Why Star Wars is one of the greatest films of all time.

Rating: 10/10 (15 October 1998)

Star Wars is a relatively recent film, yet it gives you the feel of a fairy tale. Set a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far, away, it can be viewed on many levels. At first glance it may appear to be a children's joke fest, but upon further inspection, it reveals a more involved plot than you thought. The conflicts and confrontations involved in it are intriguing, and demand your attention. If this catches your attention, you can delve deeper, into the morals and background of the characters. You find that each person has a distinct personality, one which you can easily relate to. And, whenever you tire of the in-depth probing, you can retreat and revel in the simplicity of the films. Star Wars is a franchise which has spread far beyond the original three films. It has branched its way into books, comics, children's toys, games, and the newly developed prequels. Like an infection, it has saturated our culture, to the point where toddlers run around breathing like Darth Vader. A timeless tale, Star Wars is going to be here for a long time, especially since the additions to it have not seemed to go down in quality; if anything they have gotten better. One has to wonder just how fairy tales like Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty got started, perhaps it was an interesting book which managed to worm its way into history. Is Star Wars close to that? Perhaps. It is something to think about.