Originally dubbed as "Star Wars", now currently "Star Wars: A New Hope". This is the first episode and the very first visual material of the Star Wars series/franchise.

Nearly half of the film is showcased on a desert planet. (The most boring ecosystem ever) I mean, who wants to see a desert for 45 straight minutes? And the social commentary goes on forever and does not even nudge the story along. Then after the desert, there is a rescue-the-princess cliche. If you like rescue the princess cliches, watch Shrek or play Super Mario Brothers. Not this awful movie. And there is barely any action in any of the movies except the 2003 anime, which is just barely enjoyable. Also, this movie is a blatant rip off of a Nazi propaganda film called "Triumph of the Will" so if you like this movie, then you support Nazis.

A New Hope (1977): Much has been said about A new hope and I do not need to add to it except for the fact that this film is fantastic- well paced and featuring the appearance of so many memorable characters and scenes. Lucas as a young man sure had an eye for details and it's a pity how he lost this ability by the time he started filming the prequels. The locations, atmosphere and camerawork is so different than the later films it is hard to imagine they were both directed by the same man. Anyway if you haven't already then please watch A new hope and then slowly make your way through the entire saga.

Now this is the movie that changed the film industry by setting a benchmark of how a movie can be made; the storyline and the execution. This started a change in the making of movies all over the world as none could do such wonder way back in 1977. This is the original trilogy including 'Return of the Jedi' and 'Empire strikes back.' This movie showcases the journey of Luke, the son of the Darth Vader aka Anikan and Padme of realization that he is meant for a larger role ahead. Luke is looked after by Obi-Wan who sacrifices his life so that Luke and company can escape. An epic movie that is the genesis of all the space movies we see these days. The effects, action and cinematography are much ahead of its time. On a deeper note this was philosophically the reflection of the conditions prevailing at the global level at the time wherein wars were rampant.