The quintessential hero's journey in a sci-fi setting

Rating: 8/10 (14 October 2018)

This review contains spoilers.
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope is a science-fiction space opera film directed and written by George Lucas. The movie stars Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Peter Cushing, and Alec Guinness. The movie is about a galaxy in a civil war as rebel spies find plans for the Empire's super weapon. A farmer named Luke Skywalker rises to his destiny as he and a local hermit embark on an adventure when they find a droid.
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope is the classic hero's journey in a science-fiction form. This movie needs to be watched by anyone with even a passing interest in films. This film has the hero's journey packed in an incredibly accessible way. This film's plot is easy and engrossing to follow. The hero's journey of Luke Skywalker is reflected well in his characteristics and movie events. Luke Skywalker is one of the best heroic characters. Mark Hamill really made a name for himself by playing Luke Skywalker so convincingly. The rest of the cast does a great job. Harrison Ford plays Han Solo, a suave smuggler. Carrie Fisher plays Princess Leia of the Rebel Alliance.
The special effects are not perfect but do a good job in telling a special story. It was cool to watch the special effects used to immerse the viewer into the Star Wars universe. Likewise the props, practical effects, and costumes are of good quality here. Part of what made the story so successful is its effective use of the effects that are present.
I highly recommend Star Wars. Even with the later edits by George Lucas the movie continues to retain its magic and charm.
Grade: A