I see the view from many people that this is just bad rip off of Star Wars original trilogy, i agree that Starchaser is very similar in story to Star Wars but i not agree that this is bad movie. I remember that i have watched The Legend Of Orin as a kid, but looks like some distant dream, but finally i had an opportunity to watch it again after so many years and yes i had big smile when i finished watching it. The animation is okay for that time, it is typical for the 80s decade not good or bad, characters are okay, i mostly like smuggler Dag Diblirmi, he is most charismatic character yes he reminds a lot to Han Solo but has some uniqueness, also like the android girl Silica she is so sexy. Zygon is just fantastic evil character, Anthony De Longis did a really good job voicing him, another plus is music, it gives epic feel to the movie, really nice. In some parts the movie is very violent, it is mostly space opera movie, but i also see some Cyberpunk elements like man-droids in the swamps, android girls, big city sprawls full of corruption and crime. But mostly i like the Mining world and slaves who believe Zygon is there god and must obey him, looks somehow to our real world. I recommend this one to everyone who loves retro things and nostalgia and to all space opera and fantasy lovers, there are some cheesy 80's moments, bad script and Robot riding a horse but it gives that vibe that all we loved about the 80's. My grade 7/10.

Despite being a shameless rip-off of Star Wars and Logan's Run (among others) and having a rather stupid title, Starchaser (You can read the full name for yourself) is actually a very interesting film to watch.Blessed with decent animation (for the 80's), a reasonable story and plenty of action, this is one of those movies where you stick it on, expecting to mock it, but you actually end up having a pretty good time.Of course, nothing can take away from it's obvious plundering from it's far better known sci-fi brethren... The hero is the spitting image of Luke Skywalker, his laconic smuggler best friend is an easy match for one Han Solo, and even the cynical computer sounds just like C3PO.If you can just past that though (And, quite a bit of casual sexism... Check out the 'fembot' with the big booty) then chances are you'll enjoy yourself. The space battles, whether they be fought with ships or fists are quite captivating, and surprisingly bloody... No Disney film is this. There's also a fair few good jokes, if you listen hard enough.So, for a rather rare title, Starchaser ain't bad at all. I can certainly think of a handful of inferior but much better known animated titles that deserve to languish in obscurity more than this worthy effort... 6/10

Star Wars: A New Hope forever changed sci-fi in 1977. It influenced countless films to come...and inspired dozens of rip-offs. Starchaser is arguably the most shameless copy this side of The Man Who Saved the World. It's staggering. They "borrow" Luke Skywalker, Han Salo, Princess Leia, CP-30 (twice!), Darth Vader, Stormtroopers, the Millennium Falcon, and light sabers! Even its score is remarkably similar. Its completely derivative, and is just as shallow as its predecessor.But...honestly? As far as rip-offs go...this is one of the better ones I've seen. The animation is pretty good (it was an early cartoon to use computer and traditional styles), it has enough action, and the acting isn't that bad. It also has quite a few ridiculous moments that separate it from George Lucas' vision. Just trust me, its pretty goofy.When I first watched it, I was angry, because I thought it was supposed to be legitimately good. The ending was especially cheesy. But looking back, as a good bad movie, its pretty fun. Its funny, appealing, and campy. Something that a group can riff on without being infuriated. Its not "good", but when you're in the right mood, you might have a blast.

Evil robot overlord Zygon forces his human slaves to live a miserable existence toiling away in a subterranean mining world. Brave young Orin discovers a sword hilt with mysterious magical powers that holds the key to freeing his people from a life of bleak servitude, but he must first find the blade of said hilt in order to accomplish this particular goal. Orin is assisted in his quest by gutsy and rugged rogue smuggler Dagg, sassy fembot Silica, and feisty and fetching princess Aviana. Director Steve Hahn, working from a compact script by Jeffrey Scott, relates the fun and engrossing story at a snappy pace, maintains a generally serious tone throughout, tosses in some surprisingly brutal bits of violence, and delivers plenty of dynamic and exciting action. Moreover, the characters are cool and colorful: Orin is an appealingly naive and determined wide-eyed innocent hero, Zygon makes for a perfectly ruthless and wicked villain, Arthur the whiny ship computer provides hilarious comic relief, and Dagg almost steals the whole show with his cocky cigar-chomping swagger and bold'n'brash Humphrey Bogart-like tough guy attitude. This film further benefits from such inspired funky touches as a helpful star fly that comes to Orin's aid and a memorably grotesque gang of hideous mandroids made out of scrappy spare parts. The fluid and vivid animation remains impressive even by today's more sophisticated standards. Andrew Belling's rich, lush, and spirited full-bore combo orchestral and synthesizer score hits the stirring spot. Best of all, this movie is done with a crackling verve and engaging sincerity that's impossible to either resist or dislike. An immensely entertaining cartoon feature.