Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Complete Boxset DVD [2019]

 

Awesome to have all the collection in one box set. The artwork in the book is excellent, bt having the discs in sleeves within the book is a bit poor. Would have hoped that there was at least an option to buy the cases for the movies to be stored in.

Will just need to take a lot more care when taking discs in and out and in how I store the box. 1 star removed for lack of cases, but the movies are 5 stars 🙂 uhd 1-6 is awesome. Not so keen on the later movies

 

Think you seen it all before 4k well think again this looks absolutely stunning. Star War fans need to see it at home just how it was seen in the movie theaters all these years ago,superb.

 

The 4K picture quality isn’t great across the board. They’re the worse for the Prequels. A New Hope looks amazing (when it’s not CG) and the Sequels being new of course looked the best. But it’s really the Dolby Atmos that’s my main draw. Star Wars has great sound design.

 

Have only had a chance to watch the first film and in 4k it is much improved in all respects on the original blu ray issue. Hopefully all other 4k discs will be of similar quality. My only real gripe so far is the poorly designed packaging for the discs . There are no removable sleeves and each disc is pushed into a tight fitting slot. It is impossible to remove any disc without contaminating it with fingerprints as it has to be gripped on both sides with fingers in order to extract it. This could result in playback issues so I would suggest a quick wipe off with a soft lint free cloth before loading into a blu ray player.

 

This box set of the Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga – Limited Edition was bought as a gift for a member of this reviewer’s family. The family member is a big Star Wars fan and has bought, or had bought for him, a number of Star Wars items through Amazon. This set brought no disappointments. The box set arrived on time, was well-packaged, and was as the seller described. An excellent gift box.
The set as purchased was in 4K – in order to do justice to newly acquired TV and hi-fi equipment. As expected, it is reported that, even whilst the entire set of discs have not, as yet, been viewed, the picture clarity and depth, as well as the quality of the sound, made for an all-round satisfying viewing and listening experience. The extra expense of purchasing this version, with the added extras, of the item was well justified.
This Star Wars set is clearly a worthwhile addition to the growing catalogue of Star Wars productions and comes highly recommended for aficionados.

 

Excellent collectors set. I have all the Star Wars films anyway even on VHS but had to get this 9 film 27 disc box set. The art work is amazing. 180 I payed for it, yes it pricey an they is a cheaper box set out there but if you are going to spend your hard earned coin then you may as-well go for the top dog!
Yes you can stream the films on Disney plus but me being an almighty sad Star Wars geek I prefer to physically ‘own’ a top piece of SW merchandise.
4K Blu-ray was invented for Star Wars so I don’t need to say anymore about the picture and sound quality.
This is the kind of item you will regret not buying in years to come when it is back on eBay for a stupid price

 

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.

 

Unlike most reviewers on here, I am not going to use this as an opportunity to have a rant about JJ Abrams or Disney or the lack of Theatrical versions. This is a review of the actual product.

This is a beautifully presented collection of all the main films in the Star Wars series and associated bonus material. It comes in a well designed case which slides apart to reveal a large format book full of amazing production paintings by the incredible artists who created the look of the Star Wars universe. The discs are set into slots in the heavy card pages and although difficult to remove, seem to be safely stored.

The films are in both 4K and standard Blu-ray versions and have one disc of bonus features per film. The films all look stunning in 4K although the digital CGI effects look a little dated.

It would have been nice to have Rogue One and Solo included in this set, but I am happy to have just the main Saga films included.

I have only one criticism which is why only 4 stars. How come there is no audio commentary and no deleted scenes on “The Rise of Skywalker”? Does this mean in six months or so there will be another release of TROS with those included? Probably, and I’m sure if there is I will be buying it!!

 

I’ve waited years for all of the (nearly) SW releases to be housed together and am happy with this boxset due to the 4K mostly: I would have opted for a cheaper version if this was BluRay only, etc.

My purchase was reluctant due to how the discs are contained and I was correct to be: I removed them all carefully just once to place in protective sleeves…

ALL except two discs now have a straight scratch on them and I’m not even surprised: Why, why, why package them this way?

I gave 4 stars instead of five because of this design flaw and am very nervous about the discs playing satisfactorily. Again, I’m now reluctant to try!

For people who don’t already own the films this is a real treat, but I find it hard to actually recommend this item when now I’m expecting playback issues.

 

If you already own them all on Blu-ray, there really is not much difference between the 4K versions. The original trilogy (4,5,6) & the newer ones (7,8,9) look great in Blu-ray & even better in 4K, but the prequels (1,2,3) don’t benefit from either in my opinion. The box itself brings 27 discs in a great looking set. 9 4K, 9 Blu-ray & 9 bonus Blu-ray for all movies in an excellent book like case which stores all the discs. I’ve a love for Star Wars since childhood & have been waiting for such a set which seems like forever! So my review is mostly for the same fans out there. If you have the means to splash a little cash for this set (before it skyrockets in price) go for it! But for those who can’t, don’t worry, there are cheaper versions out there in Blu-ray & in DVD that are affordable. Because of its price tag, this particular set is recommended for die hard fans. In the end, the timeless Skywalker saga, now complete, will please fans old & new for generations to come. Happy viewing!

 

I purchased the Blu-Ray boxset first before I buy the 4K book/boxset as I wanted both on my self. Taken from a new 4K scan all I can say is WOW! I have the Team Negative One 4K project blu-ray version as well as the 2011 boxset but nothing comes close to the detail on these new 2020 blu-rays. I do prefer the Special Edition due to the new SFX. I have the Harmy and Team Negative One Grindhouse versions with the original SFX and all I can say about people wanted the original prints released is ….NO. The SFX on the original versions have dated badly. Stick with these new 2020 prints, they are AMAZING.

 

Great packaging, good to see the 20th Century Fox fanfare back at the start of the first 6 films, some new extras added to the collection, unlike the menchildren crying over the fact the sequel trilogy didn’t recapture their childhood (nothing will, it’s in the past), I will not slate anything, this is Star Wars, the Original Trilogy truly look stunning in 4K, full credit goes to the Lucasfilm transfer team for the work done on the 4k conversions, gone is the magenta tint, so the colours are more natural than previous editions (dvd & br), the prequels with their soft focus don’t really measure up to the other 6 films 4K HDR.
Overall, if you are a collector that isnt a spoilt brat manbaby spitting his dummy out because Disney ruined your childhood, then this is a welcome addition to your collection.
To the menchildren, guess what, your childhood is still there, no one ruined it, the only thing that ruined Star Wars is your toxic fandom, grow up, get a woman and become an adult. Live long and Prosper manbabies

 

Went out on a limb and bought the 4K box set before the reviews came in and so far I’m not disappointed. I thought the 2011 Complete Saga set was good but this knocks the spots off it.

I’ve only looked at the original three episodes so far (A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back and Return Of The Jedi) but the increased level of detail is amazing. Colour timing is spot on and the HDR pass is subtle but another noticeable improvement over the older Blu-rays. In addition a lot of the old optical effects niggles (visible mattes, washed out colours) have been digitally corrected so there’s more consistency between live and special effects shots.

The original three episodes will always be my favourites and it’s great to see them looking so good but I can’t wait to see what the 4K HDR treatment has done for the newer prequels and sequels.

Would recommend for any Star Wars fan.

 

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.