Star Wars: The Complete Saga (1977-2005)

[The Bread]

So do I watch Star Wars the Clone Wars Blu-Ray (with Anakin on the cover) from 11/11/2008 before The Clone Wars season one?

Best buy doesn't have season one!! UGH!!

[El_Jay]

Originally Posted by Uxi

Isn't that what you've been doing?

I really hope the muppet gets at least enhanced with blinking eyelids, etc. You sound like you need to take the advice Yoda gave Anakin in III. Train yourself to let go of everything you fear to lose. Instead, you're in full bore psycho stalker Anakin mode.

Yeah it should be "enhanced". I'm glad this is the mentality of so many out there. Just replace all the actors with CG like "Polar Express" and be done with it already.

Nice jab there btw, totally the pot calling the kettle black, but I respect the effort.

[mrr1]

Sorry, I didn't know it was a contest. I bought both Thor AND The Star Wars Saga last week.

[Blu Titan]

Originally Posted by Chordata

Thanks. Maybe I missed it, but how many units did the Complete Saga sell? How many units did the OT and PT sell?

"The numbers" will release some estimates for units sold in a week or so. The exact number of unit sold is only known to the studio

[Show spoiler]and probably George Lucas

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Originally Posted by Romansh

Do you know how it compares to Thor if you combine Saga + PT + OT?

The Complete Saga accounts for most of the SW sales (39.45% of Thor's unit total), the OT was 2.61% of Thor's unit total. As far as the prequel trilogy, it did not make the top 20 in the overall sales charts. I could impute the % for the PT, but it is small. Remember one unit of The Complete Saga = $79.99 in revenue and 1 unit of Thor will vary depending on the edition(Blu-ray 2D, 3D, DVD, ect). Blu-ray sales records were set this week, I just do not know the exact numbers for now. More updates will be forthcoming in the News Section.

[Adrock]

Originally Posted by mrr1

Sorry, I didn't know it was a contest. I bought both Thor AND The Star Wars Saga last week.

You and me both.

[mrr1]

Originally Posted by El_Jay

Anyway I watched Empire last night and HOLY HELL! It's always been my favorite SW movie but maaaan I forgot just how goddamn awesome it is. The Imperial March blasting me in the mind with it's thunderous brass section every time the Empire is on screen, the wonderful puppet work of Yoda, the twists, the turns, the Han/Leia thing, Lando's betrayal and redemption, Vader calmly waiting for them in Bespin, the whole Dagobah sequence... man oh man, this is by leaps and bounds the best SW movie and should easily be Top 20 all-time for all movies.

100% agree. I don't think anyone involved did anything out of the ordinary with ESB versus the other Star Wars movies - I don't think any extra love was put into that one over the others - but absolutely everything happened to come together perfectly in that one.


Watched ATOC last night (it's no Empire Strikes Back, but it's still a pretty fun movie), and I have to admit that the last 40 minutes completely save that one. It's Revenge of the Sith night tonight, and I am psyched.

[El_Jay]

Originally Posted by mrr1

100% agree. I don't think anyone involved did anything out of the ordinary with ESB versus the other Star Wars movies - I don't think any extra love was put into that one over the others - but absolutely everything happened to come together perfectly in that one.


Watched ATOC last night (it's no Empire Strikes Back, but it's still a pretty fun movie), and I have to admit that the last 40 minutes completely save that one. It's Revenge of the Sith night tonight, and I am psyched.

I know it's en vogue to give all the credit to Kershner, but he really does bring this flick to the next level. Even just the way he'll allow an actors face to linger on screen a second longer than Lucas would, goes a long way in a 2 hour movie. The dialogue between Han and Leia is so much more naturalistic than the Anakin/Padme stuff, and their delivery sells it better as well.

It just blows me away how good Empire is. Not a single other SW movie even comes close by all the traditional barometers of quality. I love ANH and ROTJ but ESB is just unbelievably well-done. This is what all SW would be like if everyone devoted this much time to character development, subtlety and nuance, and spent less time designing characters who will translate into action figures.

The whole Dagobah sequence, the amount of incredible Zen-like Yoda quotes in like a 10 minute span is just mind-blowing. Luke's dream sequence with Vader in the cave... not even mentioning the Vader reveal, the Bespin blaster battle, Luke's rescue...

What's awesome is how little has been changed from the initial release. All I really noticed were the Wampa which I've always thought was an OK change, Fett's voice which is fine, and the Emperor being changed, which I actually thought was a great improvement.

This whole set was worth $90 because of how downright amazing The Empire Strikes Back is.

[Elandyll]

Originally Posted by Beast

Wal-Mart does not take part in reporting sales numbers. So that's another factor. Considering they had a Store Exclusive.

Regardless, the point stands that the set is 4x more expensive than Thor. The set did remarkably well considering a variety of factors.

One being that it's a catalog title as well. So not everyone is going to rush to upgrade it. And Thor was a BLU/DVD Combo Pack.

... and Star Wars was the most anticipated HD release of all times, while Thor is an ok but just above average Summer superhero popcorn flick.

Again, I -am- going to buy it, so calling me a "hater" does not cut it.
But any way you guys are trying to sugar coat it, it is still a big disappointment, and hopefully one that'll turn on a lightbulb in GL's mind ("maybe I should -also- make the UOT available?"), specially given how much the OT outsold the PT in the separate combo packs.

[HDPlasma]

Originally Posted by Beast

Considering most of those reviews were written and posted BEFORE the set came out, it means squat.

But those reviews were based on leaks which have now been 100% confirmed to be true.

[the sordid sentinel]

Originally Posted by Jutty

MY son and i decided to watch EP I last nite,
After all the comments etc about the bad transfer / DNR,, i was fearing the worst,,
And after seeing my sons face when the pod race started up, feeling them pods start up in our feet,him with that big grin on his face from ear to ear... the issues with this film just went out of the window,, it gives me a warm feeling when i see him so happy

I watched TPM last night as well. Transfer was much better than I expected after reading some reviews/comments. Some DNR, but I've definitely seen worse. Sound is some of the best BR audio I have ever heard. Played flawlessly as well, hope I have as much luck with the rest of the set. On to AOTC tonight...

Great story about sharing TPM with your kid. I can remember watching the DVD several times with my nephew.

[3Stooges]

Originally Posted by amoergosum

There are 1500 + reviews on amazon.com now >>>

1,509 Reviews:

5 star:
(360)
4 star:
(79)
3 star:
(47)
2 star:
(55)
1 star:
(968)

You know I can understand the "Love it or Hate it" that results in either a 5-star or a 1-star vote.....

but I crack up at those 55 2-stars ratings!

I mean, are there people out there that are really upset at not getting the OT but somewhat forgiving, so they give it a 2-star? Aren't you either mad about the set and give it a 1-star, or you forgive it and move on and give it a 3, 4 or 5 based on video & audio quality?

But those 2-stars - "oh damn that Lucas for changing it all, but I can't fully commit to hating you so here's a 2".

[El_Jay]

Originally Posted by 3Stooges

You know I can understand the "Love it or Hate it" that results in either a 5-star or a 1-star vote.....

but I crack up at those 55 2-stars ratings!

I mean, are there people out there that are really upset at not getting the OT but somewhat forgiving, so they give it a 2-star? Aren't you either mad about the set and give it a 1-star, or you forgive it and move on and give it a 3, 4 or 5 based on video & audio quality?

But those 2-stars - "oh damn that Lucas for changing it all, but I can't fully commit to hating you so here's a 2".

Maybe 2 looks like a more credible legit dislike than 1. Sort of like making a fake ID that says 23 instead of 21.

[SideEffect34]

Gonna start watching this weekend. Do you guys start watching with original then the prequel, or prequel then original?

[HDPlasma]

Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

Considering the fact Thor at three full extra days to pull sales, I am not so sure having 61% of it call's for a celebration...make's you wonder what would have happen to Thor if Star Wars was release on the same day

Originally Posted by Beast

Not really a "Ha Ha" moment, considering the Star Wars set was almost 4x as expensive. Of course it wasn't going to sell as much.

And not to mention as others have said, had 3 days on the Star Wars set. And is also ignoring that the OT set was 5th and the PT set 15th.

Originally Posted by Beast

Wal-Mart does not take part in reporting sales numbers. So that's another factor. Considering they had a Store Exclusive.

Regardless, the point stands that the set is 4x more expensive than Thor. The set did remarkably well considering a variety of factors.

One being that it's a catalog title as well. So not everyone is going to rush to upgrade it. And Thor was a BLU/DVD Combo Pack.

Originally Posted by Blu Titan

ok, guys just to clarify the sales news. Thor received 61% of its total unit sales from Blu, meaning DVD managed 39% of all unit sales for Thor. In the overall sales charts (meaning unit sales, not revenue), Star Wars: The Complete Saga sold 39.45% of the total units sold by Thor. Remember The Complete Saga was available only in Blu and Thor in Blu and DVD. All units for The Complete Saga X $79.99 will easily best all Blu-ray/DVD units (Thor) X respective selling prices for DVD and Blu-ray. Star Wars kicked behind in terms of generating cash...#1 for the week for both the Blu-ray and the overall (Blu-ray + DVD) sales chart.

The facts do not change.
SW didn't not sell as well as it should have in the amount of units it should have with it's large fan/following and anticipated HD release.

We need to face the facts that those +20% that didn't buy impacted the units sold.

[El_Jay]

Originally Posted by SideEffect34

Gonna start watching this weekend. Do you guys start watching with original then the prequel, or prequel then original?

First time viewing? I'd say IV-V-VI-I-II-III, the order they were released.

Seen 'em all before a number of times? I-II-III-IV-V-VI. This way you get to end on a high note, and the prequel stuff sometimes does add an "oh cool" to the OT.

If you have the patience, go IV-V-VI-I-II-III-IV-V-VI, it lets you see the OT normally and then check some continuity stuff created by the PT.

That's what I'd recommend anyway.

[Uxi]

Originally Posted by SideEffect34

Gonna start watching this weekend. Do you guys start watching with original then the prequel, or prequel then original?

I recommend I-VI for the first viewing.

[El_Jay]

Originally Posted by Uxi

I recommend I-VI for the first viewing.

Yeah, that way is pretty good, provided you like spoiling a number of big reveals and don't have any issues with the continuity issues they introduce.

Horses for courses, though, some people don't care much about continuity!

[3Stooges]

Originally Posted by Uxi

I recommend I-VI for the first viewing.

I'd recommend NEVER doing that for a first viewing. The original release order IV, V, VI is the way to see these. Otherwise, there's spoilers a plenty for a first time viewer. Plus, watching the PT first, you're subjecting a first time viewer to torture.

[bootsy]

Originally Posted by SideEffect34

Gonna start watching this weekend. Do you guys start watching with original then the prequel, or prequel then original?

Prequel then Original. Save the best for last.

[Uxi]

There are no spoilers anymore. I-VI in order is a more consistent and enjoyable experience. You'd have to find someone living on a cave who hasn't heard either the real thing or a parody of "I am your father."