Anna Daniels
If you’re going to make the commitment to watch every single Star Wars movie, there’s only one place you can logically start — and it’s not with Episode I. The first three Star Wars movies, commonly referred to as the original trilogy, remain the defining example of what Star Wars is to this day. Almost everything that’s iconic about the franchise, from lightsabers and the Force to droids and John Williams’ score, was introduced in the first Star Wars movie, A New Hope. Seriously, this film is what most people think of when they hear the words “Star Wars,” and it remains one of the most iconic movies ever made.
By beginning your Star Wars journey with A New Hope (which was originally just called Star Wars, in case you needed further proof of where to start), you’re experiencing Star Wars in its purest form. The original trilogy was the only version of Star Wars that existed for almost two decades, and every film that’s come since has been loaded with references and callbacks to these movies in a neverending quest to match their reputation and status. And A New Hope alone introduces loads of some of the most recognizable characters in cinema, such as Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, Chewbacca, C-3PO, R2-D2, Darth Vader, and Obi-Wan Kenobi. The original trilogy is Star Wars, and to fully comprehend the saga you’re about to undertake, you need to watch A New Hope first.
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