Stands the test of time?

Rating: 10/10 (3 May 2001)

I saw this film in the cinema when it was first released. It was one of the first few films I had ever seen in that environment. I was the right age, and it sparked off an interest in all things sci-fi. I had been a fan of TV series rival Star Trek. Ironic that a film which didn't over-indulge in scientific terms (a parsec is a measurement of distance, not of time!) sparked the true beginning of my interest in technology. This film is superior to the others in the sequel due to its freshness. An epic tale of morality and struggle against oppression set against a seamless background of space and unfamiliar technologies and alien beings. A film which transcends technophobia. A fantasy-adventure movie of which Gene Roddenberry might have been proud. While it is said that Harrison Ford hated the series, no one could have played the part of Han Solo better. No outstanding acting performances, but the sum of its parts add up to an all-time classic, enjoyed by young and old. If you haven't seen this film, you can NOT go wrong with it.