When you hear the word "nerd" what is the first thing you think of? Pocket protectors? Glasses with tape on the nose piece? Acne? Or could it be an obsession with Star Wars? That's the first thing I think of...that and really bad B.O. Well I guess it's a good thing that so many nerds have made Star Wars a religion because thanks to them Star Wars will go down in history as one of the greatest movies of all time.Star Wars: A New Hope, contrary to popular belief, is not the first movie in a series. True it was made first, but Mr. Lucas knew that it was actually number 4 in the list. He always planned to make 3 prequels, I just don't think he planned on the first couple of those prequels being so bad. A New Hope is about the Rebel Alliance and their last chance to overthrow the Evil Empire before they unleash their planet destroying weapon the Death Star. With laser blasters, spaceships, and a magic force (called the Force) the Rebellion has a one in a million chance to succeed, and that's what makes the movie so exciting.
Granted the special effects are a little outdated, and it is a 70's movie, but it is a work of cinematic art. The problem (and sometimes the best part) about being iconic is all the spoofs. An example of this is Robot Chicken, a delightful little stop motion program on Cartoon Network.
The bottom line:
Rating: 4.5
Would I own it? I wouldn't dream of robbing my children the chance to see this movie.
Would I recommend it? Yes, and not just to nerds who for some reason haven't already seen it.
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