Reviews for Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back / Return of the Jedi)Full Screen Edition with Bonus Disc - MPN: 2222345 
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Dave407
- Aug 6, 2008
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...BEST MOVIE EVER!~!!!!! Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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Spike65
- Jul 26, 2008
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...Great swashbuckling space sci-fi movie. The special effects really set the tone for anything to follow. Really a kid's movie, I enjoyed it very much as an adult taking my children to see it when it was first released. I think this was the best of the series although the special effects improved with each succeeding film. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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Christie :P
- Jul 25, 2008
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...Duh!!! Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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*~Jennifer~*
- Jul 22, 2008
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...Havent got to see them all but I like the few I have seen....it's a little confusing for me tho. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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westsider29
- Jul 20, 2008
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...Star Wars has been one of favorite movies. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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trebon1038
- Jul 19, 2008
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...It was a cool concept but I will never get into it like some do...though I wont mention names...wink Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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CarrollCountyKid
- Jun 20, 2008
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...Never Heard of it. Was this in a lot of theaters? Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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LadiHawk57
- Jun 5, 2008
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...definately another classic... Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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lmorovan
- Apr 14, 2008
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...The birth of a totally new and exciting culture. Imagination left free to explore the utmost regions of the galaxy. A mixture of races of different colors, sizes and shapes. A masterpiece of what a simple storyline can become when state of the art special effects are pushed to the limit. The world was never the same after this phenomenon. Loved by young and old and everything in between. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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RichardMarshal
- Jan 27, 2008
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...This intentionally cheesy franchise has a main villain with crooked eyewear and flashing LED's and panels on his torso that remind one of an Atari game system, a high tech calculator and some sort of children's toy for boys from the late 80's. The pace and directing aren't as good as V and VI but they're still better than the prequels. The acting is the least visceral in IV. In fact, being the first, IV still had a lot of bugs to work out. Alec Guiness had a huge impact and managed to turn Lucas's lead writing into gold. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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fb552702081
- Nov 10, 2007
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...My all time fav! Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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Loerke
- Jul 28, 2007
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...As a child who adored Star Trek, I felt that Star Wars tried to take the humans-in-space concept in a much more conservative and apocalyptic direction. It tried to take my nerd culture into the mainstream. Let's not mince words here. Star Wars is a massively pretentious piece of shit. So pretentious that it presents itself as a "modern myth." It gets no points for its strong special effects either, since the big budget was everything. Star Trek was a hell of a lot funnier and more imaginative even if some of the planets looked like some grade schooler had made them from the styrofoam left over from his solar system project. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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lorigee
- Jun 12, 2007
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...Star Wars (original and first movie) is absolutely the best sci-fi movie of all times (and i have seen a lot of sci fi movies). It is also parent and kid-friendly. The special effects are what launched so many other movies that followed. It shall always be a classic in my mind !! Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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numbah16tdhaha
- Feb 6, 2007
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...It pretty well kicked ass, but I like the original cut where Greedo doesn't even get a shot off. Han shot first! Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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Jeremy00081
- Sep 13, 2006
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...This is my favorite of eposides 4-6 (the only ones that matter). Needless to say but I'm going to say it anyway because I just woke up and my brain is in limbo, this movie is an absolute classic and a must-own. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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Franks Wild Years
- Sep 13, 2006
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...The only film of the bunch that stands up well on its own, the others play entirely as chapters of the serial. It is also the one that captures the original spirit of a swashbukling adventure played out in outer space. The series became bogged down by its serious intentions of epic story telling with the next film. The first one was a great old fashioned Saturday afternoon matinee type movie. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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doobiesNhof
- Mar 17, 2006
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...This movie (Episode IV) follows the recent "Revenge of The Sith" in the Star Wars saga. It was the first movie and in some respects maybe the best but "Empire" has the edge IMO. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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Sharp
- Mar 14, 2006
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...Empier Strikes back was the best Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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StanUzbeck
- Feb 11, 2006
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...When I was a child I thought this movie was just about the coolest thing ever. It had cool laser fights and Darth Vader and space ships and Chewbacca and a princess and a cool magic "force". Seeing it again recently, I was struck by the movie's actual weaknesses. Like the crappy acting, and the shallow plot, and the stupid dialogue. The seventies haircuts are awesome, though. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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Rhapsody22
- Jan 19, 2006
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...Alright, I'll admit it. I'm a Star Wars geek, although granted I don't have a room in my house dedicated to it and I didn't sleep on the sidewalk to get tickets to the latest three travesties. That being said, I do love Star Wars. Despite mediocre acting and special effects that are now considered laughable, I find myself still enjoying it. Its uncomparable to other sci-fi flicks because it started the genre and is still the hallmark of the genre. Its fun, entertaining and has made George Lucas a ridiculously wealthy man. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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iamfromhelltoo
- Aug 12, 2005
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...still the best Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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bluescreen
- Aug 10, 2005
Great, but he should release the unmodified films tooStrengths: What can you say? This is one of the greatest films of all time for the reasons many others here have mentioned. Weakness: I sure wish Lucas would release an unmodified version of all three film prints-- no re-scoring, no insertion of Anakin as a young man, no new f/x, etc. These are great films. If you haven't seen them, or if it has been some years, you really should check them out. The story holds up to the point that it is still very entertaining to kids today, just like it was to my generation. Highly recommended. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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texasyankee
- Aug 1, 2005
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...This movie put us in such awe, how could it not be a 5? most deserving of any 5 on this list is original star wars. The movie that changed sci-fi forever. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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GenghisTheHun
- Jul 31, 2005
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...This flick is the best of the lot. It establishes the genre. Now I'll admit that the first sequel or two weren't that bad, but overall this was the climax of the entire gaggle six movies. The last three were indifferent to stinker. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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genghis the hun
- May 26, 2005
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...Best of the lot. Establishes a genre. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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louiethe20th
- May 20, 2005
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...Showed the world what special effects were all about.Way ahead of it's time back in 1977.Unforgetable,in a word. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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fut. struc. engineer
- May 1, 2005
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...I am a fan of Star Wars since I've seen it in the last five months. Well written, well played, and equally loved. It is the best trilogy ever. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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CanadaSucks
- Apr 30, 2005
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...Despite its average acting, it's still a wonderful fairy tale for a generation of people who grew up without fairy tales. Had a big impact on my childhood. "Empire Strikes Back" was my first novel at 9. . . Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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jameZ
- Apr 30, 2005
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...Ive been a fan all my life and loved the characters of star wars. star wars has toched my life and allways will. It brings me joy to go to wal~marts or other cool stores and see thousands up on thousands of star wars toys and every thing else you can think of. god bless star wars and gorage lucas for bring so much happiness.... Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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cutegurl
- Apr 13, 2005
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...Not my very favoritest of all time. I'm not really a si-fi fan because too much of the time the acting is over done and this seems to ring true about Star Wars too, although I expect to be pummeled for having said such a thing. I will admit Harrison Ford looked mighty nice in these movies, though. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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MJGarafano
- Mar 13, 2005
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...I will start by saying What I say here is THE ABSOLUTE TRUTH!! I have seen the original motion picture in the theaters OVER 500 times. There is a witness though I have not seen him since the release of ESB. Anyway.... This is in fact was the GREATEST motion Picture Ever made up until 1981's Empire Strikes Back. Now I am not a huge fan of Ep I, II , III looks like Mr. Lucas is reverting back to yesteryear with Story and tale telling. All those who did not care for it, I cannot fault you. IF you were not 7-12 years old when this movie first came out YOU have truly missed a great ride. Unfortunately NOW you are stuck with the likes of JAR JAR Binks.... You get the picture though... Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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Maomania
- Feb 27, 2005
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...I really really tried to like this movie. But I didn't. My partner is so into Star Wars and I wanted to share that passion. But I just can't seem to understand the fascination. The effects were nice for that time, the acting was acceptable but that's it. I think not watching it when I was a child plays into the fact, that I don't care for this movie. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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Mooselover
- Feb 21, 2005
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...The best in the series and the best movie ever! When you see the words STAR WARS at the beginning and you hear that music than you know your watching a classic. This movie is my favorite movie of all time because it had loads of wonderful special effects, excellent humor, colorful characters and an intriging story that always will be rewatchable. If you don't like this movie then I have pity on you! Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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Gentle Jude
- Feb 16, 2005
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...Not as good as Empire strikes back, but still entertaining. See my comments in the Empire Strikes back about their New Age pushing crap. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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geog84
- Feb 1, 2005
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...The best in the series. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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Chalky Studebaker
- Nov 16, 2004
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...spaceballs was better Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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Redoedo
- Aug 24, 2004
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...Fun to watch, and more in-depth and story-based than a lot of other sci-fi flicks. A solid classic. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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trpnstn1
- Jul 11, 2004
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...As a kid I saw it 12 times, 3 times back to back (we kept sneaking back in). As an adult I learned about the archetypal symbolism of the characters, the story, and the settings; how the leading archetypal psychologist, Joseph Campbell contributed to the screenplay, and then Star Wars took on new meaning for me. Star Wars is a hero's myth, updated for our time, it speaks to us because the characters represent aspects in all of our psyches. Another great thing about Star Wars, the advancement of special effects through Industrial Light and Magic. This film broke new ground, is a classic, and will most likely be popular from now on, like Shakespear. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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darick
- Apr 18, 2004
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...The second best of the Star Wars trilogy. The characters were well-represented in Mark Hamill, Harrisson Ford and Carrie Fisher and the scenery and effects were excellent for their time. It's only flaw is the beginning, which is a little tedious. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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Prof.Chaos
- Mar 17, 2004
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...A classic film. A must see. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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LikaLaruku
- Feb 17, 2004
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...I would like to strangle my parents for making me watch this as much as I'd like to strangle my friends for forcing me to watch the NEW ones (even if they did pay). You sit through these Staar Wars movie, you loose interest, you think about anything but the movie, trying not to fall asleep. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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DickWeener
- Jan 22, 2004
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...Great Movie, I liked how C3PO and R2D2 walk the desert on the planet for a good quarter of the movie, it gives you a chance to understand and get to know them and there humor better for later on in the movies. It makes you think a little bit, it is simple in parts, but still very complete and perfect. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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CherrySoda99
- Jan 19, 2004
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...Ahh. Arn't the originals always the best? I love all the Star Wars movies. And, George Lucas is brillient, simply brillient! I love how he uses space exploration in his movies, kind of like a Star Trek thing. Really cool actually. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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Angel_In_Disguise_99
- Jan 19, 2004
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...Ahh. Arn't the originals always the best? I love all the Star Wars movies. And, George Lucas is brillient, simply brillient! I love how he uses space exploration in his movies, kind of like a Star Trek thing. Really cool actually. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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iluvJoshJackson99
- Jan 19, 2004
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...Ahh. Arn't the originals always the best? I love all the Star Wars movies. And, George Lucas is brillient, simply brillient! I love how he uses space exploration in his movies, kind of like a Star Trek thing. Really cool actually. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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spellbound571969
- Dec 23, 2003
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...Hands down, my favorite series of movies of all time. I happen to prefer The Empire Strikes Back, but that's probably because it was the first one I saw in the theater (when I was barely 5 years old). This has all of the elements of a great story and its characters come across as "real," unlike the new prequels. The special effects were stunning for the time - and still are. The restored version (not the updated, expanded version) is amazing. It blows away any of the new CG graphics for its realism and believability. If you can't find it in your heart to at least enjoy Star Wars, I believe you have no soul. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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irishgit
- Dec 18, 2003
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...A lot of fun, and reasonably well scripted and acted. Much the best of the trilogy. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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Byrdiohead
- Dec 8, 2003
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...This is simply the best film ever made. No other movie has made such an impact on me. When I was little I just sat in front of an old black and white tv with a cheap old VCR and watched Star Wars twenty times a day. I still love to watch it. I must've seen it a thousand times, literally. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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freebird_0128
- Nov 12, 2003
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...My absolute favorite film! The thing that makes Star Wars so spectacular is that it is a true original. When it was released, there was nothing else like out there and i don't think anything else compares. Star Wars has become a huge part of our history and our culture. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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nuggets
- Nov 10, 2003
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...Granted that this is an old movie, but my goodness this is no competition for whats being made now, I know people think this is great, and maybe it was for it's time...maybe like jordan, but jordan can't hang with these new guys playing.... so before you buy this relic...rent it first, take some no doze while your at it too. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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Gabbygav
- Aug 8, 2003
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...I say one of the greatest movies ever made I absolutely love the Stars Wars series Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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- Aug 6, 2003
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...The first film of its kind. This Sci/Fi adventure set the mark for every other space film for years to come. The re-mastered version is better than the original, but not enough to actually buy it. I cannot recommend a family space film with more conviction. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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jbiscuit1
- Aug 6, 2003
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...The first film of its kind. This Sci/Fi adventure set the mark for every other space film for years to come. The re-mastered version is better than the original, but not enough to actually buy it. I cannot recommend a family space film with more conviction. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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JimmyInAtlanta
- Jun 27, 2003
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...The mother of all sci fi movies. Really is about World War 2. The Empire / Rebel conflict parallels the Axis / Allies. The Millenium Falcon is just a B52, and Han a bomber pilot. Notice how the locales translate to the arenas the war was fought: the deserts of Africa, the forests of the Ardennes and Europe, and the tundra of Russia. We get tanks, squadron fighters, the bushido code of the Japanese, the polished techno-evil of the Nazis, the terrorizing, hypnotic power of Adolf Hitler (very similar-sounding to Darth Vader), and throughout, the mysticism of Judeo-Christianity, i.e. the plight of the chosen ones. Luke and Leia are Biblical / Semitic names. Of course, when I was 8, all I saw at the time was the greatest spectacle I ever experienced in a movie theater. It completely changed my life, and I understood what movies are supposed to be about. Lucas really did something special with this film. But the underlying text would make an interesting thesis though. Amazing how many people don't like my comments - what is it u don't like - my thesis? My love for the movie? I'm not saying the plot is about WW2 - just that great movies have many resonant layers underneath their plots, and Star Wars reminds me of WW2 images. Lucas himself admits to this. I really wanted to be Luke as a kid - had a big crusj on Leia and the headbuns! I loved her feistiness. One of the few movies I attended in a theater where the Dolby wowed me w/out scaring the crap outta me and where u felt a connection w/ the other people in the audience. Nothing like the 1st time. I actually was the only kid on my block in love w/ Star Wars - everyone else was into sports - SW ushered in the whole love of video games we currently enjoy. What a magical time to be a kid. I hate to disagree w/ anything lukskywlkr said because he's very much correct, but SW was not the 1st blockbuster - I think Jaws qualified 1st for that. Seemed like Lucas & Spielberg had a competition going at the time. Lucas was more my fave, but Spielberg was great too, until ET (sorry - I'm not feeling that movie). I don't know why people of all ages love this movie except that Lucas just knew what was up. I remember thinking LIKE a director after I was it too - I'd simulate space battle scenes in bed ( and tick off my sister & parents) and we'd play-act the movie too. The pacing of that movie is near-perfect. Can almost mouth the script back scene by scene, word for word. Loved Lucas' gimmickry, his technical skill - all very masculine stuff, yet he got lots of women on the same page - very, very cool. Maybe not the MOST important film, but definitely one of the top 10 most important films of all time. Modern sci-fi popularity owes much to SW. Love the Buck Rogers narration too - I'm getting goosebumps just reliving it. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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sharpshooter
- Jun 17, 2003
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...star wars sucks Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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PBeavr
- Jun 5, 2003
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...One of the most unique and exciting openings in movie history. The character development area that follows the opening is a lull and not very entertaining. It remains significant to the overall story arc and the dialogue, though not stellar, is alright. Once the background information is set up it takes off and never lets up. From the moment they get in the speeder and find the jawa ship it is a marvel of movie making. The effects are magnificent for the late 70s and the pace and plot unmatched by any movie ever made prior. Although it was not a truly original story when fully picked apart it was the best version of a good versus evil type possibly ever made. The best and most influential sci-fi movie I have ever scene. The only significant flaw is acting that was not always as good as the script and overall quality of the movie. But each character did manage to come to life quite well and a real sense of adventure and peril did shine through. Argueably one of the best villains of all time in any movie or genre. This movie had it all... Adventure, romance, comedy, feeling, heart, unmatched special effects, great story and execution... the list goes on and on. It is loved by so many and for so many different reasons. My personal choice for best movie of all time, although there are a few that come close. THE must own sci-fi movie and series. If you haven't seen it your life is not complete. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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resisobilus
- Apr 4, 2003
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...If only the original cliffhangers that inspired this had been one-tenth as good. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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mikeholly93
- Jan 21, 2003
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...THE ULTIMATE SCI-FI ADVENTURE! ONE OF THE BEST MOVIES EVER! Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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lukskywlkr.
- Dec 19, 2002
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...Without a doubt, the most important film of the last half of the 20th century. This brought film-making into a whole new light. Completely changed the way the film industry handled movies. It created the term "summer blockbuster" and also made film merchandising almost as important as the film itself (this isn't always a good thing). What really makes it fantastic for me is that it takes me back to childhood. I was shy of nine years old when it came out, and I didn't have any idea it was the enormous success that it turned out to be. I just knew I loved it. We acted out scenes from the movie and had hours of fun doing it. My cousin, who wasn't nearly as well-versed in the Star Wars script as I was, would take my direction, and we would act out the swing to safety scene, and we would have lightsaber battles using small tree branches when necessary. All the while, I was telling her what to say and what to do. A director's work is hard. Anyway, we had so much fun doing it, and it's all because of that movie. Now, when I mention Star Wars people role their eyes at me, because they think that's all I like to talk about. They aren't totally wrong about that, I must admit. There is an acquaintance of mine who turns her nose up whenever I mention the words "Star Wars". What I don't tell her is that I wouldn't mention them nearly as much if she wouldn't act that way. She acts like Star Wars is some weird thing that nobody gets but me. I try to explain to her the billions of dollars in ticket sales and she says it's only because of people like me. She can't get it through her thick head that people of all races, creeds and colors like Star Wars. I've met people in toy stores who had grandchildren, and I said very innocently "your grandchildren will love that", and they say "we're not buying it for our grandchildren, we're buying it for us!" Star Wars appeals to people of all ages too, I guess. Anyway, Star Wars to me is a wondrous film, and I hate to think of what life would be like without it. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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comedyfreek
- Oct 11, 2002
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...this movie was really great.changed the face of science fiction.it is easily the best star wars even though it was the first one and had inferior technology..every single actor did their role very well.harrison ford was magnificent..it was an epic Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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- Oct 11, 2002
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...this movie was really great.changed the face of science fiction.it is easily the best star wars even though it was the first one and had inferior technology..every single actor did their role very well.harrison ford was magnificent..it was an epic Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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REWinder
- Sep 16, 2002
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...THE SF Benchmark. You love it - you know you do. A must-see for Everyone. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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insomniac
- Sep 11, 2002
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...I think this is one of these films which is highly overated. Its like they filmed the whole thing with brown nylon over the lense of the camera. I don't hate this film but I don't love it either...it has only become a classic because of the new Star Wars films that have been released recently. This is a film to watch to pass the time but definitely NOT a classic Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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freychris424
- Sep 2, 2002
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...One of my all time favorite movies, hands down. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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typhoon
- Jul 29, 2002
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...The # origional star wars movies are 3 of the greatest movies of all time! Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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ClassicTVFan47
- Jun 24, 2002
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...Although not as good as Return of the Jedi, The Phantom Menace and the masterful Attack of the Clones, the first one is still a good-quality sci-fi movie. With great special effects (especially for the time), good acting from then-unproven actors including carpenter Harrison Ford. The Death Star rocks, but the plot does slow at times. Chewbacca and the droids, are of course, really funny. The soundtrack, by John Williams, is great. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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finlore
- Mar 13, 2002
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...If Star Wars were thrown into Middle Earth, the world of Lord of the Rings, it would not be the high art of Tolkien’s elves – rather it is the more mundane entertainment of hobbits, to be enjoyed in the comfort of home and friends, with a fairly basic story of good and evil to be told and retold. Its tale is the stuff of legend, repeated over and over through the ages. Its heroes were preceded by others such as Arthur and Lancelot, or Robin Hood; its fair maiden needing rescue – Guinevere, or Maid Marian; the sage old man of magic – Merlin; Darth Vader and the Evil Empire – Arthur’s Saxon enemies, the Sheriff of Nottingham and his soldiers. It’s the tiny but brave force facing seemingly invincible foes – like David and Goliath. Joseph Campbell used Luke Skywalker as an example of his hero quest, repeated over and over in mythology. As well as the appeal of familiarity, there are, I think, a couple of other reasons for the tremendous success of Star Wars and its sequels. First of all, when it was released, the special effects were unsurpassed, stunning most who saw the movie. Its casting was inspired – young unknowns like Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher were the action figures. The unquestioned integrity of Alec Guinness gave power and soul to the role of Obi Wan Kenobi, a role that was key to the magic of the tale, key to the line that has stayed with us – may the Force be with you! Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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CastleBee
- Feb 22, 2002
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...I know that some have practically created a religion out of this and the other Star Wars tales but I really didn’t see anything particularly special about them. The basic premise was recycled right out of old B flicks from the 50’s – different actors, different periods, different costumes, – same old conquering hero, sidekicks, action, blah, blah, blah. Luke could have been any number of personalities from Hercules to Robin Hood. Perfectly fine stuff, state of the art special effects (circa 1977) and, of course, now another true classic. As for me though - I lost interest after the fonts started rolling off into space and never watched another one. But then, I was once in love with the 1968 version of "Camelot" with Richard Harris - so what do I know! Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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sexystreif
- Feb 10, 2002
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...breakthrough at the time but it's still kind of neardy. the acting and plot are a little bland though. I loved this movie as a kid, but I wasn't too smart at the time. not bad though Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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jesterr
- Feb 9, 2002
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...This was the first movie where the question was not, "Have you seen it?" But "How many times have you seen it?" And usually followed by, "Wanna see it again?" There is little I can add to the previous comments. It was a ground breaker..It made you want more, but nothing, not even the sequels ever came close. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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lorief
- Jan 13, 2002
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...I saw this as an adult when it first came out and have watched it many times since. The story and characters still grip me, even knowing where the plot leads, and I'm still on the edge of my seat for the final flight scenes. Everything, from the casting to the soundtrack and the then-revolutionary special effects, makes it a great movie! Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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David Warren
- Nov 29, 2001
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...This is on my Top 10 list. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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thevirus07042
- Nov 22, 2001
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...YOU CALL THIS MOVIE SCI-FI????? Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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ampm guy
- Nov 8, 2001
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...This movie was so far ahead of it's time that it has captured generations of fans. Lucas fooled and amazed millions of fans and created an empire with this movie. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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joeAwaz
- Nov 2, 2001
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...Excellent sci-fi drama! Although Lucas borrowed heavily from a number of different Toho/Kurosawa films, he put together the ideas to make something truly astonishing. Although I consider Empire Strikes Back to be the best in the entire series, Star Wars would have to come in close second. And besides, any of the Star Wars movies is FAR better than The Matrix! Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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Lord of the Waves
- Oct 21, 2001
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...It began it all. The cult of nerds and other people alike. a captivating movie. well thought out and deserves its recognition. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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ellajedlicka21
- Oct 21, 2001
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...This is a great series. People do take it a bit too far, though. George Lucas did a great job creating this whole idea. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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Perfect Sword
- Oct 13, 2001
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...Star Wars is far and away the best Science Fiction movie, no other movies can compare to the ultimate. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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Filmgirl
- Aug 15, 2001
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...Star Wars gets a 5 star rating from me. I can remember my dad packing my family up in the car to drive an extra 40 minutes into downtown San Diego so that we could see Star Wars on what was then the biggest screen in the area and boy was it worth it. At 10 and 8 years old my brother and I went insane for Star Wars, it was by far the greatest thing we'd ever seen on the big screen or anywhere else for that matter. Empire was good too, but Star Wars was so new and so different from anything we'd seen before. It is so basic, the fight between good and evil, a really basic story that has been explored and explored in film and was rejuvinated in the new setting of a galaxy far, far away. I think the film was wonderfully cast with each of the lead characters being spunky and powerful but just vulnerable enough to keep us rooting for them. I really can't say a bad thing about it, it was genius for its time. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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Flyingskull
- Jun 23, 2001
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...*The* movie. Mythopoiesis as it should always be: deep rooted, intelligent, autoironic and sweeping in concept. Highly enjoyable, a trip in outer space with all the trimmings of the genre.A superlative achievement. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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atomicsox
- May 12, 2001
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...Star Wars is the pioneer of the special effects movies. The difference of SW and many of todays 'special effects' showcases is that it had an excellent SF storyline which made for the excellent sequels. It is an adventure that gets better with repeatedly viewing. Although the special effects in this movie appear contrived compared to today's, one has to look very closely to notice the mistakes. This is the prime reason George Lucas later re-made the original into what it should have been the first time. An excellently cast movie, good direction, good story: Darth Vader is the absolute personification of the arch villain. A classic story of good versus evil. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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snarf
- Apr 28, 2001
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back..."In a time long ago...In a galaxy far away..." Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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callmetootie
- Apr 14, 2001
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...Star Wars is the 3rd best of the famous George Lucas's Star Wars Trilogy. It was in fact an OK film, it was just that Carrie Fisher was whining her way throughout this film, and she just totally annoyed me, and Harrison Ford was just too unready in his role, while the rest of the cast was fresh and ready in their roles. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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jarvisull
- Mar 10, 2001
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...I'm not sure I can say anything about this movie that hasn't already been said. It's not only the greatest Sci Fi of all time, but it's the greatest movie of all time, PERIOD! Sci Fi wouldn't be what it is today had it not been for Star Wars. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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General
- Jan 21, 2001
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...The best movie made is no match for Star Wars, the aliens, the actors, the directing, everything poured into the making and filming of this movie is great. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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fearface
- Jan 8, 2001
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...The first "real" sci-fi film, with good effects and good humor. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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The Man of Steel
- Dec 17, 2000
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...The greatest movie ever made! I love this movie! Any and all Star Wars movies are the best! You have to love this great space saga. The idea of the light sabers and the Jedi, and the use of the all-powerful force is brilliant. George Lucas is the man. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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Timmy!!
- Dec 17, 2000
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...Some of the acting may be less than great (ahem) but this film is just so much fun to watch! Lucas created a complete universe that is easy for the audience to believe in and become part of. Also, he stuck with one of the oldest story/myth progressions of all time, which I think is why the film works so well and is so enjoyable (that goes for the whole trilogy, really). Even the SFX looked better than sci-fi films that followed for the next 15 years until CGI really hit its stride. And who didn't want to be Hans Solo when they were young (boys, anyway) because he had the coolest ship and sidekick in the galaxy... Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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BE205
- Nov 22, 2000
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...This is THE science fiction movie. Despite it's revolutionary movie making technology, it's classic good vs. evil plot makes for good family entertainment. This space age western should be the measuring pole for all science fiction movies. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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Csolo2k
- Nov 17, 2000
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...I first saw Star Wars about 6 years ago, and was instantly transfixed by it . The effects are spectacular, and the story is so interesting. If me and Boonta23 were in a Star Wars trivia contest, we would be unstopable!! Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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Boonta23
- Nov 17, 2000
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...I first saw this movie in third grade, I told my friend about it and now we can't get enough of Star Wars. We were both excited over the new release of the Phantom Menace, we got action figures and books, you name it we have it, I cannot wait until 2002 until the next movie comes out. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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KTolley
- Nov 16, 2000
Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...This movie is another of the great movies of all times. It creates a modern mythology while never losing sense of 'story'. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
TopTenREVIEWS.com - Mar 17, 2008
Star Wars (1977)
Star Wars (1977) receives an overall TopTenREVIEWS rating of 3.9 out of 4.00. It is ranked the #12 movie of all time, #1 movie from 1977 . The rating and ranking is based on an average of 156 critic scores, awards and other criteria. To see a breakdown of the movie ranking, read individual critic reviews, or see how other movies ranked, click on the link below. Top 
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Star Wars Trilogy (A Hope / The Empire Strikes Back...
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