Almost 50 Years Later, Does the Original Star Wars Still Hold Up?

Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1977), written and directed by George Lucas, has endured almost 50 years of pop culture. From its rich coming-of-age story to its brilliant ensemble cast to its revolutionary action set pieces, this is the thrilling adventure film that changed the movie-going experience forever. The only thing that time has done to this masterpiece is remind fans of the awe and wonder that old-school filmmaking can provide.