Alec Guinness, Anthony Daniels, Carrie Fisher

In a distant galaxy, a long time ago, young Luke Skywalker assembles his motley crew of allies including space rogue Han Solo and two droids -- C3PO and R2D2 -- to rescue Princess Leia, the rebel lead...( read more  read more... )er of her planet from the clutches of the evil Empire as embodied by its enforcer Darth Vader.

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PG, 1 hr. 45 min.

Directed by: George Lucas

Release Date: May 25, 1977

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  • October 11, 2006
    This is a film that forever changed the face of the motion picture industry. Even with the CGI effects and darkness of sci-fi, it holds up and keeps getting better every time it's seen.
  • August 28, 2009
    This is a nice little film you might have heard of. Although I'm far from being an obsessed mega fan, I do like this film a lot because it reminds me of running around the playground at school pretending to be Chewbacca. Technically its quite far from being a brilliant film, it d...( read more)id have brilliant special effects for its time but in the long run, Lucus's reworking *ahem* of Akira Kurosawa's masterpiece, The Hidden Fortress, is a cheap and tacky remake. A pretty damn good cheap and tacky remake at that!
  • May 7, 2009
    Errr, what can I say? you all know this, its the greatest movie ever made. Almost perfect, combined with the rest of the series its unbeatable. The first Star Wars film and the film that made cinematic history, it changed history and created film going for a new generation of vie...( read more)wers and directors, this film is a landmark in human history, its that big.
    Even though its cheesey, hammy and very predictable its still probably the greatest film ever made, mainly due to its design and effects which STILL look good and better than modern films.

    This film was everybodies childhood for people now in their 20's onwards, I find it so hard to believe that kids nowadays probably dont play Star Wars.
  • December 30, 2008
    "Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi, you're my only hope."

    The movie that changed the world of cinema. After Star Wars, special effects started to take a bigger role in the business. A lot of people love this series, the original I mean, but I've never got that far.

    "Star Wars" is pure ma...( read more)gic, that I can say from my heart. I've probably seen it more than enough. Nowadays, it just doesn't give that same feeling, that sensation of "Wow!".

    George Lucas couldn't leave his masterpiece(s) alone, he had to go and add some new SFX. Why? Why change something that has already won the hearts of moviegoers.

    "Star Wars" has some of the most memorable characters in the history of cinema. Darth Vader, Han Solo and the robot sidekicks C-3PO and R2 D2. The film also has a lot of action and humor.

    All in all, it's the start to one of the best series in the world. But in my opinion, none of the Star Wars films are that strong alone, you gotta watch them together in the true movieamarathon way.

    "I find your lack of faith disturbing."
  • December 25, 2008
    "A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away..."

    The story, for the tiny number of people not familiar with it, concerns a farm boy named Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) who discovers that the used robot recently purchased by his family plays back a message from one Princess...( read more) Leia (Carrie Fisher), begging for help from Obi-Wan Kenobi. Luke asks his father's friend Ben Kenobi (Alec Guinness) about this, and he discovers that Ben and Obi-Wan are one and the same. Kenobi tells Luke of the battle of the rebels against the ruling Empire and the spiritual energy called "The Force." Soon Luke, Kenobi, and a mercenary named Han Solo (Harrison Ford) join forces to rescue Princess Leia from the Empire's mammoth warship, the Death Star, controlled by evil genius Darth Vader (David Prowse, with the voice of James Earl Jones).

    Review
    This is the classic, benchmark, and landmark science fiction movie by which all others should be measured. It was cutting edge when it hit the theaters and has a great story and terrific characters. I cannot say enough about the quality and intensity of this film. This is truly a unique experience and should be the first science fiction movie a person sees.
  • November 21, 2009
    Star Wars Episode 4- A New Hope is a fun and thrilling sci-fi adventure.In this story, the republic no longer exists and the Galaxy is ruled by an evil empire. When the emperor orders the construction of a dangerous battle station, the technical readouts are stolen by a rebel pri...( read more)ncess. As a result, she is captured by the emperor's right hand man, known as Darth Vader. This impels an exiled Jedi to come to her aid. In the process, he is helped by a young farmer, a mercenary, and two droids. The film is entertaining because of the plot, the characters, and the special effects. The story line is suspenseful because the rebel army is vulnerable. Unlike the previous episodes, there is no Jedi council or clone army to help. The characters are enjoyable and have great chemistry. There are memorable performances by Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Harrsion Ford, and Alec Guiness. And the special effects are noteworthy considering it doesn't use much computer graphic imagery.
  • November 21, 2009
    The best movie ever made. Yeah, I know that's a pretty gigantic-assed statement based solely on some of the cinematic icons that have been made over the last 70 years, but this movie re-invented modern filmmaking. It changed how Hollywood operated financially and changed how we l...( read more)ook at movies. George Lucas single-handedly brough sci-fi fantasy to real relevance by his tireless work for the creation of life-like special effects. His story was one-of-a-kind. Admit it, when you first saw this movie and saw that Star Destroyer fly across the screen after the opening message scrawl and then John Williams' music you got goosebumps. Every movie that has been filmed since the original Star Wars has paled in comparison to its scope, soundtrack, story and cultural significance. Get used to the idea of this being the best ever because I know I'm right, for once.
  • November 20, 2009
    Has all the elements of a sci-fi classic. Where else do we get to meet Han Solo and Darth Vadar in the same movie!!
  • November 19, 2009
    the start of a wonderful relationship
  • November 17, 2009
    May the Force be with you.-Han Solo

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    Director:George Lucas
    Cast:Mark Hamill,Harrison Ford,Carrie Fisher,Alec Guiness,David Prowse
    Genre:Action,Adventure,Science Fiction
    Year of release:1977
    Running Time:122 minutes

    Plot:
    The story, for the tiny number of people not familiar with it, concerns a farm boy named Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) who discovers that the used robot recently purchased by his family plays back a message from one Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher), begging for help from Obi-Wan Kenobi. Luke asks his father's friend Ben Kenobi (Alec Guinness) about this, and he discovers that Ben and Obi-Wan are one and the same. Kenobi tells Luke of the battle of the rebels against the ruling Empire and the spiritual energy called "The Force." Soon Luke, Kenobi, and a mercenary named Han Solo (Harrison Ford) join forces to rescue Princess Leia from the Empire's mammoth warship, the Death Star, controlled by evil genius Darth Vader.

    Review:
    There s no other movie that changed the history of cinema and the culture like Star Wars did.This enjoyable space opera became one of the most sucessfull movies of all time and started one of the greatest sci fi sagas of cinematic history.Star Wars is a one impressive movie with revoluctionary special effects,memorable characters and of course,John Williams s fantastic score.The Empire Strikes Back may be my favorite but the original started everything and became a culture phenomenon.

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    Mark Hamill is fantastic as Luke Skywalker because he starts to follow his heart and becomes a real hero with the wish to become a Jedi Knight.Hamill is such a fantastic actor and too bad Hollywood didn t appreciate his talent.I love him as Luke and i always will.Harrison Ford is so cool as the cocky and arrogant space pirate Han Solo.Harrison Ford started his fantastic career thanks to Star Wars and later with Indiana Jones and proved to be the actor that we love today.Harrison steals the movie big time.Carrie Fisher is soo lovely as Princess Leia.She s not just only talented but sexy and strong as well.Sir Alec Guiness is oustanding as Obi Wan Kenobi and he s indeed amazing.But who really dominates the movie is one of the greatest cinematic villains of all time:Darth Vader(with the fantastic voice of James Earl Jones).

    George Lucas s direction was fantastic.He may not be a great director but he changed cinema with Star Wars.Lucas will always be remembered as the father of the culture pehenomenon known as Star Wars.

    One of the most revoluctionary and fascinating sci fi movies of all time,Star Wars will always live on for more 30 years and won his place in the history of cinema as the film that changed the movie industry forever.

Critic Reviews


January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

Lucas fills his screen with loving touches. full review

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Comments


  • Pigfaced
    July 23, 2008
    such a ashame they've been ruined with cgi story changes, i only watch my vhs's copied dvd remastered versions . HAN SHOOTS FIRST
  • sithlordsmistress
    February 27, 2008
    this star wars film brings back so many memories.. a total classic.
  • filmaker99
    December 4, 2007
    star wars freaks can add me
  • grandmasterbaradar
    August 11, 2007
    Ah, my first movie experience.

    ANd to the fellow fan, I'd say Naboo, Cato Nemoidia, or Coruscant.
  • JATbobDYLAN93
    July 25, 2007
    This is a verry cool movie. I actuly Hate SCI-FI FILM but Star wars is the only one good film SCI-FI film
  • shakithree
    July 21, 2007
    just want to say,
    this is to the starwars fans.
    if u had the chance what starwars planet would u live no
    mine would be endor or naboo!
  • acidwolf
    June 23, 2007
    This movie's lame.
  • pullupyourshirt
    June 17, 2007
    woot. star wars
  • bpcowboy
    May 31, 2007
    My name is bobby pounds,i went to see starwars when it came out in 1977, i was 13 years old i was in junior high school,at poplarville junior high school!i was a teenager,i have the star wars movie poster!i saw star wars twice!i grew up with harrison ford ,mark hamill,and carrie fisher!i wanted to be han solo,and luke skywalker!i always wanted to go hollywood to meet harrison ford,mark hamill,and carrie fisher! Bobby Pounds
  • DaniManson
    May 28, 2007
    10 years ago my dad took me to the cinema to see the special edition release and my mind was officially warped, 30 years ago my grandpa took my dad to see the same film and the same happened. Truly and utterly timeless!! Happy 30th Birthday Star Wars.

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