Here is some background:
I have been a Star Wars Fan since 5-25-77 when my mom dropped me off to watch a matinee while she went shoe shopping. I caught the first showing, opening day with about 25 other people. After the movie I RAN outside, grabbed my mother and dragged her in to see it again.
I never forgot that feeling of... connectedness? Is that right? Awe? Wonder? Something...
I caught the rest of the flicks on opening day, first show every time since. (Is there a club for first show goers?) Have been to all the Celebrations, etc... In short I am a Star Wars fan.
But, if I am honest with myself, NONE of the movies matched the impact of Ep4 on me. The Re-issues of the just ticked me off more than anything (I mean c'mon, Greedo did NOT shoot first)... The prequels did not even come close to what I REALLY wanted outta Star Wars.
So anyway, I found out about this project when it hit the newsgroups. After watching the XVID, to use the words of Vader, I "felt something I haven't felt since...."
So... thanks...
It seems trite, but you brought a childhood memory up to date in a way that it's creator couldn't. or wouldn't. or something...
I just wanted to let you know that your two year investment shows. You can tell this was a labor of love. Can't wait to see what happens next!
DarthSmokey
PS. Even my wife (a romantic movie buff who thinks Star Wars is a silly little sci-fi film) liked what you did to the point that I caught her watching the DVD yesterday without me, totally entranced. That is what spurred this posting.