11/2/09 Star Wars Action Figure "Bossk," sold on eBay for $0.99I've got a bunch of Star Wars action figures up for sale on eBay, so I've decided to commemorate their departure by re-watching all six Star Wars films. Since I am a preeminent Jedi scholar, I shall also share a few insights with you, Dear Readers.
Tonight's film:
Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope
Order in which it should be watched: First
Why: As the first to be released, it introduced us all to the Star Wars universe. Although it may be 4th in the official time chronology of the movies, historical precedent demands that it be seen first. Furthermore, the special effects and fight sequences were groundbreaking for their day, but look out of place if you've just watched Episodes I, II, & III. (My thinking on this was greatly influenced by a great online article about different ways to watch the movies. You can read it here.)
Most memorable line: "May the Force be with you."
Coolest moment: When Han & Chewy show up out of nowhere and blast Darth Vader's tie fighter, setting Luke up to destroy the Death Star
Funniest moment: Han's conversation over the comlink in the detention block, trying to cover up the fact that they just busted up the joint
Best character: Han Solo, no contest
Thing that bothers me: When Uncle Owen buys C-3PO & the R4 unit, leaving R2-D2 behind, C-3PO looks back at R2, but doesn't make an effort to stay with his buddy
Who loses their arm/hand: C-3PO & a creature in the Cantina
Who says "I've got a bad feeling about this": Luke (approaching the Death Star) and Han (in the trash compactor)
What the film teaches us: Great teams come together in unexpected ways.
Final thought: The greatest film of all time
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