The Best Science-Fiction Epic To Date...

Rating: 9/10 (5 September 2008)

This coming from a hardcore fan of fantasy, I must say that when it comes to certain films coming out in the top spot of a certain genre, Star Wars (Episode IV - A New Hope) is at the number two spot for me in science-fiction (behind, of course, The Empire Strikes Back).
The acting is all slightly wooden. Alec Guinness, Harrison Ford, and James Earl Jones are the three with the best performances, and truly deserve any credit to making this film both serious for adults, and for a young audience.
Industrial Light and Magic has actually made magic happen with the special-effects. While I'm disappointed by the numerous re-releases, and the add-ons that were introduced, the original stuff is a sight to behold.
John Williams' score is without a doubt in my top-10 list of film scores. The few themes interweave to give an explosive and classic masterpiece.
The story, and how George Lucas molded elements from other tales, is just incredible. There's so much symbolism from the various good-vs-evil stories, that the one of Star Wars is amazingly deep and rich.
Overall, Star Wars deserves to be celebrated for its innovative technological advancements in film, to its ever-growing popularity amongst fans young and old. Simply put, it's the best science-fiction epic to date (though Empire is my favorite). Definitely see this film.