Feh.

Rating: 5/10 (2 July 2001)

I guess this is one of those movies you had to see when it first came out to really "get it." I finally got around to watching it and it's se/prequels last year and my ultimate response was, "How did this get to be so big?" The acting is below par (except for Alec Guinness), the plot is hackneyed, and while the special effects are good, they have to carry most of the movie. The only reason I can see why this movie has such a rabid following is because it has easily-merchandiseable characters and spaceships. It's most pronounced effect on our culture is to become the bane of all men named Luke forever. Definitely not the best movie I've ever seen, but all right if you're looking for mindless entertainment.