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Star Wars (1977)

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All Time

of 190,103

12

1970's

of 10,575

3

1977

of 3,301

1
Action
- Action All Time
  
  of 5,891
  
  3
  
  Action of 1977
  
  of 69
  
  1
  
  Action of the 1970's
  
  of 543
  
  1
Adventure
- Adventure All Time
  
  of 4,412
  
  4
  
  Adventure of 1977
  
  of 41
  
  1
  
  Adventure of the 1970's
  
  of 312
  
  2
Sci-Fi
- Sci-Fi All Time
  
  of 2,910
  
  3
  
  Sci-Fi of 1977
  
  of 35
  
  1
  
  Sci-Fi of the 1970's
  
  of 233
  
  1

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Star Wars (1977) is ranked overall as out of 4 stars

Overall Rating:3.9039

Avg Critic Score:3.7900

Star Wars (1977) Movie Reviews

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ReelViews (James Berardinelli)

Since 1977, there have been many science fiction movies, but none has managed to equal Star Wars' blend of adventure, likable characters, and epic storytelling. ...read the complete Star Wars movie review at ReelViews (James Berardinelli)

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The Star Wars fad, such as it was, lasted into the early '80s, and the original film received two additional theatrical runs. Then it was on to the small screen. ...read the complete Star Wars movie review at ReelViews (James Berardinelli)

Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)

Every once in a while I have what I think of as an out-of-the-body experience at a movie. ...read the complete Star Wars movie review at Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)

Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)

To see â��Star Wars'' again after 20 years is to revisit a place in the mind. ...read the complete Star Wars movie review at Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)

Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice

Like many people from my generation, Star Wars is not just a favorite film, but an almost spiritual experience from childhood. ...read the complete Star Wars movie review at Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice

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Images (Gary Johnson)

Now that George Lucas is actively planning the next trilogy of tales in the Star Wars saga, 20th Century Fox is re-releasing the original movies into theaters. Lucas has polished up the first trilogy, adding some new, nifty special effects, as well as...read the complete Star Wars (1977) review at Images (Gary Johnson)

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A Guide to Current DVD (Aaron Beierle)

It's rather pointless to write a review of the "Star Wars" films or begin a debate regarding some of the decisions that George Lucas has made regarding the films in the last several years. One, everyone knows about the films and hardcore fans have...read the complete Star Wars (1977) review at A Guide to Current DVD (Aaron Beierle)

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Brilliant Observations on 1492 Films (Clayton Trapp)

The all-time Welterweight champion of the world. A film's film, the definition of blockbuster. An embarrassment in riches, of stills and sets and alien costumes....read the complete Star Wars (1977) review at Brilliant Observations on 1492 Films (Clayton Trapp)

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