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Star Wars - Dazzled Me in 1977, Still Dazzling Me Now
When I was a young lass of 11, Star Wars was released to the world. Those of you who know me and have read my reviews probably are figuring that I am a sci-fi geek-ette anyway so of course I headed out to see it.
You are wrong.
For months my parents bribed, begged, cajoled and...
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My 200th Epinion Began Long, Long Ago....
I saw first saw this when I was 4 years old. Somewhat impressionable age, right? Well, that first moviegoing experience (the first movie I remember seeing in the theatre) broke something in my soft little skull that made me LOVE Star Wars. I became a horrid little monster who ate, drank, slept, and... Read full review »
Star Wars: Belief Without Sight
Ever since Star Wars was originally released in the movie theaters decades ago, it has been one of my all-time favorite movies. Perhaps the main reason for this is that the idea of a "Force" that can not be seen but controls everything sound a bit like my belief in God controlling everything in our... Read full review »
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Star Wars - Episode IV, A New Hope (Special Edition) [VHS]
Again? Yes. Even though no other movie has been released as many times on video as Star Wars (except for its sequels, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi), George Lucas and the folks at 20th Century Fox have actually released a slightly different film this time. This video followed the mega-successful 20th-anniversary theatrical rerelease, in which Lucas personally remastered the image and sound quality of his baby. Other revisions are more obvious, if hardly radical. Lucas enhanced several special effects with updated computer technology--most noticeable are the explosions and removal of matte lines during the Death Star battle finale. And the creatures that populate Mos Eisley's spaceport-- though meticulous--are aesthetically superior improvements. The inclusion of extra scenes (originally outtakes), however, is not an improvement. Both the meeting between Jabba the Hutt and Han Solo, and Luke talking with his childhood pal Biggs, do nothing to enhance character development or theme, and serve only as distractions that preoccupy the waiting viewer. And, really couldn't Lucas find something better to do with his time than mess around with a national treasure? As for the video, this boasts both visual and sound enhancements. But since Star Wars has been available with these tweaks numerous times before, the decision whether to purchase this latest new version depends on how badly you want to see Lucas's cosmetic surgery. --Dave McCoy
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Star Wars - Episode IV, A New Hope [VHS]
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Product Details and Features
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| Stars | Carrie Fisher | |
| Actors | David Prowse | |
| Available Formats | DVD: 2-Disc Limited Edition; Widescreen; Checkpoint | |
| Directors | George Lucas | |
| UPC | 086162609732 | |
| Genre | Science-Fiction/Fantasy | |
| Subgenre | Recommended • Epic • Blockbuster • Big Battles • Swashbuckler • Good Vs. Evil • Space Opera • Essential Cinema • Classic • Fantasy • Science-Fiction | |
| MPAA Rating | PG (MPAA) | |
| Release Date | 1977 | |
| Running Time | 2hr 1min | |
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| Original Language | English | |
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| Screenwriter | George Lucas | |
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| (12/25/1977, p.II:1, Vincent Canby): Included in the New York Times "10 BEST FILMS OF 1977" | ||
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"But I was going into Tashee station today to pick up some power convertors!"--Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) to his uncle Owen "Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi. You're my only hope."--Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) in a recorded message "It's not wise to upset a wookie."--Han Solo (Harrison Ford) to C-3PO (Anthony Daniels) "Look, Your Worshipfulness, let's get one thing straight. I take orders from just one person--me!"--Han Solo to Princess Leia "May the force be with you."--Obi-Wan Kenobi (Alec Guinness) to Luke Skywalker "Your powers are weak, old man."--Darth Vader (the voice of James Earl Jones) "You can't win, Darth. If you strike me down, I shall become more powerful than you could possibly imagine."--Obi-Wan Kenobi |
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