Originally posted by: Obi Jeewhyen
I have to respectfully disagree with that statement. There's far more to "better" than mere visual quality.
I submit that even an approximation of 1977 Star Wars is better than any previous home video release or theatrical re-release of the movie. It's all a matter of opinion, and perhaps those who think of the film as "Episode 4" or "A New Hope" won't care ....
.... but for many of us old folk who experienced the original Star Wars phenomena first-hand, even a half-baked job at presenting the opening of this movie the way it really opens will set the stage for an exceptional experience of Star Wars ... whether or not it looks any better than a laserdisc and whether or not anything that follows is likewise restored to its 1977 condition.
By virtue of the first 30 seconds alone, this will be the "best" Star Wars home release ever ... ahem, says me.
I have to respectfully disagree with that statement. There's far more to "better" than mere visual quality.
I submit that even an approximation of 1977 Star Wars is better than any previous home video release or theatrical re-release of the movie. It's all a matter of opinion, and perhaps those who think of the film as "Episode 4" or "A New Hope" won't care ....
.... but for many of us old folk who experienced the original Star Wars phenomena first-hand, even a half-baked job at presenting the opening of this movie the way it really opens will set the stage for an exceptional experience of Star Wars ... whether or not it looks any better than a laserdisc and whether or not anything that follows is likewise restored to its 1977 condition.
By virtue of the first 30 seconds alone, this will be the "best" Star Wars home release ever ... ahem, says me.
Part of me is inclined to agree with you.