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Sci Fi Focus > Encyclopedia > Star Wars > Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope
Our Rating: 5 out of 5
In a nutshell:
An all time classic science-fiction film.
Note: At the time of its original release, this film was originally simply titled "Star Wars" - but was subsequently retitled when it became just one episode in a series of films.
Plot Synopsis (may include spoilers):
A Space Opera. A boy (Luke Skywalker) on a backwater planet gets involved in the rebellion (The Rebel Alliance) against the Empire. Meanwhile, the Empire has developed a deadly new weapon capable of destroying entire planets (the Death Star)...
Best Bits:
- John Williams' score
- Special effects
- Richly detailed background
- Epic scale
- Darth Vader
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- Episode I: The Phantom Menace
- Episode II: Attack of the Clones
- Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
- Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
- Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
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