A great romp - but don't expect the revolution of Episode IV to happen all over again.

Rating: 8/10 (24 June 1999)

In 1977 the world sat and watched something truly revolutionary - a simple tale of good guys and bad guys, knights and squires, aerial and naval battles, and a damsel in distress (a princess no less) but in a Science-Fiction setting. The effects redefined what was possible, and what could be done, it's production was inventive and it struck a chord with the populace, thus was born the greatest motion picture phenomenon ever.
This is now the fourth movie (or the first) some 22 years later, effects are still stunning - and still the best ever seen, but the same old plot devices are growing a little tired. It's a fantastic romp - you'll enjoy every minute of the film - although it does get a little tedious around the Tatooine bits.
Several movies have been borrowed from - the pod race is lifted straight from Ben Hur, the closing scene is lifted directly from Star Wars: A New Hope.
It's great fun but don't expect the revolution of A New Hope all over again.