A Timeless Classic

Rating: 10/10 (10 May 1999)

Wow! How do I express my admiration in a few short words for a story that has so affected my life? These (for I'm talking about the trilogy here) are some of the best movies ever made. Some people call it "shallow," "cheesy," and other degrading words, but these people clearly don't understand the depth of this story. I hesitate to call it science fiction. True, it is set in a different galaxy with beings different than us, but I think the main emphasis is the story and not the setting. Lucas and the screenwriters did a fantastic job creating a believable world. The Force is the most intriguing concept. It is a religion, really. I just saw Lucas' interview on Rosie today. I knew I'd been reading the right meaning into the story! God is Love! This is a story about a conflict between genuine good and evil. It's about a fall from grace and finally, redemption. It's so inspiring! There is hope for all of us if there is good in Darth Vader!
This movie has touched my life. I love it. I'm inspired by it. It is so very like my own philosophies about life! I can't watch it without weeping! I hope that Episodes I-III will live up to the original trilogy.
Oh, and I just HAVE to add (even though it might lower my credibility in writing this) that the men in it, good and evil, are incredibly beautiful. Just cream on the cake!! It makes a wonderful movie even better!
May the Force be with us.