Original Version Star Wars Trilogy VHS Box Set-1995

Many Sci Fi buffs tend to treat the Star Wars trilogy like it was the second coming. It was a ground breaking effort on the part of George Lucas but not exactly a world shaking revolution.These films put to death the theory that all science fiction films must be "B" grade. They were big budget, hi tech, well directed films with some excellent performances. Star Wars launched the successful careers of so many people that they are impossible to list.The first film, "Star Wars", takes us through Luke Skywalker's discovery of his destiny. He finds an old Jedi Knight, Ben (Obi-Wan) Kenobi, who takes it on himself to train Luke in the ways of the force. Unfortunately Ben and Luke get drafted by Princess Leia in an attempt to save her and oppose the evil emperor and his second in command, Lord Darth Vader. They are aided by a smuggler/pilot, Han Solo and his copilot Chewbacca in the fastest ship in the cosmos, the Millennium Falcon. Some heavy duty action is had by all when Leia is rescued, (losing Ben in the process) and the emperor's death star is destroyed with only moments to spare before the rebel base was to be obliterated.The second film, "The Empire Strikes Back", disappointed me at the time because of its open ended finish. I have since forgiven it for this. As with the first film, the second starts by skipping some of the intervening background material. So, we are left to catch up to the plot by ourselves. We find Luke Han and Leia in a new rebel base on a frozen planet. During an isolated scene where Luke is captured by a snow beast we find that his Jedi powers have developed a little more and that the friendship between he and Han has grown even stronger. But not to the point where their rivalry over Leia has abated.The empire locates the rebel base and they all have to turn tail and run. Yes, we discover that the destruction of the death star at the end of the last film was nowhere near the end of the empire. Everyone bugs out in an orderly fashion except Luke who heads off to find a new master, by following the instructions of the now spectral Obi-Wan. Han, Chewy and Leia find that the Falcon is in need of repair and have to limp to the nearest port of call.Luke finds the memorable Jedi Master Yoda, and starts his training. Meanwhile the falcon's crew is in trouble after Han's friend, Lando Calrissian, involuntarily betrays them to Darth Vader, resulting in Han being frozen in carbonite. So it's Luke to the rescue. The problem is that this was Darth's plan all along. Thus we get to see Luke, fencing with Darth. Luke loses his hand but gains a Father. Both against his will.The final film, "Return of the Jedi", was excellent, except for the ridiculously cutesy Ewoks. We have to do another leap forward to catch the plot which has moved to the point where all of Han's friends are involved in an attempt at his rescue. Han has been sold, as a wall decoration, to Jaba the Hut, a type of Mafia boss in the shape of a giant, fat, salamanda. Luke arrives and impresses the hell out of everyone with his new Jedi powers. With a little help he saves everyone and the movie moves on.The empire is building another death star and the rebels have a plan to destroy it. Of course Han, Luke, Leia, etc. are all critical to the success of this plan. They must land on a tropical moon to disable the force field that protects the half built deathstar. In the process, Luke is voluntarily captured and tries to turn Darth, his Father, away from evil. We get to see another great dual between the two of them. This time the emperor is on the side lines cheering them on whilst trying to turn Luke to the dark side of the force. Luke is made of sterner stuff than that though.Meanwhile the rest of the gang have run into the improbable Ewoks. Fuzzy, teddy bear like people who seem unable to walk without waddling. Strangely they turn out to be useful allies, in the capacity of scouts, diversions and pesky warriors. The force field is eventually brought down and the rebels attack only to find that the death star is not nonfunctional after all. If it wasn't for Darth Vader turning against the emperor at the last minute, in order to save Luke, all would have been lost.Many people have been awaiting more movies in the series. A number of good follow up books have been written, Timothy Zahn's efforts are especially good. However, Lucus has decided to go back in time and produce some prequels. We will see a young version of Obi-Wan as the hero. It should be good.

Not much to say about the movies themselves because everyone already loves them or hates them. While I do with for the theater version in addition to the current one (so I can be a nerd and see all the differences), I did manage to buy this one used - very good at an exceptional price and it arrived in near perfect condition. Except for some mild scuffing on the case, it appeared new.

Star Wars fans, the time that we have been waiting for has finally come......mark your calendars.....September 21st. That is when the classic Star Wars Trilogy will become available on DVD.The classic trilogy (The Special Edition Versions) boxed set consisting of Episode 4: "Star Wars - A New Hope", Episode 5: "The Empire Strikes Back", and Episode 6: "Return of the Jedi", is a fully restored and remastered gem that you and your family will want to enjoy again and again in the DVD format.The DVD's are Digitally Remastered in THX for the ultimate in sound and picture quality.If any movies were made for DVD, these are them!This first time ever DVD release of the classic Star Wars trilogy will feature beautiful packaging, which can be seen on the official Star wars website ([...]In addition, there will be a 4th DVD included that will include all-new special features including the most comprehensive documentary about the Star Wars movies ever made, as well as never before seen footage from the making of all three films!Lucasfilm promises to make this Star Wars DVD release so special, that it will make you feel the way you did when you first saw these classic movies.It will be a wonderful experience for first or second generation Star wars fans, or for anyone who wants to experience these awesome movies for the first time.There will be a Widescreen version of the movies available, or a Full screen version available. No matter which one you choose to buy, I can promise you this......the Star Wars movies never dissappoint. They are a galactic space-soap opera, that will remain in the hearts of movie goers for centuries and centuries to come.Join the Jedi Knight, Luke Skywalker, the beautiful Princess Leia, the intense, yet humorous Han Solo and his huggable Pal Chewbacca, and the wise Jedi Master, Yoda along with many others, as they form an alliance of Good to defeat the forces of evil, including the evil Emperor Palpatine and Darth "Anakin" Vader.George Lucas said that he likes to think of these movies as being timeless.They are.Indeed, the Force is Forever!