Originally posted by: Darth_Evil
Mielr, I have to say thanks for you little reviews. They're short and sweet, containing everything I want to know. You've really helped in my decision to get these. I'm an extremely careful buyer, and I read lots of reviews before jumping in to buy anything, and yours are very helpful, in just saying what the picture and sound is like. I really don't like it when people go into the specifics of pixel size, tiny sound problems and other technical junk that most people can't understand.
BTW, I notice lots of Matte lines on my Return of the Jedi laserdisc bootleg. Is this still present? It was during the final battle against the death star with Lando in the falcon.
And what's the disc art like for disc two? Does it say bonus material or just "original theatrical version."
You're very welcome!
I've seen a lot of the screencaps- and they don't represent what the DVDs really look like. It's easy to over-analyze screencaps and pick out every flaw, but 99% of that stuff won't be noticeable while the film is actually moving.
The matte lines for Jedi don't seem to be quite as noticeable on the DVD (compared to the laserdisc) for some reason (talking about the Rancor scene, specifically).
Also, I didn't notice garbage mattes on ANY of the 3 films. That may have a lot to do with how the picture/brightness settings are on my TV.
Originally posted by: ESHBG
Mielr, I second Darth_Evil's comments! As you probably know from my many posts, I keep going back and forth with this release. But thanks to your reviews, I am seriously considering getting them now...
...and then never making another SW purchase again.
Mielr, I have to say thanks for you little reviews. They're short and sweet, containing everything I want to know. You've really helped in my decision to get these. I'm an extremely careful buyer, and I read lots of reviews before jumping in to buy anything, and yours are very helpful, in just saying what the picture and sound is like. I really don't like it when people go into the specifics of pixel size, tiny sound problems and other technical junk that most people can't understand.
BTW, I notice lots of Matte lines on my Return of the Jedi laserdisc bootleg. Is this still present? It was during the final battle against the death star with Lando in the falcon.
And what's the disc art like for disc two? Does it say bonus material or just "original theatrical version."
You're very welcome!
I've seen a lot of the screencaps- and they don't represent what the DVDs really look like. It's easy to over-analyze screencaps and pick out every flaw, but 99% of that stuff won't be noticeable while the film is actually moving.The matte lines for Jedi don't seem to be quite as noticeable on the DVD (compared to the laserdisc) for some reason (talking about the Rancor scene, specifically).
Also, I didn't notice garbage mattes on ANY of the 3 films. That may have a lot to do with how the picture/brightness settings are on my TV.
Originally posted by: umdesch4
If you're going to call it 'Original', doesn't it need to have those blue matte boxes around the ships, and all the other artifacts that I remember so well from seeing in the theatre when I was a kid? Hell, it was those blue boxes that first got me interested in how movie special effects are made. It was charming in the way that seeing the monster's zipper in an old horror film is charming.
So my question is...what is the best option available (in bootlegs or wherever) if I want to see that again?
LOL! Yeah, I didn't see garbage mattes either. Try the VHS editions.....
Originally posted by: THX
Bottom line is they are the best home video version of the OUT available. They are not perfect, but they are the best way to enjoy SW at home (unless you own a print and projector).
Well said (and prints break and wear out much more easily).If you're going to call it 'Original', doesn't it need to have those blue matte boxes around the ships, and all the other artifacts that I remember so well from seeing in the theatre when I was a kid? Hell, it was those blue boxes that first got me interested in how movie special effects are made. It was charming in the way that seeing the monster's zipper in an old horror film is charming.
So my question is...what is the best option available (in bootlegs or wherever) if I want to see that again?
LOL! Yeah, I didn't see garbage mattes either. Try the VHS editions.....
Originally posted by: THX
Bottom line is they are the best home video version of the OUT available. They are not perfect, but they are the best way to enjoy SW at home (unless you own a print and projector).
Originally posted by: ESHBG
Mielr, I second Darth_Evil's comments! As you probably know from my many posts, I keep going back and forth with this release. But thanks to your reviews, I am seriously considering getting them now...
...and then never making another SW purchase again.
Thanks!
I won't be buying the anniversary set either.