If you'd like to see a movie that is based on ancient mythology, but is set in the high tech world of outer space and advanced technology, then Star Wars - A New Hope is the movie for you. This movie made a massive splash when it was released back in the 1970's, and for good reason. This movie touched on a mythological structure that has been part of mankind for thousands of years. Told as a thrilling adventure, this movie is a must see for any serious student of mythology.
Borrowing heavily from a mythological archetype known commonly as the "heroes journey," George Lucas expertly took this ancient myth and effectively transplanted it onto the modern movie screen. The hero, Luke Skywalker is the epitome of every hero in every story that has ever been told. Often referred to as "the reluctant hero," this person goes on the journey almost against his or her will.
Our story starts out with a fierce battle between imperial troops and a small, under armed group of rebels. The evil forces of the Empire quickly overtake the rebels, but not before they send out a distress signal, to an old Jedi Knight, an order long thought extinct.
The message lands on a seemingly deserted planet, inhabited only by farmers, bandits and mercenaries. The message is picked by young Luke, who has no idea what he is getting himself into. He thinks he knows the old man that the message is intended for. When Luke meets this strange old man, he learns about something called "The Force," which is some mysterious energy which permeates everything. He also learns that here is a good side to the Force, and a bad side.
They soon find they must quickly leave the planet, as the Empire has learned of the message carrying droid's whereabouts, and are coming quick. Luke begins his heroes journey as he travels with Ben to join their forces, and fight the empire.
The soon find out that the Empire has created a powerful tool of destruction, called the "Death Star," which is capable of destroying entire planets. The Empire will use this powerful tool to keep rebel planets in line. With their new team of friends led by Luke himself, they must destroy the Death Star, before they are destroyed themselves. The DVD, which is a classic mythological story told to captivate a modern audience, should be in every DVD library.
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