Doesn't get much better!

Rating: 9/10 (21 March 2012)

I saw this as a kid, and I have to say, this is a great start to the Star Wars franchise. Star Wars does a great job of introducing all of the characters that are so important to the Star Wars films. Luke Skywalker, Obi Wan Kenobi, Princess Leia, Chewbacca, Darth Vader, and Han Solo. They all are great. Also it establishes the main conflict of the film right off the get go. Because of how great they do of establishing characters and conflict it allowed the sequels to succeed as well and further continue from this film.
Also the story is awesome in this film. Luke Sky-walker, a farmer, becoming a Jedi knight and going on an adventure to help rescue the princess. This is a great story about how someone who thought they were nothing becomes something that is truly needed.
The action is legendary. There is plenty of laser fire in this film and who could forget the epic attack of the death star towards the end of this film. Films like this show that you do not need constant action through the whole film at every part. There is great setting up of events prior to much of the action taking place. This helps establish the conflict and allows for the audience to understand the situation and why the action must take place.
Music is awesome as well. Star Wars always had the best music of any film. However Star Wars does not have nearly as good of Music as "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi". Or even as good of music as was in the three new Star Wars films.