Oh where, Oh where has my Star Wars gone.

Rating: 10/10 (21 May 2010)

Well...here we are 30 years ago to the date. This film is every bit the masterpiece it was when I was 14, & it still keeps me entranced at 44. It also bears some very unhappy truths as to where this franchise has gone over the years. This was the film out of the original trilogy that Lucas had very little to do with and it shows. It shines above all the rest as the fans favorite of all favorites. One of the main things that are forgotten about the original trilogy is that these films had very wonderful characters. Those cardboard creations of so called characters in the new films cannot stand up to the band of ragged rebels struggling against the oppressive Empire. The action is brilliant & helps the story instead of being pointless & an excuse for CGI overkill. I can only hope that once the Lucas legacy is passed on, new blood will continue on to breathe fresh air into this awesome vehicle of fantasy. That the directors of tomorrow won't be so self gratifying & think of the responsibility to fans foremost. Every time I see another Clone Wars rehash I wonder what happened to X-wings, Tiefighters, the Millennium Falcon. Han, Leia, Chewie & Luke. Where are MY characters? How long do we have to be tortured with stories about a self absorbed brat who becomes a tyrant, & a bunch of substance-less clones & goofy comedic robots(totally absurd). Get out from behind that pile of money Lucas & give us back OUR STAR WARS!!!!!!