Product ReviewsStar Wars - The Complete Saga (Blu-ray, 2011)

An amazing journey back to a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.

For the first time ever, all six of George Lucas' incredible Star Wars films have been collected together in one amazing box set. The whole saga is here, looking and sounding better than ever before on blu-ray.

What we have here are the special editions of each movie, complete with extra/extended scenes from some of the theatrical releases and extra CGI effects particularly for episodes IV-VI. Some of these films differ from their previous outings on DVD. Most notably, the puppet Yoda from The Phantom Menace has been replaced with a CGI version, as was the original intention of George Lucas at the time. It looks also as if some of the CGI aspects have been refined and updated.

These movies look absolutely stunning on blu-ray. Watching them on a widescreen TV in high-definition is truly the way these movies were meant to be seen. The images are razor sharp and the sound on these discs are crystal clear.

Aside from the incredible movies, we also get three discs of bonus material. These are a mix of new and contemporary interviews, conceptual artwork, SFX features and loads more. One of the highlights for me was a couple of deleted scenes which have never been available before, most notably Luke Skywalker's original introduction in Return of the Jedi where he, C3PO and R2D2 prepare for Han Solos rescue mission. As a fan, I had heard of this scene before, but never imagined I'd ever get to see it. This for me was the icing on the cake. Another highlight for me was a lengthy feature containing some of the very best Star Wars spoofs, some fan made and some professional. Over a ninety minute period we get classic parodies from the likes of Family Guy, Saturday Night Live, The Muppets and many, many more.

While this is the definitive Star Wars box set (at least for now), there are a few minor disappointments. I for one, would have liked to have seen included the original theatrical releases for episodes IV-VI without the copious CGI elements. Even though there are lots of extra features on this box set, I would have liked material that had been previously released on DVD to have been included on this set, such as the hour long making of featurette originally released on The Phantom Menace DVD. As such, these omissions prevent this from feeling like a truly complete set, but certainly the best we've seen so far.

Aside from what I've already mentioned, you also get an individually numbered Star Wars film cell and a booklet filled with original Star Wars artwork with this set. As this is a limited edition set, it isn't going to be around forever, so I would get hold of a copy whilst you can.

So, if you are a Star Wars fan, this is certainly a must own box set. I can guarantee it is a film set that you will keep going back to again and again. Top marks.Read full review...

good, not amazing, loads of features, worth buying id ur a star wars fan

quality is much better, you really notice the differnce on some of the original trilogy films, however not as amazing as i was hoping. a lot of the Episode 4 scenes remain almost unchanged and effects still bad, was hoping they would brighten and enhance more like they did with 5 and 6. still a good buy, and loads of features tooRead full review...

Reach for the Stars!

I was wary of buying the complete saga, after reading other personal reviews. If you are looking for a package with no edits to episodes IV/V/VI. This isn't for you. The edits are very subtle, and shouldn't make any difference, if, like me, you are a dedicated Star Wars fan. The quality of the first three episodes is superb. The quality of the other films have improved, but, are not of the same standard as the more recently made episodes.Read full review...

brilliant movie saga

ive allways like these films, blue ray is an outstanding way to watch detail from these films th story goes back many years , but it will allways be with me and us for many a year to come.

outstanding quality and a very much loved films to watch over and over again. worth the money would buy again for a pressent for a friend or loved one.

great all round movie flickRead full review...

fantastic-a must buy for any star wars fan!

I bought this as an anniversary present for my star wars mad husband and he loved it. He put it on straight away and the quality is amazing. The picture is so much sharper in blue ray-you can even see all the scratches on cp30 and r2d2. An excellent buy and bargain.Read full review...

Perfect. Ta. Max stats all round.

Perfect. Ta. Max stats all round.

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Great thanks

Great thanks

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thanks

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Well worth it at the right price of course

Although i have the series on other systems the Blu-Ray is far superior.The extra discs are great and full of information i wasnt aware of . Would definately recommend i have had hours and hours of entertainment from those extra discs alone.Read full review...

Great way of involving the next generation...

Great way of owning your own piece of what is undeniably a time honoured classic. Calling it THE COMPLETE SAGA was always going to be a huge gamble especially when there is currently a total of 12 possible story lines which could be developed into films....yeh kinda of like the new addition being made this year!Read full review...