The Father of the sci-fi genre!

Rating: 10/10 (29 December 2007)

This is easily the best movie of the science-fiction genre. I not only state this because I am Star Wars fan like millions of others around the world, but for many other reasons. Star Wars: A New Hope brought Hollywood up to a new level of visual effects. From the aerial views of Mos Eisley to the battle of Yaven, it's a masterwork in special effects.
Additional to the visual works, the cast members were phenomenal in their roles. Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker is the perfect protagonist. Harrison Ford is awesome as the funny and cocky Han Solo. Carrie Fisher is simply great as Princes Leia. But the two best performances were Alec Guinness as the wise Obi-wan Kenobi and James Earl Jones as the chilling voice of Hollywood's most infamous villain Darth Vader.
Star Wars has an original story of good vs. evil, but it is unique. It follows closely to the hero cycle: an unknown individual who loses everything becomes the galaxy's unlikely hero. The ultimate score by Hollywood's best composer John Williams not only sets the mood for the story, but it also makes it believable and uplifting. Also the other departments of editing, costumes, set-decoration and sound effects editing were all tastefully done.
The movie maybe 30 years old, but I hold it as the father of all science-fiction movies. There's no way I can give this less than a 10/10.