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Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope


Star Wars Episode IV : A New Hope (countless viewings)



The original Star Wars will always have a dear place in my heart - it's iconic visuals , huge fictional universe , and great actor chemistry make it my favorite (well tied favorite) of the saga.

This one takes place about 19 years after Episode III and begins with Darth Vader capturing Princess Leia to retrieve stolen data plans of the empire's new planet destroying weapon. Luckily droid R2-D2 and his friend C3PO escape with the plans and make their escape in a small emergency pod. The droids eventually are purchased by a moisture farmer , who's nephew - Luke Skywalker wants to leave his boring farm life for a more adventurous purpose. Upon learning about the princesses capture via R2-D2 , Luke seeks out old ben and embarks on his journey.

Even though watching this movie on DVD now is a huge step up in picture quality from when it was originally released. Each shot succeeds from being set in unique places : from the desert , to the millennium falcon , to death star - each place offers it's unique sense of calmness or intensity. The actors are what it really comes down to in immersing you into the fantasy world - and they got what it takes. Mark Hammill , Harrison Ford , Carrie Fisher , James Earl Jones , Alec Guinness , and Peter Cushing all submerge you into the futuristic era and effectively deliver constant emotion.

Morally charged , this episode of Star Wars remains an incredibly exciting adventure of it's own - but fortunately is only one of the many exciting stories of Star Wars.