And the Emperor bequeathed "Let there be Science Fiction for everyone!"

Rating: 8/10 (12 May 2014)

George Lucas, as entertainment maven, brought an appeal of science fiction to the masses in a way that the Beatles did for rock and roll. With a sustainable balance between cowboy action, science fiction mythology, cock-sure humor and groundbreaking visuals, Star Wars delivered. Weeks after the films' opening, I remember standing in line for hours among the events' full demographic spectrum. Looking at the film 37 years later, I can see where my suspension of disbelief and fickle patience with directorial re-releases has taken over. It's as if the geek inside Lucas' mind needed reeling in. The aliens are silly and the dialog about "womp rats" remains ridiculous. But for all that is and has been said, my entertainment continues through our main characters, on their personal quests which seemingly will again re-unite for another episode hauled in by the Disney Machine and their power. Has Star Wars now crossed over to the Dark Side? I'll take the family and find out!