Star Wars Prequel Trilogy (DVD, 2008, 6-Disc Set, Checkpoint; Sensormatic; Widescreen)

After completing work on the 3 original films in the "Star Wars" saga, creator George Lucas waited until the late 1990's before he decided to turn his attention once again to telling the adventures that happened a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. The three films in the much-anticipated and popular prequel trilogy tell about Anakin Skywalker, as he makes his transformation into the ultimate villain Darth Vader. "Episode I: The Phantom Menace" introduces young Anakin as a boy on Tatooine, who is determined by the Jedi to bring balance to the force. "Episode II: Attack Of The Clones" shows Anakin as a young man, learning the ways of the Jedi. "Episode III: Revenge Of The Sith" has Anakin lured to the dark side of the force, thus becoming a ruthless Sith apprentice. Lucas' remarkable imagination has helped to bring these fabulous stories to the big screen. He would always release each film once every 3 years during the month of May, opening the summer blockbuster movie season. This 6-disc DVD set features all 3 of these ground-breaking films together in a special boxed set, along with many bonus features. Anakin Skywalker is played by Jake Lloyd in Episode I and by Hayden Christensen in Episodes II and III; Ewan MacGregor plays Obi-Wan Kenobi; Natalie Portman plays Padme Amidala; Samuel L. Jackson plays Mace Windu; Ian McDiarmid plays Emperor Palpatine; Liam Neeson plays Qui-Gon Jinn; Christopher Lee plays Count Dooku; with Anthony Daniels as C-3PO and Frank Oz as Yoda. Highlighted by the rousing John Williams' scores, the "Star Wars Prequel Trilogy" DVD collection is one that every "Star Wars" fan will enjoy.

Ewan McGregor and more star in this sci-fi prequel trilogy.
This trilogy focuses on Anakin Skywalker's journey becoming
a Jedi to becoming Darth Vader. These are great films and
it's nice to have them together in this neat set. They have
nice picture and sound plus cool extras. If you're a fan of
the entire Star Wars Saga, definitely get this ultimate set.

Fantastic box set of Star Wars 4,5,6, the last three movies. The original movie from 1977, now entitled New Hope, is redone with additional scenes which never made original movie!

I bought this box set to compliment my original trilogy box set. I'm not as much of a fan of these movies as I am of the original ones but my son has really gotten into Star Wars and I thought this would be a good purchase so he could see the whole saga.
Each movie has another disc full of extras, yes they are in the slim line cases but that's not really an issue. I haven't found this box set as cheap anywhere else, though I do wish it was as cheap as the original trilogy.
Still Great value.

I grew up way after the first Star Wars films so I really wanted to see how it all happened. George Lucas is a phenomenal director and screenwriter. The prequel trilogy liven up the Star Wars series with cutting edge special effects and much butter choreographed lightsaber scenes.