I will not buy Star Wars DVDs

[kexodusc]

You're not picking on me

Well, I guess it comes down to the fact that I consider this insubstantial...hell, if anything it's better because, like it or not, Hayden Christianson (sp?) is a big part of the legacy now...maybe this was how Lucas wanted it from the start, and didn't know what a potential young vader would look like...hey that would have been horrible, eh? Plus, there's no way that Christianson is going to grow into that ugly ol' goof guy's image. More believable this way.

Put it this way...changes that wouldn't bother me are ones that, if they were incorporated in the very first release, would have little bearing on the enjoyment value of the movie. If young vader was shown as is now (apparently) in theaters the very first time, nobody would have cared (but they might not have known who it was).

Basically, this picture swap of young Anakin for old doesn't matter.

Now, if they all of a suddden made Chewy a goth vampire/werewolf type creature, wrote Jar-Jar into the Emperor's final throne-room battle scene, or changed the plot, I'd be a bit put off.

You're right though, it would be nice to get the original releases as an option. I suspect one day we will, but probably for cost purposes, Lucas decided against it.
I'm more miffed that I have to live with a Dolby Digital format, no matter how good it is, and that I can't get DTS!!!

[ske]

You're not picking on me

Well, I guess it comes down to the fact that I consider this insubstantial...hell, if anything it's better because, like it or not, Hayden Christianson (sp?) is a big part of the legacy now...maybe this was how Lucas wanted it from the start, and didn't know what a potential young vader would look like...hey that would have been horrible, eh? Plus, there's no way that Christianson is going to grow into that ugly ol' goof guy's image. More believable this way.

Put it this way...changes that wouldn't bother me are ones that, if they were incorporated in the very first release, would have little bearing on the enjoyment value of the movie. If young vader was shown as is now (apparently) in theaters the very first time, nobody would have cared (but they might not have known who it was).

Basically, this picture swap of young Anakin for old doesn't matter.

Now, if they all of a suddden made Chewy a goth vampire/werewolf type creature, wrote Jar-Jar into the Emperor's final throne-room battle scene, or changed the plot, I'd be a bit put off.

You're right though, it would be nice to get the original releases as an option. I suspect one day we will, but probably for cost purposes, Lucas decided against it.
I'm more miffed that I have to live with a Dolby Digital format, no matter how good it is, and that I can't get DTS!!!

Do not hold your breath for DTS on this one.
Again I ask, why not replace old Ben? Once again, the end of ROTJ was about redemption. It makes no sense to show a younger Anakin. I really believe thet Lucas has lost any faith he may have had way back when. The original trilogy centers so much around it and the new trilogy goes to such an effort to explain everything away. BLOOD TEST anyone? UGH.

[kexodusc]

I think you're over-reacting here...it's just a movie, dude.
In the end I think Lucas did it just as a subtle way to link the 2 trilogies.
And the Blood test, well, whoop-dee-crap.

I can't believe anyone would think that a subtle, 7 second image, would ruin what is probably 8 or so excellent hours worth of film.

Yes, RTOJ was about redemption, it was also about everything good beating everything evil. The young Ani was good, the old one evil...

Man...After what Burton and crew did to Planet of the Apes, I think we've got bigger fish to fry than Lucas and RTOJ.

[ske]

I think you're over-reacting here...it's just a movie, dude.
Then why are we even having this discussion.

In the end I think Lucas did it just as a subtle way to link the 2 trilogies.
In the asumption that the consumer is a moron.

And the Blood test, well, whoop-dee-crap.
I guess nothing means anythimg.

I can't believe anyone would think that a subtle, 7 second image, would ruin what is probably 8 or so excellent hours worth of film.
Its the emotional culmination of the entire trilogy. But oh well.

Yes, RTOJ was about redemption, it was also about everything good beating everything evil. The young Ani was good, the old one evil...
The old one sought and found redemption, not the young one.

Man...After what Burton and crew did to Planet of the Apes, I think we've got bigger fish to fry than Lucas and RTOJ.
I think you're over-reacting here...it's just a movie, dude. (Sorry, couldn't resist.)

[kexodusc]

I think you're over-reacting here...it's just a movie, dude.
Then why are we even having this discussion.

Just trying to help you deal with the emotionally catastrophic events of your life

In the end I think Lucas did it just as a subtle way to link the 2 trilogies.
In the asumption that the consumer is a moron.

Well, if the shoe fits...

And the Blood test, well, whoop-dee-crap.
I guess nothing means anythimg.

No, and that's the problem don't try to make something out of nothing.

I can't believe anyone would think that a subtle, 7 second image, would ruin what is probably 8 or so excellent hours worth of film.
Its the emotional culmination of the entire trilogy. But oh well.

"Emotional culmination"? LOL - Give your head a shake, buddy, it's not freakin' War & Peace...its STAR WARS. What emotional part of the plot did this alter in any way?

Yes, RTOJ was about redemption, it was also about everything good beating everything evil. The young Ani was good, the old one evil...
The old one sought and found redemption, not the young one.

Yep, and just as the old one "ceased to be Anakin Skywalker" when he became evil he reverts to the only "good-guy" form (young Ani) he had when he redeems himself...
This is ridiculous, you can accept every far fetched part of Star Wars but this???

Man...After what Burton and crew did to Planet of the Apes, I think we've got bigger fish to fry than Lucas and RTOJ.
I think you're over-reacting here...it's just a movie, dude. (Sorry, couldn't resist.)

Glad you're finally coming to your senses

But you're probably right about not buying the DVD's. If something so insignificant and minute can disturb you so much, it's probably not safe for you watch them.