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Post #145634

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beej199
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***The "Darth Editous" Episode IV DVD Info and Feedback Thread*** - a partially "de-specialed" DVD
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Date created
5-Oct-2005, 4:50 PM
Hi Darth Editous

Ive posted a pic of the offending Lucas edit, basically this shot is in the SE but is not in the orginal film, I guess Lucas wanted to show Greedo firing first so had to insert this into the film to allow more time for the laser from Greedos gun.

If you check any Laserdisc rip then you will find that this scene isnt in the original! You never see either person fire, just a flash of smoke and then Greedos head fall on the table. I think that works better as its clear Han did the shooting because he reached for his gun...I was eight when I watched it orginally and figured that out pretty easily so personally dont think it needs this extra shot (although glad the head dodge has gone!)

The CGI Han looks very very very fake..............

Fake Han Solo Special Edition Shot

http://img381.imageshack.us/img381/2431/pdvd0009iz.jpg

Especially in comparison to the very next shot following Greedo hitting the table it does stick out like a sore thumb!

The next shot of a real Han Solo
http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/6739/pdvd0029ub.jpg

I'd love the above CGI Han to be edited out and put back to how the orginal film was as its really irratating, Lucasfilm really messed with this scene. Apologies to anyone who hadnt noticed.