a modern mythology

Rating: 9/10 (28 June 2002)

So who has not seen this movie? All one of you please stand up. I know everyone has commented on this movie. However, has anyone been aware of the mythological aspects of the film? I firmly believe that the Star Wars saga is the modern mythology of our time. It follows the journey of Anakin Skywalker and Luke Skywalker to fulfill their eventual destinies. All the elements of classic storytelling are evident in the series. The story of a young hero who fell from grace and finds redemption in the end with the help of his son is a timeless one and will remain engraved in our pop culture for all time. While some say that George Lucas is a capitalist pig out to show flashy special effects with a "look what I can do" attitude, I disagree. He utilized all the elements of old storytelling and merged them all brilliantly. The idea that good prevails over evil is a great parable in today's world where we need old-fashioned morality tales in an age of cynicism.