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zingy
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 Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope Quote: Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, originally released as Star Wars, is a 1977 American epic space opera film, written and directed by George Lucas. It is the first of six films released in the Star Wars saga: two subsequent films complete the original trilogy, while a prequel trilogy completes the six-film saga. It is the fourth film in terms of the series' internal chronology. Ground-breaking in its use of special effects, unconventional editing, and science fiction/fantasy storytelling, the original Star Wars is one of the most successful and influential films of all time.
Set "a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away", the film follows a group of freedom fighters known as the Rebel Alliance as they plot to destroy the powerful Death Star space station, a devastating weapon created by the evil Galactic Empire. This conflict disrupts the isolated life of farmboy Luke Skywalker when he inadvertently acquires the droids carrying the stolen plans to the Death Star. After the Empire begins a cruel and destructive search for the droids, Skywalker decides to accompany Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi on a daring mission to rescue the owner of the droids, rebel leader Princess Leia Organa, and save the galaxy.
Produced with a budget of $11 million and released on May 25, 1977, the film went on to earn $460 million in the United States and $337 million overseas, surpassing Jaws as the highest-grossing film at the time. Among the many awards the film received, it gained ten Academy Award nominations, winning six; the nominations included Best Supporting Actor for Alec Guinness and Best Picture. The film is widely ranked among the best films of all time. Lucas has re-released the film on several occasions, sometimes with significant changes; the most notable versions are the 1997 Special Edition and the 2004 DVD release, which have modified computer-generated effects, altered dialogue, and added scenes.
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sako
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The movie was really great, very touching and great action and very good story incredible.
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Okay, so this is only the beggining of a new era of cinema. Star Wars works because of it's characters, and it's story telling. This is good introduction to see why Sci Fi movies tell good stories too, instead of emphasizing on visuals. Though the execution was not the best, but this is still worth watching (I am not a Sci Fi fan BTW).
*** (out of four).
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An odd movie for me. It's really aged in my opinion, and doen't have as many memorable stuff as ESB and ROTJ has. But, it does have a lot of great characters established, and was a remarkable achievement in its time.
Grade: 92.4 , A-
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About as classic as you can get. It's a bit dated, and the acting and dialogue are a bit iffy, but everything is instantly memorable and incredibly rewatchable. It takes a bit to get going, but once Obi-Wan is introduced, it's unstoppable. Han Solo is my hero.
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I always go back and forth between this and ESB as my favorite Star Wars movie of all time. Either way extremely original idea with great acting all around.
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Amer
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Great way to start off a great trilogy.
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Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope - C-
Boring. Completely crap. But entertaining due to Han Solo.
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Levy
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Great starting point for the Star Wars franchise. What must the experience have been watching it for the first time when it came out? But even today it is a pure adrenaline rush. And Harrison Ford is just too cool. (A)
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great movie, second best of the trilogy, the story is great!
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Sensational and ground breaking trend setter.
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Pretty overrated. B
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Amazing movie, the best Star Wars film and one of my 25 all-time favorite movies.
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A+. In my top 20 ever. An all around fun movie....humor, action, romance, and an easy to follow but very well done story. I don't see how anyone can't like it.
Soemtimes I think that I think too highly of the movies because of The Empire Strikes Back. ESB is probably #5 on my list, and I really can't seperate my thoughts the movies.
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Star Wars:
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what isnt there to say! this is one of my top 5 movies of all time!
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Everyone knows its one of the best films of all time. A
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a somewhat overrated but great film.
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Star Wars
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307/10.
I have literally watched it at least 500 times. I am not exaggerating.
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I just watched this one last night for the first time since I was really little. I didn't really like it while I was little, but LOVED it when I watched it a couple nights ago.
9/10 (A-)
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zingy
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I just started going through the old Star Wars films. 
I haven't seen this movie in six years, so I thought it was about time I watch it again. And, I must say... it's fantastic. Incredible that this movie started a phenomenon. Even by today's standards, I would say that Star Wars is beautiful film-making. A
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Star Wars wrote: 307/10.
I have literally watched it at least 500 times. I am not exaggerating. May I ask why? Doesn't it lose its meaning after the 176th time? :wink:
I really need to rewatch A New Hope. I haven't seen it in like 2 years....
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Star Wars
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MG Casey wrote: Star Wars wrote: 307/10.
I have literally watched it at least 500 times. I am not exaggerating. May I ask why? Doesn't it lose its meaning after the 176th time? :wink: I really need to rewatch A New Hope. I haven't seen it in like 2 years.... For some reason I never get tired of it... but I have started to watch it less (only 2 times this week - with friends!) and usually only watch it with friends (they are like in a Star Wars frenzy because of Revenge of the Sith).
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STEVE ROGERS
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Star Wars ANH is Legendary not to mention OUTSTANDING and well well deserving of an "A+" without any thought Rhyme or reason.. IT RULES and it's that simple..
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