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For the sake of simplicity, this is JUST THE MOVIES. Comic books, books, games, and other forms of Star Wars entertainment DO NOT APPLY.

because David, the leprachon on my shoulder said I have to

lol

Fate has decided it.

Well Darth Revan...I have many reasons....

((1)) The story to SW although from basic origin ((good vs. evil)) still has so many other parts to it, enough to keep us interested. It follows two generations in an incredible family, and how their lives have such an impact on others.

((2)) The worlds, the ships, the aliens, the lingo...everything is unique and interesting.

((3)) Lightsabers!! Jedi!! 'Nuff said!!

((4)) The biggest, baddest, well...baddie of ALL time--Darth Vader.

((5)) The music is BRILLIANT!! I can't express how much I like SW music!! John Williams is an ABSOLUTE GENIUS!!

((6)) Natalie Portman is in it as Padme, Carrie Fisher as Leia--two chicks kicking ass in a galaxy dominated and destroyed by men!!

((7)) Hayden Christensen is SOOO very very yummie!!

((8)) All the actors make/made it GREAT!!

I can't fit anymore, I don't think..but...ahhh...I think you get the picture...

Yeah, those are actually the same reasons I like SW. It's just simpler to put that you liked the storyline.

yup, yup.

Because like Luke *James Earl Jones voice* it is my destiny....

Basically Lyn said it all!

I guess I got a little carried away... :P

I saw Star Wars when it premiered here in Norway in 1977, it just blew me away and me and my friend went back and saw it everyday for two weeks. And I have loved it evre since

D'oh! I forgot one! I love James Earl Jones voice! Its so deep and, well... deep!

I grew up on SW as a little kid! The OT will always have a special place in my heart!

The new trilogy is pure ass crap!

What finti said.

I saw it in the theatre 42 times that summer.

And I'm serious. They showed the film for 6 months.

the music and ambiance

according to my media-teacher last year, they showed it for more then a year here

Where is here?

because natalie is hott and the storyline

*points to ground*
here

Yeah, that falls into my category too. And Dooku added to that, since Christopher Lee is a great actor. And action.

Thanks Yerss. That really clears things up.

*best ob1 voice*
that's ... why I'm here

STAR WARS RULES!!!
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHAAAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!

Because deep down we know some day we are going have to go out there and kick butt in other galaxies, this films awake our explorer spirit. ....and I look good in this movie.

hehehe I have to agree with one of Lyn's points ..."Lightsabers!! Jedi!! 'Nuff said!!"

BTW you rock Lyn like your style.

Thanks.

*Looks at Location, You're from Aus too!! WOOHOO!!*

Yep just hangin here till I see the Wiz. I'm betting that dude's got a lightsaber stashed in his bag of tricks for me.

If you know who Joseph Campbell is and the reasons why he and George Lucas were close, then you know why anyone likes these movies. They tell an intriguing and identifiable story that we each can relate to in one way or another. The original movies were greats because they introduced special effects and science fiction in a revolutionary way and on a never before done medium, the big screen. They involved everything we have come to idealize in any story, including romance, adventure, the success of good over evil, comedy - especially comedy about hardships - and so much more. More than anything else, Star Wars gives people young and old something to fulfill their inner questions about the personal quest.

I'm not sure who Joseph Campbell is, sorry but I really like what you said. It summed it up really, really well.

Thank you. The description comes from an understanding of Campbell's work.

Joseph Campbell was an influential figure in George Lucas' life and work. The two were close friends until Campbell's death in 1987. I believe George Lucas still sits on the foundation started by Campbell.

Campbell's work was the study of world mythology, from religions to fairy tales and on to the stories found in primitive culture. Throughout his studies, Campbell found many, many threads of commonality between these religious stories and myths and wrote about them in his many books. He used references from then modern Psychology to show that the common threads were a part of mankind's psyche and were cultural perceptions of each of our inner spiritual guide to enlightenment, or what he referred to as transcendence.

Campbell's most famous work was his first solo work on mythology, "The Hero of a Thousand Faces." Other popular works include the written series, "The Masks of God," and the lengthy interview script, "The Power of Myth."

we like sw cuz we're nerds

Sounds like an incredible man. So, do you think he influenced George?? Say, helping him develop the Jedi etc.??

True...

That is exactly what I'm saying. Perhaps not in the sense of explicitly suggesting Lucas create a philosophical order called the Jedi, or that there should be anything specific in the Star Wars universe, but that Campbell's work is the key to understanding how to tell great stories. Read, or even listen to or watch, The Power of Myth; it is a synopsis of his theory and study.

thats not what i voted for the story line is why we like it

I like star wars coz it reminds me of my childhood. It was dominated by star wars. Very happy times indeed.

I know. I was just joshing...

None of the above.

I like Star Wars because of the magic.

meh...i know.

Same; Star Wars is the best form of escapism. So very, very magical.