Everything I Love About A New Hope

Here is everything I think is great about Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope! This my favorite movie of all time, the first Star War I ever saw, and I have a lot of personal, childhood connections to it, so buckle up for a long video today!
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[@Lanosrep]

"I sense a presence I have not felt since... The Obi Wan Kenobi 2022 miniseries"

[@danielwolf4196]

8:44 the next ucs set actually is the landspeeder, rumored to be releasing on May 1st or April 30th. under 2 weeks till your wish comes true.

[@dooganhead6599]

Just got announced yesterday!

[@Imperial.Productions]

Yeah it’s out now

[@Imperial.Productions]

It’s kinda annoying how many remakes we get of the landspeeder would have preferred to get something else.

[@myriadmediamusings]

While it can be argued that, critically, Empire Strikes Back may be seen as the superior movie of the OT, there is just something about A New Hope. While I personally am not fond of the “First is always the best” mindset, A New Hope I feel is one of those rare cases that can justify that because even beyond it being the first one, it is still very good with tons to love and its strengths to call its own even after tons of Star Wars movies and stories out there 40+ years later.

[@jamalabdul2009]

Same here!!!!

[@GrapeJuiceCXX]

It’s a fantastic feel good movie. You always leave with a smile after You’re done.

[@Bad_Wolf_Media]

I think the one edge this film has over Empire is that it's a complete, contained story. Had there never been any other films, this would still be a complete fantasy adventure, with a fully realized hero's journey. The character development is lacking, but that's par for the course in traditional fantasy film. Think about this movie in a vacuum: We, as the audience, know that there was a ton of adventures that happened before the opening scene, even if we had no idea what those adventure were. Had there been no follow-up, we would feel the same at the end: Yes, there's probably more adventures to be had that we'd never know about. I truly think one of the weakest points of the Star Wars franchise as a whole is the demand for details on everything. As Alex talking about here, we get an off-hand comment of Kessel. Do we NEED more than that? We get that it's a bad place, that's all that's needed. But instead there are people that have demanded to know what every single detail, comment, passing reference, etc. needed to be a whole franchise themselves.

[@minicle426]

Well 'A New Hope' doesn't require two other movies to give it a proper beginning and end. :P

[@PerovNigma]

13:18 I've always liked that the Sandtrooper who gets mind-tricked has the black line on his helmet bent up like confused eyebrows.

[@cianoreillycork]

Growing up with the Clone Wars, Revenge of the Sith is my favourite but undoubtably A New Hope is one of if not the greatest movie ever made. Every single scene, quote, character, music piece and sound effect from this film is absolutely iconic over 40 years later and the spectacular practical effects still hold up marvellously to this day. When I think of what a movie is, I think of this movie and thanks to it we have every piece of Star Wars media to this day. The characters are all so memorable and likeable and is a perfect heroes journey. Calling it a masterpiece is underselling it, it is so so so much more! Edit: Writing this I realise this is probably tied as my favourite, it’s such a special movie.

[@jamalabdul2009]

Although The Empire Strikes Back is always considered the best of the Original Trilogy, A New Hope has a special spot in my heart. It’s the perfect start to this wonderful universe. My only wish is that the original theatrical version would be available to the public!!! The special additions are cool, but I love watching the original cut!!!!

[@BrennySpain]

Could not agree more! A new hope was the start of everything! Without it we wouldn’t have Star Wars to begin with!

[@jerryziegner2579]

I was a mere 6 years old when A New Hope was in theaters. Magical times for a kid indeed.

[@gabriel.skywalker44]

The whole story of A New Hope is beautiful

[@nathanfortune7182]

“If I could choose the next Lego Ultimate Collector Series set it would be the landspeeder” boy do I have good news for you…

[@robh678]

Can’t wait to see the rest of this series!

[@cassius_at]

everything about ANH, from the characters to the music to the special effects, is just super charming

[@armingarcia2189]

22:52 That battle, as simple as it may seem, is probably the most realistic one in terms of swordsmanship. Sword fighting is not about fancy spins and dramatic moves, but about finding or creating an opening to attack quickly and retreat before they can respond.

[@IceSpoon]

Indeed. My favourite swordfight for me is Maul vs Obi Wan in Rebels because of the same. It's not about drama, jumping around or John Williams making one heck of a soundtrack (though I love that too

[@PerovNigma]

8:39 Well, it sounds like your wish was granted!

[@marcusvoght]

So I've been watching your channel for years (and this is my first comment) but this series of videos where you talk about what you love about each movie have been my absolute favorite videos you've made. I love how positive, nostalgic, and personal you made these. Bravo, good sir.

[@Cybermat47]

The entire Lego _Star Wars_ fandom: ‘Why the hell do we keep getting Luke’s landspeeder year after year?! Who’s asking for this?!’ Alex:

[@luvz2reed]

The TIE explosion after they escape the Death Star is so big because it is the end of Act II. BTW the end of Act I is Luke saying "I want to come with you to Alderaan. There's nothing for me here now. I want to learn the ways of the Force and become a Jedi like my father."

[@settheworldonfire94]

I’m excited for this series! I love CinemaWins, and I’m glad to see your perspective on everything great about Star Wars.

[@StephenMann]

I was 10 when ANH came out. My life was changed by this film. I loved hearing how your experiences of it were so, so similar to my own, especially considering how many years apart they were. That was a fun trip down memory lane. Thanks for reminding me of all those little things that make this movie so special, and so important in my life.

[@gwzipper1]

I was also 10 when STAR WARS came out. What's this ANH you speak of?

[@StephenMann]

@@gwzipper1 You are totally right. It was just Star Wars. No Episode IV!!

[@JaneAxon123]

Yes it was just Star Wars to me too, but I did wonder at the time why it had skipped three episodes.

[@gwzipper1]

@@JaneAxon123 in 1977, there was no reference to an episode number or the ANH subtitle. Those were added in later re-releases. So in 1977, there would have been no wondering why it skipped three episodes, because there weren't any episodes yet - it was just STAR WARS.

[@RedCaio]

Luke: "Yup there's sand people alright, I can see one of them now" Me watching the 'fullscreen' cropped VHS: "WHERE?!?!?!"

[@grobblin]

I love the positivity on this channel EDIT: 8:42 You're in luck, the UCS set for May 4th this year is the Landspeeder! (all but confirmed at this point)

[@dinafoxm]

The reason Alex and Mollie have become my favourite Star Wars channel people, in one sentence: Alex: "I love watching people become friends." Ditto, Alex, ditto. You guys are a safe (and the most knowledgeable) haven in the often harsh and toxic fandom. The way you approach Star Wars is how I see it, too. I love to love it. Thank you!

[@SSGTStryker]

(13:55) I saw it at 7 years old in 1977 and it truly was epic. Especially the creature feature known as the Cantina Scene, the music and the Imperial Sandtrooper’s showing up.

[@a.j.e4349]

I remember when I was 9 years old going to the cinema in the summer of '77 with my father one sunday afternoon to see.A New Hope..It was one of the my favourite memories of my childhood watching and coming out after seeing the film I was well and truly blown away as you can imagine!!

[@TheNorthWind23]

Hearing Alex talk about the missed opportunity of having Alphabet Squad. call sign in Epi. IX made me think about a possible Special Edition to make RoS the ending the Skywalker Saga deserves.

[@settheworldonfire94]

I was so young the first time I saw Star Wars that I don’t have very many clear memories of it. I do remember being fascinated by Tatooine and absolutely adoring Leia. My uncle is a huge Star Wars fan, and I lived with him and my grandma when I was little, so Star Wars was just always there. ANH is my favorite of the originals. I started loving it even more in middle school when my ELA teacher showed it in class at the end of the year. That probably set my Star Wars love fully into motion.

[@kyle_weather]

I’m glad as a kid someone else was SO confused by Luke’s line “I can see one of them now”.

[@TheEmpireDabsBack]

20:30 funny enough the scene right after I find myself constantly quoting to my cat especially after he uses the box "what an incredible smell you've discovered!"

[@Haseri8]

Alex, I can't believe you manifested Luke's Speeder as a prestige LEGO set into existence so quickly

[@icedt3182]

A New Hope is probably my favorite Star Wars movie as well. Pure fun adventure with a nice character arcs for Luke and Han, and sets up the stage for the rest of the movies to play off of.

[@WhatUpRob]

I’ll be honest, when I watched the films in the 90’s I named my cat Luke and that was about it for me and Star Wars; it wasn’t until I rewatched them in college (no I didn’t go see the prequels) incidentally taking a buddy through the OT for the first time because he hadn’t seen them, it’s then I really invested in them. It was really enjoyable hearing your heart and admiration for this film and transporting us to a time and place for you throughout your connection to the film. Instantly a favorite video of yours for me.

[@emmy9345]

Id love to see you do this for other star wars media. Id be reallt interested to hear your thoughts on the first new canon thrawn novel and the back and forth between Eli and Ahrinda's perspectives

[@embarcadora]

I literally HAVE to sing the Throne room music every time I watch the ceremony when Luke and Han get the medal. It is a flashback to childhood memories and it gives me chills. Now my daughters also sing along😅

[@SKRicochet]

Can’t wait to see all these, especially for the less-than-loved films.

[@javierviera635]

One of the greatest movie moments of my life was watching “Star Wars”. There was no “a new hope”, and being 9 years old and watching this simply blew my mind. Great review, thanks!

[@DrawnByAJ]

Fun Fact: The Next LEGO Ultimate collector series set IS actually the Landspeeder. It's already been leaked and is supposedly going to be revealed on May 4th.

[@JetBricks]

this was so funny when he said this because in the Lego space nobody wants this as a set 😂

[@csillafel8226]

Went to my city's symphony movie night that was playing "Return of the Jedi" People were laughing and booing and cheering and the symphony live playing John Williams, I couldn't be break down and cry. It was a night to remember.

[@GamerGoingGrey]

The music during the TIE / Falcon battle is my favorite from the whole film. I used to listen to it on the Utah Symphony Orchestra CD I had growing up. On there it had the title "Here They Come"

[@Tinkerbe11]

I first saw this movie in 1978 - when it was first released here in Germany (back then, it always took at least 6 months before the movies were dubbed). And I saw it again at the first re-release just a few years later and waas confused why there was "Episode IV" in the crawler. I did not remeber that from the initial release. Before I saw the movie, I got hyped by a magazine about it, which introduced some of the characters - especially the Jawas and Sand people stayed in my mind, because they seemed to be so menacing. But in the movie itself, they were outshone by Darth Vader (who was not mentioned in the magazine). I was 14 years old at the time, and I already was a fan of SciFi movies, which I had seen on TV. But this was so different than any of these and so memorable! I also remember, that the trailer for The Empire Stikes Back was released a year and a half before the movie, and we laughed about the trailer advertising a movie so much in advance, but it got us hyped for the next Star Wars movie!

[@michaelkaduck1915]

I grew very attached this this movie, and the Skywalker Saga, thanks to the Lego Star Wars Games, asthey made me more invested into re-watching it again and again. And now, with the Saga complete, I love it even more, as you can suspend your beliefs and create your own stories to fill in the gaps and connect them!

[@rhob2422]

I just re-watched again the other day and just noticed for the 1st time the Stormtrooper caring for the fallen one then just drops him the second Vader walks in. I also had the impression for the very 1st time that Han was indeed just talking out his ass with the parsecs reference, and Obi-Wans stare afterwards.

[@thesmilingman7576]

27:54 that's what I always thought happened since if you think you may be in danger why stay

[@bribriman]

The Family Star Wars music bumping in the gunship scene told me others also loved that music as much as I did.

[@ironspider23]

Nice video Alex I enjoy 😉 thanks 🙏 for doing this type of video!!!!

[@liisashunn1812]

The sound of TIEs! It instantly became so iconic!

[@thesmilingman7576]

4:12 this is why you should watch or read everything that comes before a New Hope chronologically now you have context either way it's still world building

[@stevenguckian833]

Great job bringing your personal connections in to this video. I think we all have similar connections to the one that started it all! When we are young it is great learning things that are "difficult" to find information about. Enjoy the Hunt!

[@Dookieman1975]

I remember my dad telling me as a kid he heard the clone wars and just needed to have an explanation. He waited 25 years for it just to be disappointed they skip the actual war and show the beginning and end of it. Then watched the whole clone war show to get his fix and be at peace. And he isn’t in to cartoons either (he just doesn’t have any strong feeling for them, that’s it)

[@trevorhensley3185]

Biggs Darklighter is always a win.

[@charkellogg13]

This was very sweet hearing your personal connection to this movie. I love this movie too and I love your passion!

[@glectarful]

2:16 Spaceballs has conditioned me now where I have the opposite feeling and expecting to be longer

[@gonickyourself]

Great stuff Alex, I encourage you to do this for the other films… Even episode nine.

[@federov100]

A New Hope is arguably the best crafted Star Wars film-and the only one nominated for Best Picture, Best Editing and a dozen other academy awards.

[@thesmilingman7576]

12:11 when I first saw the film I never thought much of this scene it's only recently when I started being disturbed by it

[@Freshwater121]

My personal favorite of all the movies

[@TeamMutuallyAssuredDestruction]

i love the pilot chatter so much. anything out of red leaders mouth is just great

[@candoentertainment9118]

Tie Fighter Attack is my favorite music from Star Wars. It's my default ringtone.

[@patriciafenwick5846]

Although TESB is my favourite, the first time I saw Star Wars in England Dec 1977 was a brilliant moment. I came out of there completely gob smacked. I was lucky, I saw the OT in cinemas when they were released, and every time I rewatch them, I get goose bumps. A great feeling. Thanks for your insight into your reactions.

[@Kunx990]

The last time I was this early the Lars Cookout was an actual BBQ.

[@fightingfalcon777]

DAAAAAAAAAAAAAMN 😮😂

[@hzafary]

This is great. Please release more of your favorite film breakdowns!

[@thatblenderguy7566]

Here Is A Goof I Found That A Lot Of You Might See: 25:18. In The Shot Of The Special Edition Of Star Wars (1977) Where The X-Wings And Y-Wings Are Approaching The Death Star It Shows Yavin 4 Directly In The Line Sight Of The Death Star. Thankfully The Original Theatrical Version Does Not Have That.

[@wolfxp2]

First Star Wars movie I ever watched. Still have the vhs

[@ericmcfarland8887]

I'm going straight to my streaming app and watching New Hope again. Thanks Man!

[@davidmcconnell-booher2443]

Totally forgot about eating froot loops to get the Luke and Han in trooper armor, thanks for reviving that memory!

[@Red88Rex]

The assault on the Death Star is crazy hype every time, even if it’s your 500th time seeing it. Also, I got into Star Wars around 1993/1994, which was also when final fantasy 6 came out, and that game references Star Wars a lot! You even have 2 characters named Biggs and Wedge.

[@aronboersma4166]

Loved this video!!! Can't wait for the rest of the series

[@dualmoldedb3088]

I find it funny how you mentioned the UCS LEGO landspeeder. Exactly that is coming out on may 4 th

[@theogjc.b.c.1997]

Love the obi wan smile head canon. I'll add it to my own. Always thought he was smiling because he was like "this is really gonna mess with anakins head"

[@patrickmusson4571]

After I watched A New Hope in 1977, it was the start of my geek/nerd life. It led me to the "mail-in" fan clubs of the day, which published newsletters about Lucasfilm. I love this movie and I love it even more, now that I can also watch FXItInPost did the SC-38 Reimagining of the Vader/Kenobi duel on the Death Star.

[@IceSpoon]

Man this video made me smile so much

[@bradscanlon4581]

I was going to listen to the end half of this video while paying my bills, but decided "NO! Alex clearly poured his heart and soul into this, I need and WANT to watch it!"

[@papayacatproductions]

The three best pieces of music in the orig trig are the Tie Fighter battle, like you mentioned, the asteroid field chase in Empire and the Into the Trap piece from Jedi.

[@Bendu69420]

I love this. I love this so much. Plz more.

[@bj.bruner]

I can't believe I've missed this series coming out. Time to watch all the ep--wait. Impossible. Perhaps the archives are incomplete

[@RevanMartinez]

I had the same Han and Luke in storm trooper outfit action figures! The helmets came on and off and everything. I do specifically remember having 2 Luke figures though, one was him dry and 1 was him in the trash compactor with wet hair and a dirty outfit

[@thesmilingman7576]

2:35 I always thought that watching all the media that takes place before a New Hope enhances the film

[@sleepofgiants5956]

i think the most repeated lines from me from star wars is "i'm not sure" from the obi-wan video game, and "he didn't say" from ep 3. i really enjoyed this casual style of video. i'd love to see the whole saga recalled in this way, but also understand that's a workload

[@patrickschardt7724]

I always took Obi-Wan’s smile before his death as him thinking of becoming more powerful than Vader could possibly imagine. He knew he didn’t have to stall anymore. He knew he could get Vader to take the bait and strike him down allowing Luke and crew to escape He needed need a physical form anymore. He could let go

[@kabbalhewhorollsbehindther1692]

One of my favorite scenes of "A New Hope" was R2D2 playing chess with Chewie. I so desperately wanted a holographic chess game when I was a kid, solely because of that scene. :)

[@RumblestripDotNet]

Think about this. When Star Wars came out, every show at every theatre it was in was sold out for over a month.

[@StarWarsonHigh]

This thumbnail is absolutely amazing!

[@smeagollumartin]

incredibly good and wholesome observations all 'round

[@Frost4Real]

Medal Ceremony Luke is the best, so glad u get to see more of it in the SW comics and Battlefront 2

[@tuxos1159]

Strange... It's not just shots of Biggs...

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Thanks, Alex! 🌟

[@mauricerose3082]

"Vader appeared not to have heard as he mumbled softly, half to himself, "She has a surprising amount of control. Her resistance to the interrogator is considerable." Star Wars: The Adventures of Luke Skywalker

[@SubterrelProspector]

My absolute favorite! God I love this movie.

[@thesmilingman7576]

3:33 he isn't about to break the rules when Lord Vader is in choking distance

[@sonicguyver7445]

I love videos like this. Seeing the movie from the perspective of someone else who likes it and pointing out things I might not think about. My youngest brother is named Lucas and when I had to call him for dinner I would always call out "Luke" like when Owen was looking for him. To this day over 20 years later I think I might be the only one who calls him Luke.

[@cameroncoleman4516]

One of my favorite parts of anything ever is in this movie.. When Owen walks up to see 3PO and ask him if he is programmed for etiquette and protocol then when he answers tells him that he needs no such droid. Lmao

[@Er_Guille]

Lovely video. I identify a lot with this having seen it in theaters when it was released. And no. Those are not the droids you’re looking for.

[@meganlivingston9482]

This was delightful!

[@Tigershark_3082]

Thing regarding the rebel flight suits: I believe they ended up inspiring the main character of the Area 88 OVAs

[@chazertronfivethousand4425]

Man. This is awesome. Thanks, Alex. This makes me want to watch A New Hope again, but of course I have to watch Rogue One first, and after ANH I won't be able to stop. I'll have to roll into ESB next then emotionally I need to complete the story, so I'll have to watch RoTJ next.

[@chazertronfivethousand4425]

My mind is blown. The first instance of the Force IS the Dark Side... This never registered to me.

[@thomasharrington1386]

What a great video, thanks for sharing!

[@dimitrinicomanis]

I'm actually listening to this while shooting the new LEGO UCS for my latest review...I think you'll be very happy when it's revealed!!!

[@keylogg]

Very much appreciate this. I was smiling the whole time. 🙂👍

[@thesmilingman7576]

3:18 I think that's him grunting in pain

[@MarchionRoTheEye]

"She's lost the will to live?!?! What, is your degree in poetry?!!?" - Dr. Ball

[@corporalcomet6328]

Dude I LOVE Pello Scrambas and a bunch of other rebel background soldiers. Even my friends who are fans think I’m weird when I talk about characters like colonel cracken and trey callum. I do the same with clones, any background clone with a name or cool design I fall in love with.

[@andrewmurray1550]

The reason no-one's seen Obiwan stalking around the Death Star, apart from perhaps clouding some minds with the Force is because the troopers can't see a thing in those helmets.....well that's my reasoning (and the reason they can't shoot straight) ;).