A movie that needs no introduction.

Rating: 10/10 (30 September 2016)

Star Wars; the movie that single-handedly changed cinema, forever, in the 70s; which has become one of the most important and beloved decades in film history. This is one of those cream-of-the-crop films that really deserves its high praise in every category. From George Lucas' solid directing of a story focusing on the Dark Side and the Light, Alec Guinness' classic performance as Obi-Wan Kenobi, John Williams' classic score, and James Earl Jones' voicing of Darth Vader, the best film villain of all time: the list of classic elements goes on from there.
Star Wars has been reviewed and referenced so many times now that it's essentially become a staple in modern film mythology and culture, almost a fairy tale and one that's still getting newly discovered by people today. Film scholars, critics and filmmakers have referred to Star Wars so many times and cited its influences from Akira Kurosawa films so much that it's common knowledge among film buffs. Yet even more important for some, is that Star Wars has always had emotional power for many of its viewers.
George Lucas' magnum opus has changed the lives of so many viewers it's unbelievable when you think to yourself: 'it's just a movie'; but there's damn good reason why many see it as MORE than just another film. Star Wars is an experience, a story respecting the past while paving the way for newer generations for lovers of story, and the philosophy of spirituality. Star Wars respects the works of Akira Kurosawa, Frank L. Baun, J.R.R. Tolkien and Frank Herbert, and it uses those influences to make a world of its own that is still considered one of the most well-realized ones in film history. Everything here has real emotional impact and presence; from the lightsaber fights to the classic Binary sunset scene.
Needless to say, historical impact and references besides, I love this film! It has lovable characters that need no introduction, John Williams' music that sends you to the galaxy far, far away and gets you FULLY invested with what's going on and gives you real feeling for what happens in each and every scene, and the scenery is gorgeous: the shots of space, Tatooine, and the Death Star; this gives the story a real heart and soul of its own from start to finish.