Classic movie with much more than just special effects...

Rating: 10/10 (29 June 2003)

Where to begin. This is one of the great movies of all time. Why? Some of the many reasons include:
1) The special effects were way ahead of their time.
2) Some of the greatest heroes and villains ever created are introduced in this movie.
3) The plot is excellent.
Many people see Star Wars as a special effects film, but it is so much more. To only watch one movie is like picking up a novel and then throwing it away after only finishing one-third of the book. You need to watch all three and see it as a whole. This is not a story about cool effects, but rather it is the story of a boy and his father. It is a personal story that is cleverly concealed within a bigger plot. Think about it... "I am your father Luke" is still one of the most famous lines in movie history.
And the characters. How many villains can you name that are more well known than Darth Vader? And what about the heroes of Luke, Han, R2D2, C3PO and Yoda? Oh yeah, and what about one of the coolest weapons every to grace the silver screen... the lightsaber.
A bit of trivia... ever wonder how the main character got his name? Luke Skywalker or "Luke S." as in George "Lucas." :)
Anyway, this is a must see movie that should be watched as the first chapter of a three chapter story. 10 Stars.