Film is forever.
To tell the truth, I wasn't sure going in. It goes without saying that STAR WARS remains a great piece of manipulative filmmaking courtesy of George Lucas. Hell, you know the Death Star battle by heart, but it still gives me a jingoistic rush every time the Millenium Falcon darts from the skies above and paves the way for victory. I think it depends on who you talk to. And, while other scenes appeared lengthened or fleshed out, I'd have to check out my laserdisc of the original before commenting.