Star Wars dilemma

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DodgyAgent replied

16 September 2011, 10:59
Originally posted by PAH View Post

Average is better than below average.
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PAH replied

16 September 2011, 10:51
Originally posted by DodgyAgent View Post

You are conforming to the stereotype of the average contractor

Average is better than below average.
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DodgyAgent replied

16 September 2011, 10:49
Originally posted by PAH View Post

Seeing some of the laughable changes to Star Wars for the blu-ray release I quite fancy watching the original trilogy, not seen it for years since the special edition with the crap changes.

However I don't really want to buy the blu-rays due to all the crap they've added on top of the existing crap.

Vader's "NOOooooooooo"
R2D2 stuck behind a rock.
Obi-Wan's dragon call.

So anyone got the new blu-rays and think the quality of seeing them in HD outweighs the pathetic changes or still prefer other more original versions?

Curiously I see there are several fan versions where they've tried to restore the original theatrical releases. One, the 'despecialized edition' is even in 720p.

Anyone seen these and can say what they think is the current definitive version of the original trilogy?

I don't really want to have to wait for Lucas to FOAD before someone with any sense restores the originals, so what's the best choice currently available?

You are conforming to the stereotype of the average contractor
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PAH replied

16 September 2011, 10:46
I've decided there are only two versions worth considering:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Family-Guy-T.../dp/B0048EJVX6

Picasa Web Albums - Petr Harmy

Thanks for all the constructive input in helping me make my decision.
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craig1 replied

16 September 2011, 09:28
It's enough to turn Old Wanky Knobby to the dark side.
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PAH replied

16 September 2011, 09:23
Rather that than all the CGI crap they've added over the years.

I think the old modelling techniques in the original trilogy are more convincing than the CGI they used in the prequel trilogy. The CGI looks too cartoony to me.

No desire to rewatch the prequels anyway. They just didn't have that special something (chemistry? charm?) that the original trilogy has.
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d000hg replied

16 September 2011, 09:00
Why would you want the originals in HD - it would just show up how terrible the effects and props all were!
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PAH started a topic Star Wars dilemma

16 September 2011, 08:57
Star Wars dilemma

Seeing some of the laughable changes to Star Wars for the blu-ray release I quite fancy watching the original trilogy, not seen it for years since the special edition with the crap changes.

However I don't really want to buy the blu-rays due to all the crap they've added on top of the existing crap.

Vader's "NOOooooooooo"
R2D2 stuck behind a rock.
Obi-Wan's dragon call.

So anyone got the new blu-rays and think the quality of seeing them in HD outweighs the pathetic changes or still prefer other more original versions?

Curiously I see there are several fan versions where they've tried to restore the original theatrical releases. One, the 'despecialized edition' is even in 720p.

Anyone seen these and can say what they think is the current definitive version of the original trilogy?

I don't really want to have to wait for Lucas to FOAD before someone with any sense restores the originals, so what's the best choice currently available?
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