When I was a kid back at the early 2000's when episode II Attack of the Clones came out, I remember renting A New Hope and Return of the Jedi on video tapes. This movie did had disturbing moments, but in later years I didn't get bothered by them anymore. And with all honesty, this is what got me into the franchise as a whole.
The story is a very great concept and it was executed very well. It introduced the original characters we all know and love especially Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia, Ben Kenobi, and Darth Vader. Not only do the main characters have their compelling arcs, but it shows Ben Kenobi's connection to Darth Vader. The two droids C3PO and R2-D2 (who were introduced in the prequels) played by Anthony Daniels and Kenny Baker are good side characters that share some funny moments. The acting from everyone is great with Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Alex Guiness, and James Earl Jones giving superb performances.
Everything else is done well. The action sequences are thrilling, the pacing is very brisk, the visual scenery is gorgeous and beautiful, the directing is top notch, and John Williams music score fits the movie very well with one of the best movie themes of all time especially with the opening crawl letters which sets the mood and premise flawlessly.
Overall, Star Wars (AKA: Episode IV: A New Hope) is a great start to a good trilogy and it still holds up after 45 years. Recommended. :)
The story is a very great concept and it was executed very well. It introduced the original characters we all know and love especially Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia, Ben Kenobi, and Darth Vader. Not only do the main characters have their compelling arcs, but it shows Ben Kenobi's connection to Darth Vader. The two droids C3PO and R2-D2 (who were introduced in the prequels) played by Anthony Daniels and Kenny Baker are good side characters that share some funny moments. The acting from everyone is great with Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Alex Guiness, and James Earl Jones giving superb performances.
Everything else is done well. The action sequences are thrilling, the pacing is very brisk, the visual scenery is gorgeous and beautiful, the directing is top notch, and John Williams music score fits the movie very well with one of the best movie themes of all time especially with the opening crawl letters which sets the mood and premise flawlessly.
Overall, Star Wars (AKA: Episode IV: A New Hope) is a great start to a good trilogy and it still holds up after 45 years. Recommended. :)