Star Wars changed the world

Rating: 10/10 (17 February 2008)

George Lucas created something huge when he made Star Wars. When people flocked to see it in 1977 they did not know how life-changing it would be. I will be as bold to say Star Wars changed the world and an entire generation of children and adults alike. What followed were two sequels, three prequels, toys, books, games, animated series, a religion and millions of dedicated fans. Unfortunately I never got to experience Star Wars in the theaters but seeing it on DVD is enough for me because Star Wars is everything I could want in a movie. My review probably will not add much to the 1,125 already on IMDb but I believe everyone should be able to express their love for movies like this.
This Star Wars is still my favourite of the series and one my favourite movies of all time for many reasons. First and foremost, George Lucas' in-depth and amazing story. Lucas has created another galaxy with its own planets, its own history and boy is it good. Every planet has different creatures living on it and all these creatures are all unique. The actual plot is your basic good vs. evil battle but it is told with such flare and originality it makes it its own. All the characters are developed exceptionally well so that we all like them and care for them. Luke Skywalker (with his two android sidekicks, C-3PO and R2-D2) is the young hero of the story and Darth Vader is the menacing villain. Princess Leia is the beautiful girl they are after and Han Solo is the charming outlaw (who has a delightful companion, Chewbacca).
What helps all these characters become what they are today are the talented group of actors. Mark Hamill is probably the weakest but he still puts in a heartfelt job as Skywalker, who he makes a kind, innocent boy out of. Harrison Ford is just so good as Han Solo, he has the looks and acting abilities to make Solo one of the coolest good guys in cinema history. Carrie Fisher is kick-ass as the tough and smart Princess Leia, I am confident no one could have pulled it off as good as she did. Sir Alec Guiness adds a touch of class as Ben Obi-Wan Kenobi, the Jedi who teaches Skywalker the ways of Jedi's and how to use The Force. Last, but definitely not least is the voice talent of James Earl Jones as Darth Vader, he makes Vader a menacing and powerful villain, a great opposite to Luke Skywalker.
John William's outstanding score contributes a whole lot to the success of the movie, it is a loud and beautiful score that perfectly captures the essence of Star Wars. Without it the movie would not have been as good, I say this with complete confidence. The special effects are mind-blowing, everything from the Death Star, to the aliens, to the buildings and to the spaceships, every single thing is a landmark achievement in special effects and proves that CGI is never necessary to make a convincing movie that has plenty of action set pieces. And I cannot forget George Lucas' flawless direction, without him Star Wars would never have been and let me say, the world would have been a much duller place.
5/5