The limited edition is underrated
I have been wanting to view the Star Wars films in their original, unaltered theatrical versions for some time. So the other day, I walked to my library and checked out the limited edition DVD set of ESB (ANH was apparently rented out). This version (which is I think is from 2006) contains two discs - the DVD of the 2004 special edition and a Bonus DVD of the original version. I put the bonus original version into my computer's DVD player and it worked just fine. All of the original dialogue, imagery and effects from 1980 are perfectly viewable on it. The experience was just like watching the VHS of the originals. I don't understand why so many people complain about the grainy quality (which is minimal) and the black bars surrounding the screen (I could watch the film just fine with them). Also, why does everyone expect to be able to see the original film with 2018 HD quality? To me, part of the fun of the experience was reliving the old-fashioned looking footage and the wonky-looking lightsaber scenes I grew up with. If I wanted a digital clean up, I would just watch the special edition. Everyone complains that they can't see the originals, but the originals have been available on DVD since 2006. I think we should be more grateful for what Lucasfilm has given us.
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