my favourite Star Wars film

Rating: 9/10 (18 January 2005)

Out of all the Star Wars films, both new and old, the original 'Star Wars', AKA 'A New Hope', is still my favourite and will be most remembered, although Empire Strikes Back is probably the better made film. It's just everything works so right together. Great story, great actors and great special FX for the time.
This film is based around farm boy Luke Skywalker, and the realisation of his destiny from wise Jedi Knight Ben 'Obi-wan' Kenobi played by Alec Guiness. They set out to rescue Princess Leia from the evil Empire, and we meet many a memorable foe along the way, such as Vader, Tarkin, the storm-trooper that hits his head on a door! Has a brilliant ending with a space duel and a fight between two old friends.
If you only see one Star Wars film, make sure it's this one!