May The Force Be With You

Rating: Null/10 (27 December 2006)

If you look in the 1970s era of films, you will probably notice that the '70s were the golden age of movies. Just look--The Godfather (I & II), One Flew Over The Cukoo's Nest, Chinatown, Alien, etc. And, of course, Star Wars.
I wish that I was born in the seventies. That way I could experience the cultural shock and phenomenon that was Star Wars. Alas, I was not, so thank goodness for DVDs.
Star Wars starts out in the middle of a six-part saga about, ultimately, defeating evil. This part, dubbed "Episode IV: A New Hope", focuses on a young man by the name of Luke Skywalker. He is a simple boy who works on a moisture farm on the planet of Tatooine. But when two droids being pursued by the Evil Empire take residence with Luke, he is swept off into an epic and spectacular journey across the Galaxy to defeat the Evil Empire.
It is an amazing film that deals with a young man and his destiny. He does not want to go do the things that he is chosen to do, but the murder of his family by Imperial Troops forces (no pun intended) his hand.
Made in 1977, the special effects are (or "were") breathtaking. Breathtaking, at least, for the time period and amount of resources available. Packed with excitement and emotion, it still stands the test of time, even today.
So, in closing, I can't really find a word to use that can sum up my feelings for this film. I can't say "perfect" because nothing is flawless. But this movie comes very, VERY close.