Star Wars Triology: A New Hope (1977), The 

Empire Strikes Back (1980), and Return of the 

Jedi (1983)

            I’m relieved to say after all these years I have finally seen the Star Wars movies-episodes four, five and six. Luckily for me, I watched them with an absolute fanatic of the series which made it all the more fun. Before watching, I already knew what the characters looked like and so I saw familiar faces and it was fun to see what the different creatures and characters did. The fact that this movie came out while my mom was in seventh grade is surprising because the tech work is pretty good. It can’t be compared to sci-fi movies of today because there has been forty years of technological advancements. However, I was expecting a lot worse and was pleasantly surprised. Han Solo, as portrayed by Harrison Ford is absolutely perfect. The lines in this movie are unbelievably cheesy at times but overall it’s an interesting story to watch. The animals and robots that are played by people are incredible. Who would guess that Chewbacca is played by Peter Mayhew-a 7’2” man!

            Luke Skywalker, as played by Mark Hamill, is a young naïve boy who finds himself in the battle against the evil Empire alongside criminal Han Solo, assistant Chewbacca, robots R2D2 and C3PO, and Princess Leia. This grouping of characters is lovable and captivating despite the weak acting of the first movie.

            In episode four, we are introduced to Luke living a normal life in this galaxy before being drafted into this war of good and evil. He learns of Princess Leia’s distress and wants to help her. Han Solo is on this expedition for money. We find out towards the end that Darth Vader is Luke’s long lost father-who could’ve guessed that? This thrilling journey sets the base for the next movie to propel off of.

            At the start of episode 5, Han Solo saves Luke’s life on a frozen planet they’re all taking refuge on. The Empire attacks this base and the group splits up to fight-or for Solo and Leia, to escape. Luke begins Jedi training in this film only to be interrupted by his friend’s peril. Unfortunately, it’s a trap set up by Darth Vader and in the end Han Solo ends up trapped in carbonite to be shipped to Jabadahut.

            In episode 6, return of the jedi, Han Solo is captured by Jabadahut, so Leia, Chewbacca and Landau go to save him and fail. Luke, finishes his training with Yoda before saving everyone. It is revealed in this movie that Leia and Luke are twins-a shocking twist. Luke willingly gets captured by Darth Vader who brings him to Darthsidius. They attempt to make him evil. Luke realizes Vader has some good in him before his death. Luke destroys another Death Star and good is restored to the galaxy.

            By the end of all this excitement, the movies really boil down to the fight of good vs. evil. The battle scenes and interesting creatures made this movie an instant classic. When people think of epic movies they think of Star Wars. I agree with this hype. I believe this film deserves all the popularity it has accumulated and continues to accumulate as the years go on. Now I have to see episodes one through three!