Customer Reviews
Great 
2008-03-01
What else can you say about Star Wars, This was for my grandson. I bought him all 6 movies and he loves them all.
Exactly What I Wanted 
2008-02-29
(Note: This is the same review as the one I wrote for A New Hope & Empire Strikes Back)
I bought this and the two like Star Wars DVDs as a gift for my father who had seen the remastered versions and wished that they were never made. I wanted to find the original films, just like the VHS tapes I grew up with, for him to add to his collection. There may be a box set out there somewhere with those films but I wanted to be positive of what I got and this was perfect. It contains both the Original and the Remastered on two DVDs which is perfect. No bells and whistles, which is just fine with me. I would suggest this to anyone who wants the unchanged films that we grew up with.
Good product, fast from Amazon. 2008-02-11
As advertised. Good quality image on 720p and 1080i HD TV's. Completely happy.
What hath George wrought? 
2008-01-14
First let me begin by saying that I love this movie. Along with New Hope and Empire, it is a cherished part of my childhood that I still cherish and enjoy more than twenty years later. Sure Empire (my favorite) is better, and sure the Ewoks can be a little silly, but on the whole the film is immensely enjoyable and does a great job of bringing to a close the greatest ever film trilogy. In particular, the scenes in Jabba's palace and the action sequence during the escape at the Sarlacc pit are awesome, and the confrontation between Luke, Vader, and the Emperor are among the most dramatic and atmospheric in the entire trilogy.
Unfortunately, this film has also suffered the most from Lucas' constant meddling. I am not opposed to minor additions that improve the cinematic experience, i.e. the improved special effects during the destruction of the Death Stars, or the detailed, three dimensional close-ups of X-Wings drifting by in space, and especially the overall digital remastering which makes the films look larger than life on screen. But there are other additions that call attention to themselves and look out of place, such as the ridiculous scene with Han and Jabba or the CGI addition of alien beasts at Mos Eisley in Episode IV. One of the many things that made the original trilogy so superior to its prequels was its tangibility, the fact that what you are watching is real for the most part, even when they are using models and trick photography. Using today's technology to insert CGI aliens into the original is intrusive and very noticeable. They all seem to stand out from their backgrounds.
There were a few additions in "Return" which I didn't appreciate. One was the venus fly trap-like addition to the Sarlacc pit, which I thought was unnecessary but I suppose can be tolerated. I also don't like seeing Old Anakin being replaced by Young Anakin standing next to Yoda and Obi-Wan at the end. Should Anakin look as he did when he died, or as he did when he was last a Jedi? I would prefer to see the old Anakin, because seeing Hayden Christensen is a reminder of his terrible performance and the other terrible trilogy (on another level, I don't think Anakin, who murdered billions, should be allowed to stand next to them at all, but what's done is done).
Also, the song at the end of the film, the "Ewok Song" has been replaced with what some would consider a more palateable song, accompanied by CGI images of worlds around the galaxy celebrating the death of the Emperor. Some may diagree with me, but I preferred the old song, not only because I like it better, but because it's the song that closes out the entire trilogy. That alone makes it one of the most memorable songs in the trilogy, and those who watched the trilogy growing up remember seeing the entire cast gather together for one last shot with that song playing in the background. For better or worse (I think better), it should have remained.
But by far the worst of these additions is the new song inserted into the scene at Jabba's palace. Why, oh why, did George feel the need to change this, and if he absolutey had to change it, how could he do such a terrible job? I thought the old music was cool! In its place is a ridculous, annoying, cheesy, cartoonish musical number that sounds wildly out of place, sung by new CGI aliens that look wildly out of place in their surroundings and look like they were taken from a Disney Pixar movie. The fact that George thought that this was an improvement does not speak well for him (neither do Episodes 1-3), and the fact that he thought that we the fans would think likewise is downright insulting, not only as Star Wars purists but as people!!
This is the kind of meddling that makes Star Wars fans yearn for the original theatrical versions. For these, all Lucas would have had to do was digitally remaster the originals and give them an anamorphic widescreen transfer, which was probably done for Weekend At Bernie's 2 and Ernest Goes To Camp, but is apparently too much for the most popular film trilogy ever made. It seems that George has added insult to insult by offering substandard versions that seem to say "So your not happy with my versions? You wanna buy the laser-disc versions? Here you go. Choke on 'em." How else to explain? Why go through the effort of releasing them if you're not going to offer a quality product? Now you've released them, printed who knows how many, packaged them with who knows how many copies of the Special Edition, and all you've done is anger your fans and rip them off. Tired of Star Wars fanatics breathing down your neck? Then give them what they want. It's not that hard. Do it right!
The Final Battle Begins 2007-12-07
Though Mr. Lucas has given us the oppurtunity to see what happened before and after his amazing saga, this is the phenomenal end to a great story. All ends are tied up, and the finish couldn't be more perfect. The war is entering its final stages, and an age old enemy has returned to haunt the galaxy. Our hero has learned the truth, and now he wishes to change his and the galaxy's future with the knowledge of it. The final battle will be intense, and the legendary prophecy we all know, might be fullfilled at last.
A fine conclusion. 2008-06-18
Return of the Jedi is yet another masterpiece and a fitting conclusion to the original saga.
The usual, great script, great fx, good acting.
LOVE Luke's new green lightsaber.
Vader truly makes his feelings known in this one.
The emperor couldn't have been any better.
All in all one of the best films ever.
What I didn't like were the teddy bears!!!
Lucas wanted Wookies originally, I agree, the Ewoks suck.
Since Lucas has tinkered with the original three endlessly, why not take the teddy bears out and put Wookies in???
Just a suggestion.
Otherwise, another must see/must have.
"Pass On What You Have Learned" ~ How Not to Conclude An Epic Saga 
2008-05-26
Question: What was the stupidest storyline mistake George Lucas made concerning the `Star Wars' trilogy?
Answer: Killing off Yoda and replacing him with those ridiculous Ewoks.
Yes, with the death of Yoda in the third film 'Return of the Jedi' released in '83 the best part of the storyline died with him. To make matters worse in come those furry little Ewoks to replace him. Thus ended my interest in the movie. If you're seven years old or under you'll love it, otherwise just rewatch the first two films.
My Rating: -3 Stars- and that's being generous.
2 words. NO Haden 2008-04-08
Finally we get on dvd the original film. A have been a fan of the films with new enhancements, but adding Hayden into the enhanced film, just made me sick. DON"T MESS WITH THE FILMS.
Finally we get a dvd copy of the original film I saw on screen...it will make you happy!
The Star Wars saga comes to an end. 2008-03-26
Star Wars Episode VI: Return Of The Jedi is the final episode (yet only the 3rd of 6 movies made) in the Star Wars saga. This film presents the end of the Empire, and the showcase of Ewoks and muppets. While this film is considerably better than Episode I, it is the second weakest film in the saga. That is not to say it isn't a good film, just not as good as Episodes II-V. The 2004 version of the film is far superior to the 1997 or 1983 versions. I know a lot of people were angry that the old Anakin was replaced by Hayden Christiansen (young Anakin), but get over it. When I Jedi falls to the dark side, and comes back just before death, he reverts to the form he had as a Jedi when he crosses over to the afterlife. I guess George Lucas felt he didn't have to spell that one out for the true fans, but I can understand why someone would be upset not knowing that small fact. Now you know, so stop complaining.
Ending on Endor 2008-03-14
The Good Things
*Excellent special effects, action, and battle scenes, no matter how old they are. Battle scene at the end is probably one of the best space battles ever made.
*Excellent acting and dialogue.
*Good engaging story. Contains both dramatic and comical scenes.
*Good characters still.
*Imaginative settings.
*Excellent music.
*Ewoks are cute...
The Bad Things
*Can't think of anything...
This is my personal favorite in the series. Aside from bringing an incredible grand finale to the franchise, it is loaded with strong powerful dramatic scenes, and some good comedy. Battle scenes are incredible. It is the perfect end to the whole thing (I don't care what they say), and it is essential viewing for all fans of the series.
