Original or "improved"--which is better? I for one have always preferred the original theatrical cuts of the three movies. The new effects fit very poorly with the original shots--a problem that is endemic throughout the 'new' trilogy--and essentially add nothing. However, some people like the new version, and I respect that. Therefore, Lucas should have cranked out *two* DVD sets. One with the original cut, one with the expanded cuts. Easy as pie--people do it with fullscreen/widescreen movies all the time. Might even have made *more* money. But, no. Now, if I want to see the originals, I have to fall back on my VHS tapes. Not a bad alternative, but lacking. Lucas has been on a downward slide for awhile; his refusal to allow us to choose is the final insult.