Siskel & Ebert review Star Wars, 1977

Barry Norman Reviews Star Wars In 1977

Siskel: “The only thing I'm worried about is it's so successful and so mindless fun, that I hope Hollywood doesn't forget that there are people who like to see serious pictures too.” Sooooooo... they were kind of good at their jobs, huh?

Star wars 1977 initial reactions

Movies that Siskel and Ebert didn’t like

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Star Wars in Japanese is actually game changing

Ebert was 35 and Siskel was 31 in this review. Mind blowing.

“The only thing I am worried about is that it is so successful and so mindless fun that I hope Hollywood doesn't forget that there are people who likes serious pictures too"

One of the greatest movies of all time and clearly the two greatest movie critics. Amazing.

In 1977, Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert, renowned film critics, reviewed "Star Wars" and had a fascinating take on the iconic movie. Siskel found the film to be a successful and mindless fun, but he hoped Hollywood wouldn't forget that there are people who want to see some serious pictures too. On the other hand, Ebert was quite enthusiastic about "Star Wars" from the get-go, calling it an out-of-body experience. He praised the special effects and the "pure narrative." Their opinions highlight the diverse reactions to the groundbreaking film, with Siskel focusing on the need for more serious cinema and Ebert captivated by the innovative storytelling and visuals. @Disney #StarWars