![]() ![]() On the other hand, perhaps such resistance to the changes of the Special Editions isn’t totally unreasonable either. Because of this, it is important to remain as objective as possible – hence the praise for the changes mentioned above. Perhaps some elements of the Special Editions have been treated unfairly by fans adamant about the quality of the original, theatrical cuts. Demonstrating a clear consideration for visual continuity, the Wampa in the new footage is still an impressive, practical man-in-suit creation – a welcome departure from the modus operandi of the Special Editions, where most changes were in the form of extensive CGI replacements. Just as amiable is the newly-added Hoth Wampa footage also in The Empire Strikes Back. ![]() The original version of Emperor Palpatine was played by Marjorie Eaton and was voiced by Clive Revill. It solidifies the film’s links to both Return of the Jedi and Revenge of the Sith (McDiarmid having portrayed Emperor Palpatine in both of those respective films). Ian McDiarmid’s insertion into the Emperor’s holographic appearance in The Empire Strikes Back is an understandable alteration. Many fans have made genuine (and reasonable) arguments as to their qualities. Alternatively, perhaps there is something to be criticised in their role in effectively banishing the original 1977, 1980, and 1983 versions of these films to the ether.Įver since the 1997 Special Edition versions of the original Star Wars trilogy were released, the validity, merits, flaws, and worth of these controversial incarnations have been debated. Perhaps the Special Editions have been too harshly attacked by fans of the un-altered, theatrical cuts of Star Wars. ![]()
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