Anna Daniels
It’s almost difficult to comprehend that there was once a time when Star Wars didn’t dominate every corner of pop culture discourse, but back in 1977, audiences flocked to theaters in order to get their first-ever glimpse into a galaxy far, far away. Since then, we’ve gotten dozens of sequels, prequels, spinoffs, novelizations, comics, and TV shows that have exponentially expanded the canon of the Star Wars universe, but even now, over 40 years later, no Star Wars summer blockbuster has managed to unseat the original film as one of Rotten Tomatoes’ best of all time.
Written and directed by George Lucas, and starring Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford, and Alec Guinness, Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope clocks in at 92 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, with an adjusted score of 105.239 percent. The film kicked off the Skywalker saga, introducing fans to names like Han Solo, Princess Leia, and Darth Vader, all who’d eventually take their place as some of the most beloved fictional character in film history. Plus, audiences were treated to an original score by John Williams that would include some of the most memorable musical themes of all time. With critics praising the film’s endearing characters, exciting story, and groundbreaking visual effects, it’s no wonder A New Hope remains one of the best summer blockbusters of all time.
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