their imperfections are horribly exaggerated.
Disagree totally. This isn't some cheapo set of Jackie Chan movies that no one ever heard of. This is Star Wars, one of the biggest box office smashes of all time and a pop culture icon. For it to be released in anything but pristine quality is inexcusable. The LEs were nowhere near pristine quality and it is apparent as all hell with all the grain. The biggest thing though is the anamorphic issue which in today's age is insulting. These movies are unwatchable on a widescreen TV which is becoming the PREVALENT form of presentation. These versions are terrible in both quality and presentation. They are unwatchable on modern technology. That is not exaggerated. That is fact, sir.