STAR WARS: EPISODE IV - A NEW HOPE 1977 Science Fiction Film

Star Wars takes place "a long time ago", in a fictional universe inhabited by humans and alien species; most of the known galaxy is ruled by the tyrannical Galactic Empire, which is only opposed by the Rebel Alliance, a group of freedom fighters. The narrative of the film focuses on the hero journey of Luke Skywalker, an everyman who becomes caught in the galactic conflict between the Empire and the Rebellion after coming into possession of two droids, R2-D2 and C-3PO, the first of whom is carrying the schematics of the Empire's ultimate weapon, the Death Star. While attempting to deliver the droids to the Rebellion, Luke is joined by wizened Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi, who teaches him about the metaphysical power known as "the Force", cynical smuggler Han Solo, his Wookiee companion Chewbacca and Rebellion leader Princess Leia. Imperial officers Darth Vader, a Sith Lord, and Grand Moff Tarkin, the commander of the Death Star, seek to retrieve the stolen schematics and find the Rebellion's secret base.

Confession I have tried several times to watch a Star Wars movie and never managed to sit through a full one until now. Yesterday was Star Wars Day, May 4th 2022, hence the catch phrase May The 4th Be With You so I decided it was now or possibly never. So cue the Star Wars music and the written monologue at the start and away we go. Loved seeing Peter Cushing as Tarkin, the Jawas, (meter-tall humanoids completely hidden behind rough hand-woven robes), and the alien jazz band were all excellent. Overall a good space action adventure film of it's time although in my opinion starting to look a little dated now.