Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga - Limited Edition Complete Box Set UHD [Blu-ray] [2019] [Region Free]

I have always been a serious fan for all things Sc-Fi. IMHO, one the greatest Sc-Fi Movies ever made is “2001: A Space Odyssey” (Arthur C. Clarke – Stanley Kubrick). This Film is an amazing thought-provoking journey with equally amazing Visuals and Sounds, mindful its release was way back in 1968. In the mid 70’s, after watching this Film, I could not see how any subsequent film could ever compare with this Masterpiece. George Lucas changed all that in 1977 with the Release of Star Wars IV.Although I was a bit slow getting onto the Star-Wars Bandwagon, I eventually purchased the Original Star Wars Trilogy on VHS videos. These were Great Movies, at the time. Then I went upmarket purchasing the Special Edition Trilogy on NTSC Laser-Disc with AC3 (Dolby Digital 5.1) which was Fantastic. Then I purchased both the Silver and Gold DVD Boxsets of the Special Edition Trilogy. Then I bought the 6 Movie Blu-Ray Boxset with Film Cell. Now I have the latest 4K Ultra HD HDR / HD / Bonus Discs Boxset featuring 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos.Needless to say, I am somewhat obsessive, when it comes to watching / owning Star Wars Movies which produce the very best Audio-Visual experience available. This Boxset achieves the Very Best Audio-Visual Experience EVER. Although I enjoy the Prequel and Sequel Trilogies, my real love is for the Original Special Edition Trilogy. There is no doubt in my mind that this version of the Original Trilogy (Episode IV) transferred to 4K UHD/HDR is absolutely amazing for its clarity, colour and detail, on a movie which is over 40 years old. I have watched episodes I -IV with IV (The New Hope) being my favourite and can say that the Dolby Atmos Sound experience on these Movies, is absolutely Exceptional.The Packaging is a very nice dual-slide opening outer box with a sort of black rubberise texture and a nicely printed “Death Star” on the front. The Hard Cover Book within is removed by using a silk type pull ribbon. The Book outer covers are steel ’ish in colour featuring faux steel screws and Boldly Printed (Not Embossed), Centralised “STAR WARS” with “THE SKYWALKER SAGA” printed underneath. The Book itself consists of double thick Hard Card pages with nicely printed artwork scenes from each Movie. Each Right Page artwork scene has two pockets which hold the Scene-Movie appropriate 4K and HD Discs. The Bonus discs are stored similarly in the back Hard Card Pages which feature Black & White photos relating to the appropriate Movies. Also included is the Personal Message, on a semi- clear plastic letter from Mark Hamill, which is a nice touch.There are things about this Collector’s Boxset that need to be mentioned. Firstly, although described as a Limited-Edition Boxset, there is no mention of how many Boxsets are being Produced & no LE Certificate. With further scrutiny, I see this Boxset is advertised as Limited Edition (Exclusive to Amazon) which I suppose is how Amazon can justify calling this a Limited Edition, which I feel is a little bit naughty & misleading. I believe Special Edition would have been a more appropriate description of this Boxset. Secondly, each of the discs are really tight in their own pockets and require considerable pulling force to extract. I use a Micro-Fibre Lens cleaning cloth when removing the discs so as to avoid leaving finger-thumb prints of the disc surfaces. I now leave this cloth inside the Presentation Case so it is always available when required. With time I’m sure this tightness will reduce but the Micro-Fibre cloth would still be required to remove the discs safely & cleanly. The Bonus discs I have watched, up to Episode IV, have audio which does not always play as it should. I have found that rewinding for a few seconds then playing sorts this out but is rather frustrating & annoying.I purchased this Boxset primarily for the 4K UHD/HDR Formats and the Dolby Atmos audio. It would have been nice to include a Separate disc detailing the Technical Processes for Transferring these 9 Movies onto the 4K Format. Similarly, it would have been nice to have seen the inclusion of the Sequel Trilogy 3D Discs. It is strange that Film Studios are still producing 3D Movies but the equipment Manufactures are no longer supporting 3D (TV’s & Blu-Ray Players). Passive 3D “Out of Screen” experience on a 4K television is Visually just amazing. It wouldn’t surprise me if Disney decided to give Episodes I – VI the 3D treatment and produce another Boxset including the existing 3D Episodes VII – IX. As an aside, It is my view that not including the Standalone Movies, “Solo” and “Rogue One” with “The Skywalker Saga” Boxset, was the right and proper decision.Bottom Line, this is a really nice Collectors Boxset (albeit expensive), with the 4K Visuals and Dolby Atmos immersive Audio being Fabulous, making this a must have addition to any Die-Hard “Star-Wars” Collection.

I pre-ordered my copy of this the moment it became available - on Christmas Day, 2019. I had just gone to see Episode 9 at the cinema, the previous day.First of all, why have there been reviews of this boxed set posted here before today - the day when it actually released?I received my set this morning, so now that I have it in my hands, I can actually post a review.I watched Star Wars (or Episode 4, or A New Hope) today just to compare with previous versions.So this is the first time I have ever seen this movie in native 4K with HDR. Player states “2160p 60hz HDR (PQ)”. 2160 pixel per sq.in. 60 frames per second. High Dynamic Range enhanced for Picture Quality.It really makes a difference. The Blu-ray version would upscale into 4K with Standard Dynamic Range, but this new transfer is something very special. The picture clarity is astonishing, and there is clear improvement in contrast and colour depth. I can make out things in shadows which I had never noticed before, despite probably seeing this particular film a hundred times.Add in a new Atmos soundtrack too, and this movie which is now 43 years old, looks and sounds better than ever.It really is like seeing it for the first time. All over again.This experience is the sole reason I bought a Home Cinema setup to begin with. I watched “A New Hope” just now, with full modern video remaster, on a projector screen eighty inches across. I can see picture detail I have never noticed before. I can also clearly hear (and understand) dialogue that was previously just muffled background noise.The laser blasts bouncing around the trash-compactor sound great on a decent home cinema setup.The speeder bike chase in “Return of the Jedi” is better than ever, - sharp, clear, no blurring, and a real sense of speed.And as for the “Maclunkey” issue - when I first heard about this, my thoughts were “what are you talking about?”But it seems that this strange word was put in, to replace a half-second frame of Greedo attempting to shoot Han Solo. Now Han shoots Greedo again, without Greedo shooting back. To me this is a good thing - a man sent by a gangster to collect a debt would not kill the debtor, not without gaining the extreme disfavour of his gangster boss. To me, Greedo shooting Han just made no sense, so I am glad they removed it.People who are complaining that they wanted the Non-Special-Edition versions can watch them on videocassette (but they won’t be anywhere as good as this set is). These films are not public property - at the time George Lucas owned them, and was entitled to edit them however he saw fit. George Lucas’ view was that “technology has now caught up to the point where I finally make the movie I wanted to make in 1977”. These are the finished versions of these movies that the filmmakers actually wanted to make, and wanted us to see.And in a beautiful presentation box as well.However, the way in which the discs are packaged makes them very susceptible to fingerprints. I am very careful not to get any scratches on them, but in hindsight - perhaps plastic clip cases would have been better than these tight cardboard sleeves.I thought there was a documentary called “Empire of Dreams” but I cannot find it in this set. But I cannot find that documentary in the previous boxed set either (the Blu-ray box with six films in it, released in 2001). All of the bonus features in that 2001 set are present here in this box, and a lot more goodies besides.So, to sum up - this particular box is the main reason I own a home cinema setup, which has probably cost a few thousand pounds.And after what I saw tonight - it is totally worth it.

This is and excellent box set of Star Wars films all available in high res Blu Ray with play back in UK - great - Very Happy

If you are a collector, grew up a Star Wars fan or both this is the box set you have been waiting for. Best of all you get it in 4K. Either way you will not be disappointed. The hardest part is knowing if you should open the packaging or display it as is.

Having been a Star Wars fan from since I was a kid, I was really excited to find out about the fact that all 9 movies would be coming as a single Limited box set.Initially, I was just going to get the standard Blu-Ray version, but I then decided to go with the 4K Boxset, for a couple of reasons.A) Because of the ability to watch all the movies in 4kB) Because it also comes with Behind-The-Scenes Discs for every single movieC) Because of the beautiful artbook that is exclusive with this set (P.S. The Concept Art used as the artwork for each movie in the book is my favourite part about this entire set)D) Because of the lovely letter from Mark Hamill that comes with this as well.And I can say it's well worth the purchase for any Star Wars fan.I don't really understand why there is so many negative reviews, although it could be just the people who hate the Disney movies (which I don't really get but that's a different conversation) review-bombing this.I think this is a great thing to have because of all the movies that are offered in this, plus the extras.If you have money to spare, I say go for it!