Greatest movie of my generation

Rating: 10/10 (27 January 2008)

Seeing Star Wars for the first time on the big screen way back in 1977 was the defining movie experience of my generation. At that time, I was ten, my brother was eight. We were both mesmerized, hypnotized, and captivated by a wonderfully simple yet epic story. It was a simple idea of good over evil, rescuing the helpless, discovering adventure, mammoth technology and sword and sorcery. Luke was the boy we could all identify with. Ben Kenobi was the wise leader. Han Solo was the cool, quick-witted pirate. Chewie was the faithful sidekick. The droids were great comic relief. The princess was smart and strong. And those light sabers were so cool. The movie is timeless, transcending generations. More than 30 years later, it still works magic, wonder and awe with new generations all the time. It can still be enjoyed time after time after time. It is definitely my favorite movie of all time.