Amazing what
a mere 45 years can do! In company with
half the world’s human population, 45 years ago I was absolutely blown away by
the first Star Wars movie, now marketed under the name Star Wars: A New Hope, apparently number four chronologically in
the “history” of that cataclysmic battle between the evil Empire and us good
guys. Who can ever forget Hans Solo and
his furry Wookie sidekick? The Princess Leia
and Obi-Wan Kenobi? R2-D2 and
C-3PO? The scene in the bar? Good Lord - at the time it was more than the
nervous system could bear. It made
George Lucas a billionaire several times over.
But…..
Hell, after
nearly half of a century of advances in computer wizardry and special effects,
the first Star Wars movie looks, well, cheesy. Moreover, the plot is a bit silly and the
acting, despite the presence of Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, James Earl Jones
and for God’s sake even Alec Guinness is, let’s face it, perfunctory.
So, darn it, the first Star Wars movie - for me - has not withstood the parade of
time. I hope you find it otherwise. C+
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