Star Wars: The Complete Saga (1977-2005)

[El_Jay]

Originally Posted by hipster.doofus7

This is just so WRONG on so many levels. Classic example of someone looking for a dark lining in a silver cloud.

First of all, there's just a ridiculous amount of Star Wars-related content available out there. It's wholly unrealistic to include everything in a single release. I think we all agree on that much, at least. Realistically speaking, there has to be a limit set on exactly how many minutes worth of special features are to be included.

Once they've set that limit, they ask themselves a question: Do they split their allocated space between old and new stuff? Or do they fill it only with unreleased stuff, and hope the buyers will have held on to their DVDs? I'm pretty sure 99.999% of rational people will opt for the latter. Especially since most of us already own the DVDs anyway.

There's no reason not to repackage the old stuff on there, we have the technology.

Also "we have the DVDs" is a 10/10 HORRIBLE excuse. You buy Blu-rays so you don't need to keep DVDs. You shouldn't have to hold on to 6 formats of these flicks just to have all the content they could have stuffed onto a BD-50.

It doesn't bother me since I don't care much for the special features anymore, but there's also no reason to defend it and say "rational people" will hold on to old copies of movies on an older format and take up more shelf space for a few documentaries that could easily have been released in this "Complete" Saga.

[HDPlasma]

Originally Posted by timbersbimbers

Anyone know if there is an meaningul difference between 6.1 vs 7.1 audio? I have a 7.1 audio system. From what I can tell googling, 6.1 will function as if it is 7.1.

Happy with the review. Just wish my partner would not have to see the "Nooo....noooo"...takes away the feeling that you're figuring it out for yourself as you watch Vader's body language...

You are correct. 7.1 will act as 6.1 as long as your stereo compensates/decodes/supports it correctly.
With 6.1, you get mono rears whereas with 7.1, you get stereo rear speakers.
7.1 sounds nice when something goes from left to right(or vise versa) and you hear it behind you. With mono 6.1 , it sort of loses that depth.

[kith]

Anyone can tell me if there's an english subtitles on bonus feature disc set for US release, the review didnot say/mention anything about this (only mention main feature subtitles), anyone can confirm about this ?? i asked this coz fox only state on the back cover bonus/special feature maynot be subtitled beside i hate barebone subtitles for the bonus feature, i wish they put english subtitle on their bonus...

Update : already solved... there's an english subtitltes credited to casey broadwater for answered my PM ...

[jasonwho]

Originally Posted by MacEachaidh

Depends on where you buy it from. Some places have these as offered as a sales inducement; reports seem to be that it's the same image in the film cell everywhere in the world (from the duel on Mustafa from RotS).



In this case, yeah. US is Region A, and UK Region B, but the Star Wars releases in both places are region-free.



Not when they're full 1080P, like these releases are. (The Lord of the Rings releases, for instance, yes you would.)

Originally Posted by Romansh

The US, UK and North Europe sets are confirmed region-free.
Rumor has it that the discs' contents are identical; with the audio/subtitle options varying depending on the player's region.

Originally Posted by Shallow_

I have been watching the european set this last week, and must say the look and feel of the US set is alot better. Better storage for discs in the digiset, but looks cheaper. I prefer the US discs without the art on it too.

Have not tried any of the discs in US set yet, but they are said to be identical in most countries.

Thanks for the input huys. Now its time to decide to get US or UK versions

[surfdude12]

Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

The overall score is not the mathematical average you get after adding up the individual scores in each section (film/video/audio/extras). And this is precisely why reviews are written - analyze all the pros and cons and offer a balanced opinion as to whether or not the reviewed release is worth seeing/owning.

I assume the reviewer doesn't use a math average, so it gives them flexibility in determining the final rating, especially if its a film they didn't personally like but is widely popular? I recall a reviewer once gave Shawshank 2/5 as a film but still a high overall rating.

[balthazar_bee]

Originally Posted by Maggot

I'll be getting the complete saga, but I'm glad the PQ is apparently better on the originals. I grew up on those and consider them movies, whereas the prequels play out more like video games.

I just can't believe they didn't fix the sabers in Empire. Can't. Believe it.

If you absolutely must go down Revisionist Blvd, the least you can do is erase the flaws that were created during your previous journeys. Apparently it's one of the easiest problems to fix too, making the presence of those gooey popsicle sabers all the more insulting.

But hey, who am I kidding? Lord Lucas knows his audience, and as much as I loathe some of the alterations he's made, I'll likely end up buying this at some point. Empire's my favourite movie, so he probably had me at "1080p". I'll have to have a pillow to bite on during the "Vader Summons His Magical Shuttle and Alerts his Star Destroyer to prepare for his impending arrival" scene, which is as horrifying to me as anything in Faces of Death.

And now the ending of Jedi's been soiled. No amount of apologist rationalizing or "spilt milk" sermonizing is going to change that. I don't think I can stomach seeing it again, actually. But I'll love seeing 3, 4, and 5 in all (or most/some) of their glory.

[MacEachaidh]

Originally Posted by jasonwho

Now its time to decide to get US or UK versions

I know what you mean! I'm still dithering myself! :chuckles:

I'm personally leaning towards the US release. I don't care for the digistack myself -- though I've only seen it, and not actually used it -- and I think I prefer the more spare-looking artwork on the US discs.

Unfortunately, for me the US set is more expensive than the UK one by a significant amount.
(But the OZ set is about $40 more expensive again. )

[Uxi]

Originally Posted by balthazar_bee

I just can't believe they didn't fix the sabers in Empire. Can't. Believe it.

lol you mad?

[Blu Titan]

Originally Posted by jasonwho

Thanks for the input huys. Now its time to decide to get US or UK versions

I like cover art as much as the next guy, but the US set looks more classy .

[P@t_Mtl]

Originally Posted by Blu Titan

I like cover art as much as the next guy, but the US set looks more classy .

I like the US set because I will have it in my hands at 9 am on Friday morning

[MacEachaidh]

Originally Posted by Uxi

lol you mad?

Are you talking to me?

Are you talking to me?!

[ ]

(Seriously, was that a question to me? Mad in what sense?)

[jasonwho]

Originally Posted by MacEachaidh

I know what you mean! I'm still dithering myself! :chuckles:

I'm personally leaning towards the US release. I don't care for the digistack myself -- though I've only seen it, and not actually used it -- and I think I prefer the more spare-looking artwork on the US discs.

Unfortunately, for me the US set is more expensive than the UK one by a significant amount.
(But the OZ set is about $40 more expensive again. )

Im starting to lean back to the US version, plus i see that Target stores here in the US are offering 8 lithograph set with each one so that makes up for the frame cell the UK version gets.

Yea for me to purchase the set from amazon.co.uk was more than id pay in the US so I know what you mean too as being cheaper where your in AU and to spend to get it shipped to you.

GL makes his Fans life hell!!!!

[Blu Titan]

Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

I like the US set because I will have it in my hands at 9 am on Friday morning

That would be my #1 reason .

[Uxi]

Originally Posted by MacEachaidh

Are you talking to me?

Are you talking to me?!

[ ]

(Seriously, was that a question to me? Mad in what sense?)

ha ha nah, sorry. You snuck in to my reply to bee.

[Uxi]

I like the technical aspects of the review, but the commentary had way too much original trilogy nostalgia bias.

[Aquel]

Originally Posted by Mahatma

Have you read the shortstory collection 'Tales from the mos eisley cantina'?There it states that Greedo was only a rookie getting lucky in spotting Solo,and was really not even great material for a bounty hunter.Depends on how one sees him.

I for one think it really unnecessary that they changed that,but on the BD it is miles better than the DVD atleast.

Well Greedo even got beaten by Baron Papanoaida (the blue alien, portrayed by George Lucas) in a Clone Wars episode (Supply Lines, Season 3). Which is pretty funny when you view it into context with the infamous change .

Originally Posted by mrr1

I rationalize the difference between clonetroopers and stormtroopers by choosing to believe that clonetroopers are clones of Jango Fett, and Stormtroopers are clones of Boba Fett.

Jango Fett actually hits something, which is more that can be said about Boba. So maybe it all makes sense .

[Hatter]

Epic Fail (sorry if posted already)

Darth Vader's 'Nooo!' in Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (ACTUAL Blu-Ray Clip) - YouTube

Are you kidding me George? What's the point?

Wow a lot of people voted no to Star Wars on blu. Interesting.

[Snowmaker]

Originally Posted by Hatter

Epic Fail (sorry if posted already)

[Show spoiler]Darth Vader's 'Nooo!' in Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (ACTUAL Blu-Ray Clip) - YouTube

Are you kidding me George? What's the point?

Wow a lot of people voted no to Star Wars on blu. Interesting.

You finally got out from under that rock, eh?


Any word yet on what Costco will have this set for?

[Hatter]

Originally Posted by Snowmaker

You finally got out from under that rock, eh?

I didn't want to believe it. I'm crawling back under that rock with unedited dvd's.

[Shaft Windu]

Originally Posted by Hatter

I didn't want to believe it. I'm crawling back under that rock with unedited dvd's.

You're missing out. The Blu-Rays will be epic!