Review of Star Wars (1977) by Luke E — 20 Nov 2015

The first even Star Wars film ever released was the big game changer not just for Hollywood but for all types of movies in general. What started off as a small independent space fantasy adventure, eventually became one of the biggest films to ever hit the international box office reinvigorating sci-fi and big scale films alike.

I also challenge those who tend to nit-pick a lot of details about George Lucas' follow-up work, isn't it just as flawed or questionable as anything else that gets nit-picked? Nonetheless, this film is a pivotal achievement in George Lucas' career, dependent on one of the very essential elements of imagination and creativity alike: 'Escapism'.

Every shot of Star Wars lends itself to the world and mythology every human being on earth should be thankful for towards George Lucas. Looking back on it, it still holds up as an unforgettable classic, a hero's journey across a space opera landscape, fighting against the forces of evil and having fate decide one's outcome that they must be ready to face the inevitable.

Even if this is 'Episode IV: A New Hope', it's once again the beginning of an entirely bigger chapter where the lives of both heroes and villains will eventually cross and can still be openly interpreted by audiences and generations alike.

Star Wars is for everyone and every film presents itself as a chapter of an even bigger saga and universe, where universal audiences are captivated by the sense of adventure and humored by moments of comedy.