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One of the most anticipated DVD sets of all time finally makes its debut in a superb four-disc collection. The original trilogy—Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi-has never looked or sounded better: Creator George Lucas, who tweaked the films for a 1997 theatrical re-release, has done some further tinkering by fine-tuning the special effects and dialogue (although he goes too far by jarringly inserting Attack of the Clones' Hayden Christensen into Jedi's finale).Extras: Informative commentary from Lucas and a wry Carrie Fisher; a must-see 2M-hour documentary, packed with fascinating making-of footage; an intriguing glimpse of next summer's Revenge of the Sith. The sole omission: Lucas neglects to include the original versions of the films that fans first fell in love with 27 years ago. (PG)
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (Universal, $29.98)
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Jim Carrey erases girlfriend Kate Winslet from his memory in one of the year's best films, a quirky comedy that unexpectedly morons into a surprisingly poignant look at relationships.
Extras: Mostly forgettable, except for an engaging featurette in which Carrey and director Michel Gondry swap production tales—including their big on-set fight—and clown around in behind-the-scenes footage. (R)
Mean Girls (Paramount, $29,95)
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Lindsay Lohan navigates the American high school jungle in one of the smartest teen comedies since Clueless. Extras: Disappointingly subdued commentary from screenwriter and costar Tina Fey; an insightful interview with Queen Bees and Wannabes author Rosalind Wiseman, whose nonfiction book inspired the film. (PG-13)
