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Star Wars Trilogy [4 Pack / WS][Widescreen Dubbed Subtitle Dolby] - DVD

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Rating: PG
Format: DVD
Length: 388 minutes
Screen Formats: Enhanced Widescreen for 16x9 TV
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1

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Star Wars (1977), MPAA Rating: PG

The Empire Strikes Back (1980), MPAA Rating: PG

Return of the Jedi (1983), MPAA Rating: PG

Star Wars
George Lucas' mythological popcorn movie is a two-hour roller-coaster ride that has passed into movie legend. The story, for the tiny number of people not familiar with it, concerns a farm boy named Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) who discovers that the used robot recently purchased by his family plays back a message from one Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher), begging for help from Obi-Wan Kenobi. Luke asks his father's friend Ben Kenobi (Alec Guinness) about this, and he discovers that Ben and Obi-Wan are one and the same. Kenobi tells Luke of the battle of the rebels against the ruling Empire and the spiritual energy called "The Force." Soon Luke, Kenobi, and a mercenary named Han Solo (Harrison Ford) join forces to rescue Princess Leia from the Empire's mammoth warship, the Death Star, controlled by evil genius Darth Vader (David Prowse, with the voice of James Earl Jones). George Lucas has frequently cited the influence of several films on Star Wars, particularly Akira Kurosawa's The Hidden Fortress and Yojimbo and John Ford's The Searchers, as well as the original Flash Gordon serials. After Star Wars became a success, Lucas announced his intention to turn the film into a series, originally totalling nine films (later pared back to six). Consequently, most reissue prints now feature the title Star Wars: Episode IV -- A New Hope, with The Empire Strikes Back (1980) and Return of the Jedi (1983) serving as Episodes Five and Six in the serial, and Star Wars: Episode I -- The Phantom Menace (1999) going back to the myth's beginnings. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

The Empire Strikes Back
The second entry in George Lucas' Star Wars trilogy finds Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), the green-as-grass hero from the first film, now a seasoned space warrior. Luke's Star Wars cohorts Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) are likewise more experienced in the ways and means of battling the insidious Empire, as represented by the brooding Darth Vader (body of David Prowse, voice of James Earl Jones). And, of course, "The Force," personified by the ghost of Luke's mentor Ben Kenobi (Alec Guinness), is with them all. Retreating from Vader's minions, Luke ends up, at first, on the Ice Planet Hoth, and then the tropical Dagobah. Here he makes the acquaintance of the gnomish Yoda (voice of Frank Oz), whose all-encompassing wisdom comes in handy during the serial-like perils of the rest of the film. Before the film's open-ended climax, we are introduced to the apparently duplicitous Lando Calrissian (Billy Dee Williams) and are let in on a secret that profoundly affects both Luke and his arch-enemy, Vader. Many viewers consider this award-winning film the best of the Star Wars movies, and its special-effects bonanza was pure gold at the box office. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Return of the Jedi
In the final episode of the Star Wars saga, Han Solo (Harrison Ford) emerges intact from the carbonite casing in which he'd been sealed in The Empire Strikes Back. The bad news is that Solo, together with Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) and Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher), is prisoner to the grotesque Jabba the Hutt. But with the help of the charismatic Lando Calrissian (Billy Dee Williams), our heroes and our heroine manage to escape. The next task is to rid the galaxy of Darth Vader (body by David Prowse, voice by James Earl Jones) and the Emperor (Ian McDiarmid), now in command of a new, under-construction Death Star. On the forest moon Endor, the good guys enlist the help of a feisty bunch of bear-like creatures called the Ewoks in their battle against the Empire. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

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Eng/Fre/Spa

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Enhanced Widescreen for 16x9 TV

Subtitle Languages

Eng

Additional Features

All-new commentaries for each film by George Lucas, cast and crew Extended DVD version of "Empire of Dreams," the all-new documentary, featuring an additional hour of never-before-seen footage and interviews Three featurettes: "Characters of Star Wars," "The Birth of the Lightsaber," "The Force is With Them: The Legacy of Star Wars" Exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Episode III in "The Return of Darth Vader" Trailer and Xbox playable demo with an entire level of the Star Wars Battlefront game, plus a sneak peek at the making of the Episode III video game Theatrical teasers, trailers, and TV spots from all three films Still galleries DVD-ROM web link to exclusive content And more

Chapters

Side #1 -- Episode IV: A New Hope
1. Opening Logos [:22]
2. A New Hope [1:31]
3. Imperial Boarding Party [1:31]
4. Artoo's Mission [1:31]
5. Vader Confronts the Princess [:17]
6. Lost in the Desert [:17]
7. Land of the Jawas [:17]
8. Droids for Sale [2:42]
9. In the Garage [2:35]
10. Lars Family Dinner [1:26]
11. Binary Sunset [:12]
12. Attack of the Sand People [2:13]
13. Meeting Old Ben [4:18]
14. "Your Father's Lightsaber" [:10]
15. Leia's Message [3:50]
16. The Death Star [3:52]
17. Torched Homestead [1:59]
18. Luke's Decision [2:12]
19. Mos Eisley Spaceport [1:27]
20. The Cantina [3:21]
21. Han Solo [1:02]
22. Cornered by Greedo [1:16]
23. Death Star Destination [2:01]
24. Jabba the Hutt [2:11]
25. The Millenium Falcon [1:10]
26. Alderaan's Fate [1:26]
27. Lightsaber Training [:49]
28. "That's No Moon..." [2:19]
29. Secret Compartment [3:00]
30. Planning the Escape [2:05]
31. Wookie Prisoner [1:16]
32. Rescuing the Princess [1:27]
33. Into the Garbage Shoot [1:31]
34. The Trash Compactor [:17]
35. The Walls Close In [2:29]
36. Deactivating the Tractor Beam [2:13]
37. Back to the Ship [3:30]
38. Obi-Wan Vs. Vader [:26]
39. The Fighter Attack [:00]
40. "They Let Us Go" [:11]
41. Arrival on Yavin 4 [2:53]
42. Rebel Briefing [2:05]
43. Han's Departure [4:10]
44. Luke and Biggs [1:40]
45. Assault on the Death Star [:18]
46. Trench Runs [2:42]
47. "Use the Force, Luke" [1:55]
48. A Hero's Welcome [2:06]
49. Medal Ceremony [:13]
50. End Credits [3:30]
Side #2 -- Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
1. Opening Logos [:11]
2. The Empire Strikes Back [:10]
3. Ice Planet Hoth [:10]
4. The Rebel Base [:10]
5. Escape From the Wompa [1:34]
6. Closing the Doors [1:34]
7. Obi-Wan's Instructions [1:34]
8. Search Party [:22]
9. Luke's Recovery [:22]
10. Imperial Probe Droid [:22]
11. The Imperial Fleet [1:57]
12. Preparing for Battle [4:03]
13. First Transport Away [:28]
14. Battle in the Snow [1:28]
15. The Tide Turns [2:41]
16. Rebels in Retreat [1:13]
17. Escape Aboard the Falcon [1:01]
18. Leaving for Degobah [1:16]
19. The Empire in Pursuit [:18]
20. Asteroid Field [1:00]
21. Crash Landing on Degobah [:31]
22. Hunting the Falcon [:37]
23. "Found Someone, You Have" [:48]
24. Interrupted Kiss [1:37]
25. The Emperor's Message [2:34]
26. Yoda's Hut [:19]
27. "This is No Cave" [1:32]
28. Jedi Training [3:38]
29. Failure at the Cave [:26]
30. Bounty Hunters [1:33]
31. There is no Try [2:08]
32. Out With the Garbage [2:17]
33. Seeing the Future [:29]
34. City in the Clouds [:27]
35. Meeting Lando [1:42]
36. Leaving Degobah [2:03]
37. Leia's Concerns [:56]
38. Imperial Surprise [2:46]
39. The Deal Gets Worse [1:48]
40. Carbon-Freeze [:11]
41. Luke Enters the Trap [3:53]
42. Confronting the Dark Lord [2:02]
43. Lando's Second Surprise [:43]
44. Lightsaber Duel [1:20]
45. Escape From Cloud City [3:20]
46. Vader's Revelation [:24]
47. Falcon to the Rescue [2:52]
48. The Empire Closes In [2:44]
49. The Rebel Fleet [:32]
50. End Credits [1:31]
Side #3 -- Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
1. Opening Logos [:22]
2. Return of the Jedi [1:34]
3. Vader's Unexpected Visit [1:34]
4. Arrival at Jabba's Palace [1:34]
5. A Message and a Gift [:28]
6. The Max Rebo Band [:28]
7. The Price for Chewbacca [:28]
8. Free From the Carbonite [2:36]
9. Entert the Jedi [:39]
10. "Oh No! The Rancor!" [:20]
11. On the Sail Barge [2:11]
12. The Sarlacc Pit [4:10]
13. The Emperor Arrives [1:59]
14. Yoda's Twilight [3:13]
15. A Certain Point of View [4:33]
16. Rebel Briefing [2:58]
17. Lending the Falcon [4:28]
18. The Emperor's Instructions [1:51]
19. Flying Casual [6:15]
20. Arrival on Endor [1:48]
21. Speeder Bike Chase [5:44]
22. Leia Meets Wicket [3:06]
23. Vader's Report [3:12]
24. An Ewolk Trap [1:56]
25. The Golden God [:52]
26. Campfire Stories [2:30]
27. Brother and Sister [1:48]
28. Luke Surrenders [3:57]
29. Rebel Recon [3:37]
30. The Alliance Fleet [1:28]
31. Back Door [4:13]
32. Luke and the Emperor [3:51]
33. "It's a Trap!" [2:21]
34. Ewok Attack [4:15]
35. Fully Operational [3:36]
36. The Battle Rages [:45]
37. The Dark Side Beckons [:59]
38. The Ewoks Turn the Tide [2:13]
39. Father Vs. Son [3:14]
40. Taking the Bunker [3:22]
41. A Jedi's Fury [3:43]
42. The Sheild is Down [1:57]
43. Force Lightning [2:04]
44. Vader's Redemption [:59]
45. Into the Death Star [3:15]
46. Anakin Unmasked [1:58]
47. Death Star Destroyed [:56]
48. Funeral Pyre [2:59]
49. Celebration [:31]
50. End Credits [:49]
Side #4 -- Bonus Material
1. The World Was Changing [8:09]
2. Building a Rebel Force [7:50]
3. Star Wars: A New Hope [3:31]
4. An Epic in Crisis [4:41]
5. A Day They Would Never Forget [7:48]
6. The Empire Strikes Back [2:25]
7. A Jedi Named Yoda [5:44]
8. Betting the Farm [8:00]
9. Return of the Jedi [4:29]
10. Speeder Bikes [3:22]
11. The Saga Continues [7:58]
12. Closing Credits [7:50]

Star Wars Trilogy [4 Pack / WS]: AMG Review
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Includes:

Star Wars (1977), MPAA Rating: PG

The Empire Strikes Back (1980), MPAA Rating: PG

Return of the Jedi (1983), MPAA Rating: PG

Star Wars
Bursting with excitement, and throwing in one wild chase, life-threatening dilemma, and dazzling effect after another, George Lucas' Star Wars packs a remarkable amount of story into 121 minutes; if the characters and dialogue sometimes lack depth, they have plenty of flash and boundless energy, and the film keeps just enough of its tongue in cheek to acknowledge an undercurrent of sly, low-key wit without snickering at either the characters or the audience. In a decade in which cynicism was the order of the day in the film industry (and American culture), Star Wars dared to be hokey. With its wise old men, dashing young pilots, spunky but virtuous princesses, and bad guys who were either deliciously evil or downright slimy, the movie had the courage to take a truckload of Hollywood archetypes, present them with smarts, humor, and no apologies, and make them work for a new generation of filmgoers. The movie in this way forged a totally original amalgam of myth, marketing, and movie serials to become one of the biggest cultural phenomena in movie history. Commercially, Star Wars opened new vistas in merchandizing toys and other movie tie-ins, as it helped transform science fiction from a fringe market into one of Hollywood's dominant genres. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

The Empire Strikes Back
Proof that a sequel can be as good as (or better than) its predecessor, The Empire Strikes Back is frequently considered the best of the original Star Wars trilogy. The 1980 film, which picks up a few years after the original movie, contains perhaps the most substantial plot developments of the three films, interweaving spiritual and romantic development and serving up a genuinely shocking cliffhanger. It also features more of the special effects that endeared Star Wars to many an audience member, further catering to its audience's growing appetite for bigger, better effects. Dark and downbeat, Empire is at its core the most human of the trilogy, allowing its characters -- generally two-dimensional in Star Wars -- to flesh out to more convincing proportions. Part of this change may be due to Irvin Kershner's directing the film; where George Lucas was a master with technology, he was not really an actor's director, and the actors here seem noticeably more at ease. The film's enormous success was proof that audiences were more than eager to see the Star Wars storyline continued in the years to come, something that still held true when the special edition of The Empire Strikes Back was released 17 years after the original version. Exhilarating and timeless, it remains one of the most compelling adventures ever brought to the screen. ~ Rebecca Flint Marx, All Movie Guide

Return of the Jedi
Considered by some a mild failure after the tantalizingly unresolved and morally complicated The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi nonetheless was a gigantic box-office hit and a beloved conclusion to the trilogy that would change science fiction filmmaking -- and, indeed, modern mythology -- forever. Overrun by furry Ewoks, the sixth episode in the planned nine-part story represented George Lucas' turn toward kiddie sensibilities, which he would continue in force with the much-reviled Jar Jar Binks character in Star Wars, Episode I: The Phantom Menace. Still, with C3PO constantly getting himself into slapstick jams that inspired endless doomsday whining, the saga had always included silly bursts of comic relief, and the Ewoks only furthered that trend. Paradoxically, Jedi is in some ways the most adult film of the series, delving into the dangerous morass of Luke Skywalker's mounting hatred, including images of rage and emotional torture to rival those of Empire. The improving special effects were the true stars of the third installment, among them a memorable Tatooine clash with Jabba the Hutt's minions, a breathtaking speeder bike chase through the trees, and the climactic battles with the Ewoks vs. the walking battle droids and the Millennium Falcon vs. the rebuilt Death Star. Of course, more soap-opera style revelations continued to reinforce the grandeur of the epic story line. Often thought of as the least effective of the original three Star Wars movies, Jedi's inferiority is relative, to say the least. Lucas' trilogy created such a vast empire of devoted fans that any chance to see laser blasts and light sabers sent them flocking to the multiplexes, instantly forgiving the sometimes hammy dialogue and overly theatrical acting for the opportunity to absorb more of the magic. ~ Derek Armstrong, All Movie Guide

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