STAR
WARS
 E P I S O D E I V
A NEW HOPE

1977 ***** 121 mins. (Special Edition and 2004 DVD Edition each run 125 mins.)


ORIGINAL THEATRICAL VERSION

George Lucas captured the attention of the world when this film was released in 1977, and he has yet to lose it. This fantastic space western is unrivaled in its wonderment and historical value. The special effects are great, the performances are believable, and the story is intriguing. It is obvious that George Lucas had, and still has, a firm grasp on the history and future of this saga. This is what a science fiction film should be. Filmmakers of today, take note: back in the days when special effects had to be physically accomplished, they looked a lot better.

SPECIAL EDITION

I know that my faithful readers may find this shocking, but I actually feel that this is a GREAT re-edit of this film. The added scenes actually make sense, and there are even one or two funny moments in the additions--funny moments that were intended to be funny. I feel that the added scene with Jabba the Hutt is a great scene that binds this film to Episode VI. While the arrival at Mos Eisley is way too computer animated to go along with the rest of the film, it is still fun to watch. I will admit that this release was necessary, so that the original films can be brought to a more continuous look with the new prequels being released.

2004 DVD Edition

I have made up my mind. This is the most necessary version of the film. The 2004 DVD releases of the Star Wars Trilogy cause the films to really look and feel like the new films that are out.

What you have heard is true. This is changed even more than the Special Edition. A couple of differences are: Jabba the Hutt is re-animated, so he looks a bit more like the one in Episode VI and the light sabers are actually the colors they are supposed to be. In the previous releases, they were not the exact blue and red they were supposed to be. The look of this version is right there with Episode I, Episode II, and Episode III.

Number 15 on AFI's 100 Years . . . 100 Movies.
Number 27 on AFI's 100 Years . . . 100 Thrills.
Han Solo is Number 14 on AFI's Years . . . 100 Heroes and Villains.
Obi-Wan Kenobi is Number 37 on AFI's 100 Years . . . 100 Heroes and Villains.

Rated PG for Sci-Fi Violence and Brief Mild Language.

NOTES: AWARDS: 1984 VHS SPECIAL FEATURES: 1995 WIDESCREEN VHS SPECIAL FEATURES: 1997 SPECIAL EDITION WIDESCREEN VHS SPECIAL FEATURES: 2004 WIDESCREEN DVD EDITION SPECIAL FEATURES: 2006 2-DISC WIDESCREEN LIMITED EDITION DVD SPECIAL FEATURES:
  • Commentary by George Lucas, Ben Burtt, Dennis Muren, and Carrie Fisher
  • DVD-ROM weblink to exclusive Star Wars content
  • Anamorphic Widescreen (Aspect Ratio 2.35:1)
  • English Dolby 5.1 Surround EX
  • English Dolby 2.0 Surround
  • French Dolby 2.0 Surround
  • Spanish Dolby 2.0 Surround
  • English Subtitles
  • Closed Captioned for the hearing impaired
  • Digitally Mastered in THX
  • Original theatrical version of Star Wars (without "Episode IV - A New Hope" for the first time on video)
  • LEGO Star Wars II video game Xbox demo and trailer
  • 4:3 Letterbox format (Aspect Ratio 2.35:1)
  • English Dolby 2.0 Surround
  • French Dolby 2.0 Surround
  • Spanish Dolby 2.0 Surround
  • English Subtitles
    Starring:
    Mark Hamill + Harrison Ford + Carrie Fisher + Peter Cushing + Alec Guinness + Anthony Daniels + David Prowse + Kenny Baker + James Earl Jones

    Written and Directed by
    George Lucas

    Other Films with:
    Kenny Baker - Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, Star Wars: V - The Empire Strikes Back, and Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
    Peter Cushing - Alexander the Great and Horror of Dracula
    Anthony Daniels - Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back, and Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
    Carrie Fisher - Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
    Harrison Ford - Blade Runner, Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back, and Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
    Mark Hamill - Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
    James Earl Jones - Exorcist II: The Heretic, The Lion King, The Lion King II: Simba's Pride, Michael Jackson: Dangerous - The Short Films, Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (uncredited), Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back, and Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
    George Lucas - Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back, Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi, and THX 1138
    David Prowse - Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
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