Review of Star Wars (1977) by Jon-Luc A — 27 Jun 2018

What is there to say about one of, if not THE most influential blockbuster film ever made? It's story and visuals have fueled decades worth of sequels, books, comics, games and TV series, and continues to enthrall new generations of fans. The film is exciting in nearly every respect, with great characters that we can identify with and builds to a nail biting climax. There are a couple of weak moments, such as Luke not mourning the gruesome death of aunt and uncle, but they don't distract from the excitement too much.

What is most impressive about A New Hope is that it tells an amazing story that stands on it's own. Even if there hadn't been another Star Wars movie, we could still watch this one in awe of every new planet or creature, cheer for the heroes and hiss for the bad guys when they're on screen. It's that type of movie: no matter how cynical a viewer, this is one that grabs you and all but forces you to enjoy every minute. The definition of a classic film.