Science Fiction at its BEST!

Rating: Null/10 (4 September 2001)

Being a devout movie freak, I often stumble upon the question just what exactly is my favorite movie. Without a doubt, I would have to vote for this first installment of my favorite film trilogy ever.
I first saw "Star Wars" on video when I was about 10 years old, barely a decade when it was first released, and since then, I have never grown tired of watching it! Seriously, I can watch the entire saga trilogy a thousand times and each time is like a new adventure for me. I first watched "Star Wars" on a very poor quality VCR, but the interesting characters, colorful aliens and awesome starships keeped me glued to the TV set.
Nowadays, I've asked people what is it about this movie that they love so much? Some people told me they loved it because of the set designs, others told me they admired the special effects. For all its entertainment value, I have to agree with all those points. But the legacy of "Star Wars" for me goes beyond mere cinematic breakthroughs in technology and visual effects. Yes, American cinema was never the same again because of this classic, and its not just because it successfully resurrected the sci-fi genre, it was able to convey an epic story of good versus evil on a grand scale through a combination of many symbolic elements borrowed from such classic legends as King Arthur and the ancient Greek heroes, something which all of us in one way or another can relate to. I don't think any space movie which came out before this flick was released could ever match its magic as an American cinematic saga.
All of us at one point or another have felt a need to find out what is our true destiny and purpose in life, and the story of Luke Skywalker's quest to travel beyond the stars to become a Jedi has a universal appeal in this sense. And that is exactly why I love this film and its sequels so much, its symbolic message to all of us to find our purpose and belonging in this world is a message of eternal relevance. Being an admirer of Luke Skywalker, I feel even now that I am on a destined quest to find out my true destiny in life and to do good to make a difference in this world, just like Luke made a difference to help save the galaxy. Whenever I've had moments where I've felt confused or hopeless as to which path I should take in my life, whether it be personal or professional, I've always looked to "Star Wars" as an inspirational guide. Because if Luke Skywalker could determine his destiny, then so could I.
For any of you who would like to be educated and entertained at the same time, you gotta watch "Star Wars" because it is science fiction at its very best. Believe me, the experience of this movie saga will stay with you for a lifetime!