Customer Reviews
Buy the VHS 
2006-10-03
I now own 5 versions of this film, and this is the first time I truely felt like I wasted my money. Each version I had previously purchased had been a clear upgrade in quality from past versions, and I was so excited to see the original theatrical versions (as they should be seen)finally available on DVD. Sadly, the picture and sound quality on this is worse than my VHS versions from the 80s. This set is a total rip off and George should be ashamed of himself.
Deceived 
2006-09-25
I was very disappointed in what was supposed to be the original 1977 theatrical release of Star Wars. The scenes I noted cut when this film was released again just prior to Empire were not put back in the film. For example, the scene where Luke watches the opening battle with his field glasses, the exchange between Luke and Biggs where Biggs informs him that he is leaving the academy to join the rebellion, and of course, the exchange between the gangsters (a.k.a. Jabba (pre-worm version)et al) and Solo in the docking bay.
This is definitely not the version I watched in the summer of 1977.
Finally!!!!!! 
2006-09-19
In 1977 I saw episode 4 in a Pittsburgh movie theatre. I left that theatre a changed boy. I waited patiently for each sequel. I was blown away by each one. Now let's fast forward to 2004. I spent my money on the 2004 box trilogy. George Lucas, you are the anti-christ! It is agreed that Episodes 1, 2, and 3 were disasters BUT at least he could have released the original theatrical versions of episodes 4,5, and 6. Thank God I own an original copy of "The Warriors" BUT that is another story. Since I'm on the topic, will someone please pay Mike Tyson to punch Walter Hill in the mouth, as hard as he can. Anyway, in 2004, Lucas seemed hell bent on estranging the true Star Wars fan. Fast Forward to September 2006. While holding out hope that I would find the Criterion version of John Woo's "Hard Boiled," I found the original theatrical release of Episodes 4, 5, and 6. Phew!!! I'm still hearbroken over that whole "The Warriors" director's cut disaster. I'm sorry, I went off on a tangent, didn't I? I'm going to buy a second set of these Star Wars DVD's simply because Lucas can't be trusted. Remember Jar Jar Binks? How about Greedo shooting first? 'Nuff said. True fans know the deal. We all got burned when we bought the 2004 release of the trilogy. Why George? Why? The original theatrical DVD's does not absolve poor Lucas of his prior sins (Episodes 1-3, and the 2004 DVD trilogy disaster) BUT it will shut me up for awhile. These releases have also taught me something. "Director's Cut's" usually suck. Let us all pray that Abel Ferrara does not have a "Director's cut" of "King of New York."
What does "Animorphic" have to do with DVDs? 2006-09-16
I attended film school and am certainly familiar with the term Animorphic and I know what animorphic widescreen is , as it pertains to film, projectors and lenses. (Basically, a rectangular (widescreen) image is squeezed onto a square frame and during projection a special lens is attached to the projector to expand the image to its original width on the screen.
What does any of this have to do with my DVD, DVD player or television? None contain a projector, lens, or 70MM print of STAR WARS.
Is "animorphic" in DVD terms something completely different?
IF so it should be called by a different term to avoid confusion.
AND what exactly is it?
is ANIMOPHIC in DVD something to do with playing the film on a widescreen/ high definition TV?
IF so this doesnt matter to me since I own a very sharp video projector with a fine lens and have a wide screen in my living room.
It looks about as good as the images i seee projected in movie theatres.
so I have no beef.
Can anyone explain what animorpic means in terms of DVD.
Also, does this version restore C3PO's dialogue about how to
dismantle the tractor beam; It was missing from that last release of the film on VHS/laserdisc.
How about the "close the blast doors" line.
If this is really the 77 version, those scenes shoulkd be there>
You're throwin' away a fortune here, don't be a fool 2006-09-15
The only reason a fan is tempted to buy these dvds in the first place is for the "bonus" discs, so the original theatrical versions are the ones to which I am referring. I made a big mistake yesterday when I dropped sixty plus on what I suspected might be trash. Video quality is horrible. Gritty and grainy with horizontal lines in places, vertical in others. Don't be like me and jump at the chance to get these. Let them rot on the shelves. I was a believer that these couldn't possibly be as bad as everyone said. Now I must admit that I was wrong. I have no complaints about the sound, but the picture made me wake up with a headache which still lingers even as I write this. Save your hard-earned cash and join the crusade to get these done right.
35% 
2008-04-06
This rocks! It's pretty goood. The lightsabers in the theater version look like the ones in I II III.The explosion of Alderaan & the death star looks false though.The enhanced version is barely different to the originals.
Worst DVD Edition. 2008-03-08
I bought this edition to watch full screen as mentioned, both special edition and original theatrical should be in Full, correct?. What i found is only the special edition is full but old original release in letterBox !!! The front cover mentioned it is Full Screen editions, what i dont understand there are two DVD versions at moment, Full and Widescreen selling separately, is both versions for the original theatrical are in wide screen???. How this happend ? Is this pure error or what can be? I really can't understand it. Also, the transfer for original 1977 release was not so good, it is noticeable a lower quality. Yes the transfer for special edition was absolutely finest and best picture quality ever seen, it has perfect sharpness and color all in perfect balance. But why Mr.Lucas ignor his original release when it should be best version. Since launching DVD most movie makers went into Dir cut when they should relized there original release is best and finest. Honostly, i was much waiting to have original release in full screen DVD for long time, while the special edition have many added uneeded scenes in my opinion like Jabba and entering Mos Eisly, i realy feel they are kiddish and not for adults. I cant belive it, until now we still cannot see original release in perfect way !!!. Thing are getting worst.
Amazing at Last! 2007-09-05
Finally a DVD where Han shoots first and there are no unnecessary effects from the special edition. I am so thrilled that the original theatrical release is on this DVD. If you're a fan of the originals, buy this DVD before George Lucas goes crazy again and decides to pull the originals out of print.
It's STAR WARS!! 2007-09-01
What can I say that hasn't been said many times before. The film that started it all... This is a great movie - modern mythology at its best. Out of the Star Wars films, this is probably my 2nd favorite, but Revenge of the Sith is pretty close. My favorite SW film is naturally Empire Strikes Back. Anyway, I wish they made more films like this nowadays. Thank goodness for DVD! And it's great to finally have the Theatrical (Original) versions available to the public - even if the audio and video quality is not quite up to snuff with the "official" versions of the films today.
Star Wars IV 2007-02-12
Of course I like the theatrical version best. Sometimes the enhanced version throws you off - you're not expecting stuff. Good show.
