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Star Wars: Why Blu?

You already own several versions of the Star Wars movies on several different formats, including ye olde VHS. You're even the proud owner of the original, untampered-with trilogy on DVD. So why should you buy these movies yet again with the release of the Blu-Ray box set? Here's why.

by Bryan Enk September 12, 2011

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The Pitch: The Force is strong with this Blu-ray box set.

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You already own several versions of the Star Wars movies on several different formats, including ye olde VHS. You're even the proud owner of the original, untampered-with trilogy on DVD. So why should you buy these movies yet again with the release of the Blu-Ray box set? Here's why.

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The Force is Strong with Blu-ray

Let's face it: You're going to buy the Star Wars saga when it comes out on Blu-ray. You can piss and moan about how the original films are only available as the wretched "Special Editions" (where Greedo shoots first and ill-advised CGI inserts reign supreme), but it really doesn't matter: You're going to buy it anyway. And there's really no reason to concentrate on the negative aspects of one of the most highly anticipated Blu-ray releases of all time. Here are but a few reasons why you're going to be glad you shelled out the cash for this baby.

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