This is simply the best film ever made. No other movie has made such an impact on me. When I was little I just sat in front of an old black and white tv with a cheap old VCR and watched Star Wars twenty times a day. I still love to watch it. I must've seen it a thousand times, literally.

My absolute favorite film! The thing that makes Star Wars so spectacular is that it is a true original. When it was released, there was nothing else like out there and i don't think anything else compares. Star Wars has become a huge part of our history and our culture.

Granted that this is an old movie, but my goodness this is no competition for whats being made now, I know people think this is great, and maybe it was for it's time...maybe like jordan, but jordan can't hang with these new guys playing.... so before you buy this relic...rent it first, take some no doze while your at it too.

I say one of the greatest movies ever made I absolutely love the Stars Wars series

The first film of its kind. This Sci/Fi adventure set the mark for every other space film for years to come. The re-mastered version is better than the original, but not enough to actually buy it. I cannot recommend a family space film with more conviction.

The mother of all sci fi movies. Really is about World War 2. The Empire / Rebel conflict parallels the Axis / Allies. The Millenium Falcon is just a B52, and Han a bomber pilot. Notice how the locales translate to the arenas the war was fought: the deserts of Africa, the forests of the Ardennes and Europe, and the tundra of Russia. We get tanks, squadron fighters, the bushido code of the Japanese, the polished techno-evil of the Nazis, the terrorizing, hypnotic power of Adolf Hitler (very similar-sounding to Darth Vader), and throughout, the mysticism of Judeo-Christianity, i.e. the plight of the chosen ones. Luke and Leia are Biblical / Semitic names. Of course, when I was 8, all I saw at the time was the greatest spectacle I ever experienced in a movie theater. It completely changed my life, and I understood what movies are supposed to be about. Lucas really did something special with this film. But the underlying text would make an interesting thesis though. Amazing how many people don't like my comments - what is it u don't like - my thesis? My love for the movie? I'm not saying the plot is about WW2 - just that great movies have many resonant layers underneath their plots, and Star Wars reminds me of WW2 images. Lucas himself admits to this. I really wanted to be Luke as a kid - had a big crusj on Leia and the headbuns! I loved her feistiness. One of the few movies I attended in a theater where the Dolby wowed me w/out scaring the crap outta me and where u felt a connection w/ the other people in the audience. Nothing like the 1st time. I actually was the only kid on my block in love w/ Star Wars - everyone else was into sports - SW ushered in the whole love of video games we currently enjoy. What a magical time to be a kid. I hate to disagree w/ anything lukskywlkr said because he's very much correct, but SW was not the 1st blockbuster - I think Jaws qualified 1st for that. Seemed like Lucas & Spielberg had a competition going at the time. Lucas was more my fave, but Spielberg was great too, until ET (sorry - I'm not feeling that movie). I don't know why people of all ages love this movie except that Lucas just knew what was up. I remember thinking LIKE a director after I was it too - I'd simulate space battle scenes in bed ( and tick off my sister & parents) and we'd play-act the movie too. The pacing of that movie is near-perfect. Can almost mouth the script back scene by scene, word for word. Loved Lucas' gimmickry, his technical skill - all very masculine stuff, yet he got lots of women on the same page - very, very cool. Maybe not the MOST important film, but definitely one of the top 10 most important films of all time. Modern sci-fi popularity owes much to SW. Love the Buck Rogers narration too - I'm getting goosebumps just reliving it.

star wars sucks

If only the original cliffhangers that inspired this had been one-tenth as good.

A content and dialogue free cartoon for the simple minded. It gets dumber and dumber with age.

very BAD!!!!

THE ULTIMATE SCI-FI ADVENTURE! ONE OF THE BEST MOVIES EVER!

Without a doubt, the most important film of the last half of the 20th century. This brought film-making into a whole new light. Completely changed the way the film industry handled movies. It created the term "summer blockbuster" and also made film merchandising almost as important as the film itself (this isn't always a good thing). What really makes it fantastic for me is that it takes me back to childhood. I was shy of nine years old when it came out, and I didn't have any idea it was the enormous success that it turned out to be. I just knew I loved it. We acted out scenes from the movie and had hours of fun doing it. My cousin, who wasn't nearly as well-versed in the Star Wars script as I was, would take my direction, and we would act out the swing to safety scene, and we would have lightsaber battles using small tree branches when necessary. All the while, I was telling her what to say and what to do. A director's work is hard. Anyway, we had so much fun doing it, and it's all because of that movie. Now, when I mention Star Wars people role their eyes at me, because they think that's all I like to talk about. They aren't totally wrong about that, I must admit. There is an acquaintance of mine who turns her nose up whenever I mention the words "Star Wars". What I don't tell her is that I wouldn't mention them nearly as much if she wouldn't act that way. She acts like Star Wars is some weird thing that nobody gets but me. I try to explain to her the billions of dollars in ticket sales and she says it's only because of people like me. She can't get it through her thick head that people of all races, creeds and colors like Star Wars. I've met people in toy stores who had grandchildren, and I said very innocently "your grandchildren will love that", and they say "we're not buying it for our grandchildren, we're buying it for us!" Star Wars appeals to people of all ages too, I guess. Anyway, Star Wars to me is a wondrous film, and I hate to think of what life would be like without it.

this movie was really great.changed the face of science fiction.it is easily the best star wars even though it was the first one and had inferior technology..every single actor did their role very well.harrison ford was magnificent..it was an epic

THE SF Benchmark. You love it - you know you do. A must-see for Everyone.

I think this is one of these films which is highly overated. Its like they filmed the whole thing with brown nylon over the lense of the camera. I don't hate this film but I don't love it either...it has only become a classic because of the new Star Wars films that have been released recently. This is a film to watch to pass the time but definitely NOT a classic

One of my all time favorite movies, hands down.

The # origional star wars movies are 3 of the greatest movies of all time!

If Star Wars were thrown into Middle Earth, the world of Lord of the Rings, it would not be the high art of Tolkien’s elves – rather it is the more mundane entertainment of hobbits, to be enjoyed in the comfort of home and friends, with a fairly basic story of good and evil to be told and retold. Its tale is the stuff of legend, repeated over and over through the ages. Its heroes were preceded by others such as Arthur and Lancelot, or Robin Hood; its fair maiden needing rescue – Guinevere, or Maid Marian; the sage old man of magic – Merlin; Darth Vader and the Evil Empire – Arthur’s Saxon enemies, the Sheriff of Nottingham and his soldiers. It’s the tiny but brave force facing seemingly invincible foes – like David and Goliath. Joseph Campbell used Luke Skywalker as an example of his hero quest, repeated over and over in mythology. As well as the appeal of familiarity, there are, I think, a couple of other reasons for the tremendous success of Star Wars and its sequels. First of all, when it was released, the special effects were unsurpassed, stunning most who saw the movie. Its casting was inspired – young unknowns like Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher were the action figures. The unquestioned integrity of Alec Guinness gave power and soul to the role of Obi Wan Kenobi, a role that was key to the magic of the tale, key to the line that has stayed with us – may the Force be with you!

I know that some have practically created a religion out of this and the other Star Wars tales but I really didn’t see anything particularly special about them. The basic premise was recycled right out of old B flicks from the 50’s – different actors, different periods, different costumes, – same old conquering hero, sidekicks, action, blah, blah, blah. Luke could have been any number of personalities from Hercules to Robin Hood. Perfectly fine stuff, state of the art special effects (circa 1977) and, of course, now another true classic. As for me though - I lost interest after the fonts started rolling off into space and never watched another one. But then, I was once in love with the 1968 version of "Camelot" with Richard Harris - so what do I know!

breakthrough at the time but it's still kind of neardy. the acting and plot are a little bland though. I loved this movie as a kid, but I wasn't too smart at the time. not bad though

This was the first movie where the question was not, "Have you seen it?" But "How many times have you seen it?" And usually followed by, "Wanna see it again?" There is little I can add to the previous comments. It was a ground breaker..It made you want more, but nothing, not even the sequels ever came close.

I saw this as an adult when it first came out and have watched it many times since. The story and characters still grip me, even knowing where the plot leads, and I'm still on the edge of my seat for the final flight scenes. Everything, from the casting to the soundtrack and the then-revolutionary special effects, makes it a great movie!

This is on my Top 10 list.

YOU CALL THIS MOVIE SCI-FI?????

This movie was so far ahead of it's time that it has captured generations of fans. Lucas fooled and amazed millions of fans and created an empire with this movie.

Excellent sci-fi drama! Although Lucas borrowed heavily from a number of different Toho/Kurosawa films, he put together the ideas to make something truly astonishing. Although I consider Empire Strikes Back to be the best in the entire series, Star Wars would have to come in close second. And besides, any of the Star Wars movies is FAR better than The Matrix!

This is a great series. People do take it a bit too far, though. George Lucas did a great job creating this whole idea.

It began it all. The cult of nerds and other people alike. a captivating movie. well thought out and deserves its recognition.

Star Wars is far and away the best Science Fiction movie, no other movies can compare to the ultimate.

*The* movie. Mythopoiesis as it should always be: deep rooted, intelligent, autoironic and sweeping in concept. Highly enjoyable, a trip in outer space with all the trimmings of the genre. A superlative achievement.

Star Wars is the pioneer of the special effects movies. The difference of SW and many of todays 'special effects' showcases is that it had an excellent SF storyline which made for the excellent sequels. It is an adventure that gets better with repeatedly viewing. Although the special effects in this movie appear contrived compared to today's, one has to look very closely to notice the mistakes. This is the prime reason George Lucas later re-made the original into what it should have been the first time. An excellently cast movie, good direction, good story: Darth Vader is the absolute personification of the arch villain. A classic story of good versus evil.

"In a time long ago...In a galaxy far away..."

Star Wars is the 3rd best of the famous George Lucas's Star Wars Trilogy. It was in fact an OK film, it was just that Carrie Fisher was whining her way throughout this film, and she just totally annoyed me, and Harrison Ford was just too unready in his role, while the rest of the cast was fresh and ready in their roles.

Really didn't like it

I'm not sure I can say anything about this movie that hasn't already been said. It's not only the greatest Sci Fi of all time, but it's the greatest movie of all time, PERIOD! Sci Fi wouldn't be what it is today had it not been for Star Wars.

The best movie made is no match for Star Wars, the aliens, the actors, the directing, everything poured into the making and filming of this movie is great.

Good action. Still difficult to understand the movie. Unrealistic.

The first "real" sci-fi film, with good effects and good humor.

The greatest movie ever made! I love this movie! Any and all Star Wars movies are the best! You have to love this great space saga. The idea of the light sabers and the Jedi, and the use of the all-powerful force is brilliant. George Lucas is the man.

Some of the acting may be less than great (ahem) but this film is just so much fun to watch! Lucas created a complete universe that is easy for the audience to believe in and become part of. Also, he stuck with one of the oldest story/myth progressions of all time, which I think is why the film works so well and is so enjoyable (that goes for the whole trilogy, really). Even the SFX looked better than sci-fi films that followed for the next 15 years until CGI really hit its stride. And who didn't want to be Hans Solo when they were young (boys, anyway) because he had the coolest ship and sidekick in the galaxy...

This is THE science fiction movie. Despite it's revolutionary movie making technology, it's classic good vs. evil plot makes for good family entertainment. This space age western should be the measuring pole for all science fiction movies.

I first saw Star Wars about 6 years ago, and was instantly transfixed by it . The effects are spectacular, and the story is so interesting. If me and Boonta23 were in a Star Wars trivia contest, we would be unstopable!!

I first saw this movie in third grade, I told my friend about it and now we can't get enough of Star Wars. We were both excited over the new release of the Phantom Menace, we got action figures and books, you name it we have it, I cannot wait until 2002 until the next movie comes out.

This movie is another of the great movies of all times. It creates a modern mythology while never losing sense of 'story'.

Movie is too long and is boring.

Love it. The best movie I have ever seen. It has the best plot and scenes that I never forget.

Star Wars had state of the art technology for it's time. Darth Vadar is the best villan of all time. This is a must see for all sci-fi fans.

Star Wars defined a generation. This is no kid-flick with cheesy cute kids. This is the age old struggle between good and evil, right and wrong, light and dark. Star Wars proved that longevity could be achieved, not by special effects which are pretty childish by today's standards, but by story.

Great! The original and still the best. He could have stopped there. Special effects and costumes were great for the time.

This movie was a perfect mix of drama, action and sci-fi fantasy. It is even a good movie without the rest of the Star Wars trilogy.