Sci-Fi fantasy classic and a childhood favorite

Rating: Null/10 (22 December 2012)

In 1977 "Star Wars A New Hope" formerly just called "Star Wars" was released in the movie theaters and cinema was never the same since then. To this day "Star Wars" remains not just a classic but an experience for generations of moviegoers. If I had to pick which movie trilogy that truly introduced me to cinema it would be the original "Star Wars" trilogy.(Granted it was the "Special Editions" I grew up watching in the 90s but I think that the theatrical cuts are better because it shows all the hard work they did without CG.) So in a way I'm thankful that I watched this movie and that the original trilogy opened my eyes to movies.
The original "Star Wars" is an epic yet simplistic story of Good vrs Evil influenced by Joseph Cambell's hero mythology and others like Akira Kurosawa films and Flash Gordon serials. The story should be familiar to everyone by now since its part of our pop culture.(But if you have never seen it, GO SEE IT. Watch the trilogy and share it with family and friends because it has something for everyone.)
With the exception of Peter Cushing as Grand Moff Tarkin and Alec Guinness as Obi-Wan "Ben" Kenobi who were already well established actors, Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker, Harrison Ford as Han Solo and Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia were unknown actors that became household names because of the popularity of this movie and everyone plays their parts well. Anthony Daniels is a robot named C-3PO, Kenny Baker plays as R2-D2 and Peter Mayhew is the Wookiee Chewbacca. Lets not forget the most iconic character that has embedded into cinema history as one of the best movie villains ever Darth Vader played by David Prowse and voiced menacingly by the great James Earl Jones.
When you watch the theatrical cuts you have to appreciate how groundbreaking the special effects were at the time since they were creating new technology for effects while filming. Everything was done using models and props and it all still holds up very well. The soundtrack just screams epic since its done by John Williams. As for writing and dialog ask anybody if they have never heard of "May The Force Be With You" and you'll get the picture.
George Lucas made a masterpiece for the modern age. Its just a shame he wont re-release the original theatrical cuts since he claims that the newer versions are his true vision. In the end "Star Wars" remains one of my favorite films from my childhood and an influential classic for the ages.