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Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope

1977
Sci-fi
Fantasy
2h 1m
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away... Princess Leia (Fisher) is held hostage by the evil Imperial forces in their effort to quell the rebellion against the Galactic Empire. Luke Skywalker (Hamill) and Captain Han Solo (Ford) team together with the lovable droid duo, R2-D2 and C-3PO, to rescue the beautiful princess and restore justice in the galaxy. (20th Century Fox)
Directed by:
George Lucas George Lucas
Written by:
George Lucas George Lucas
Starring:
Harrison Ford Harrison Ford James Earl Jones James Earl Jones Mark Hamill Mark Hamill Carrie Fisher Carrie Fisher Anthony Daniels Anthony Daniels David Prowse David Prowse Peter Mayhew Peter Mayhew Kenny Baker Kenny Baker Alec Guinness Alec Guinness Peter Cushing Peter Cushing Denis Lawson Denis Lawson Garrick Hagon Garrick Hagon
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Franchises:
Star Wars, Skywalker Saga
Genres:
Sci-fi, Fantasy, Action, Adventure
AKAs:
Star Wars, Star Wars IV: A New Hope, Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope
Country:
USA
Language:
English
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Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope

1977
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Fantasy
2h 1m
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ytadelYtadel
Rated 28 Jan 2007
10
99th
The story is the simple, streamlined stuff of legend, the effects are revolutionary, the action is thrilling, the robots are awesome, John Williams' score is bombastic brilliance, Darth Vader is amazing, Harrison Ford is the most charming of all charming rogues, and for all its flaws it's the perfect movie for me. It's my childhood in movie form, and if I ever have a son, I'll never love him as much as I love this movie.
Rated 28 Jan 2007
djrossdjross
Rated 14 Aug 2007
30
12th
This is the film responsible for causing Hollywood thinking, production, and marketing to all converge around one thing: special effects. It is also responsible for the integration of merchandising, from the conceptual stage, into film production. It is in this that the historical significance of this film and this cinematic "franchise" consist. Other than that, it's an uninteresting and cartoon-like children's space opera with a poor script that at best delivers some slightly amusing moments.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
beedubBeeDub
Rated 22 Jul 2020
100
97th
This is more than a movie, it's a state of mind - that intoxicating feeling of infinite possibilities and waiting-to-be-discovered adventures out beyond the stars. It's packed with iconic imagery, archetypal yet relatable characters, and the best film score ever written. Despite the unfortunate directions the franchise went in later years, this movie remains a perfect example of its type. If I were on a desert island with only one movie to watch for the rest of my life, this would be it.
Rated 22 Jul 2020
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 21 Sep 2010
98
99th
What can anyone really say about this film at this point? It shaped the imaginations of a billion children , and to this day remains relevant and is spawning spin offs. Just goes to show you not every script has to be as detailed as "Inception" to be a great movie experience.
Rated 21 Sep 2010
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 20 Oct 2020
81
78th
An undeniable classic and a cultural phenomenon. The original Star Wars trilogy is ubiquitous and its effects are still felt over forty years later. This first one is great, and everyone should watch it at least once.
Rated 20 Oct 2020
davidblastDavidBlast
Rated 06 Mar 2010
100
98th
Ironically launching an empire of its own, STAR WARS is one of the most influential science fiction films of all time, a fact some people are all too happy to forget. This is the story of the little b-picture that could, a triumph of visual and audible breakthroughs in movie-making, and a film to remind an entire generation, that going to the cinema was originally meant to be fun. Whilst Jean Luc-Picard wows to bodly go where no man has gone before, this was the movie that actually did it.
Rated 06 Mar 2010
xakkmasterXakkMaster
Rated 14 Aug 2008
92
92nd
That moment when the music starts and you see those scrolling words; it's iconic. There's no other word for it. It was a labor of love, something even George Lucas himself seems to have forgot. Small budget, painstaking model work and pioneering special effects that could have broke Lucas forever, but instead turned him into a billionaire. The story is formulaic, but the strength lies in memorable character actors like Harrison Ford and Alec Guinness who turn corny dialogue into classic quotes.
Rated 14 Aug 2008
juntakinte99juntakinte99
Rated 16 Dec 2020
100
97th
Obviously Lucas's deep understanding of storytelling got Gen X & Xennial kids immersed in this film. Yet one thing is often overlooked: how deeply the picture empathizes with young people. The choices that Luke and Leia confront (fighting power, staying at home despite a dream, being properly mentored) ring true to anyone born after 1970. Especially those who were working class, religious, of color, or immigrants. It may be a silly story about spaceships, but the themes are profound.
Rated 16 Dec 2020
neonmanNeonman
Rated 19 Oct 2010
53
8th
I don't get why people keep saying this is entertaining when the action scenes are unexciting, the characters are dry, the dialogue is atrocious, and the general story is highly archetypal. But I'll refrain from being a total and utter boob about this and I will admit that the cinematography is highly impressive, the score is a classic, the sets and creatures are fully realised and, best of all, the sound design is wonderfully goofy. Less credit to Lucas, more for Burtt, Dilley and Reynolds.
Rated 19 Oct 2010
sully32sully32
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
99th
What else can be said that hasn't already? The film score is the greatest in movie history, the special effects represented a quantum leap forward, it made mainstream stars of Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher and James Earl Jones, it introduced the singular villain in screen history...it's the single biggest film of all-time.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
battletoadBattleToad
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
89th
It's the ultimate beginning to the ultimate sci-fi film series. It's one of the greatest good vs. evil movies ever, and it's commonly believed to not even be the best in the series. Even so, the characters are incredible, the story is classic, and Star Wars is practically a film archetype. Not much can hold a candle to it. Awesome!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
teddedonTedDedon
Rated 18 Mar 2007
99
99th
Star Wars is the most important film to ever come out. It's extraordinary on every technical and artistic level while still remaining completely entertaining and engaging. It caters to every audience available and ushered in the idea of blockbusters being not just fun, but good movies as well. Star Wars is the quintessential movie for anyone with a passing interest to get started with. It's virtually flawless.
Rated 18 Mar 2007
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 01 Aug 2008
4
70th
Y'know, if you don't like this, you probably don't have a soul. Not as wildly entertaining, epic, or tragic as The Empire Strikes Back, but even with that in mind, it's still a classic and memorable in many ways.
Rated 01 Aug 2008
terrymacterrymac
Rated 18 Jan 2018
89
96th
Great fun, and a real game changer. Really fired my imagination when I was young, and it still stands up now - it feels timeless.
Rated 18 Jan 2018
capttesticleCaptTesticle
Rated 10 Sep 2009
85
87th
Ripping good Sci-Fi yarn, but hard to watch at times because of Chewie's stream of splenetic profanities and vitriolic racism. Maybe that shit flies on Kashyyyk, but tolerance and civility is the byword in these parts. Also, take an engineering course to compliment your technique of hitting shit till it works.
Rated 10 Sep 2009
mjvmoviemanMJVmovieMan
Rated 19 Mar 2007
100
99th
George Lucas and one of the greatest stories ever told. Unrivaled, unparallelled, and fantastic from every angle. You want a little $10 million dollar sci-fi hopeful that changed the world forever? Here you go. Prequels aside, 'Star Wars' is one of the top achievements in cinema. Period.
Rated 19 Mar 2007
jadedkittyjadedkitty
Rated 30 Jul 2009
100
93rd
I know, super obvious. But still frickin' awesome!
Rated 30 Jul 2009
barthalenBarthalen
Rated 14 Jun 2010
87
94th
For every silly thing, it does 5 things wonderfully right. The classic 'heroes journey' brought with so much enthusiasm, attention to detail and such a powerful sense of magic and adventure that it's no wonder its impact on popular culture is still felt today.
Rated 14 Jun 2010
paxtonPaxton
Rated 25 Jan 2012
95
99th
I work with young men, and from time to time they ask about a film as such. Sometimes they've seen the new ones, not the old, sometimes they haven't seen any. And they ask, "Will it hold up?" It's not like sword fights haven't obliterated what we see here. It's not as if the imaginative creatures and universe aren't duplicated a thousand times over. So why do I answer yes? Binary Sunset. That scene, that music. It hasn't been duplicated since. J. Williams > Hans Zimmer's Baaaaaaaah
Rated 25 Jan 2012
magbMagb
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
85th
It still holds up.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
spoonerspotspoonerspot
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
97th
Have never left a movie feeling like I did upon walking out of the theater that night. Magical movie. The best of my youth
Rated 14 Aug 2007
altf4altf4
Rated 28 Dec 2007
78
69th
george threw a dart with his eyes closed and hit the target
Rated 28 Dec 2007
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
84th
Lucas crafts a world that is alien and yet totally recognizable, fully realized. What it lacks in emotional or intellectual depth, it makes up for in sheer entertainment value per frame, and breadth of imagination. A bit diminshed by 30 years of over-exposure, though.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
shmendrekShmendrek
Rated 26 Sep 2007
2
33rd
I think it's overrated and 90% of its praise comes from pure nostalgia. I'm also bitter because it basically ended the "film generation" of the seventies. Space opera by definition is fluffy and dumb. This is the best of a subgenre lacking substance, and that's nothing to be proud of.
Rated 26 Sep 2007
billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 11 Jun 2015
100
98th
"Let me tell you about the Star Wars"
Rated 11 Jun 2015
obdurateObdurate
Rated 22 Apr 2015
85
80th
Great start to a classic series. Though I find Hamill to be the weakest link, everyone else does a great job, especially Ford who is charming as hell. Amazing model work, great usage of special effects, a fun story, wonderful music, visuals that still look good today. Because of the talent involved, the sometimes corny dialogue is still cool. Not much more you can say, there's a reason it's so highly regarded.
Rated 22 Apr 2015
smegheadsmeghead
Rated 14 Aug 2007
50
18th
Yeah, I hadn't seen Strarwars till a couple of years ago, this film Nazi that I was with for a couple of weeks nearly broke up with me because I hadn't seen frickin Starwars, who gives a shit, you don't need to see Starwars to see it. I ended up seeing it and feeling, that was short. I should have seen this as a kid, instead of just seeing it on lunchboxes. Tell the truth I can't remember fuck all of it. I might have fallen asleep, I remember Luke being stuck in that shithole for a while
Rated 14 Aug 2007
dardandardan
Rated 10 May 2015
60
58th
The WWE of film.
Rated 10 May 2015
leonardisLeonardis
Rated 23 Oct 2011
98
97th
Possibly the best sci/fi-fantasy film ever, and definitely one of the best movies ever made. The characters are extremely likable, the fantasy elements are well-crafted, and the story is to die for, stealing the show and becoming the real star here. It would go on to define the genre as a whole along with many imaginations. It's a classic for a reason! Still a flawless film on my eyes.
Rated 23 Oct 2011
frederikaFrederikA
Rated 12 Oct 2009
100
99th
Most of my childhood was divided between playing Star Wars and Indiana Jones. So, despite what came later, a wholehearted thank you to George Lucas.
Rated 12 Oct 2009
timecapsuleTimeCapsule
Rated 22 Feb 2017
95
98th
The hallmark sci-fi/fantasy/adventure movie. George Lucas' iconic universe and characters have left a giant sized impact creator in pop culture. Amazing advancements in special effects beautifully set to the magical bombastic sounds of John Williams. The perfect hero's journey of Luke Skywalker learning the ways of the Force when thrust into this galactic war for peace and freedom.
Rated 22 Feb 2017
seryxaSeryxa
Rated 28 Sep 2010
100
93rd
Flash Gordon rides again, but with timing so impeccably right that the movie became a phenomenon and one of the top grossers of all time. Good harmless fun, put together with style and imagination.
Rated 28 Sep 2010
nothingsgoodNothingsGood
Rated 05 Apr 2011
100
99th
It's amazing how just the first thirty minutes of this movie are better than almost everything that's ever been filmed in the history of the medium...and then the next 90 minutes somehow get better.
Rated 05 Apr 2011
nathan_sNathan S
Rated 04 Mar 2007
4
74th
George Lucas wears his influences on the film's proverbial sleeve, reinvigorating classic tropes with exciting visual design. A fairly crude production, its creator's aspirations tempered by a budget more modest than his imagination.The text isn't great, and the acting swerves from respectable to downright awful. But it is a cinematic spectacle, a fun adventure set in a wild universe, and filled with memorable characters.
Rated 04 Mar 2007
lisa_iilisa-
Rated 30 Jul 2013
3
30th
childish nonsense that barely even succeeds as banal entertainment.
Rated 30 Jul 2013
baggerBagger
Rated 25 Dec 2012
85
93rd
First viewing in many years and yup - still pretty damn good. Granted, its probably saved by editing, a brilliant score and Harrison Ford more than by anything in the overall design. But that doesn't really change the fact that there was no thing like Star Wars before Star Wars, and there might well never be another thing like it in any of our lifetimes.
Rated 25 Dec 2012
purgatospurgatos
Rated 09 May 2008
85
82nd
Fun film with special effects that still look pretty decent 30 years later.
Rated 09 May 2008
dumptruk4lifDumptruk4Lif
Rated 29 Nov 2011
96
92nd
As much as there are glaring flaws, the movie throws so many new exciting things that they overshadow the bad. No movie has done a better job of creating a fictional world with so much depth that wasn't adapted from a previous source. And the criticisms of what this movie took from other sources is noticeable, but none of them are the foundation which keeps the movie stable.
Rated 29 Nov 2011
brandonsbrandons
Rated 23 Jun 2012
93
96th
A legendarily expansive and ambitious start to the sci-fi saga, George Lucas opened our eyes to the possibilities of blockbuster filmmaking and things have never been the same.
Rated 23 Jun 2012
corbadCorbad
Rated 10 Jul 2017
80
79th
A unique and immersive experience that manages to be strangely enriched rather than hamstrung by aged effects and tacky dialogue.
Rated 10 Jul 2017
taleaTalea
Rated 14 Aug 2007
82
75th
It must be remembered that, even though the new films are worse, the original trilogy isn't actually as good as we remember from childhood. Lucas couldn't write dialogue and Hamill is a terrible actor. But you watch it for Harrison Ford, right?
Rated 14 Aug 2007
matija_dMatija D
Rated 15 Apr 2013
93
97th
One of those movies for which you cannot believe it was made at the time it was made. So ahead of its time and so much quality in this. One of the greatest trilogies ever made.
Rated 15 Apr 2013
recklessmessrecklessmess
Rated 11 Feb 2008
94
99th
What's left to be said? One of the most groundbreaking films of all time.
Rated 11 Feb 2008
spitfireSpitfire
Rated 14 Aug 2007
89
95th
The beginning of the greatest film series of all time. I mark this one notch below Empire (read that review for the details). This is a film everyone should see in their lifetime.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
yiannosYiannos
Rated 01 Jan 2020
83
95th
Described by Kael as an 'epic without a dream', but that applies more to the prequels and Disney films. Regardless of motives, or its detrimental effect on Hollywood, Lucas and his team created an original world populated by characters based on archtypes that are nonetheless distinctive. The practical effects are still impressive, the sets have a wonderful retro-futuristic design, and the final shootout on the Death Star arguably remains the most thrilling of its kind.
Rated 01 Jan 2020
anarchisticaanarchistica
Rated 18 May 2020
90
95th
After watching the prequels the 'realness' of this movie is overwhelming. The 4K77 restoration i watched is beautiful. The little details, the 'used' look, all those models; Star Wars often holds up better than the prequels. The actual movie starts out a bit too slow with 10 minutes of robots and jawas talking early on, but once it gets going it's unstoppable. Even with the sometimes weak dialogue the people still feel real and you want them to win. Fischer's snarkiness is especially wonderful.
Rated 18 May 2020
deathcrowDeathcrow
Rated 01 Sep 2009
99
99th
I have absolutely no idea how to review this. This is just a must watch for everyone only because of it's huge cultural importance. Don't get me started about the greatness of this picture!
Rated 01 Sep 2009
twincinematwincinema
Rated 19 Jun 2015
75
64th
I could write whatever I want here, because it isn't going to change your opinion on the film, or help your decision on whether you want to watch it. Let's see what's in the news today: Hmm, Canada stalls on a trade pact...
Rated 19 Jun 2015
buffratingsbuffratings
Rated 15 Apr 2017
95
96th
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope is one of the finest science-fiction films from the 1970s or any other decade, and it only continues to improve with age.
Rated 15 Apr 2017
thereminjamThereminJam
Rated 17 Oct 2011
100
99th
My favorite out of the Original Trilogy. I watched this every weekend I was at my Dad's house when I was younger.
Rated 17 Oct 2011
therealj_roTheRealJ-Ro
Rated 28 Jul 2008
95
97th
It started it all!
Rated 28 Jul 2008
mervtaylorMerv_Taylor
Rated 15 Jun 2012
100
98th
Holds up amazingly well
Rated 15 Jun 2012
servantdagonServantDagon
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
98th
Classic in the hearts of children and the child-like around the world, in every sense of the word.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
mattorama12mattorama12
Rated 08 Mar 2012
100
99th
Sure there are things to complain about. But if that's what you're focusing on with this movie, then you're watching movies for the wrong reasons.
Rated 08 Mar 2012
doctor7doctor7
Rated 25 Jan 2007
82
76th
While I must say it's got a couple of plot and dialogue problems they're completely and utterly overlookable considering the amazing special effects and sound. This combined with a very good story, no small part due to being inspired somewhat by Kurosawa's The Hidden Fortress, create a groundbreaking film well worth watching.
Rated 25 Jan 2007
sagesledgeSageSledge
Rated 03 Apr 2017
100
91st
One of the many films that I absolutely can't discuss objectively, "Star Wars" is so iconic in every way that I scarcely have anything new to say about it. Technically masterful, creatively charged, fun, adventurous, game-changing, and above all else, unique, "A New Hope" is a film in which no scene is wasted, no moment is squandered, and everything is executed with incomparable precision. A viewing experience that will stay with me forever.
Rated 03 Apr 2017
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 19 Feb 2010
100
99th
My favorite of the Star Wars movies. Purists will say their favorite is the Empire Strikes Back. Many of my generation love The Return of the Jedi. The brain damaged feel that the prequels are the best, but none struck me as hard as the first. I won't say it's flawless (especially since Lucas can't leave well enough alone and had to add unnecessary stuff) but any problem it has is completely overshadowed all the great things about it. Don't waste your time with the prequels, just start with this
Rated 19 Feb 2010
projektProjekt
Rated 14 Dec 2006
98
93rd
The first movie in what has become the best film series of all time. Timeless and excellent.
Rated 14 Dec 2006
yohenYohen
Rated 06 Sep 2008
92
97th
One of the best of the series.
Rated 06 Sep 2008
beneBene
Rated 13 Nov 2007
53
20th
Yes, yes, I know, nostalgia and all that, but once you look at it from a grown-up's perspective and not as you did when you were 8, it's actually not very good...
Rated 13 Nov 2007
lady_moeLady Moe
Rated 19 Jan 2011
94
92nd
The movie that started possibly the biggest franchise in movie history. Star Wars is more than a cultural phenomenon; it is a milestone in American cinema.
Rated 19 Jan 2011
kasperlKasperL
Rated 05 Dec 2015
90
97th
'The Empire Strikes Back' is the better film, one-upping the original in almost every way, but 'A New Hope' is an awesome adventure, too. Darth Vader, Han Solo, R2D2 & C3PO, light speed, light sabers, jedi mind tricks and The Force. It's all here, presented in an irresistibly fun sci-fi world. What really seals the deal for me, however, is the magnificent score.
Rated 05 Dec 2015
nunstranglernunstrangler
Rated 18 Jul 2010
100
95th
First entry in Lucas's "Star Wars" trilogy proved to be one of the biggest boxoffice hits of all time. Set a new cinematic standard for realistic special effects, making many pre-"Star Wars" effects seem almost laughable in retrospect.
Rated 18 Jul 2010
scorpusScorpus
Rated 27 Apr 2011
95
97th
The original Star Wars marks the start of a fantastic franchise that revolutionized science fiction film-making
Rated 27 Apr 2011
hancockHancock
Rated 14 Jun 2008
85
90th
Sci Fi at its best!
Rated 14 Jun 2008
errol246Errol246
Rated 11 Dec 2015
1
1st
As the 'supposed' masterpiece that spawned the most successful science fiction franchise on this side of the galaxy, Star Wars most certainly leaves something to be desired. The plot is ludicrously predictable and the characters are emotionless, empty pods. For its time the sound production and special effects were surely revolutionary, but this film is but a cog in the Hollywood money-making machine. I literally fell asleep in the last half hour.
Rated 11 Dec 2015
vv238vv238
Rated 11 Sep 2018
93
97th
Star Wars is a glimpse into everything that film can do: transport you to places which can't exist and tell stories which are both magical and deeply real at the same time. It's helped along by the best score ever made for cinema, courtesy of the legend himself: John Williams.
Rated 11 Sep 2018
barnowlBarnowl
Rated 03 Oct 2020
100
95th
It is a period of civil war. Rebel spaceships, striking from a hidden base, have won their first victory against the evil Galactic Empire. During the battle, Rebel spies managed to steal secret plans to the Empire's ultimate weapon, the DEATH STAR, an armored space station with enough power to destroy an entire planet Pursued by the Empire's sinister agents, Princess Leia races home aboard her starship, custodian of the stolen plans that can save her people and restore freedom to the galaxy...
Rated 03 Oct 2020
joelwatchesmoviesjoelwatchesmovies
Rated 03 Jun 2016
7
63rd
Dated special effects, occasional over-acting (see Hamill and Fisher), and a cheesy ending are overcome by a classically engaging good vs. evil story set in an imaginative universe that smartly starts in media res and is filled with a colourful and complimentary cast of characters: The angsty young Luke and wise old Obi-Wan; the cocky Han Solo and equally headstrong Leia; the uptight C3PO and brave R2D2 (who, along with the charming Chewbacca are remarkably relatable for being unintelligible).
Rated 03 Jun 2016
mistergavmister_gav
Rated 30 Aug 2009
63
28th
george lucas is not a great storyteller, nor is his vision especially attractive but, let's face it, you live in a world shellshocked by the resonations of his true genius: the marketing holocaust which arrived with this release. might as well find out why.
Rated 30 Aug 2009
samantha_jamSamantha Jam
Rated 08 Aug 2019
55
20th
A few of the plot points are infuriating, but other than that. It's a good film to watch and not think about too much
Rated 08 Aug 2019
rufamRufam
Rated 06 Oct 2011
60
29th
I thought it was amusing, it's backed up by a strong mythology and it has certainly been influential. That said, let's face it: Lucas is neither a very good director nor a very good writer. The look and feel of this is tacky and dated and some of the things uttered are pure camp hilarity. Luke has the Force but no personality, Vader's respiratory problems are not scary and Kenobi is a gentle grandpa (although Solo and the droids were fun). The story arc is also predictable. Like I said, TACKY.
Rated 06 Oct 2011
matthew_parkinsonMatthew Parkinson
Rated 12 Aug 2013
90
97th
Star Wars: Episode IV -- A New Hope is a fantastic movie. Despite that taking place in space, you become completely immersed. You don't have to work to suspend your disbelief; you simply feel like you're a part of the experience. It's a lighthearted, swashbuckling adventure, that will keep you entertained from start to finish, while also building up a world you want to explore in future installments. The basic story is simple, but everything going on around it is engrossing. A must-watch.
Rated 12 Aug 2013
indyatmnINDYATMN
Rated 24 Mar 2010
89
86th
Apologies to my 8 yo self, but the scenes on Tattooine before meeting Han seem like a never-ending slog now. The 3PO/R2 "comedy" is as silly as Jar Jar. Fortunately that leaves at least 2/3 of a film composed of the most exciting & fun sci-fi to ever sear itself into the collective consciousness of a generation. The moving and powerful score, the groundbreaking efx (esp in sound), the primal archetypes, the roller coaster thrills esp the climax - they'd never made fairy tales like this before.
Rated 24 Mar 2010
3names3Names
Rated 28 Jun 2008
89
73rd
Well, I've been avoiding rating this for some time... This film carries such weight in our collective movie-going psyche... But is it really holding up? Isn't THE MATRIX acually a far superior film? ...Yes, it will always hold a place in my 16 year-old heart, but whenever I watch it again now, it's starting to look pretty cheesy...
Rated 28 Jun 2008
moviefartsMovieFarts
Rated 12 May 2015
10
97th
The Force is an energy field created by all living things; that includes farts.
Rated 12 May 2015
cinematicespCinematicESP
Rated 08 Feb 2007
99
99th
The perfect indepedent film. Completely entertaining and awe-inspiring moviemaking. Lucas creates a universe that I still find inescapable.
Rated 08 Feb 2007
fudgiebfudgieb
Rated 14 Aug 2007
96
91st
there are no words
Rated 14 Aug 2007
sopachuco13sopachuco13
Rated 03 Sep 2012
100
96th
Star Wars is perfect and it shows how perfect simplicity is in this technological world. The story of good versus evil in this first Star Wars movie was so good and so primal. Episode IV introduced one of the cruelest and, depending on your age, scariest villains in all of cinema history. The casting of this movie couldn't have been better. Tomes have been written about how great everybody is in this movie. Hamill is especially amateurishly great and Ford is the coolest guy in the galaxy.
Rated 03 Sep 2012
tim007Tim007
Rated 27 Jul 2016
100
95th
The original -- and in my view still the best of the series. (The less said about the prequels the better.)
Rated 27 Jul 2016
sophiesophie
Rated 08 Apr 2008
90
95th
The difference between the old Star Wars movies and the new ones is that the old ones don't get old, they're always a good time.
Rated 08 Apr 2008
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 24 Sep 2011
99
97th
Landmark, iconic blockbuster is still captivating entertainment nearly 35 years (and countless spoofs and middling Lucas enhancements) later. Hamill, Ford and Fisher inhabit their roles perfectly, while Guinness brings class and style to Obi-Wan; with 3-PO and R2-D2 lovable comic relief. Williams' legendary musical cues can still raise goosebumps from this jaded viewer! What ultimately ties everything together is the simple, good-natured spirit of the film. Great fun.
Rated 24 Sep 2011
solomonburrrSolomonBurrr
Rated 14 Apr 2020
98
97th
97.8
Rated 14 Apr 2020
vince_leoVince Leo
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
99th
Star Wars is truly one of the all-time greatest cinematic experiences ever created.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
thedenizenTheDenizen
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
91st
A samurai adventure movie in space. Darth Vader is the coolest pirate ever.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
mrubiom_rubio
Rated 18 Dec 2011
98
94th
A classic. One of my favourite franchises ever.
Rated 18 Dec 2011
overratedoverrated
Rated 10 Jan 2010
82
91st
In case you've been living under an internet rock: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6A0rwG39Jzk
Rated 10 Jan 2010
chroniclerChronicler
Rated 24 Oct 2013
100
95th
The film that started all and was the harbinger of a cultural phenomenon that captured the imaginations of millions and had an indelible impact on pop culture and nerd culture to this day. My favorite of the Original Trilogy and a great film.
Rated 24 Oct 2013
sweekodenSweekoden
Rated 07 Jun 2013
91
95th
Gave it 86 in 2013. Upping it to 91 on 21/6/2017 'cuz it's great. The prequels were rough, but watching them actually did make me appreciate this more.
Rated 07 Jun 2013
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 12 Dec 2006
93
98th
Light sabers, spaceships, Harrison Ford as a bad ass, classic good vs evil, light vs dark storyline, what's not to like.
Rated 12 Dec 2006
muutanetmuutanet
Rated 30 Nov 2007
35
26th
Only watchable Star Wars movie. Digitally revisited version makes it a bit better. There is just two things to keep you going till the end of the movie (Carrie Fisher wears no bra).
Rated 30 Nov 2007
kavuKavu
Rated 30 Aug 2007
84
83rd
The dialogue is quite stiff and some of the acting is subpar but the story, the visuals and a classic Williams score make up for it.
Rated 30 Aug 2007
antidood1antidood1
Rated 18 May 2013
60
34th
Sadly, I didn't grow up with the Star Wars trilogy, so I'm missing the whole nostalgia thing here, but I can only say this movie is goddamn awesome. The introduction of all the interesting and sometimes strange characters is really fun to watch, and although the plot is still relatively thin compared to the other movies, it has very little downtime and it is just fun from the first minute to the last. (Rating from 2022 watch)
Rated 18 May 2013
magdabagmagdabag
Rated 19 Jul 2013
95
95th
The craftsmanship in this movie is kind of mind-blowing. There is truly no other movie franchise like Star Wars and to this day is probably my favorite. Such a great and captivating start to a mostly pretty great film franchise. I give 9 light sabers out 10.
Rated 19 Jul 2013
twillistwillis
Rated 19 Jan 2020
95
97th
This movie really lives up to its reputation. Everything works together. Acting, writing, cast, art design, world-building, and of course the music and sound design. Phenomenal.
Rated 19 Jan 2020
maddogmaddog
Rated 22 Jun 2007
97
99th
With a limited budget and no-name actors at the time, Lucas really managed to make a great film that only seems to grow in scope of film importance with every decade that goes by. Excellent.
Rated 22 Jun 2007
desertpunkDesertPunk
Rated 09 Dec 2012
85
87th
Certainly not the best in the series, but Lucas is a very competent and ambitious director who crafts one of the most enduring sci-fi tales of our history.
Rated 09 Dec 2012
braddad68braddad68
Rated 19 May 2011
100
97th
One of my Top Ten movies ever! Perfect in every way!
Rated 19 May 2011
jsim596jsim596
Rated 14 Aug 2007
4
80th
It's Star Wars.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
wonderdogwonderdog
Rated 27 Dec 2008
20
7th
Never understood the appeal of this movie. It's just a fantasy tale of an underdeveloped mind.
Rated 27 Dec 2008

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