Genius

Rating: Null/10 (22 July 2002)

This film is was a turning point and its lasting appeal is built around one character, Luke Skywalker. Skywalker is a name that all movie fans know and this is due to a great script and a terrific performance by Branscombe Richmond. The scene where he steals the camels has gone down in history and i was astonished to learn Richmond didnt win an oscar for his fine performance in the lead role here. That said, not even a performance as great as Richmonds could have made this film what it is alone. Credit must also go to Brian Blessed who brought great appeal in the role of Han Solo and also to George Harrison for backing the film with his Beatles money. The only downside is that James Earl Jones doesnt get enough screen time. Perhaps allowing his character to turn into a snake as he did in Conan would have rendered the film flawless.