Star Wars (1977)

Directed by George Lucas · 121m · Adventure, Action, Science Fiction

Starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Peter Cushing, Alec Guinness, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, Peter Mayhew, David Prowse, James Earl Jones

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Princess Leia is captured and held hostage by the evil Imperial forces in their effort to take over the galactic Empire. Venturesome Luke Skywalker and dashing captain Han Solo team together with the loveable robot duo R2-D2 and C-3PO to rescue the beautiful princess and restore peace and justice in the Empire.

My review · Reviewed 12/03/2007

I know it was a big deal and it set the stage for the (far superior) sequel. It just doesn't hold up well over time.