I love the movie but this gets a one star because it is a lie. It says theatrical version. This is not the theatrical version it is the altered version where they added in scenes and changed music. I already have this version on dvd. I bought this only because it said theatrical version. I hate the changes to the movie and just want to watch it the way it was. Don't buy this if you want the unchanged version or you are wasting your money.

I was so disappointed. The extra scenes added by George Lucas were asinine! I cannot even comprehend what he was thinking when he ruined a masterpiece. Jabba's palace has an extra CGI scene where the band is singing. Totally unnecessary. I had the privilege of showing the Star Wars series to someone who had never seen any of them. Even she looked at me and said, wow! that was really out of place! I had to explain how the original didn't have that. I hope Disney releases the original cuts. On the plus side? The remaster is brilliant. The color and surround sound is amazing. I wish Lucas would have just cleaned it up and released it. To be fair, some of the extras Mr. Lucas added were very cool in my opinion. They fit in seamlessly, add to the film, and they are almost unnoticeable. However, these huge changes he made, like the aforementioned Jaba band scene were uncalled for.

I only bought this Limited Edition because it was advertised to contain both the original release and the extended digital release. It only contains the extended digital release.

I am a huge Star Wars fan, but I live in China (currently) so have been unable to stream the content until now even though I've had the movies in my library for quite a while. No problems with streaming, which for the terrible WiFi service is awesome. I was impressed with the color of the films, especially since as a child I went through three VHS copies of the movies before they'd even announced there was to be a second trilogy.

One thing that struck me though; why was David Prowse swapped for Hayden Christensen at the end of Jedi? Was it to interweave the movies more? After all, Anakin turns into energy as Prowse, and they didn't swap Alec Guinness with Ewan McGregor.

return of the jedi has always been my 2nd favorite star wars movie (behind empire strikes back)
and for years i suffered through the special edition of rotj as many have.
im not a special edition hater. my main problem was with that awful cgi mess with obnoxious music that replaced the lapti nek scene in jabbas palace.i never had a problem with anything else in the special edition though i didnt care for the plant thing in the sarlac pit either. the problem is that to me at least the special edition hasnt aged well. the changes stand out more and more as time passes. that said the most missed things will hayden christensen and the extra oola scene small price to pay to never hear jedi rocks again.
so on to the real movie. i have a widescreen copy here so i was seeing things i've never seen before. the picture quality was good. i want to say astounding but i might be pushing it. i noticed the rancor and space scenes looked better than i remembered them. i also think the audio is mixed perfectly loud and clear without being imblanced. (you know the type turn the tv up to hear dialogue then the next explosion sends you flying through the window) in closing id say its good to own this dvd and pick it up if you love star wars

Im so glad I now own a copy of the limited edition version of Jedi.!! This is the theatrical version we all remember that was the classic. No cgi tenticals coming out from the pit of sarlaac. No hayden Christianson as the Jedi ghost. Original ending without all that enhanced Naboo over the top garbage.

Its apparently the laser disc version converted to dvd, but personally, I think the grain in the film makes it even more true to the style and ambiance of the world of star wars. I think technology over the years has spoiled most of us as viewers on what to expect in quality. Blu-ray definitely has done that. (Not disrespecting the quality of blu ray here) Most of us have star wars on blu-ray, or even a copy thats enhanced dvd. So when you compare that to this copy, there is a difference. This is not enhanced. Its just what it was at the time. Thats all. Its so cool I had to get episode IV and V as well. They're just as good, if not great..

The one thing that doesnt make sence is the 2.0 sound. Thats ridiculous.

Its so refreshing to see these movies as I remember them!! What a fantastic relieved experience to view the original like we've seen them many, many years ago.

If you are interested in this, in the slightest way, dont hesitate. Remember, this is a limited edition and there is no other original copy like this available except VHS. Will you buy VHS?

My children are dictating this review. This is their favorite of all the existing (in 2018) movies. They love the way the characters relate to each other (far better than 5), and as children, they find it empowering to see small, rather sweet, simple creatures help bring down the empire. The only part they do not like is seeing Leia as a sexual slave. They really hate that. But Leia overall is much better than in 5. In 6,, she has good ideas, is a good fighter, and is much more empowered and smart.

I love Return of the Jedi, always have... but this version has the ridiculous and unnecessary CG sequences especially at Jabba's palace (that atrocious singing sequence) and the young Anakin "spirit" at the end, which totally ruined the whole movie in my opinion. I wish Amazon gave you a choice of buying this one or the original remastered version.