Star wars theatrical versions vs the Revised versions - Blu-ray Forum

sowecrazy · 05-28-2008, 01:05 AM

who here likes the revised versions better than the originals, i actually enjoy them, but its still nice having the theatrical versions on dvd, glad they did that!

sfmarine · 05-28-2008, 01:35 AM

I guess it's what you grew up with. If you saw the original trilogy in the theatre, you probably enjoy the original version. If you saw the original on VHS Or DVD for the first time, you probably like those versions.

sowecrazy · 05-28-2008, 01:40 AM

yeah i grew up with the orignals on vhs, then got to see the special editions in the theaters then i now own the special speical editions on dvd as well as the originals,

the way i see it is if you want to watch Star wars, watch the originals only, no prequel crap, if you want to watch the saga in order watch the new versions

jadedeath · 05-28-2008, 02:24 AM

The only part that I really notice is the Anakin Skywalker switch at the end of Jedi.

I keep expecting old pasty faced Anakin and I keep getting that nitwit they used in the first 3 movies.

Logan

The Gnome · 05-28-2008, 02:37 AM

You nailed that one on the head... "Nitwit"... however, it doesn't compare to that whiny ass kid in episode I

BluStar88 · 05-28-2008, 03:10 AM

I enjoy both for what they are worth. but prefer the theatrical versions.

That being said it would have been so much better if jar jar could be edited out and episodes I and II completely re-done with a different anakin skywalker

BlueOx2k4 · 05-28-2008, 03:13 AM

I have all six in HD 1080i on my DVR

Blu Blazer · 05-28-2008, 03:29 AM

Well I am not really a huge fan and as of right now I don’t even own the movies because I hate George Lucas. That being said, I will probably buy the original trilogy on Blu Ray if released. As to which is better I have to say the original theatrical versions are better because this was the way they were released. I know Lucas said he intended them to be the way they are now but I don’t buy it. While technology wasn’t even close to what it is today, the added scenes are just not needed and putting Hayden’s body at the end of Jedi makes no sense to me. If he would have gone back and fixed the sound and some effects I don’t think most people would have cared but he butchered them and won’t release the real versions. People remember these movies a certain way and to pretend they don’t exist is just wrong. So my vote goes for the original theatrical versions.

BStecke · 05-28-2008, 03:32 AM

While I liked Star Wars quite a bit when I was growing up, they're not an integral part of my life as they seem to be to some people. I didn't really mind the additions to them. Honestly I'm kind of over Star Wars. I have the original trilogy and prequels on DVD, and I think I've watched each of them the day they came out and haven't checked them out since. I've always been an Indiana Jones guy. When I was a kid I had the fedora and a leather jacket that I would parade around the house in, jumping off of stuff. I had a whip too. Pretty bad ass

If they screwed with those I'd be very disappointed.

Vampyre · 05-28-2008, 03:34 AM

I like the original cuts. The enhanced versions do add some nice touches here and there, but I just can't get past the Cantina scene in episode 4 where Han outdodges the speed of light coming from the blaster on other end of the table by the bounty hunter.

BStecke · 05-28-2008, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Vampyre

I like the original cuts. The enhanced versions do add some nice touches here and there, but I just can't get past the Cantina scene in episode 4 where Han outdodges the speed of light coming from the blaster on other end of the table by the bounty hunter.

Ah, the infamous "Greedo shoots first" scene

tommyboy81 · 05-28-2008, 03:42 AM

I don't remember any changes in Empire Strikes Back except more footage of Cloud City. Whatever else they changed I couldn't tell. Which means its still awesome.

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Originally Posted by Vampyre

I like the original cuts. The enhanced versions do add some nice touches here and there, but I just can't get past the Cantina scene in episode 4 where Han outdodges the speed of light coming from the blaster on other end of the table by the bounty hunter.

Did he dodge it? I thought when Han shot him it diverted the Hunters shot?

un4gvn94538 · 05-28-2008, 03:43 AM

i think my 4 yr old enjoys the movies more than i do. especially the pod racing. anything with a race in it since cars came out. heck, he even races lego blocks.

Pseudoblu · 05-28-2008, 03:45 AM

i love star wars (4-6 originals only) and literally grew up watching them.. i'm not one to dress up like a those geeks seen in "Triumph The Insult Dog's" little dig back in 02.. and have to add is one of the funniest things I have EVER seen.. but to have the original movies destroyed (IMO) as they were in 97 is enough to make me scream. George Lucas has become a person I can't even stand to hear about anymore.. The guy lives for the best quality for his movies but waits for YEARS to release the movies on SD DVD and the releases the sh!tty ass versions.. then gets complaint after complaint and releases the originals from the laser disc version and expects people to spend another 13 bucks a piece for complete crap... He should be giving them out for free for all the sh!t he has put Star Wars fans through.. and I don't even want to talk about the prequels which are some of the worst movies i have ever seen.. next to Meet the Feebles.

BStecke · 05-28-2008, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by tommyboy81

Did he dodge it? I thought when Han shot him it diverted the Hunters shot?

Greedo shoots first, and in the DVD (which was tweaked even more than the theatrical release of the special editions) Han kind of slides to the side a bit (the CGI for that is awful, BTW) and blasts Greedo after his shot hits the wall.

Mxr5150 · 05-28-2008, 03:56 AM

Theatrical versions for a multitude of reasons. It wasn't broken, why did he try to fix it?

Vampyre · 05-28-2008, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by BStecke

Greedo shoots first, and in the DVD (which was tweaked even more than the theatrical release of the special editions) Han kind of slides to the side a bit (the CGI for that is awful, BTW) and blasts Greedo after his shot hits the wall.

Yes. Thats the one. I could only surmise it was the more "PC/Lucas has children" now enhanced scene.

Mr. Joshua · 05-28-2008, 04:00 AM

We need the following on blu-ray:

Star Wars Episode IV, V & VI the original trilogy on blu-ray in anamorphic widescreen

Star Wars Episode I, II, III, IV, V, & VI special editions on blu-ray in anamorphic widescreen

And of course all in AVC with DTSHD

Mr. Joshua · 05-28-2008, 04:03 AM

I love the scream the Luke does falling down the air shaft in Empire Strikes back, just kidding that was cheesy as hell.....

And I want the wolf man alien back in Star Wars Episode IV... They covered that cool joker up with another alien.... That sucks....

I want all muppets in Episode I, II and III Give me the old Yoda....

Release the original Trilogy, Lucas will....

BStecke · 05-28-2008, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Vampyre

Yes. Thats the one. I could only surmise it was the more "PC/Lucas has children" now enhanced scene.

He did it because Han, as a good guy, wouldn't just blow the guy away. Which . . . really . . . yeah he would. Han's not THAT good of a good guy, at least at that point in the series.

05-28-2008, 01:05 AM	#1
sowecrazy Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:illinois Blu-ray collection:250	Star wars theatrical versions vs the Revised versions who here likes the revised versions better than the originals, i actually enjoy them, but its still nice having the theatrical versions on dvd, glad they did that!

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05-28-2008, 01:35 AM	#2
sfmarine Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Swan Station aDdIcTeD 2 LOST PSN:U5MC51473 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:930 Blu-ray collection:2311 DVD collection:276 MA collection:461 Digital collection:492 iTunes collection:534 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:43	I guess it's what you grew up with. If you saw the original trilogy in the theatre, you probably enjoy the original version. If you saw the original on VHS Or DVD for the first time, you probably like those versions.

05-28-2008, 01:40 AM	#3
sowecrazy Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:illinois Blu-ray collection:250	yeah i grew up with the orignals on vhs, then got to see the special editions in the theaters then i now own the special speical editions on dvd as well as the originals, the way i see it is if you want to watch Star wars, watch the originals only, no prequel crap, if you want to watch the saga in order watch the new versions

05-28-2008, 02:24 AM	#4
jadedeath Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007	The only part that I really notice is the Anakin Skywalker switch at the end of Jedi. I keep expecting old pasty faced Anakin and I keep getting that nitwit they used in the first 3 movies. Logan

05-28-2008, 02:37 AM	#5
The Gnome Active Member Member since:May 2008 Blu-ray collection:30	You nailed that one on the head... "Nitwit"... however, it doesn't compare to that whiny ass kid in episode I

05-28-2008, 03:10 AM	#6
BluStar88 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:中国-上海 4K collection:193 Blu-ray collection:3630 iTunes collection:594	I enjoy both for what they are worth. but prefer the theatrical versions. That being said it would have been so much better if jar jar could be edited out and episodes I and II completely re-done with a different anakin skywalker

05-28-2008, 03:13 AM	#7
BlueOx2k4 Junior Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Las Vegas,NV	I have all six in HD 1080i on my DVR

05-28-2008, 03:29 AM	#8
Blu Blazer Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Wisconsin	Well I am not really a huge fan and as of right now I don’t even own the movies because I hate George Lucas. That being said, I will probably buy the original trilogy on Blu Ray if released. As to which is better I have to say the original theatrical versions are better because this was the way they were released. I know Lucas said he intended them to be the way they are now but I don’t buy it. While technology wasn’t even close to what it is today, the added scenes are just not needed and putting Hayden’s body at the end of Jedi makes no sense to me. If he would have gone back and fixed the sound and some effects I don’t think most people would have cared but he butchered them and won’t release the real versions. People remember these movies a certain way and to pretend they don’t exist is just wrong. So my vote goes for the original theatrical versions.

05-28-2008, 03:32 AM	#9
BStecke Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:567 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	While I liked Star Wars quite a bit when I was growing up, they're not an integral part of my life as they seem to be to some people. I didn't really mind the additions to them. Honestly I'm kind of over Star Wars. I have the original trilogy and prequels on DVD, and I think I've watched each of them the day they came out and haven't checked them out since. I've always been an Indiana Jones guy. When I was a kid I had the fedora and a leather jacket that I would parade around the house in, jumping off of stuff. I had a whip too. Pretty bad ass If they screwed with those I'd be very disappointed.

05-28-2008, 03:34 AM	#10
Vampyre Banned Member since:May 2008 Location:Transylvania	I like the original cuts. The enhanced versions do add some nice touches here and there, but I just can't get past the Cantina scene in episode 4 where Han outdodges the speed of light coming from the blaster on other end of the table by the bounty hunter.

05-28-2008, 03:43 AM	#13
un4gvn94538 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Limbo (Bakersfield, Ca.) 4K collection:141 Blu-ray collection:809 DVD collection:54 Digital collection:1492 Trading Score:277	i think my 4 yr old enjoys the movies more than i do. especially the pod racing. anything with a race in it since cars came out. heck, he even races lego blocks.

05-28-2008, 03:45 AM	#14
Pseudoblu Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Wisconsin Blu-ray collection:55 Blu-ray reviews: 23	i love star wars (4-6 originals only) and literally grew up watching them.. i'm not one to dress up like a those geeks seen in "Triumph The Insult Dog's" little dig back in 02.. and have to add is one of the funniest things I have EVER seen.. but to have the original movies destroyed (IMO) as they were in 97 is enough to make me scream. George Lucas has become a person I can't even stand to hear about anymore.. The guy lives for the best quality for his movies but waits for YEARS to release the movies on SD DVD and the releases the sh!tty ass versions.. then gets complaint after complaint and releases the originals from the laser disc version and expects people to spend another 13 bucks a piece for complete crap... He should be giving them out for free for all the sh!t he has put Star Wars fans through.. and I don't even want to talk about the prequels which are some of the worst movies i have ever seen.. next to Meet the Feebles.

05-28-2008, 03:56 AM	#16
Mxr5150 Special Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Indiana Blu-ray collection:74 Blu-ray reviews:10	Theatrical versions for a multitude of reasons. It wasn't broken, why did he try to fix it?

05-28-2008, 04:00 AM	#18
Mr. Joshua Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2007 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:153	We need the following on blu-ray: Star Wars Episode IV, V & VI the original trilogy on blu-ray in anamorphic widescreen Star Wars Episode I, II, III, IV, V, & VI special editions on blu-ray in anamorphic widescreen And of course all in AVC with DTSHD

05-28-2008, 04:03 AM	#19
Mr. Joshua Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2007 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:153	I love the scream the Luke does falling down the air shaft in Empire Strikes back, just kidding that was cheesy as hell..... And I want the wolf man alien back in Star Wars Episode IV... They covered that cool joker up with another alien.... That sucks.... I want all muppets in Episode I, II and III Give me the old Yoda.... Release the original Trilogy, Lucas will....

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