The no DNR 4k83 was gorgeous! I was amazed at how well they did. Would really like to see the UHD but at the same time, I do enjoy being a purist and seeing the films as I remember them. It's been difficult over the years to watch the original trilogy after they have been added to and added to. I'm patiently awaiting 4k80 to complete my collection of unaltered originals. If you end up having the time, you should talk to everyone about the differences of the originals and the newest releases. If you care about it that much of course haha. So many people are unaware of all the addons over the years.
I own the prequels on 4k and i feel the audio quality is the best thing about them. The picture quality got better with each release. But of the Disney distributed Star Wars movies the one i recommend owning is Rogue One.
Empire has always looked a little wonky in terms of picture quality, going all the way back to VHS days. EDIT: I just saw Empire 4K and it looks great! Highly recommended.
I totally agree that A New Hope looks the best of the three. The shadows are unreal in that version-looks almost like it could’ve been filmed last year. It was pretty stunning to see what an upgrade these versions were to the blu ray. I’m pretty fond of the noise reduction. I feel it brings out the most detail possible. Loving these transfers! Also, you should give Episode III a shot if you have the time/budget. I thought it was a pretty stunning upgrade with incredible HDR
This film used to be my favourite of the three films until the special editions. I can't bring myself to watch it anymore so I was super excited for 4K83 I just wish the colours weren't so faded. Still crossing my fingers for an official 4K transfer of the original unaltered trilogy... in the meantime there's always fan edits/transfers.
@@SavageAirCinema to me, these colors are much more neutral. The 2011 Blu-Ray was really overly saturated, and I really don't like the skin colors of the humans. It may not be the greatest transfer that us out there, but I do like these transfer.
Scott Tilden Have you been under a rock? Lucas doesn’t own anything from Lucasfilm anymore. And with Fox being sold to Disney, Disney owns everything from Fox now as well, which only included theatrically (from the main canon) the original six films (in addition to the Clone Wars film that made up the first few episodes). Stop assuming that Lucas still had absolute control over everything.
From what I understand and have read'ed over the years The 2004 DVDs / 2011 Blu-Ray Discs / 2015 Blu-Ray Discs of The Original Trilogy had rushed color grading on those releases and on these newer 4K UHD Blu-Ray Disc releases the color grading is closer to what the films originally looked in 77 , 80 and 83 and what they looked liked back when the Special Editions came out in 1997.
Revenge of the Sith isn't available in 4k......No matter what your told the prequel trilogy was shot in 2k they cannot and will not ever be anything beyond upscaled 2k
Im thinking about getting every single one of them on 4k so far ive got force awakens, the last jedi,rise of Skywalker n ive got rough one and solo in 4k
If you want the grain and old style look but 4k you only need to buy a top tear oled tv like the G3 their inbuilt upscaling ai is so good its almost like 4k
It seems like 4K HDR makes skin tones better but the backgrounds are darker and not as colorful making the entire picture look dark. Heat has this issue. It makes the people look better but it's a very dark look for the entire frame.
Thanks so much for reviewing these movies!! These are some of the most important films to come out in the past 40 years. I did purchase the Skywalker Saga back in December (a pre order from Best Buy) and I have seen the first two prequel films as well as all three original films. I will say the quality is better than the 4K streaming on Disney +. I think the quality is very impressive for the most part. I would still would prefer to have the original theatrical versions put out in an upgrade from the 2006 bonus DVDs we got years ago. Thanks again for posting and stay safe!
Agree with your review, yeah New Hope Best & this 2nd when watching on my projector JVC 2000. I see films like you do so your reviews are reliable for me
I'm sure this has been covered in the comments already but just in case as I'm in a rush.. I'm 3:43 seconds so far in the video and the content so far keep talking about HDR being this revolutionary new colour. It is nothing to do with HDR what you're seeing and pointing out is COLOUR grade!!! The new Grade is simply far closer to the original theatrical versions. The 2011 blu ray colour timing/grade is a result of Lucasfilm pushing the grade and saturation up inch by inch over 30 years and the "New" 4K sweep is more like Disney stepping in and snapping back the settings to 1983. I have the Laserdisc of these and they seem so similar in colour and that of the 1080p 4K83 project. HDTV test proved that HDR on these transfers is shameful low peaking around 400nits and 80% of the image is only 100nits SDR content. So this fabulous new HDR is as good as the 100nits performance of my 1990 Laserdisc transfers NOT HDR10. This is not a bash, if I come over as a tit i apologise and remain subscribed and looking forward to more great videos 👍😎
Martyn Ottley no you’re right. I was about to say the same thing. If you want to compare the impact the HDR has had compare the 4K disc to the Blu Ray that comes with the 4K not the mess that is the 2011 Blu Rays. Makes no sense and it’s comparing Apples & Oranges.
As a huge SW fan who recently bought a 4k tv/BR player, I've been rushing to snatch up the Zavvi collectible 4k steelbooks. I figure this may be the last physical release the series gets, best to get them while they are still available and (vaguely) affordable. It's disappointing to hear that more work didn't go in to the 4k restorations, lack of proper HDR and DV... Any chance someone takes another swing at a proper 4k HDR physical release?
I haven’t watched for the “Noooo!” Alone. I cannot watch the Special Edition anyway, as they turned Jabba’s Palace, arguably the darkest, dankest, grittiest scene in the trilogy into FRAGGLE ROCK! Someone needs to be kicked in the kidneys for that. So glad I kept my original trilogy box set on VHS! I just need a VCR... lol!
No self-respecting Star Wars fan can like the “No”. At least one who has any connection to the OT. Just as bad is Jedi Rocks. But the worst change is the CGI beak pasted on the Sarlacc that screeches!
Thank you for the comprehensive review. I've been getting onto the 4k bandwagon. Been updating my old films, so these reviews really help. Ordered New Hope & Return of the Jedi. Shame about Empire Strikes Back. Will get that when it's a bit cheaper. No rush 😁👌
I haven't seen any of the 4k versions yet, waiting for reviews before considering a purchase. From what I've read and heard so far I need to wait for a considerable price drop before I make a purchase. Thanks for the reviews.
I bought them day of release at $30 a pop at Target. The following Sunday, Target did the buy 2 get one free deal. Had I waited one week, I’d saved $30. There really is not much an incentive to get films the day of release for 4K like there used to be when blu-ray was in its heyday. Movies would be on sale the day of release. Now, it’s just to wait for a sale on the 4K to save money. Especially when Best Buy does those 50% off Disney steel book deals. Though those sales still haven’t tempted me to make upgrades from blu-ray on my old Disney or Pixar classics.
In that shuttle landing, both really show how the (whatever they are on a Death Star) row of panels with lights on the right of the screen have *totally* been digitally repainted, making the scene look like an SW CGI cartoon. Bummer.
Compared 4K83 and this release a few nights ago. 4K83 walks all over it; in terms of picture anyway, will be nice if someone muxed the Atmos track from this release onto 4K83.
As much as I'd love to see that I don't think it's possible as Atmos uses metadata... they can't just strip each channel out and remix it, to my knowledge. It would have to be done at a professional level. The issue with 4K83 is the colours are very faded. They can't really fix that imo... they can correct colours but they can't add colour back that's been so faded and that's a shame. So I'll wait for a hybrid version of the 4K disc and 4K83 (D+83) if someone is up to the task.
Yeah you would have to do a hybrid mix using the Atmos track as source where it matches and use the 4K83 track as source where it doesn't. The Atmos track would be able to be mixed into 90% of the movie I would say.
Thank you so much for putting up these screenshots all i see is 4k being WAY darker, looks like someone popped some sunglasses on the tv sooo hard pass lol bluray is amazing
At 3:00, (Shuttle Tyderium landing), it’s hard for me, personally, to see much quality difference, just a difference in “warm” vs “cool” coloring. I’ve rewound several times, focusing on stormtroopers and each little light on the landing strip, and my 20/10 eyes just don’t see any improved sharpness or pronounced detail from one to the other.
I have adoubt about this 4k version, is this the original pieze without all those terrible digital editions, like the CGI song in Jabba's fortress? Or the second CGI Sarlacc's mouth? I am looking to buy the trilogy in blu ray, but I am looking for the original versions without all those horrible editions. Thank you!
Are the color-grading on the accompanying blu-ray similar as on the 4k disc, or is the blu-ray disc included in this box the same as the previous blu-ray version?
jtryland101: The new "Master" will give you a better quality picture, on both the 4k and the blu-ray version of this and any other movie, unless they did a poor job. The work that was put into the older versions isn't usually as technical or as well done as the newer versions, for the most part. You can always read/watch the reviews on the different versions on different sites throughout, but to answer your specific question, the 4k and blu-ray in this set, will look similar to each other, other then the HDR and sharper picture of the 4k.. This blu-ray has a different transfer, (same as the 4k) then the one from 2012, and I like it better, but that's my taste. I like it more natural, then to be "hued" to a specific color. ie: blue, orange, red etc. G
Hello- isn't it possible many of the somewhat off visual elements mentioned have to do with the fact the films were shot 43, 40 and 37 years ago rather than the problem being the transfers themselves?
Nice review of a nice 4K release (even if it’s not the original version of “Jedi”). Really want to get a hold of a physical copy of “4K83” if anyone has any ideas....
Great review! I'd cancelled my Skywalker Saga box set order & now not sure if I should have! Living in UK there are no plans for individual releases yet 😳 Hopefully this will change.
I thought you was getting the 4k complete box set to review. Maybe I heard wrong. Im sure like other box sets, example bond 50, has the same blurays as the single copy. Would be cool to get different discs with custom graphics
Funnily, my brother and I - who are original purists since '77 - have been arguing not only about the latest trilogy, but now, about the jump to 4K. I find it hard to quadruple-dip,honestly! From laserdisc, to DVD, then Bluray, to now 4K?! Enough for me. I have purchased Episodes VIII and IX in 4K and positioned their Blurays into my 2011 'Saga' box set (bumping the 3 bonus features elsewhere), thus completing my saga, albeit in HD, only. PLUS, isn't it true that all 'special edition' digital effects were never rendered in anything higher than HD, so 6 of these films will have lower-res digital work simply upscaled, right?
I don’t how Disney didn’t put the same effort in every single film in the Star Wars saga mind boggling they’re bad for the business of 4K but oh well nothing we can do they don’t care
I don't have physical copies of any Star Wars films and was originally saving up for the Skywalker box set. After seeing mixed/poor reviews for it, I'm leaning towards buying the new individual 4k releases. Do you think that's the better approach, especially for someone who wants all the bonus features possible??
Nice review buddy. I like your content and collect as well, albeit a much more conservative collection than yours ;) Best Buy had a great sale for 1 day, steelbook 4k were as low as 5 dollars. I picked up all 3 iron man films for about 10 dollars each, and disney frozen steelbook was 5 dollars!
I got every Star Wars movie on Blu Ray except the new one not sure it’s worth all that money to upgrade .... I also just Pre Ordered Top Gun on 4K ... hope you do a review for it.
The rise of Skywalker yeah its worth it on 4k I have it that way n it looks really good ive got top gun in 4k too n it looks phenomenal I totally recommend it to anyone who's a fan of it
Disney had nothing to do with the scan it was done by George Lucas before the sale for the 3D reissue Reliance did the scan. Lucas paid for the scans not Disney. Disney just sat on them for most of a decade.
The longer in the tooth physical media gets the less likely a release of the unaltered original trilogy is. This might very well be the last time the SW films are released on physical media, so the hope for an OT release will soon lay with digital and streaming media.
I bought the Skywalker Collection. If you have Plex and a good internet connection I would be willing to let you try watching these at full resolution. Would be the same as the disk if you have the Nvidia Shield since other devices don't handle Atmos well.
I wish it came with a DVD instead of a standard blue ray. I think 4K blue rays should do that instead, come with DVDs if they have to include another disk
Am I the only one that won't buy the prequels after Lucas added all dumbshit CGI? I remember the originals from my childhood and that's what I want to see again. I know he has said the original negatives don't exist anymore, so I guess I'm just never going own them, but still sucks.
Hi World, it's me, the one guy in the galaxy that loves the prequels. Kinda worried how they look considering their digital tendencies and that Disney reeeeally doesn't care about them that much. I might grab the AOTC ones, cause my DVD is in 4:3? Hey, one dollar at a yard sale. I almost wanna see if III on 4K has... the high ground? Eh? Eh? ...I'll leave.
I will never buy these at any price point - donate to Team Negative 1 for the superlative work they've done on 4K77, 4K83 and the work they're doing now on 4K80. Team Negative 1 are true passionate Star Wars fans. Disney is trash - their Star Wars movies are trash - Disney+ is trash - their 4K Blu-ray's are mostly trash - their censorship of timeless classic films is trash. I don't boycott anything and I'm boycotting Disney.
@@EpicB787Animations - HDR is just average on these discs at around 1,000 nits peak, (Disney+ versions don't even give you real HDR). I'd much rather have original-print-sourced 4K SDR with all the life and grain - over these versions which are scrubbed-down with DNR, feature low bit-rates, frozen grain and lackluster blacks - not to mention they're the inferior Special Editions. There's always the possibility Team Negative 1 will go back and give the trilogy HDR grading after Empire is finished as well - especially if people donate.
@@LILGHETTI Disney deserves to go out of business after treating Star Wars (and its fans) so poorly (with their awful Sequel Trilogy disaster). Disney's censorship of classic films is also a detriment.
Wow the color looks far better and more accurate.Only took 40 years for us to see an accurate version.
instead of removing film grain they should remove the special edition additions
Yeah! Call it SEAR. Special Edition Addition Reduction.
The no DNR 4k83 was gorgeous! I was amazed at how well they did. Would really like to see the UHD but at the same time, I do enjoy being a purist and seeing the films as I remember them. It's been difficult over the years to watch the original trilogy after they have been added to and added to. I'm patiently awaiting 4k80 to complete my collection of unaltered originals. If you end up having the time, you should talk to everyone about the differences of the originals and the newest releases. If you care about it that much of course haha. So many people are unaware of all the addons over the years.
Me too man, I saw Empire and jedi in the cinema as a kid, the fan cuts you mentioned are the ONLY ones I watch
How do you buy them?
I own the prequels on 4k and i feel the audio quality is the best thing about them. The picture quality got better with each release. But of the Disney distributed Star Wars movies the one i recommend owning is Rogue One.
Empire has always looked a little wonky in terms of picture quality, going all the way back to VHS days.
EDIT: I just saw Empire 4K and it looks great! Highly recommended.
You seriously have the best most legitimate 4K reviews! I was debating buying this today and this sold me on it!
I totally agree that A New Hope looks the best of the three. The shadows are unreal in that version-looks almost like it could’ve been filmed last year. It was pretty stunning to see what an upgrade these versions were to the blu ray. I’m pretty fond of the noise reduction. I feel it brings out the most detail possible. Loving these transfers! Also, you should give Episode III a shot if you have the time/budget. I thought it was a pretty stunning upgrade with incredible HDR
This film used to be my favourite of the three films until the special editions. I can't bring myself to watch it anymore so I was super excited for 4K83 I just wish the colours weren't so faded. Still crossing my fingers for an official 4K transfer of the original unaltered trilogy... in the meantime there's always fan edits/transfers.
I noticed that too.. faded colors.
Just get the Harmy edition on eBay for like $20. I just did, GREAT choice
@@bigmike6416 They're sold out.
@@SavageAirCinema to me, these colors are much more neutral. The 2011 Blu-Ray was really overly saturated, and I really don't like the skin colors of the humans. It may not be the greatest transfer that us out there, but I do like these transfer.
Scott Tilden Have you been under a rock? Lucas doesn’t own anything from Lucasfilm anymore. And with Fox being sold to Disney, Disney owns everything from Fox now as well, which only included theatrically (from the main canon) the original six films (in addition to the Clone Wars film that made up the first few episodes). Stop assuming that Lucas still had absolute control over everything.
From what I understand and have read'ed over the years The 2004 DVDs / 2011 Blu-Ray Discs / 2015 Blu-Ray Discs of The Original Trilogy had rushed color grading on those releases and on these newer 4K UHD Blu-Ray Disc releases the color grading is closer to what the films originally looked in 77 , 80 and 83 and what they looked liked back when the Special Editions came out in 1997.
I was waiting for this Jeff, keep up the great reviews as always!
How are you commenting aren’t you dead?
@@bigmike6416 lol
Interesting. I wasn’t overly impressed with ROTJ but thought ESB was great. Either way the OT is worth the upgrade imo
Revenge of the Sith looks phenomenal in 4K. You should definitely get that
Best looking film in the series after Rogue One 4K imo.
Revenge of the Sith isn't available in 4k......No matter what your told the prequel trilogy was shot in 2k they cannot and will not ever be anything beyond upscaled 2k
I’ve really enjoyed how thorough these reviews have been. Thank you, Jeff!
return of the Jedi is one of my favourite movies and was amazed how it looked in 4K and the empire strikes back and great review as always Jeff
I decided to buy the 18 disc blu ray collection even though I already had the 2011 blu ray collection and it's definitely worth it, great review.
Im thinking about getting every single one of them on 4k so far ive got force awakens, the last jedi,rise of Skywalker n ive got rough one and solo in 4k
If you want the grain and old style look but 4k you only need to buy a top tear oled tv like the G3 their inbuilt upscaling ai is so good its almost like 4k
I can't wait for a Attack of the Clones Review.
It seems like 4K HDR makes skin tones better but the backgrounds are darker and not as colorful making the entire picture look dark. Heat has this issue. It makes the people look better but it's a very dark look for the entire frame.
I got them all for free using $150 Amazon gave to me. The total was $117.98. A new hope and return of the Jedi was $13 each, the rest was $22.99 each.
Much love from Liverpool, 🇬🇧
Those movies need remastered again. Blue Vader and a pink Lightsaber? No thank you.
Thanks so much for reviewing these movies!! These are some of the most important films to come out in the past 40 years. I did purchase the Skywalker Saga back in December (a pre order from Best Buy) and I have seen the first two prequel films as well as all three original films. I will say the quality is better than the 4K streaming on Disney +. I think the quality is very impressive for the most part. I would still would prefer to have the original theatrical versions put out in an upgrade from the 2006 bonus DVDs we got years ago. Thanks again for posting and stay safe!
Agree with your review, yeah New Hope Best & this 2nd when watching on my projector JVC 2000. I see films like you do so your reviews are reliable for me
I'm sure this has been covered in the comments already but just in case as I'm in a rush.. I'm 3:43 seconds so far in the video and the content so far keep talking about HDR being this revolutionary new colour. It is nothing to do with HDR what you're seeing and pointing out is COLOUR grade!!! The new Grade is simply far closer to the original theatrical versions. The 2011 blu ray colour timing/grade is a result of Lucasfilm pushing the grade and saturation up inch by inch over 30 years and the "New" 4K sweep is more like Disney stepping in and snapping back the settings to 1983. I have the Laserdisc of these and they seem so similar in colour and that of the 1080p 4K83 project. HDTV test proved that HDR on these transfers is shameful low peaking around 400nits and 80% of the image is only 100nits SDR content. So this fabulous new HDR is as good as the 100nits performance of my 1990 Laserdisc transfers NOT HDR10. This is not a bash, if I come over as a tit i apologise and remain subscribed and looking forward to more great videos 👍😎
Martyn Ottley no you’re right. I was about to say the same thing. If you want to compare the impact the HDR has had compare the 4K disc to the Blu Ray that comes with the 4K not the mess that is the 2011 Blu Rays. Makes no sense and it’s comparing Apples & Oranges.
Thanks for this explanation. I just bought all 3 $12.99 each at Best Buy.
As a huge SW fan who recently bought a 4k tv/BR player, I've been rushing to snatch up the Zavvi collectible 4k steelbooks. I figure this may be the last physical release the series gets, best to get them while they are still available and (vaguely) affordable. It's disappointing to hear that more work didn't go in to the 4k restorations, lack of proper HDR and DV... Any chance someone takes another swing at a proper 4k HDR physical release?
always going to watch your videos before i choose to upgrade my blu rays to 4k thank you!
I do have a 7.1 surround...I will get them slowly :)
But does it have the "Noooooooo"? That's an essential question. I like the special edition, but I will not buy a version with that bluray change!
I like the Nooooo
I haven’t watched for the “Noooo!” Alone. I cannot watch the Special Edition anyway, as they turned Jabba’s Palace, arguably the darkest, dankest, grittiest scene in the trilogy into FRAGGLE ROCK! Someone needs to be kicked in the kidneys for that. So glad I kept my original trilogy box set on VHS! I just need a VCR... lol!
No self-respecting Star Wars fan can like the “No”. At least one who has any connection to the OT. Just as bad is Jedi Rocks. But the worst change is the CGI beak pasted on the Sarlacc that screeches!
Thank you for the comprehensive review. I've been getting onto the 4k bandwagon. Been updating my old films, so these reviews really help. Ordered New Hope & Return of the Jedi. Shame about Empire Strikes Back. Will get that when it's a bit cheaper. No rush 😁👌
no choppy or jerky video on #CNXPLAYER one of the best 4K HDR video player
Picked it up, can't wait to see the difference from the original vhs lol😊
What kind of a tv are you using to view the 4k video
I haven't seen any of the 4k versions yet, waiting for reviews before considering a purchase. From what I've read and heard so far I need to wait for a considerable price drop before I make a purchase. Thanks for the reviews.
Question, would it be worth it if you don’t have them on blu ray. I have dvds
Is it worth an upgrade of these individual releases from my BEST BUY 4k COLLECTION of STAR WARS skywalker saga collection?
Please do Hook 4K Jeff :)
Do these 4K included a regular blu-ray with the original movies?
You gotta do Rogue One!
I bought them day of release at $30 a pop at Target. The following Sunday, Target did the buy 2 get one free deal. Had I waited one week, I’d saved $30. There really is not much an incentive to get films the day of release for 4K like there used to be when blu-ray was in its heyday. Movies would be on sale the day of release. Now, it’s just to wait for a sale on the 4K to save money. Especially when Best Buy does those 50% off Disney steel book deals. Though those sales still haven’t tempted me to make upgrades from blu-ray on my old Disney or Pixar classics.
Someone asked earlier. Does vader scream nooooooo? It was a deal breaker for me and kept me from blu rays.
In that shuttle landing, both really show how the (whatever they are on a Death Star) row of panels with lights on the right of the screen have *totally* been digitally repainted, making the scene look like an SW CGI cartoon. Bummer.
Compared 4K83 and this release a few nights ago. 4K83 walks all over it; in terms of picture anyway, will be nice if someone muxed the Atmos track from this release onto 4K83.
As much as I'd love to see that I don't think it's possible as Atmos uses metadata... they can't just strip each channel out and remix it, to my knowledge. It would have to be done at a professional level. The issue with 4K83 is the colours are very faded. They can't really fix that imo... they can correct colours but they can't add colour back that's been so faded and that's a shame. So I'll wait for a hybrid version of the 4K disc and 4K83 (D+83) if someone is up to the task.
Do the runtimes match? Like the audio for this one is going to have that weird song in jabba's palace
Yeah you would have to do a hybrid mix using the Atmos track as source where it matches and use the 4K83 track as source where it doesn't. The Atmos track would be able to be mixed into 90% of the movie I would say.
Thank you so much for putting up these screenshots all i see is 4k being WAY darker, looks like someone popped some sunglasses on the tv sooo hard pass lol bluray is amazing
I'd like to see a harmy despecialized review from this guy
" Donald Trump school of tanning " 🤣
I almost spat out my drink when he said that!! Lol
@@scotttild TDS man. It's rampant.
At 3:00, (Shuttle Tyderium landing), it’s hard for me, personally, to see much quality difference, just a difference in “warm” vs “cool” coloring. I’ve rewound several times, focusing on stormtroopers and each little light on the landing strip, and my 20/10 eyes just don’t see any improved sharpness or pronounced detail from one to the other.
I just got the movie hook on 4k Blu Ray. You should definitely check it out. It looks amazing. I wanna find jumanji next!
Great review Jeff as always , Out of all the transfers of The Star Wars Original Trilogy Films Return of The Jedi looks good on 4K UHD Blu-Ray Disc.
Yeah you should really review the prequel Trilogy, can’t wait!!!
I have adoubt about this 4k version, is this the original pieze without all those terrible digital editions, like the CGI song in Jabba's fortress? Or the second CGI Sarlacc's mouth? I am looking to buy the trilogy in blu ray, but I am looking for the original versions without all those horrible editions. Thank you!
Will you ever review the prequels?
Are you still reviewing rise of Skywalker? Say what you want about it but damn was it outstanding visually!
Instead of removing film grain, Disney should've added grain to the CGI FX!
Are the color-grading on the accompanying blu-ray similar as on the 4k disc, or is the blu-ray disc included in this box the same as the previous blu-ray version?
jtryland101: The new "Master" will give you a better quality picture, on both the 4k and the blu-ray version of this and any other movie, unless they did a poor job. The work that was put into the older versions isn't usually as technical or as well done as the newer versions, for the most part. You can always read/watch the reviews on the different versions on different sites throughout, but to answer your specific question, the 4k and blu-ray in this set, will look similar to each other, other then the HDR and sharper picture of the 4k.. This blu-ray has a different transfer, (same as the 4k) then the one from 2012, and I like it better, but that's my taste. I like it more natural, then to be "hued" to a specific color. ie: blue, orange, red etc. G
Yes. I watched the blu-rays as well. They have the same transfer as the 4K. The bonus features are on a separate blu-ray under the 4K.
well, hopefully ROTJ looks good for me on my setup. Thanks for the review Jeff.
Hello-
isn't it possible many of the somewhat off visual elements mentioned have to do with the fact the films were shot 43, 40 and 37
years ago rather than the problem being the transfers themselves?
Before u finish can u review 4k77/4k83
Just subscribed 👍 have you reviewed ep 1 and 3?
Nice review of a nice 4K release (even if it’s not the original version of “Jedi”). Really want to get a hold of a physical copy of “4K83” if anyone has any ideas....
Check Out Harmy's Despecialized Edition
I wish they would release matching 4K slipcovers versions of TLJ & TROS
Great review! I'd cancelled my Skywalker Saga box set order & now not sure if I should have! Living in UK there are no plans for individual releases yet 😳 Hopefully this will change.
I thought you was getting the 4k complete box set to review. Maybe I heard wrong. Im sure like other box sets, example bond 50, has the same blurays as the single copy. Would be cool to get different discs with custom graphics
Seems like a disk set id wanna upgrade to
Your videos are great, man. Keep them coming!
Films at home have you acquired the skywaker saga box set
Funnily, my brother and I - who are original purists since '77 - have been arguing not only about the latest trilogy, but now, about the jump to 4K. I find it hard to quadruple-dip,honestly! From laserdisc, to DVD, then Bluray, to now 4K?! Enough for me. I have purchased Episodes VIII and IX in 4K and positioned their Blurays into my 2011 'Saga' box set (bumping the 3 bonus features elsewhere), thus completing my saga, albeit in HD, only. PLUS, isn't it true that all 'special edition' digital effects were never rendered in anything higher than HD, so 6 of these films will have lower-res digital work simply upscaled, right?
I don’t how Disney didn’t put the same effort in every single film in the Star Wars saga mind boggling they’re bad for the business of 4K but oh well nothing we can do they don’t care
what's your opinion of Harmy's despecialized editions?
I don't have physical copies of any Star Wars films and was originally saving up for the Skywalker box set. After seeing mixed/poor reviews for it, I'm leaning towards buying the new individual 4k releases. Do you think that's the better approach, especially for someone who wants all the bonus features possible??
yes you will also be able to skip buying the 7,8,9 hahah
Looks to me like when they went to 4k they darkened the picture
RTOJ 4K : The Emperors New Clothes.
Very good channel 👍🏻
Greetings from Argentina!
Despecialized Edition of the Trilogy is the only way to watch Star Wars original Trilogy
Wait, did they use DNR to just remove the grain, and have the actual video still show nice detail and texture?
Contradictory, eh?
I would like to support your channel through Amazon. does it work through Amazon.ca as well?
Nice review buddy. I like your content and collect as well, albeit a much more conservative collection than yours ;) Best Buy had a great sale for 1 day, steelbook 4k were as low as 5 dollars. I picked up all 3 iron man films for about 10 dollars each, and disney frozen steelbook was 5 dollars!
I have not picked it up yet
I got every Star Wars movie on Blu Ray except the new one not sure it’s worth all that money to upgrade .... I also just Pre Ordered Top Gun on 4K ... hope you do a review for it.
The rise of Skywalker yeah its worth it on 4k I have it that way n it looks really good ive got top gun in 4k too n it looks phenomenal I totally recommend it to anyone who's a fan of it
Disney is dissapointin remastering films... D+ versions of pirates of the caribbean are also bad... And no 4k blu in sight :/
The D+ Pirates movies are fake upscales with fake HDR. They look less detailed than the Blurays.
Sucks that they didn't do empire strikes back as well as the other 2 because empire is mostly the favorite of the 3 dang
looks Good but not so Good as a new hope. I agree with that.
Disney had nothing to do with the scan it was done by George Lucas before the sale for the 3D reissue Reliance did the scan. Lucas paid for the scans not Disney. Disney just sat on them for most of a decade.
You mean 39 years for Jedi
All I want is the original editions cleaned up. With an enhanced sound track.
Looks like I'm boycotting another release.
The longer in the tooth physical media gets the less likely a release of the unaltered original trilogy is. This might very well be the last time the SW films are released on physical media, so the hope for an OT release will soon lay with digital and streaming media.
I bought the Skywalker Collection. If you have Plex and a good internet connection I would be willing to let you try watching these at full resolution. Would be the same as the disk if you have the Nvidia Shield since other devices don't handle Atmos well.
Good review. I will be skipping these 4k releases.
Shame because Empire is my fave. I cannot believe they messed up the most cinematically beautiful (arguably) in this trilogy.
I wish it came with a DVD instead of a standard blue ray. I think 4K blue rays should do that instead, come with DVDs if they have to include another disk
Am I the only one that won't buy the prequels after Lucas added all dumbshit CGI? I remember the originals from my childhood and that's what I want to see again. I know he has said the original negatives don't exist anymore, so I guess I'm just never going own them, but still sucks.
Hi World, it's me, the one guy in the galaxy that loves the prequels. Kinda worried how they look considering their digital tendencies and that Disney reeeeally doesn't care about them that much. I might grab the AOTC ones, cause my DVD is in 4:3? Hey, one dollar at a yard sale.
I almost wanna see if III on 4K has... the high ground? Eh? Eh?
...I'll leave.
Super
Just watch Harmy's Despecialized Editions. Rest is a sham
things have moved on to 4k77 etc.
Dying to get my hands on TROS steelbook but it’s still sold out in my area at Best Buy
I will never buy these at any price point - donate to Team Negative 1 for the superlative work they've done on 4K77, 4K83 and the work they're doing now on 4K80. Team Negative 1 are true passionate Star Wars fans. Disney is trash - their Star Wars movies are trash - Disney+ is trash - their 4K Blu-ray's are mostly trash - their censorship of timeless classic films is trash. I don't boycott anything and I'm boycotting Disney.
Stop you’re gonna make them cry
HDR is what's keeping these discs at the front and center, that's the part of 4K that is most alluring.
@@EpicB787Animations - HDR is just average on these discs at around 1,000 nits peak, (Disney+ versions don't even give you real HDR). I'd much rather have original-print-sourced 4K SDR with all the life and grain - over these versions which are scrubbed-down with DNR, feature low bit-rates, frozen grain and lackluster blacks - not to mention they're the inferior Special Editions.
There's always the possibility Team Negative 1 will go back and give the trilogy HDR grading after Empire is finished as well - especially if people donate.
OMG! I think disney is gonna go out of business because of this!
@@LILGHETTI Disney deserves to go out of business after treating Star Wars (and its fans) so poorly (with their awful Sequel Trilogy disaster). Disney's censorship of classic films is also a detriment.
4k review not in 4k
Your just buying the THX 📼 Starwars movies over and over and over again!
and the rise of Skywalker have no black jacket like the others ? wtf ???
Disney all about as much cash for the least effort
Still think its crap there using DNR why why why. Oh and dont even bother with the first 3 there realy bad 4k discs.