Star Wars

Movie • 1977

8.6

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Roger Ebert

"Star Wars" is a fairy tale, a fantasy, a legend, finding its roots in some of our most popular fictions.

rogerebert.com/reviews/star-wars-1977

Roger Ebert

It's as goofy as a children's tale, as shallow as an old Saturday afternoon serial, as corny as Kansas in August--and a masterpiece.

rogerebert.com/reviews/great-movie-star-wars-episode-iv-a-new-hope-1977

NPR

"It is the greatest kid's picture for adults since 'The Wizard Of Oz.'"

npr.org/2022/05/04/1096545777/encore-tom-shales-1977-review-of-the-new-movie-star-wars

The Guardian

But it is, on the other hand, enormous and exhilarating fun for those who are prepared to settle down in their seats and let it all wash over them.

theguardian.com/film/from-the-archive-blog/2015/dec/16/star-wars-review-1977-derek-malcolm-

The Hollywood Reporter

Star Wars...will undoubtedly emerge as one of the true classics in the genre of science fiction/fantasy films.

hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/star-wars-review-1977-movie-752620/

Vulture

Star Wars will do very nicely for those lucky enough to be children or unlucky enough never to have grown up.

vulture.com/2015/12/nymag-original-star-wars-review-1977.html

Variety

"Like a breath of fresh air, 'Star Wars' sweeps away the cynicism that has in recent years obscured the concepts of valor, dedication, and honor."

variety.com/1977/film/reviews/star-wars-3-1200424073/

Mental Floss

"There’s something depressing about seeing all these impressive cinematic gifts and all this extraordinary technological skills lavished on such puerile materials."

mentalfloss.com/article/545680/original-reviews-star-wars-1977

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