The beginning of a legend

Courtney 2022-01-25 08:01:10

'New Hope'is the first movie in Star Wars series.As being the first, it marked the beginning of a new era,of a legend.Although the movie was released in 1977,I don't really feel the old techniques having too much restricts on this movie for its amazing visual effects.

Everything in this movie is new for its time being. It has a whole new world view that combines future interstellar interactions (mostly wars)and an ancient concept of force--a mysterious energy which connects the whole universe.In some sense,it laid the foundation for the descendant science fiction movies such as the spacecraft war.

So what makes Star Wars outstanding? What extinguish it from other science fiction films? It is certainly not just for its advantage in the timeline.I think it is more about its total layout, the story structure that had been set even before the next and the next movies came out,the complicated relationships, inexplicable similarities between generations and the arguments between right and wrong.It not only gives us the sophisticated story to stomach but also opens our mind for deeper thinking about the ethics when the boundary between justice and evil is unclear.

'New Hope'is only the beginning.The concepts of force and Jedi are first introduced to the audience.And their deeper meaning are in store for future explorations in the next two movies as Luke discovers his power and his family background.

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  • Letha 2021-10-20 18:58:22

    It should be viewed in a relative light. In 1977, the United States already had such amazing imaginative creativity and film special effects. At that time, the Cultural Revolution had just ended, and the people had just left a dark age. Even if the plot and mission are neglected, I still can't forget the exciting music and the whole interstellar background in the opening scene. Thinking of it, I still feel excited! This movie has influenced the worldview of many people. 8.7

  • Evangeline 2021-10-20 18:58:23

    A truck driver said after watching "Star Wars": It's so awesome, I want to make a movie too! So he changed his career to become a director. Seven years later, his "Terminator" was released. The Force, Jedi Knights, Traveling at the Speed ​​of Light, Spaceship Chase, Death Star Destroying the Planet... These elements are not out of date today, and there are still many things worth learning. It is conceivable that people in 1977 saw this movie. How shocking the movie is. Colorful alien world, strange alien creatures, imaginative future life, advanced high-tech weapons, as well as empires, resistance forces, Darth Vader, Obi-Wan... built a grand star Fight the world. "May the force be with you" and "I have an ominous premonition" have become familiar lines. Harrison Ford's legendary film career has another classic role-Han Solo. It can be called "great" completely, and the shadow of "Star Wars" can be seen in countless space films later. The only drawback is that the Death Star was destroyed too easily, but Rogue One cleverly made up for this loophole.

Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope quotes

  • Princess Leia Organa: [07:38] Darth Vader. Only you could be so bold. The Imperial Senate will not sit still for this. When they hear you've attacked a diplomatic...

    Darth Vader: Don't act so surprised, Your Highness. You weren't on any mercy mission this time. Several transmissions were beamed to this ship by rebel spies. I want to know what happened to the plans they sent you.

    Princess Leia Organa: I don't know what you're talking about. I am a member of the Imperial Senate on a diplomatic mission to Alderaan...

    Darth Vader: You are part of the Rebel Alliance and a traitor! Take her away!

  • Princess Leia Organa: [to Han] I knew there was more to you than money.