The original space opera.

Rating: 9/10 (19 November 2002)

In 1977 George Lucas started a franchise that will ever remain as a milestone in popular culture. Yes this is the original, maybe the best, the only STAR WARS. That name has been associated with so much during the past 25 years. Now that the prequels are in full swing we view the classic trilogy as the untouchables.
The film had the perfect cast of characters and actors. Mark Hamill as the young and eager Luke Skywalker. A then almost unknown Harrison Ford as the smug Han Solo, and Carrie Fisher as the rebel princess Leia Organa. Everything here was so new and refreshing. This is one of those rare sci-fi adventures that has heart and soul. Alec Guiness was mysterious as Ben (Obi-Wan) Kenobi. James Earl Jones was perfect as the personality of Darth vader. Everything came together on this Star Wars film like it never has since.C-3P0 and R2-D2 are classic and original.
A New hope isn't without it's flaws though. George Lucas's script is a little full cliches, but it's still classic. I don't believe this is the best Star Wars movie, but it's the first. It's a good swashbuckling adventure that the prequels are striving for and may never reach. After 25 years it's set to stay as a part of movie history.
**** out of ****