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Post #1567650

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ThatPixarGuy
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Anyone else think Empire Strikes Back's Special Edition is actually better than the Theatrical Cut?
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4-Dec-2023, 12:03 PM

I feel it’s the least offensive SE of the three, but I still prefer the theatrical release. Taking out “Bring my Shuttle” and “You’re lucky you don’t taste very good” is a no-go for me, and other changes like the Wampa and Cloud City additions are whatever. I also disliked the removal of the echo effect in the iconic “I am your father” scene.

Recasting Boba Fett and the Emperor for continuity’s sake is a good idea on paper, but both miss the mark completely in execution to the point where I prefer the originals. I did like the recoloring of R2 in space though.