Star Wars

The movie that propably had the most impact on my life.
I was little over 10 at the time I saw it first. My dad brought it home on VHS. From the first second my eyes were glued to the screen. Immediately after it was over I rewound the tape and watched it again which up to today, close to 35 later, I haven´t done with any other movie. I recorded it on audio tape so I could listen to it, even wrote down the whole thing on paper (that was well before the internet, folks). We re-ennacted the scenes, I had memorized every line. I cannot recall how many times I`ve seen it since then.
I would give it 11 if possible.

There aren't many films that the term "iconic" feels insufficient as a description, but Is there any point in reviewing this ? Has anybody over 10 still not seen it ? The only part of the series that can really be watched as a standalone film, even with the controversy over changes, it is difficult to find fault. Following two secondary characters for the first part of the film is a masterstroke and a lot of humour between C3PO and R2D2 as they begin their journey helps to immerse the audience in the world, which is far less grand and more lived-in than that introduced in the prequels and ultimately more real to the audience despite the science fiction aspects. Luke's desire to strike out on his own makes him instantly relatable, and once Ford appears, the film picks up a relentless pace. It is the banter and interplay between the three primary characters that also helps to set this film and its sequels apart from the prequel trilogy. The conviction of the actors in their roles together with the pace help to gloss over dialogue which can be just as problematic as the prequel trilogy. And then there is the score - Williams has written many iconic pieces, but the original score for Star Wars still stands as one of the greatest ever written - is it any wonder that many of the themes and motifs continued to be used in the other films ?

STAR WARS (1977) IS MASTERPIECE OF CINEMA

"Star Wars: A New Hope" is probably the single most fan-obsessed movie ever. It has no equal as far as being a part of our culture. I'm not a Star Wars nut but I am a fan. I just rewatched the theatrical version which I hadn't seen in probably 15 years. The thing that jumped out at me the most is the performance of Harrison Ford. His Han Solo has got to be one of the coolest characters in a movie ever. Alec Guinness and Peter Cushing really stood out to me this time as well. It's funny how the special effects of the original theatrical version are showing their age. They are a little rough in spots and maybe even a little crude at times but I love the practical effects. The pace of this movie is perfect and the simple relationships that the characters build along with the sometimes corny dialogue really do nothing but make the film more special. Even some 30 years from it original release it is a remarkably lovable film.

First time I saw it I fell asleep. Of course I was 4 and in the back seat of a Ford Granada that my dad had modded the backseat foot area with a board so it me and brother could pass out and ma and pa could enjoy the Drive In movie lol

A sci-fi classic which influenced the way movies are made and invites us to travel in space. Everything about this movie is iconic. It's a great intoduction to this universe and visually the movie is impressive for its time.

The one that started it all. This movie has one of the biggest impacts on the movie industry ever, iconic is an understatement. Is it the best one, probably not but it is right there with The Empire Strikes Back.

RIP Carrie Fisher. You were a lot of people's first crush.

"Wonderful girl. Either I'm going to kill her or I'm beginning to like her."

The first Star Wars film is just all out fun. Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford just seem to have so much fun together! I just can't imagine watching this at the cinema in the 1977. A whole world opening up. Light Sabers, Jedi, Darth Vader, the Force, C3P0, R2D2, Peter Cushing, the Death Star, the big space battle at the end, Stormtroopers, that epic soundtrack, a planet being blown up, all epic stuff.

Although I still prefer the darker Empire Strikes Back, a New Hope is a great, great entry into the world of Star Wars and still legendary. A fun, fun rewatch and one that will never bore me.

was truly captivating when it came out too bad they had to make so many looses afterwards

Easily one of the most influential pieces of entertainment ever created, this first _Star Wars_ flick still stands the test of time. Not only did it change the face of cinema forever, but the franchise had a personal impact on me as well. If only the recent "sequels" measured up to this film's legacy...