The real thing

Rating: 10/10 (16 June 2000)

It would not be fair to talk about this film and say that it changed my life; it wouldn't be accurate. It actually defined what I wanted to be (and no, I don't attend Star Wars meetings or anything like that; in fact, I kinda feel sorry for the guys that actually dress like their favorite characters from the movie).
I have been a fencer for quite some time now. I am also an electromechanical engineer with a master's degree in computer science. I am still surprised to think that maybe Star Wars had a lot to do with it. All I know is that this is the only movie I remember watching when I was a young child (3 years old, to be precise), and that the excitement I felt hasn't worn off. Oh no, not the least.
This movie has to be my favourite one of all time. The premise is so simple, the acting is straightforward and the plot is coherent. But most important of it, you actually care about everyone in the film. Maybe because character development is so strong throughout the film, or because it is a very well told story. A simple tale of good versus evil, told in the best of ways.
And so I am sitting here in front of my computer, wondering if how is it possible that a 2 hour story helped me find out what I wanted to be. I am not sure, but there is one thing I know: the best movie I will ever see is this one. Star Wars.
(Sadly, George Lucas decided to destroy the trilogy by issuing a shame of a movie as a prequel: The Phantom Menace. I guess nobody is perfect.)