This 2005 three-disc edition of George Lucas's Star Wars Trilogy is basically the same set as the 2004 edition minus the bonus fourth disc. That means you get the three original films--A New Hope (1977), The Empire Strikes Back (1980), and Return of the Jedi (1983)--in their brilliant-looking and -sounding DVD glory. That means you also get both the changes that were made for the 1997 special-edition versions as well as the revisions that were made for the films' DVD debut, including Hayden Christensen (Anakin Skywalker) being added to a scene in Jedi, Ian McDiarmid (the Emperor) replacing Clive Revill with slightly revised lines in Empire, and Temuera Morrison rerecording Boba Fett's minimal dialogue, plus some other small details.

One of the Best Sci-Fi Epics of all Time

I say one of the best because there are other sci-fi franchises, such as Star Trek, that have made their indelible impression upon the genre as well. Yes, the first Star Trek movies would never have been as "cool" without effects that were created by Industrial Light and Magic, but the characters had been around longer than Luke, Solo and Leia. To argue which is the best is, shall we say, futile...suffice to say that the first three Star Wars films (IV, V, VI) are a must have for any sci-fi DVD collection and if you haven't seen them yet, well...you must not be breathing!

Fantastic Picture

Well I first saw these movies when I was a kid, and I really enjoyed watching them again. The remastering of sound and special effects are stunning (no more cruddy outlines around the ships). The additional scenes also did not detract from the movie for me; I really don't care who shot first as long as the basic premise remains the same (they shoot at the same time here). This is a great addition to any collection.

Hey... It's Star Wars...

What can I say. The remastered Star Wars original trilogy on widescreen DVD's. If you haven't got one...get one...