Genre: Scifi / Fantasy
Duration: 121 minuten / 125 minuten (special edition)
Alternative title: Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
Country:
United States
Directed by: George Lucas
Stars: Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford
IMDb score:
8,6 (1.596.195)
Releasedate: 25 May 1977
Star Wars plot
"A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away..."
Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) works the land with his aunt and uncle on the planet Tatooine. When they are killed by Imperial troops, Luke joins a group of rebels fighting the Emperor's tyranny and the evil Darth Vader (James Earl Jones & David Prowse). Luke, Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher), Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and the other rebels attempt to destroy the Death Star, the Emperor's new weapon.
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Actors and actresses
Luke Skywalker
Han Solo
Princess Leia Organa
Grand Moff Tarkin
Obi-Wan "Ben" Kenobi
C-3PO
R2-D2
Chewbacca
Darth Vader (performer)
Darth Vader (voice) (uncredited)
Reviews & comments
Jynxter
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- 553 messages
- 476 votes
Yesterday it was so far. My first Star Wars movie.
After some doubts I "just" started with episode 4. I toyed with the idea of watching the films chronologically and starting with episode 1, but thought I wanted to see the films in the order they came out.
So this one came out in 1977. More than 40 years ago. And that is noticeable. The whole feels very dated, of course, but that can't be blamed on the film.
Unfortunately, there are still a lot of things that can be blamed on the film. Because actually the first Star Wars scores very moderately in many areas. The pacing is very inconsistent, the acting certainly doesn't last, the fights are of an unprecedented tameness and the comic relief is often misplaced. And there are still more things that are really not in order. I understood that the film on the editing table has changed very drastically. But I still don't find the storytelling convincing.
Looking purely at the quality of the film, I should not give this starting piece a satisfactory. But the world that was created and the epic "good versus bad" saga Lucas managed to create deserve better. Even though the execution in this first part leaves a lot to be desired.
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Ebenezer Scrooge
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- 2150 messages
- 3092 votes
What I like most about the entire Star Wars saga is the comical interaction between C-3PO and R2-D2. R2 is just cute with it's round top and that twisting all the time, but not only does it look cute, it also sounds so sweet with those cute beeps all the time...if you listen closely, it's like bird sounds, imitated by a computer. C-3PO is another story altogether. It is especially funny because of his large viewers that give him a permanently surprised look and his clumsy motor skills. He reminds me most of the goofy Frank Spencer from the British comedy series Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em. Elderly Moviemeter users will probably remember him. Beautiful iconic image of a lost C-3PO in the desert.
Translated from Dutch · View originalPre- and sequels
Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker
2019
Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi
2017
Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens
2015
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
2005
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
2002
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
1999
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
1983
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
1980
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