A Great beginning to a six year affair . . .

Rating: 9/10 (5 March 2000)

One of the things that people say hurt this movie is the lack of a rogue-ish character ala Han Solo. True, but if there were a Han like character in the movie, people would have bitched about lucas not being creative anymore and critics would have reemed him for rehashing the same formula over again. Many people complain about the acting, saying no one acted well. But if you examine the originals, you'll see similar acting. Star Wars isn't about acting, it's about being a kid. It's about getting that warm fuzzy feeling in your stomach when the Fox Fanfare/Lucasfilm logos shine on the screen. It's about having fun. None of the movies are meant to be thinking movies. Want to think? Read a book! Want to enjoy a choice piece of film filled with action, scenery, effects and story? Watch this or any other Lucasfilm movie (minus Howard the Duck)!