A New Hope-New standards for Cinema.

Rating: 10/10 (5 February 2017)

Before the release of A New Hope, Science Fiction films were in a strange position. After the box office bombing of 2001 A Space Odyssey, George Lucas worked tooth and nail to ensure the original Star Wars reached theaters-to biblical proportions. Ushering Sci-Fi into the mainstream, Star Wars is ingrained into almost every detail of pop culture. But it's always important to evaluate the films on their own merits. I ask that question as someone who's been a fan since childhood.
Even today, this is an impressive film that can inspire awe in young children and film fans even today. The characters- Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia, Chewbacca, R2-D2; all blend together brilliantly with their chemistry, dialogue, and backstories. The epic final confrontation between Obi-Ben Kenobi and Darth Vader leaves the audience wanting more. This all segways into a triumphant ending.
The action and effects are a wonder to behold. Perhaps the most challenging production of George Lucas's career, the effort pays off and is transparent on screen. The space battles, location sets, sound, and production designs were awarded with 6 Oscars as a cherry on top.
Overall, Star Wars has pretty much changed the world forever (for better and worse); a Sci-Fi magnum opus at the highest order.

Grade- A+