1977) reviews

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