I enjoyed 'Star Wars' simply for the entertainment of it...

Rating: 8/10 (20 March 2005)

Star Wars
I would first like to say that I did enjoy 'Star Wars', simply for the entertainment of it. The film isn't some kind of "high art" or something, nor it is the greatest sci-fi film. In fact, 'Star Wars' isn't pure sci-fi at all. It's part western, part fantasy. But not sci-fi. It's also something of a pioneer in special effects.
But although I enjoyed 'Star Wars', it is not correct to ignore its disappointing flaws. The acting is something of a mixed bag, and the characters are, for lack of a better word, lame. Han Solo and Leia are really the only interesting characters (besides Darth Vader, and maybe Obi-Wan), because Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher have great chemistry. As Luke, Mark Hamill doesn't register much on the screen, and the few changes in facial expression and voice pitch aren't enough to fill out his character. Still, the film is fun for what it is, and I'd like to see the sequel.
~ 8/10 ~