Poorly Served by The Hype

Rating: Null/10 (18 August 1999)

This jaded 40 year old took some cajoling in order to go and see this film. After the usual toys/cornflake box/stickers/chocolate /crisp packets, and God knows what else they merchandised, you really need an open mind to locate the movie beneath all the enforced froth and brand stretching. So I went, after my brother whose opinions I value, said it was good. I am so glad. This was the best film I have seen in several years. Perhaps the best ever Sci-Fi film. To love it, simply be 19 again and pretend its 1977 and you are not a jaded adult. Find the inner child inside you and simply enjoy it for what it is. Entertainment. I cannot believe the number of bad reviews given to this film. The people that wrote them are humourless clods who have forgotten how to live. Or someone the size of Lucas is so easy an Aunt Sally, that they can't resist their pseudo intellectual critiques. Its so easy to throw mud. To make a film this good is far far harder. Impossible for most of us. How long must we wait for Episode 2? I want it now!