The STAR WARS Trilogy | A Complete Retrospective - 1

[@ThePrimeTheater]

EDIT: Part Two is out now! Watch here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/boLXlZesh5qNjNU Original comment below: Just FYI, I don't know exactly when Part 2 of this video is coming out because it's still in the copyright gauntlet. But rest assured I am working on it, and will have it out as soon as I can. Until then, enjoy Part 1!

[@49.2k]

but it’s pretty much done ? 😭🙏🏾🔥🔥

[@jerrys.9895]

Curious how the process for this works. Do you submit a draft as a test upload and just see what gets flagged so you know what needs tweaking back in software?

[@ThePrimeTheater]

@@jerrys.9895 more or less, yeah. Once a video is done, I'll upload a first "take" and see what kind of claims pop up. Then I'll head back to the editing software and make adjustments as needed. Sometimes I can get a video cleared in 2, maybe 3 takes, but other times it doesn't seem to matter how many takes I do, the detection system manages to always find something to block the video for, and that's when it gets tricky. (both LOTR and The Dark Knight videos were like this) But I'm working through it on this one, trying to find the trick so that the videos can be public, and also still watchable.

[@jerrys.9895]

@@ThePrimeTheater thanks for doing that. I've seen some creators (FilmJoy springs to mind) that get around content ID using filters, overlays, and tilt-shifting, but that only works when you make it a style choice. If you're trying to highlight to look of the source, that's rough.

[@ThwipThwipBoom]

Take your time my man, you work hard on these and deserve monetization.

[@connorstutz]

Prime’s got the best retrospectives out there. His work is unmatched

[@alexneff]

Fact

[@Peranor79]

Indeed!

[@WorthyGibbon]

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[@briancarroll1917]

Here here!

[@ThwipThwipBoom]

He really does. I'd become a member for this channel if I could to support his documentaries.

[@Lordbananathegreat]

Your retrospectives are amazing, they don’t just talk about the movies, they look back the marketing and making of each movie.

[@briancarroll1917]

It’s as if you get to experience the trilogy as if you were there in the 70’s and 80’s. It’s incredible

[@redwar77]

This is without a doubt, the best Retrospective Channel on KZbin. Every entry is chef's kiss. Loving this episode so far!

[@TheChadTI]

It's my favorite SW documentary style video I've seen.

[@ZayTh3God]

RIP James Earl Jones gave us the most iconic villain voice in cinema history

[@rudolphguarnacci197]

How iconic? Explain.

[@samonsta27]

I have no idea how this dude doesn’t get more attention his videos are always so high quality and he goes into extreme detail I love it

[@andrewmoss8442]

His annoying cadence?

[@samonsta27]

@@andrewmoss8442 wdym?

[@logicaldude3611]

If KZbin isn’t pumping up your channel, it takes a long time to grow.

[@tonygabagool]

@@andrewmoss8442his cadence is what makes it so engaging

[@austinskywalker92]

Star wars means a lot to me. It defined my childhood, hell it WAS my childhood. This trilogy will always hold a special place in my heart. There's so much I didn't know about what happened behind the scenes and I had seen all 3 making of videos. Listening to all this brings a smile to my face. I understand part 2 is unfortunately still in.....urgh, copyright limbo, but I know you will get it out of there eventually. Next time, we are going back......the prequel trilogy. A trilogy that helped cement me further into star wars. Yeah it's not perfect but to me, I love it.

[@ThwipThwipBoom]

Once I saw the Sequel trilogy (particularly episode 9), my love and appreciation for the Prequel trilogy skyrocketed. lol

[@NebLleb]

Me too. Attack of the Clones is my favourite of the lot, to be perfectly honest.

[@pocket-slime]

I love the prequels too! like you said they aren’t perfect, but they add so much to the characters and to the overall world. I enjoy them!

[@jesustovar2549]

​@@ThwipThwipBoomI already love the prequel trilogy (they were my first Star Wars movies) so I'm glad they finally got appreciation.

[@Solar_Eclipse53]

Finally, a fully detailed retrospective of Star Wars. Even though it's only just Part 1, I'm glad it's finally here.

[@newsbender]

Yeah, we've never seen this a hundred times before eh?

[@sageoffire3964]

Oh it's a good Saturday.

[@SeanRCope]

I was nine when Star Wars came out. Back when you could hide in the bathroom between showings. Saw it 4 sometimes even 5 times on an Sat/Sun. Good times.

[@WorthyGibbon]

Without Star Wars, I would have never gotten into Marvel or any other Sci Fi franchise. I can’t wait to watch this.

[@ZayTh3God]

Marvel isn’t sci fi

[@memeulouspgcleam2738]

​@@ZayTh3God it is

[@ZayTh3God]

@@memeulouspgcleam2738it isn’t it’s cb

[@tokublwhovian]

@@memeulouspgcleam2738 Superhero* but with a mix of various genres: fantasy, drama, romance, sci-fi etc.

[@chriswp50]

Star Wars isn't sci fi either, it's fantasy/"space opera"

[@Chef_0llie.]

1:35:26 one of yoda greatest quotes ever u missed when Luke first sees him and he says “I’m looking for a great warrior” and yoda replies beautifully “wars not make one great” with everything yoda has been thru this line hits so much harder

[@Drensoul]

I listened to this while Uber driving. Good to know I can count on you to take my mind off other things and also learn a bit about the production of this trilogy. Thank you for always releasing quality content.

[@DeadCardinal]

I'm sick on a saturday, Cinebinge just posted their season 1 reaction of better call saul and now this, turned out to be a good saturday after all

[@mystic844]

This man does not have enough subscribers. The effort he puts into his retrospectives is unprecedented in my eyes. He should get more love.

[@ninjamaster3453]

You really put together great trilogy retrospectives. I watched your hobbit and LOTR a few times in the past year. Thank you.

[@AxeRion-lo4uz]

I'm a huge documentary guy and I've gotta say this has just been fantastic so far... I'm very impressed

[@ReallyMichaelRicc]

It’s a good, good day when Prime drops a new retrospective. Missed you buddy! This one was another banger!

[@ThwipThwipBoom]

Greatly looking forward to your Prequel trilogy video. This one was very well done and well researched, I enjoyed it a lot. Good job!

[@slic1ric]

Beautiful. Can't believe i still tear up and get chills everytime i watch Star Wars. Especially the originals. These 3 movies will always have a special place in my heart. What a time to be alive. To be a kid and to experience the whole thing as it happened. I've seen these movies countless of times. I get caught up in them, everytime. Thanks for this behind the scenes and reminder of a great time in history. Can't wait for part 2. The story continues....

[@Stevesautopartsify]

Excellent job!! I was fortunate enough to have seen Star Wars on opening weekend in May 1977 for my 6th Birthday and remember leaving the theater absolutely blown away!! Never before or since have I seen people leave a theater and immediately get back in line to see it again!!

[@NebLleb]

Oh, boy. The comments for later entries in this retrospective are gonna be... Harsh. But still, I love Star Wars, and it's very ironic that the year of The Acolyte would also turn out to be one of the better years for this undead franchise: The Bounty Hunter and Dark Forces remasters, an exquisite LEGO miniseries, and a rerelease of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace that I was 100% there for because this was also the year I rediscovered my love of the property. Star Wars will always be one of the quintessential fantasy franchises. It's been through ups, downs, all-arounds, and has been going through this endless asteroid field of highs and lows since 1977.

[@wolfthegreat87]

I've been a Star Wars fan all my life, but the only release of the saga I was alive for was Revenge of the Sith. As a result, I've always had trouble looking at the franchise from the perspective of someone who was there when the original trilogy came out, and this video with its beat-by-beat telling of the events of the movies is probably the best anyone else has been able to do that for me.

[@patrickconrad396]

Man, compared to today, the creativity and risk that making this first movie had...wow. it's had to imagine, but the original Star Wars, without any context or cultural relevance...I mean it sounds insane. The opening, with the music and slow scrolling text was genuinely brilliant.

[@catshields8108]

I LOVE seeing you upload. It always makes my brain happy dance around. I think- "oh, I'm going to have MULTIPLE hours of fantastic content to enjoy." Thank you, Prime!!

[@Hozeayyy]

I. Have. Never. Clicked. Faster. For real this made all the sense in the world. I haven’t pressed play yet but my body is so ready. See ya’ll on the other side 😊

[@mickmax123]

New Prime's Theater retrospective just dropped?! The force is truly with us.

[@TheCarterSauce]

Amazing work! Absolutely loved this so much, I cannot wait for part 2

[@DDRMR]

I was really hoping we'd get a complete one someday! Best retrospectives in class!

[@wickedgrinaz]

So happy to see this pop up this morning!

[@hw9259]

This is the best star wars meta video I've ever seen. Incredibly well made, bravo.

[@arieldoron5017]

Truly a channel worthy of the name Prime

[@abishey]

Best retrospective series on KZbin! I really hope you do the Sam Raimi Spider-Man Trilogy one day

[@happycamper90596]

How is it a movie i watched in 1977 in a cold cinema at age 9 can still give me goose bumps ? Great Retrospective

[@dysflexxia8204]

I get spoiled by how good your videos are to the point that I cant watch any other retrospectives. Keep up the fantastic work you're gonna blow up soon fam

[@briancarroll1917]

Unexpected prime retrospective released on a Saturday? After a long work week with its joys, struggles, anxieties, accomplishments and failures, Sometimes a quiet Saturday night with the perfect thing to watch is as about as good as it gets, but when it’s a new prime theater retrospective it transcends into somethin more. Almost like medicine for the soul.

[@t.j.giroux5936]

Bro you just made my fricken saturday! So pumped for this long video.

[@jacovo974]

As a true life-time star wars fan, I deeply appreciate this video for reminding me how good star wars can be. I've missed it a lot

[@MrAnimal1971]

As a kid in the 70's, Star wars was my first movie. Since then I awaited each new release with excitement. Star Wars was a major building block in who I am today.

[@SolarDraws]

Begun the retrospective has

[@theeastcoastcrew3300]

thought we already had a star wars retrospective but you know ill watch this one too......

[@WeesloYT]

Many people say Star Wars is for kids. It’s really for the kid in all of us.

[@kerry-j4m]

AGREED and well said. May the FORCE be with you

[@devincreislerstudios]

Absolutely brilliant! Thank you for posting!

[@HAX3MEW]

100k is on it’s way! And well deserved with many more on the way! These videos are amazing! Glees up the good work! I always look forward to these videos

[@MR82ad]

I appreciate Prime's overwhelming hard work in research, data collection, and execution of this video. Amazing!

[@sonofbatman5233]

These long form videos are the best of the best! I always walk away with knowing more about the subject matter than I did before!! Please keep up the good work!! Love the videos!!

[@jenloveshorror]

Thank u for just doing a beyond amazing job at researching and writing and putting together not just this retrospective, but all the ones u do!!! I cannot understand how u do not have more subscribers!! U are so very talented! I hope u continue to get more & more recognition! U truly deserve it!❤💞❤️

[@Aktinova]

I KNEW we would get a series like this on Star wars considering the long history of films, video games, etc

[@beggarman64]

Excellent work, Prime, and I'd like to add my thanks to the 4K team for their restoration and preservation efforts 👍

[@pocket-slime]

this is really well done, thank you for taking the time to make this. im super excited for the prequel retrospective!

[@skiIIed]

This is very well done. I've watched a lot of "retrospective" videos but none by you. That being said, this is one of the best I have seen. It's mix of information and story telling along with some mild comedic sections that poke fun at some questionable story elements are blended together nearly perfectly. Expert narration which seamlessly moves forward through the first few films. I will watch more of your videos as well as give you a thumbs up and subscribing. Nicely done, or to quote Darth Vader, "Most impressive".

[@JanaBuvari]

Dude this video was so brilliant I had to keep rewatching it due to it being bedtime and I kept falling asleep. Fantastic

[@Sailormac2]

Your video was there for me when I was in despair about the second Trump election. You provided me with the immersion in something fun, nostalgia trip to a happier time, and just plain pleasant distraction that I sorely needed. Thank you for that!

[@kurtwagner350]

I already know 90% of this stuff, but I love Star Wars so much it’s so great to revisit. You also did a great job compiling this info and bringing some new stuff.

[@escos0410]

Yes!!!! Iv been waiting for another retrospective from you ❤

[@joseduran4437]

We got to watch this for free!? Man, prime is the hero we need.

[@richiet8688]

Thanks for the vid man I had the best time watching this. Loved every minute

[@aarontaylor2906]

Great job! I am 56 was 11 years old when empire strikes back was out blown away that these movies are even more popular today in the year 2024! I still have the toys till this day and love them like I was 11 years old at that time! 😊

[@TheGalacticNerd19]

My Saturday is now prefect 😂

[@dontaskmeagain4091]

I really respect giving us your main sources, especially since plagiarism is a big issue on youtube. Awesome vids!

[@CinemaLoreYT]

Yessss!!! I just know this one is going to be brilliant, was so excited for it!

[@Reject101Personal]

Nice Retrospective here. Few little tid bits and all I haven't come across which I appreciate! The first film will always be a magical experience, and Empire is a stone cold classic, but Jedi is my personal fave. Just contains all the bits I love about Star Wars, done well and entertainingly.

[@collapsiblechair9112]

your narration is excellent during the section where you describe the action, you have the right amount of enthusiasm and excitement.

[@tanyichieh2073]

just a note to say. thank you for this wonderful video, well made, well cut and well narrated! you should be the next steven spielberg! keep up the good work!

[@TheHumanRanger]

Great review! Gave me the vibes from when I was a young man and saw all the movies for the first time. THIS IS THE WAY!

[@EkleipsiGret]

This is the single best video better than Star Wars Theory. And it's still just part one. 😅

[@prensprize6436]

Everytime Prime releases a retrospective, I get that urge to watch those films even though I've seen them. Guess I'll rewatch Star Wars again

[@Sleepnosis]

Fantastic job on this video🙌 great detailed information and video editing.

[@dylanmorgan2374]

Greatest trilogy of all time!! It changed the film industry and our imaginations forever

[@koopanique]

Wow, this retrospective is so great... I can feel the love and the passion beaming through it... It makes me emotional!

[@orbitaskew]

Wow. This is an amazing retrospective. This must have taken a long time. The love shows. Thanks for sharing.

[@albertchessaofficial]

Love this channel and will never tire of revisiting the creation of Star Wars, I always learn something new. Keep up the great work mate.

[@jaypolo_]

This is about to be PEAK

[@drnobody418]

Best SW documentary I've seen from a KZbinr in a white. Nicely done!

[@Ozo_Maduka]

Keep up the good work! unfortunately this video didn't pop up on my recommended, but I went looking to see if you had any new videos. happy you did!

[@VitaminP]

Just found your channel a couple of days ago from the Batman Retrospectives. Some of the HIGHEST quality and entertaining long form content that has sucked me in

[@TrapSection]

I don't even really like Star Wars, but your retrospectives are amazing. Please do "Game of Thrones," that would be 10/10 experience for me! Cheers!

[@alexneff]

Please

[@aPandaInSpace]

ASOIAF and GOT that would be goated

[@ThwipThwipBoom]

Brooo Game of Thrones would be amazing! A Breaking Bad retrospective would be welcome as well.

[@theoceansswitch]

Incredible video. Great work. Can't wait for the next one!

[@Sourdust-eo4oz]

This was brilliant ! I got very emotional several times during this, to my surprise. During the synopses I got so into it my palms were sweating ! 😂I saw this in 1977, it was astonishing.

[@gemrich1586]

Just when I thought my Saturday couldn't any get better!

[@Kiinell]

What an amazing documentary. I didn't expect to watch all of it, but it was so informative and so interesting all the way through. Thanks so much.

[@Trey_v3.3]

Thx! Haven't seen anyone make a video about the making of Star Wars before and it's about time. So much information I had never heard anywhere else. Ever. Before now. Ever. At all. Ever.

[@cesarmedina7080]

All this information is in a documentary on dvd (Empire of Dreams). It's also shown on tv periodically.

[@VeternovaYT]

Only 91k subscribers is criminal. This channel deserves more…

[@jamesjr6528]

I can’t wait for your prequel retrospective, I CANT WAIIITTTT

[@apodis4900]

Great work man, watched it all in one go, and I don’t do that very often. ❤

[@linuxwizzerd5908]

thanks for getting the word out about the 4K77 project although I grew up with the 1993 version it's nice to be able to see how the movie originally looked, especially without all the additions Lucas threw in after the fact I'm sure my father would also appreciate knowing about it

[@somekindaguy100]

Why has this not got mullions of views.Great work Prime

[@davidimrie6916]

I am so impressed with this documentary. It is awesome!!

[@BigFudge612]

Omg. What a treat. Can’t wait to watch it 6 times in the next year

[@-MrFozzy-]

I always love that painting of Vader, ‘luke’ and the laser swords. The outfit and mask in it was awesome. I wish we’d got to see Luke dressed like that.

[@jooei2810]

What an impressive retrospective!

[@lukelaws3545]

Still convinced Harrison Ford stopped caring after that damn holiday special. Can’t say I blame him; he hit big in the one of the biggest movies of all time and probably thought he was gonna be stuck in it till he was 90. If I had to star in the holiday special and this seemed to be the quality going forward, I’d also hate my life

[@AlexGonzalez-gf4oz]

Interesting than even after Empire he seemed even more fed up by the whole thing because that's a damn good movie lmao

[@cesarmedina7080]

Boo hoo. He was literally looking for work before he got the part in Starwars by chance. He should be forever greatful not fed up.🙄

[@tulsacollins1721]

Terrific video, keep up the good work!

[@britneewashington4106]

Your retrospectives are always really great. I've never been interested in watching the Star Wars movies but I still want to know what all the hype is about, so something like this is nice to see

[@evandavis29]

Hell yeah dude been waiting on the next one of these, always great work

[@itadaku23]

Quality work. A lot of effort was put into this it shows. Thank you.

[@johnstondean13]

This was amazing I listened to it in a single block and now I’m going to watch a new hope Happy Sunday

[@cozyburrito686]

Just amazing! Thank you so much for this! So well done! 🙏❤️

[@BeehiveBanditoDos]

you, good sir, have truly earned a new sub

[@TruthStalker93]

So glad to have found this Retrospect as well as your Channel! Subscribed!