Stunning visuals, great effects, familiar story.

Rating: 8/10 (20 May 1999)

As someone who saw Star Wars: A New Hope when it opened in 1977, I have to say that I rather enjoyed this latest installment to the Star Wars films. In my humble opinion, it did live up to the hype. I found the special effects to be the best that I have ever seen on film. Is there nothing that cannot now be done on film!?! The only real criticism though, was that I found myself sitting there going, "okay, now they blow the death star...no that's the droid control ship, or now it's time for the throne room scene...scrap that, it's a victory parade." Regardless, my wife and I greatly enjoyed ourselves and have decided to see it at least one more time. After all we're not 16 anymore! Oh one other thing, where was Han......?