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Star Wars Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983 & 2004 Versions, 2-Disc Widescreen Edition)
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Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Star Wars
EAN: 0024543263937
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Item Dimensions: 30
Label: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), English (Dubbed), French (Dubbed),
Manufacturer: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
MPN: 024543263937
Number Of Items: 2
Publisher: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Region Code: 1
Release Date: September 12, 2006
Running Time: 136 minutes
Studio: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Theatrical Release Date: May 25, 1983
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Editorial Review:
Luke Skywalker tries to bring his father Darth Vader back to the light side of the force, while the Rebel army saves his friend Han Solo from Jabba the Hut.
Genre: Science Fiction
Rating: PG
Release Date: 20-FEB-2007
Media Type: DVD
The 2006 limited-edition two-disc release of Return of the Jedi is not only the first time the movie has been officially available by itself on DVD. It marks the first-ever DVD release of Jedi as it originally played in theaters in 1983. What does that mean exactly? The film is without the various "improvements" and enhancements George Lucas added for the theatrical rerelease in 1997 as well as the DVD premiere in 2004. So Sebastian Shaw reclaims his spot as the man behind Darth Vader's mask, and we don't see the otherworldly celebration (including the Gungans) at the end of the movie.
What do you lose by watching the 1983 version? Dolby Digital 5.1 EX sound, for one thing (only 2.0 Surround here), and digital cleanup. But for home-theater owners, the biggest frustration will be from the non-anamorphic picture. On a widescreen TV, an anamorphically enhanced (16x9) picture at a 2.35:1 aspect ratio will fill the screen with the exception of small black bars on the top and bottom. The original edition of Jedi, however, on a widescreen TV will have large black bars on the top, the bottom, and the sides unless you stretch the picture (and distort it in the process, especially considering the substandard picture quality). If you're watching on a standard square-shaped (4:3) TV, though, you won't notice a difference.
Yes, it's true that serious home-theater lovers who want spectacular sound and anamorphically enhanced picture can always watch the 2004 version of the movie also included in this set. But chances are good that they already picked up the trilogy edition of all three films, so their decision to buy the 2006 two-disc edition depends on how much they want the original film. The official LucasFilm stance is that this is an individual release of the 2004 version of Return of the Jedi, and the 1983 version of the film is merely a "bonus feature." Common speculation is that the only reason the original versions are seeing the official light of day at all is to undercut the booming black market for the laserdisc version. Star Wars fans will have to decide for themselves if that's worth the purchase. --David Horiuchi
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - A fine conclusion.
Return of the Jedi is yet another masterpiece and a fitting conclusion to the original saga.
The usual, great script, great fx, good acting.
LOVE Luke's new green lightsaber.
Vader truly makes his feelings known in this one.
The emperor couldn't have been any better.
All in all one of the best films ever.
What I didn't like were the teddy bears!!!
Lucas wanted Wookies originally, I agree, the Ewoks suck.
Since Lucas has tinkered with the original three ... Read More
Rating: - "Pass On What You Have Learned" ~ How Not to Conclude An Epic Saga
Question: What was the stupidest storyline mistake George Lucas made concerning the `Star Wars' trilogy?
Answer: Killing off Yoda and replacing him with those ridiculous Ewoks.
Yes, with the death of Yoda in the third film 'Return of the Jedi' released in '83 the best part of the storyline died with him. To make matters worse in come those furry little Ewoks to replace him. Thus ended my interest in the movie. If you're seven years old or under you'll love it, otherwise just ... Read More
Rating:  - 2 words. NO Haden
Finally we get on dvd the original film. A have been a fan of the films with new enhancements, but adding Hayden into the enhanced film, just made me sick. DON"T MESS WITH THE FILMS.
Finally we get a dvd copy of the original film I saw on screen...it will make you happy!
Rating: - The Star Wars saga comes to an end.
Star Wars Episode VI: Return Of The Jedi is the final episode (yet only the 3rd of 6 movies made) in the Star Wars saga. This film presents the end of the Empire, and the showcase of Ewoks and muppets. While this film is considerably better than Episode I, it is the second weakest film in the saga. That is not to say it isn't a good film, just not as good as Episodes II-V. The 2004 version of the film is far superior to the 1997 or 1983 versions. I know a lot of people were angry that the old Anakin was ... Read More
Rating: - Great
What else can you say about Star Wars, This was for my grandson. I bought him all 6 movies and he loves them all.
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