The Beginning of A New Era In Film

Rating: Null/10 (10 November 1998)

Well, I can safely say in this day and age of cynicism and sardonic sarcasm, that I still believe in Star Wars. I wasn't yet alive when this film was released, and I only began to learn of Lucas' legend when Return of the Jedi, but that was enough to get hooked. Star Wars was and is a marvel of movie creation. It lambasted its way into an era of hi-tech special effects, big budgets, and simplistic storytelling. Some call it the death of cinema, but I call it the re-birth of the matinee. People easily forget what movies are and supposed to be. Not moral messages or poignant take on society. A movie is a chance, an attempt to get away from the pains and pangs of normal life. Star Wars succeeds in every way. I was fortunate to see the Special Edition of this film last year, and was pleasantly surprised that none of Lucas' touch-ups took away from the overall magical quality of the movie. Were they needed? Of course, not, but they did not detract. I saw young children who have never heard of a Wookiee come alive again, with giant smiles and sparks in their eyes. Star Wars does its job, and it did its job on me again.