Review of Star Wars (1977) by Spencer H — 31 Mar 2016

Masterful sci-fi masterpiece that started us all of on the unforgettable journey.

This review of Star Wars (1977) was written by Spencer H on 31 Mar 2016.

Star Wars has generally received very positive reviews.

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