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Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
Brand: TCFHE
EAN: 0024543263838
Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Item Dimensions: 30
Label: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Languages: EnglishOriginal LanguageDolby Digital 2.0 SurroundEnglishSubtitledSpanishSubtitledFrenchSubtitledEnglishDubbedDolby Digital 2.0 SurroundFrenchDubbedDolby Digital 2.0 SurroundSpanishDubbedDolby Digital 2.0 Surround
Manufacturer: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
MPN: 2236385
Number Of Items: 2
Publisher: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Region Code: 1
Release Date: September 12, 2006
Running Time: 124 minutes
Studio: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Theatrical Release Date: May 21, 1980
Editorial Review:
Product Description:
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Amazon.com:
The 2006 limited-edition two-disc release of The Empire Strikes Back is not only the first time the movie has been officially available by itself on DVD. It marks the first-ever DVD release of Empire as it originally played in theaters in 1980. What does that mean exactly? The film is without the various "improvements" and enhancements George Lucas added for the theatrical rerelease in 1997 as well as the DVD premiere in 2004. So no more of Ian McDiarmid (the Emperor) replacing Clive Revill with slightly revised lines, or Temuera Morrison rerecording of Boba Fett's minimal dialogue.
What do you lose by watching the 1980 version? Dolby Digital 5.1 EX sound, for one thing (only 2.0 Surround here), and digital cleanup. But for home-theater owners, the biggest frustration will be from the non-anamorphic picture. On a widescreen TV, an anamorphically enhanced (16x9) picture at a 2.35:1 aspect ratio will fill the screen with the exception of small black bars on the top and bottom. The original edition of Empire, however, on a widescreen TV will have large black bars on the top, the bottom, and the sides unless you stretch the picture (and distort it in the process, especially considering the substandard picture quality). If you're watching on a standard square-shaped (4:3) TV, though, you won't notice a difference.
Yes, it's true that serious home-theater lovers who want spectacular sound and anamorphically enhanced picture can always watch the 2004 version of the movie also included in this set. But chances are good that they already picked up the trilogy edition of all three films, so their decision to buy the 2006 two-disc edition depends on how much they want the original film. The official LucasFilm stance is that this is an individual release of the 2004 version of The Empire Strikes Back, and the 1980 version of the film is merely a "bonus feature." Common speculation is that the only reason the original versions are seeing the official light of day at all is to undercut the booming black market for the laserdisc version. Star Wars fans will have to decide for themselves if that's worth the purchase. --David Horiuchi
Average Rating: 
Rating:  -
Although it lacks the easily identifiable yearning for adventure that made Star Wars, Episode IV - A New Hope such a success, The Empire Strikes Back tackles the hard work of "what happens after we win the big battle." The Empire isn't defeated by a long shot, and this story picks up with the Rebellion on the ropes, hiding out and trying to regroup after their surprising victory at the Death Star.
Many scholars have pointed to Star Wars as a cinematic interpretation of Joseph Campbell's ... Read More
Rating: -
The wrath of the Empire is unleashed upon the Rebel Alliance! Definatley one of the best written stories out of the franchise (they didn't get clunky until episodes 1 and 2), this is more of an emotional story for the characters (though don't worry, there's plenty of action for those of you with short attention spans without an explosion happening every five seconds). The three main leads continue with excellent performances, especially Hamill. Luke's character changes throughout the course of the film. ... Read More
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I had no idea this movie existed! I saw Star Wars 1, 2, and 3 in the theaters, and stumbled upon Star Wars 4 by accident on the cable on Father's Day! That one was great too! I was overjoyed to find out that this 5th one was made as well! I accidentally found this DVD just sitting in the bargain spindle at my 7/11 like it had been there for years! Why the last two movies weren't released in theaters I'll never understand. They really advertised the heck out of the first three.
Anyway, ... Read More
Rating:  -
I grew up watching Star Wars. These are quite probably my favorite films of all time...which is why it simply kills me to see things like added footage with the "new" Emperor or voice over dubs with the "new" Boba Fett voice. Don't get me wrong, the restoration that has been done to the film is nothing short of incredible. It looks amazing on my 42" flat panel TV. But that's not what the one star is for.
Being a Star Wars fan, I purchased the special edition trilogy on DVD the day it was released...so ... Read More
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Although called "Episode V," this was second movie in the Star Wars 6-part installment and I've always thought one of the better entries in the series.
If you watch the first Star Wars and then this one, you'll immediately see a vast improvement in the special-effects department. There is a much more polished look to this one, and improved sound In fact, the DVD transfer is outstanding considering the age of this film.
While the first Star Wars was a bit subdued, this one picks up the action ... Read More
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