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

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 ...


I admit, I had some concerns with the changes made in the set upon first hearing of them, but that does not hinder me from purchasing my favorite Saga. The changes are minor when put next to the rest of the epic.

The blu ray release shows all the movies in stellar 1080p, with amazing 6.1 sound. The films look great, and we all know the story of Star Wars.

The biggest factor to get this edition is the 3 bonus disks that show the behind the scenes footage, interviews, concept art, and deleted scenes from all 6 movies. Then the documentaries and spoofs disk has a great deal information for fans of the series.

Don't let the negative reviews sway you. You know if you're a fan of the series you'll enjoy the set. Everyone wants to hate on this set because of the changes. If you pass on this, you are only denying yourself the technical quality that Star Wars represents on Blu Ray. Also, most of the bad reviews are from even before the release, knee jerk reactions of changes not seen in context. Judge for yourself. But for me, this is worth it, and a great addition to my collection. dvd

This is easy. Episode IV was awesome. Episode V is the best, and Episode VI was also some awesome job of a film, but not as awesome as Episode V. Episode I was terrible except for the Jedi vs. Sith lightsaber battle, but still the rest of the movie sucks. Episode II was quite terrible as well, but the Jedi vs. Sith lightsaber battle was pretty cool. Episode III was easily better than I & II, if only that Jar-Jar Binks doesn't talk at all in the film. Episode III did have some bad acting and some terrible writing, but was a decent film overall.

This is a mixed package. Honestly, I'd advise getting Episodes IV - VI on Blu-ray Disc and Episodes I - III on DVD.

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