A Vision of Things To Come....

Rating: 10/10 (26 May 2000)

Who could have guessed that back in 1977 one movie would change the way movies would be made forever. Star Wars is a magical film that came along at the right time and revolutionized the movie and merchandising business (thanks for all those wonderful toys!). Noted as "Episode IV" - A New Hope stands alone as a perfect beginning to the original trilogy and introduced characters that have become pop cultural icons. The story is simple, but the story-telling is complex. George Lucas invented modern day special effects, directed a then un-known cast, and ultimately spins a fairy-tale about good vs. evil in a galaxy far, far away. A fantastic movie that truly was a sign of things to come.