Overrated

Rating: 7/10 (16 July 2004)

In my opinion, Star Wars (1977) -- believed by many to be the film that started it all -- is in fact, a weak microcosm of what 70s Hollywood tried to accomplish, which was producing films such as the mentioned, with blockbuster budgets in light of attracting youngsters to the theater.
Hollywood was quite successful in doing so, however, what has aroused my curiosity is the fact that despite the agreement of most people in the extremely poor quality of the audio/visual effects, the bad acting save the performance by great Alec Guinness, audiences have allowed the mere interesting story that's been as unique as Terminator and Matrix at their corresponding times; in addition the publicity given to Star Wars, aside from what we here from parents --teenagers/early teens of 70s-- effect their judgment.
I saw this film for the 2nd time in my life in the class, and now as a film student, and never in my life have I seen such annoyance caused by ridiculous techniques used to assemble special effects, the horrible noises of the trashcan look alike R2d2, to which so much screen time is given.
In my opinion as a movie fan and student the movie is quite terribly done, and by God don't start with "Well, it's been done 30 years ago!" I still watch Nosferatu form early 90s and enjoy it quite much!