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- Luke! Let's watch and reaction to this cornerstone of Sci-Fi Cinema!
Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (1977) is an American classic starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Alec Guiness, Peter Mayhew, David Prowse, James Earl Jones, Peter Cushing, Kenny Baker and more!
Join Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia, Darth Vader, C-3PO, R2D2 and more in this space opera created by 31-year-old George Lucas, which quickly became a worldwide phenomenon!
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I was 24 when this movie was released. It wasn't just an incredibly successful movie, it was a cultural phenomenon. So much changed in the way of movie making after Star Wars.
I can't even imagine what that must have been like, to get to see Star Wars in THEATERS for the first time. I'm actually incredibly jealous, that must have been so much fun. I've heard that it was the original that basically created the idea of a movie being a cultural phenomenon. So awesome! Thanks for commenting and cheers!
Remember with this movie, all the tech used to create the effects didn't exist, they created them
I'm reading a book on Lucas right now. Making this movie was INSANE. Had to invent everything. Constantly breaking down. And yet a perfect film.
The easiest way to get an idea of how literally EVERYTHING changed in science fiction after this movie is to watch the last pre-SW sci-fi movie to make a big splash in 1976: Logan's Run. It's like watching something out of a time capsule -- NOTHING was the same from one movie to the other.
George Lucas literally hanged the face of cinema and movie theaters. I mean when you think of the way THX revolutionized sound in movie theaters? The man is a true genius and he doesn't get enough credit.
At one of the later screenings two of the model artists were coming out of the theater when they were approached by some kids for autographs. They said to the kids,, "You won't want our autographs. We're just the model artists," but the kids enthusiastically told them they did.
4:14 The walking Dubac and the shuttle taking off are SE additions. There was originally a shot of a Stormtrooper on a Dubac, but it was a static prop.
Later the Sand People's Banthas are all practical effects (Elephants in costume).
I agree about Ewan McGerogor. Although George Lucas said he didn't have to, he did study old movies of Alec Guinness so he could capture his nuances.
I’ve watched dozens of ANH first time reactions, and this is easily one of my favorites. Love all the production and movie-making comments. Good stuff.
That's so kind of you to say! Thanks for the comment and the encouragement and welcome to the channel! Cheers!
7:36 in the original cut, a mirror was used to hide the wheels on the speeder, and an orange haze (dubbed the "Force Field"" by the VFX artists) was added in post. This was digitally removed in the SE.
9:47 The Force. It's like Duct Tape. It has a light side, and a dark side, and it binds the galaxy together.
YOU’VE NEVER SEEN THESE???!!? HOW DID I NOT KNOW THIS. Also you really should have reached out to me. I have 4K copies of the original theatrical releases before the special editions added a bunch of CGI and erased a lot of their history. There’s no publicly available version of them. Happy to share them!
Also excellent reaction and commentary as always
Would it be possible to send me the 4k copies of the originals?
Haha yeah I know bud, I know. They published the original theatrical releases in 4K? Maybe I'll order it before I watch the next one. Which edition do I buy?
@@nickrb They were never published beyond VHS releases because George Lucas wanted to erase them from existence so people would only ever be able to watch the special editions. He literally edited the special editions into the original negatives, in a legendary act of film history erasure.
There was a fan project that sourced film printings from the original theatrical runs and spent years cleaning them up and scanning them into 4K. They're amazing. I have the files if you'd like them, they're pretty hard to access to avoid copyright issues
I prefer the new "Final Cut" by David Kaylor. It's the best of both worlds making a 4K edition with limited amounts of the CGI e.g. no more Jabba in Ep4 & no more 'Noooo' in Ep6. His channel has the link to download them for free.
@@nickrb might be easier to get Harmy's Despecialized Edition. And for someone younger it might be more appealing.
Personally I prefer 4k77 because I remember and appreciate the grain in the films of my youth.
SkyMaster's Technicolor Beta 2 is also really good though I prefer a little more grain.
Oh, and it'll always just be Star Wars as it was released. No episode four or subtitle. in the opening crawl.
Sadly every home release version I have (14 different laser disc releases going back to 1980) all have the opening crawl change.
1:50 Stormtroopers don't have bad aim, but main characters do have plot armor! No-name troopers cannot hurt main characters!
At the end of episode III, Yoda tells Obi Wan how to become a "Force Ghost." That's how he is communicating with Luke in this film.
Really? I completely forgot that part, but it's been many many years since I've watched the prequels. Interesting tie in! Cheers!
Dude fantastic reaction! One of the best I've ever seen. You obviously have a background in film and what you brought to the reaction with that was very unique and very interesting. I think you're going to go really far with this channel once enough people catch on. Subbed and best of luck!
Hey thanks! I really appreciate the kinds words, so glad you enjoyed it and thanks you for subscribing!
10:52 Episode 3. Sheve Palpatine, Chancellor of the Galactic Republic, is voted emergency powers because of the rebellion, and, as his first act, reorganizes the Galactic Republic into the First Galactic Empire... That makes him Emperor...
John Williams rules! May he live to be 150.
And may he score many more movies to come!
Lucas allways sayed that from this the first of all Star Wars movies, the music was the thing that surpased all his spectations.
John Williams. There's just no way to encapsulate how much that man has done for cinema.
I'n the prison scene, Harrison Ford thought the scene would be more natural if he ad-libbed his lines. That's why it looks like he didn't know what to say
Really? I didn't know that. What a fantastic actor in a perfect role. Thanks for the comment! Cheers!
How the hell could you watch EVERY OTHER Star Wars movie without watching the ORIGINAL movies???
What does the force and the duct tape have in common?
There is a light side, a dark side, and it binds the universe together
Dude I literally did a spit take when I read this. Ugh, I needed that. Thank you so much I wish I could like this comment five times. It was a long day of work and this really made me laugh. Cheers my friend!
That is so 1980 yet still funny as ever.
1:30 "Is This The Sequel To ROGUE ONE" 🤣🤣 A New Hope came out almost 40 years before it but from your Chronological perspective you're correct... 7:53 Alec Guinness was our original Obi-Wan, and many Prequel scenes/quotes can be referenced back to the Original Trilogy... 10:48 you saw the Emperor at the end of the Prequels. He was the Supreme Chancellor that told the Senate he's turning the Republic into a new Galactic Empire... 23:58 Obi-Wan has become 'One with the Force'. Before Qui-Gon died he learned how to transfer his consciousness to the Force. He then taught Yoda who taught Obi-Wan at the end of the Prequels.
FYI you're great at analysing the writing & film making so I'd like to see how you view the Sequels if you ever get to that divisive trilogy.
Also check out David Kaylor's channel for the best 4K version of the original trilogy called "The Final Cut". It's the best of both worlds making a 4K edition with limited amounts of the unnecessary CGI & bringing back some of the original theatrical scenes.
Haha yeah the Rogue One thing was a joke. Alec Guinness is absolutely incredible isn't he? I envy anyone who got to see him as Obi Wan for the first time on the big screen back in 1977. Ah okay, yeah I think I remember the Emperor then, though honestly it's been almost two decades since I saw those movies in theaters, I barely remember them at this point. Thank you so much for the kind words and encouragement! I'll be sure to check out the channel you recommended, I cant wait to watch A New Hope in 4K, honestly I'd love to see it on the big screen someday. Cheers and thanks for the comment!
@@nickrb I just remembered you also did quality control for productions. Your skills were needed when they embarrassingly showed the title "ROUGE ONE" in theatres 🤦🏾♂️ Didn't realise it's been so long since watching the Prequels. I recommend revisiting it as a reaction. Ep III is my 2nd favourite Star Wars movie. Empire is most people's favourite so don't leave us hanging too long for that next reaction lol
In the opening sequence:
1) the models are all upside down
2) the camera is slowly panned front to back over the models.
3) the film was flipped and run backwards.
Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant I never thought of that but it makes complete sense! Thank you!
Oh my God this was amazing.....I've watched so many reactions to these and this was hands down one of the most unique ones Ive ever seen. You captured every reason why this is my favorite film in the series, it's just a brilliantly conceived and structured story that stands completely on its own, doesn't carry the weight of any other films. I need more of these nowwwww. 😅
Absolutely can’t wait to see the reaction to the next two movies! The Original Trilogy really is a masterclass in cinema. There’s a reason the franchise has endured and been so popular. And yeah, why it’s caused a lot of fan division over the years with newer Star Wars movies. I can’t help but be filled with joy watching these movies, and I’m still amazed at how so much was done so perfectly with the characters, the writing, the sets, etc.
Loved your way of reacting, so refreshing to see a reactor that knows the filming world. I was entertained by you from start to end.
Thank you
I am a small time movie maker using video cameras and have been writing my own space saga way before I saw StarWars but stopped as the storytelling on it was so fantastic.
That's so kind of you to say! Thank you! And you should put your work online. Anyone who can make a movie, no matter the budget or scale, has my respect. Being a movie maker is a tough endeavor so cheers to you for getting it done!
9:01 ... Sincerity. If you can fake that, you can do anything.
Amen. The performers in the movie are incredible! They sold the entire world.
Sir Alex Guinness was aghast at the lines of dialog he had to deliver.
And yet he delivered them with such grace. The man is an absolute legend.
18:15 This was early in Harrison Ford's career, but he had more experience than Mark Hamill or Carrie Fisher. Harrison forgot his lines, but ad lobed the whole conversation, and George Lucas let it ride.
2:53 You need to remember that NOBODY knows the relationship here yet... (and wont until episode 6)
What relationship? Well whatever it is DONT SPOIL IT I HAVENT SEEN THE OTHER TWO YET!
Ah. I feel comfortable not having to explain there was no cgi in these movies originally. There are some edits, though, such as “Han shooting first or Greedo”.
You may also recognize the influence from Flash Gordon and Dune, Kurosawa, …
Yeah the non-CGI is one of the best aspects of the entire film honestly. I definitely recognized the Kurosawa influences, but didn't pick up on Dune or Flash Gordon, I'll have to check them out. Thanks!
I believe the speeder was at least partly done with mirrors hiding wheels.
Also yes, the "Hello there!" meme actually started back here.
Same thing of "This is where the fun begins" and various itterations of "I have a bad feeling [about this]".
Oh I love that you know the Twister line!
One thing that I have come to really appreciate is how much Princess Leia is a truly Strong Female Character, with a very strong attitude about everything she faces.
That makes complete sense, of course! Yeah throw a mirror on the bottom of it to hide the wheels. The simplest idea is always the best one. Cheers!
@@TheMimiSard Haha anyone who doesn't know Twister, I just feel bad for them. One of my favorite movies as a kid.
its great. the movie was made in the same format as the old 1930's adventure serials like flash gordon. it moves fast and you are on the edge of your seat the whole way. of course the music is epic.
I have to go back and watch some more Flash Gordon, a few people have mentioned it as an influence for the film. I just love that it took an existing format, and folded it into an entirely new and fresh experience. This is seriously one of the best films ever made. Thanks for commenting, I really appreciate it! Cheers!
@@nickrb you were totally right. I think the guy who let the escape pod escape was probably force-choking death #1 and ended up on the cutting room floor.
If you think THIS movie is exciting, I can barely contain myself waiting for you to see the next two.
I'm literally setting up to watch Empire as we speak. Word on the street is it's the best one. We shall see, it's a tall bar to meet.
11:40 Technically Luke's "uncle" and "aunt" are not blood.
The uncle, Owen Lars, is the little brother of a man Luke's grandma married just before her death. The Lars are not a blood relation. They just adopted him as the closest thing to relatives he has on the planet.
They're not blood, but Owen was the son (probably from a prior marriage) of the man Luke's grandma married. He's introduced as Anakin's stepbrother in Attack of the Clones.
I saw it when it came out and got the biggest crush on Carrie Fisher.
Haha, now I can't possibly imagine why... she's only one of the most naturally beautiful and charismatic women to ever grace the silver screen.
2:40 if they had shot the escape pod they would never have found the plans.
Excellent reaction. Very intelligent commentary !
Hey thanks! I really appreciate the kind words!
George Lucas showed his technicians at ILM films of World War II dogfights at a guideline for the action sequences.
Makes complete sense.
21:39 The cockpit of the MF is patterned after the cockpit of a B 29 Super Fortress one of the largest bombers of WWII.
13:17 This scene has been reworked so many times, it's ridiculous. It should never have been altered. Han shoots Greedo. Greedo never shoots at all.
Also implicit is that any good Jedi could be seduced by the Dark Side.
Dude! I shuddered when I read this. You're right! Oh no... oh no is Luke going to go bad? I hope not. I have to watch Empire soon.
Lucas was also influenced by Joseph Campbell.
Interesting, I didn't think of that but this story does follow the heroes journey.
q2:23 These 2 have a cameo in Rogue One. If you see that first, it's a blink-and-you-miss-it moment.
Yeah, I am with you. I like Han shooting first, I really wish they hadn't changed it.
It's such an odd thing to want to change. Given his character's function in the movie, it seems only logical that Han should shoot first.
Depends on which the various edits you watch.
2004 DVD it's nearly simultaneous.
2011 BD they tweaked it more.
2019 D+ tweaked again and added new dialog.
George Lucas was influenced by Kurisawa. There are similarities to THE HIDDEN FORTRESS.
Yeah The Hidden Fortress seems to be the main influence here. Great movie. If you're going to borrow, borrow from the best!
The set backgrounds, the story lines and the real appearance of the spaceships was something very new when this film came out. Most scifi films before and the many trying to cash in on the Star Wars films success after were of poor quality.
The movie is absolutely magic. I cannot believe it didn't win Best Picture that year.
5:32 NOBODY knows the relationship here yet either... (and wont until episode 6)
20:37 This duel between OWK and DV is a bit underwhelming for anyone who has seen other Lightsaber fights. Obviously, they were limited in what Sir Alec Guinness could do physically. Someone has made a fan remake of this scene (Scene 38) that is worth a watch. Scene 38 Reimagined th-cam.com/video/to2SMng4u1k/w-d-xo.html
Great reaction and analysis. I like that you laughed at droids crossing the corridor through a barrage of laser bolts. That always got a big laugh from audiences back in it's initial theatrical release but I hardly ever see any think its funny at all. The movie is full of little jokes that fly right over people's heads today. Like, "We dont serve their kind in here," from a bigoted bartender in a bar full of every race you can imagine.
The dog fight at the end is an interesting bit of story telling. The entire scene is told strictly from the dialogue of the pilot's radio communication. And none of that is superfluous dialogue. No jokes or wise cracks, "Cut the chatter Red Two!". Every word spoken is authentic combat radio coms. That doesn't exist in any of the other movies, especially the prequels, where all they do is crack jokes and feed us clunky exposition. Aside from a few bits of dialogue from the Empire, that whole scene is just "Stay on target!"
Miss that.
Thanks so much for the kind words! Yeah the droids crossing the hallway was great, such a simple, comic moment. It made me think of old Buster Keaton, Harold Lloyd films from the 1920s, just a simple way to escape from the problem - run through it! Ah yeah, I had a feeling about that bartender when I watched it, wasn't sure if it was meant to be commentary or not but that makes sense.
That's a really interesting note about the dogfight, I hadn't considered that but you're right. That really does make the scene kind of unique, I can't really think of any other place they do that. Cheers and thanks for the comment!
12:51 It's not a Starwars Movie until someone looses a hand or arm.
Seen all the films except the originals ?? OK.
I know, it's lame. But I'm catching up! Cheers!
Were those really Gaffers running across the scene, or was that sarcasm? 😭
At the time, this saga was a dream.
Now she makes you laugh.
Yeah I can't imagine what it must have been like to get to see these movies in theaters when they were released. Thanks for commenting! Cheers!
I believe im 421
Haha we're all a little TK-421
if you're impressed with this movie you might want to check out STAR TREK TOS.
I just put it in the queue! Thanks for the rec!
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Haha cheers! Thanks bud
No, Han shoots first because a deadly weapon is being trained on him, and his adversary talks too much…
I agree with that, I was just pointing out why, from a storytelling perspective, it's wrong for Han to shoot second.. It gets to the heart of the function Han's character plays in the film. He's what's called a counter-balance. Having established how vulnerable Luke and Obi-Wan are, and how dangerous the world and the Empire are, the function of Han's character is to level the playing field if/when the time comes, and you illustrate his ability to do that by demonstrating that he's willing to play rough and he anticipates problems and eliminates them while they're still on the horizon. Hence, Han should shoot first.
Need to improve on your fake-reactions. Stick to the day job!
"No. I don't want to do any of that." - Michael Scott.
Are you thinking that this movie has been around so long and is so iconic that he MUST HAVE seen it, and he's just faking it? Nevertheless, he's the most intellectual and eloquent analyzers of films who should have millions of subscribers by now. TH-cam is obviously suppressing him.