Review of Star Wars (1977) by Vincent Canby for The New York Times — 12 Feb 1982
Everyone treats his material with the proper combination of solemnity and good humor that avoids condescension. One of Mr. Lucas's particular achievements is the manner in which he is able to recall the tackiness of the old comic strips and serials he loves without making a movie that is, itself, tacky.
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This review of Star Wars (1977) was written by Vincent Canby and published by The New York Times on 12 Feb 1982.
Star Wars has generally received very positive reviews.
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