Last memory I will ever have of my father is of him (in a hospital gown) going to see this with me in a drive-in back in 1977. From then until now, father has handed this down to son. Maybe it is stupid. Maybe history will laugh. But for every father and every son who bonded over this.... I love and support you. You showed your son and both of you put tears in my eyes remembering what this has meant to millions of us for decades. Thank you for this! I wish I had a son to show this to. Thank you.
Hi Christoff, nothing about that is at all stupid, it is the way things should be done. I have read comments about the fact that some peoples parents would not go with them to watch it and it has has a negative impact on how they viewed their relationship for life. Your father going with you in a hospital gown showed that although obviously unwell, he would support you and bond with you over something together. My heart goes out to you and it makes Lewis and I so happy and proud that we were able to show you that there are still people out there willing to pass on things like this. Love and best wishes Kev and Lewis
I did the same with my son. Hearing your story and watching these two in the video made me realize I'm part of a bigger universe. Star Wars, it will never be repeated. Please tell me that you're doing this with the MCU. I took my 5 year old son to see Ironman and every single MCU movie thereafter. Long live your tradition.🤗
@@Coxman We have watched the first 3 my friend and going to watch Captain Marvel at the weekend :) - ru-vid.com/group/PLTTDEtUVr_Nued7CHJtINe4S502Yi1rbh
Fun fact: When Peter Cushing (Grand Moff Tarkin) was on set and in his Imperial uniform, he had complained to George that the boots that were made for his outfit were too small. So they allowed him to wear his slippers on the set during filming. That's the reason why almost every scene showing Tarkin is shot from the chest up.
I can tell you from experience - having seen the first film at age 11 in the theaters and then Empire Strikes back at 13-14, you have picked the PERFECT age for your son to be introduced to these films!
It also looks like his son has a keen interest in the technology and ships. The world might have a future engineer in that kid. And, if he's inspired by Star Wars, all the better. A lot of tech we have now was inspired by Star Trek and Star Wars whose fans grew up to be creative techs, engineers, and inventors. He could definitely be another rare one making a difference in the world. The Force could definitely be with him
10:45 Sir Alec Guinness dose such a good job in this scene. Despite having no real backstory for who Obi-wan is or what he’s been through he still manages to make it feel like he’s been through so much. A moment that is made even better by watching the prequels and clone wars in my opinion
In regards to what you were saying about the special effects, you have to remember that a lot of the scenes have been remastered a few times, ALSO new scenes and effects were added for the "Special Edition" release in 1997 which have always been touched up to look better each time... This was done to each OG Star Wars movie Check this out: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-OEch4j4KyoU.html For Ep IV
ONE OF THE GREATEST EFFECTS WAS THE FLY OVER OF THE STAR DESTROYER IN THE BEGINNING!!!!! NO ONE HAD EVER SEEN SOMETHING LIKE THAT BEFORE IN A MOVIE!!!!!
Actually, some of these effects are from the turn of the century, when the anniversary editions in higher definition first came out. By then the original masters had deteriorated from poor storage (big debate), so they had to digitally clean and alter what was left, to bring in the greater definition. Lucas took the moment to include effects he'd initially wanted but couldn't produce practically with the effects of the time. There is a huge movement to restore the original versions, because artistically, they were greatly superior in many ways, and had a monumental historical impact upon the world. That effort is called the "Despecialized" version and there's a solid crowd importing original footage from as many sources as possible to recreate an original master for the whole originating trilogy. I believe the first movie is done to a fairly consistent degree, resolution and color matching throughout. I'm not sure about the progress of the others. I'd recommend getting your hands on a digital copy if you can, as there is a movement to widely distribute it, even if only for future preservation purposes. LucasFilm has greatly supported the effort in the past, gifting some materials and special access. It's yet to be seen what Disney's reactions will ultimately be.
I always found that excuse from Lucas such a croc (the reason why the ORIGINAL version couldn't be restored and that the SE was always his intended version. I tried watching the SE version of ANH today, but it was too hard to watch. The additions are poorly done and add nothing (and spoil Jabba). It's funny that he left the only story thread that would have added something, all the Biggs scenes, out. I have all the "despecialized" editions and ONLY watch those versions. How those guys, scattered all around the earth with no budget accomplished what a Lucas said was impossible, was quite an amazing feat.
@@tweak991 I don't think Lucas thought it was impossible, just a massive undertaking that had dubious profit potential. He lost his real passion for it long ago.
@@willcool713 I'm just going by the quotes where he claimed the negatives we beyond repair. Lucas is a smart guy, but this decision will always bewilder me. The amount of money a release of an unaltered OT works be crazy.
@@timidwolf Exactly. And the real reason for the digital alterations were to develop techniques for the prequel trilogy and to raise cash to fund their production.
The Date is May 25, 1977, a young boy of 7 sees this film for the first time and loved everything about it. Now fast forward 45 years and that boy is now 52 and still loves everything about this movie, so glad that you have shown this to the next generation of Star Wars fans. May the Force be with you, Always.
The first Death Star took 20 years to complete. Mostly because it was being done in Secret and also because 3 years worth of materials were stolen off the Death Star Project, and a few other small delays. The Death Star 2 was completed much faster as it was fast tracked and the full resources of the Empire were used to finish it.
The first Death Star had all sorts of technical difficulties, leading to a construction time of over 19 years (It started construction in Revenge of the Sith, and was finished right before A New Hope).
he first one took so much longer because even though they had designed the superstructure, they had not designed the weapon. The laser portion of the Deathstar took almost 19 years to design and build: There's one specific part that took years to perfect. : CANON
The second Death Star was never actually completed, although it was being built faster than the first and the main weapon was completed before the station itself.
The opening shots of Star Wars is a huge part of what grabbed the audience. No-one had seen anything like it in the 1970s. A New Era in cinema had begun.
Kevin, this brought a tear to my eye. The fact that you only joined this great universe just last year, and now? You showing your son for his first time. I only hope to have that type of experience someday. Lewis, we will be watching your career with great interest. Enjoy the ride.
I saw this movie opening day at the Chinese Theater in Hollywood. The screen was massive. When they first went into hyperspace, it was insane on that big screen. Everyone cheered. Nothing like this had ever been done on screen before
I'm sure your son has been exposed to plenty of modern films. The fact that he still said "wow" when the film ended speaks to how great Star Wars is! So cool to see someone experience it for the first time.
In actuality, you watched the remastered version of this film. It was updated with some digital graphics. Not a lot, but some. For instance, the stormtroopers on Tattooine that were riding the giant lizards, Dewbacks, were added during the remastering which was done in the late 1990s.
Glad Lewis liked the practical effects. When he is finished with episodes 4,5,and 6 , there is a documentary called Empire of Dreams.…the making of Star Wars…features original script ideas, renderings and making of models.. I think he would dig it! But only after you finish 4,5 , and 6!
It’s always great to see the next generation carry on the love of the original trilogy. This ensures it will continue to be passed down and never be forgotten.
I saw this movie at the theater when it came out and I was 13. The theater was packed so the only seats left were down front. When the opening with the Star Destroyer sailing over head, my friend and I couldn't believe what we were seeing.
Wow I bet, I'm really jealous I never had the chance to see any of the original 3 at the cinema as I was born in 77 (the year a new hope was released) would have been epic and I bet it left an everlasting Imprint on your memory
For more about Han, you could look for the three novels by Brian Daley published around 1978 and 1979: "Han Solo at Stars' End", "Han Solo's Revenge" and "Han Solo and the Lost Legacy". They're all fast-paced adventure stories set before the events of the original movie. The later prequel movie "Solo: A 'Star Wars' Story" is very much in the same style, set back when Han was Luke's age.
What's crazy for us last Gen Xers, or first Millennials, depending on who one asks, is that Episode IV premiered as long ago for kids today, as Gone With the Wind did when we were kids in the 80s.
I was 12 in 1977. My parents took me to see this in the theater. The opening scene when that first star destroyer flies overhead and it just keeps going and going . . . the entire audience took a collective gasp. You have to realize until that moment, no one had ever seen special effects like these. This movie changed pop culture in a massive way. It may be worth looking in to some of the "making of Star Wars" documentaries. LOTR is a must!
LOTR is the next collection on my to-do list. Yeah a few people have mentioned that (especially those of you who saw it at the cinema) that it was a monumental moment!
All my life I begged my father to watch this with me. To just take a few hours out of his whole life to share something so meaningful and beloved by his son. He refused. He died never having seen it. To this day I've never forgiven him for it and it stains every memory I have of him. Bless you for being a better dad who clearly loves his son.
SO FUN!! Another SW fan is born 😄 Great reaction Kev and Lewis and looking forward to the journey ahead! While personally not a fan of the sequels, I agree that every SW fan should watch them and decide for themselves if they will be part of _their_ Star Wars story or not.
Hi Marci, thank you so much and I a really happy he loved it so much! really looking forward to the next instalment now :) I will deffo give them a go! Lewis and myself will watch them together!
"Threepio, do you want help burning the dead Jawas?" "No, Master Luke, they're not all dead. I like watching life forms burn. Filthy little creatures."
I saw it when I was 12 years old. It took me all summer long to convince my Dad to take me. He thought it was just another dumb space movie. We both came out of the theater just dumbstruck by what we had just seen. My Dad took me to see Star Wars three more times after that. lol
I had to stop myself laughing with your comparison with the 2-meter target and going off the roof....also to Lewis though, "You've taken your first step into a much larger world.". and "We will watch your career with great interest" Great reaction I wish my brother had recorded me when I was 3
Honestly what i find most interesting about this reaction is that this is the first time incan see you being the one trying not to spoil anything while watching your boy react:D its probably also really fun for you to rewatch this now that u have watched the prequels and almost half of the clone wars!
First movies i remeber seeing were Empire Strikes Back, The Thing and Terminator. When i saw The Thing, my step dad couldnt stop vomiting. We were also eating spaghetti. lol.
My family loved this movie, and our dog was named Obi Wan. Dad was happy to introduce us to this. I've seen people react to this before, but when it's a young kid, it's even better. Thanks!
I’m 52 years old and saw starwars when I was 8 years old. It’s been part of my imagination since then. You’re a very lucky young man! You’re about to go on a journey!
I was thirteen years old that summer of '77. STAR WARS ignited a love in me that has never faded. I'm a screenwriter today and still chasing that feeling I had in that dark theater when I first saw those words "A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...." So good. I envy your son getting to have that experience again for the first time.
36:35 The way they did that shot was that they had a big painting of how the surface of the Death Star looked, and they had a miniature model that looked as identical to that painting as it could possibly get. And they transitioned from painting to miniature model in that shot by the flashes of lasers. One of the flashes covers the entire screen in a single frame and THAT is where the transition occur. Other than that, I think it is important to note that yes, the movie was made in 1977, but it HAS been modified and additional CGI elements has been put in at later years and used to replace less realistic original pieces. Such as for instance Jabba the Hutt. Originally they had like, some big complicated costume or puppet or what have you, but even though some people dislike the changes done, I personally like it.
Jabba was only mentioned in the original film. Never seen. They did shoot the Jabba scene originally but at he time they used a human stand-in that, if you believe Georges claim, was supposed to be replaced in post production with a creature of some sort but they did not have the money or ability to pull it off back then. Wasn't until the special edition that they put the scene back and replaced the human Jabba with CGI Jabba. Here is the original scene as it appeared in its unaltered form. Also one showing the 3 versions of the scene side by side. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-cw1gkNd6Z_8.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-yw4nwyY-Q6I.html
@@adamn7516 The stand-in was in costume, so if any postwork was planned, it would likely have been little more than facial alteration. But I don't think that Lucas thought that Jabba was anything other than a human criminal mastermind; his actual form was not worked out until the third film.
@@majkus Oh Jabba was definitely meant to be human at the time. Han even calls him a "wonderful human being" sarcastically of course but in my opinion the sarcasm was because Jabba was not a crooked person, not that he was not human. George claimed he was stand-in intended to be replaced with something else but in 1977 they really had no ability to do something like that as CGI was non-existent. Unless George figured he would, and pardon the pun, shoot first and ask questions later. But then "the wonderful human being" line didn't need to be in the script to begin with.
_Nobody-_ _ever_ _talks_ _about:_ THIS DETAIL: For years already now: the original episodes IV, V and V HAD less: characters, ships and things in the backgrounds- those _objects_ were ADDED IN 1997 or so! ☝🏻😳
I'm a huge Star Wars fan, watched the original 3 at the cinema back then and every movie/show since. I've also read the majority of the books. Loving the reactions and very disappointed to hear you won't be watching the final 3 movies.
@@SofaandChill Ahh right, sorry my misunderstanding when you said you hadn't watched them yet and 80% of the people were telling you not to. They are well worth watching and I can't wait to see your reactions. I can see you are watching other Star Wars content and you've already watched Rogue One yourself. There is a Star Wars TV show called Andor, based around Cassian Andor, the main character in Rogue One, which is very good. It is set before the Rogue One movie and shows his origins in the Rebellion. By the way I live in Prudhoe and it's great to see a reactor from the North East doing well, keep it up.
What a lovely lad you have. It is lovely that he appreciates STAR WARS, especially that it is now 45 years old. He certainly has good taste. I really like STAR WARS, and was 11 yo when I first saw it in 1978. Brilliant reaction. I have not been the same since.
Thanks Mark mate, really appreciate that. He is a good kid and obviously has good taste in movies lol 11? Which is your all-time favourite Star Wars movie?
@@SofaandChill Hello and thanks for replying. People forget that STAR WARS was thee benchmark film for many years, as well as the most successsful film ever up to that point. It really did change entertainment. I am a bit of a STAR WARS snob, as the original film (STAR WARS) is my favourite of them all. I really like EMPIRE but not really interested in any of the others. I was 16 when Jedi came out and felt it was a bit of a let down...Ewoks! Also that STAR WARS was filmed in England which made it a bit more special. My 4 favourite films are. STAR WARS EMPIRE Raiders of the Lost Ark JAWS. I think the recent Disney films were wasted and did not really need to be made. After 45 years maybe it is time to make something new and original. Not keep remaking stuff. All the best and regards to your son. I love watching films with my lad as well .
I was 7 when it came out and made my parents bring me to see it 4 times in the theater. It was an another excruciating 3 year wait to see Empire Strikes Back with nothing but a monthly comic and a novel to hold us over!
I saw this in the theater when I was 9 & was absolutely gobsmacked. I’ve probably seen it a hundred times since then (we used to own the laser disc version) and it never gets boring. It’s great seeing a young kid getting to discover these movies. They really are special.
No, the Dewbacks were effects from 1997, added for the special edition. That is actually what you've both now watched although it's now the official version, and the only version easy to come by. I keep hoping some reactor will react to the despecialized or 4K77 versions. They're the closest experience to what cinemagoers first had in 1977.
Same guy did the music for the 1978 Superman movie... I was your son's age when they came out. My school teacher took our whole class to see it. Thank you, Miss. Fryer... What a night!
My dad bonded with my brother and I over these films. He even took us to see the prequels when they first came out. To this day the deepest conversations we’ve had have been over religion, politics and Star Wars. Not always in that order. PS The head sound designer for these films actually did the voice of Wall-E.
Well here's to hoping that my son and I can have some meaningful conversations about Star Wars :) Mate that's really cool and I wasn't aware of that! Thank you for the comment!
The computer showing the Death Star schematics was the best CGI effects computers could do back then so every single special effect was either a model ship, real explosions or hand drawn lasers all done with the abilities of a film camera. They created revolutionary techniques that every single movie used for special effects after this one all the way until Jurassic Park when they created realistic CGI. From that point computers took over effects. You would not have Lord of the Rings or any of the Marvel movies if it wasn’t for this movie!
@@SofaandChill ..and don’t forget the music. Before John Williams music in movies were…someone lacking most of the time. But John Williams brought in the influences of Wagner and Tchaikovsky and changed music in movies forever. This movie brought the world out of the doldrums of the 70s and ushered in the optimism of the 80s.
To think that I saw this back in 77 at the cinema. I have not stopped since then. Wonderful universe. What a great time seeing you enjoy this with your son.
Thanks, Kev! Welcome to the galaxy, Lewis! Keep watching. Keep enjoying. 🌌 Since you wondered, I believe it took 19 years to construct the first Death Star... and 4 years to make the 2nd one. And Luke didn't say "bitch" he said "Biggs"... that was his hometown friend with the mustache.
I was 7 and living in Paris when this came out. In France they dub films so the only time you could find them in English was late at night. My parents took me and my best friend to a late night show (which was exciting in itself) and we were blown away by the movie. It was probably the first movie for adults I had ever seen and it was like nothing I had even dreamt about, but it was the start of a long love of sci-fi and fantasy. I'd suggest watching Blade Runner (1982) together - it is a lot darker and with some nudity and violence but it should be OK for a 13 year old.
That's actually a really good recommendation, I think we would love that. So pleased Star Wars has been in your life from such a young age here's to hoping Lewis has found the same kind of passion for it. Thanks for the comment Jonas :)
Definitely catch the sequel to Blade Runner directed By Denis Villeneuve. Balde Dinner 2049. Came out in 2017. It was an EXTREMELY worthy sequel. (Can't say the same for many Hollywood films. Also, I would highly recommend Denis Villeneuve's Dune. Which just came out in 2021, and it's sequel comes out this next November. It's one of the greatest sci Fi films ever made imo. And I have high expectations for the sequel, which word of kiuth says is gonna be even more crazy. Dune is based on the novel Dune by Frank Herbert...and it's VERY similar to Star Wars in certain aspects. In fact, it's one of the main inspirations that George Lucas had. "Chosen one" "Desert Planet" "Evil Empower" "Interstellar Space Travel" "Religious order type people with special powers" (Jedi/monks in SW and in Dune, it's Benne Gesserit/nuns.) It's much more serious in tone and a bit darker than SW. Denis Villeneuve describes his Dune film as "Star Wars for adults." And that's pretty accurate. Denis is my favorite working director, because he seems like one of the only few that poor their heart and sould onto the screen. He treated both Blade Runner 2049 and his Dune films with complete respect and reverence for the source materials. Since the Dune novel inspired Star Wars, Denis even has a scene referencing A New Hope in turn. (very reminiscent of Luke staring at the suns on Tattooine.) I can't gush over them enough. I'd especially recommend you and you're son react to or at least just watch the first Dune in the next few months so that you can both go see the sequel in Imax. The first film was partly filmed in Imax for some of the bigger scenes, and the entire sequel is filmed with Imax cameras, as it's described as one big "war" movie. But yes. To finalize, I highly recommend both Blade Runner 2049 and Dune. Two of the best sci films ever made imo. And I think both you and you're son would love them. Cheers.
Oh, I'm so glad I found your channel! Father and son enjoying Star Wars! My earliest memories are of my dad and I watching A New Hope on VHS! Thank you!
Nice to see you rewatching this and having Lewis watch it the first time, always brings a tear to my eye seeing someone react to Star Wars and love it cos it brings back so many of my own memories growing up, can’t wait to see his reaction to the next one, that’s the big one we all want to see! Anyway keep the amazing reactions coming Kev, can’t wait for more clone wars as always!
I was six when I first saw Star Wars. It was 1977 and my mother took us to the drive in theater. We were parked in the front row, and she laid out a blanket on the ground. She placed the removable speakers (drive ins used back then) on the blanket at our heads. Then the movie started, and it was like watching the battles in space right above our heads. I was an instant addict. When the Star Wars part of the Disney park opened in Florida a few years ago, I was there within the first month. They had a replica of the Chinese Theatre from California int eh park at the time (The Great Movie Ride was on it's last days). And we waited, standing, in a big open paved lot before the Chinese Theatre for dusk. Then the music . . . that oh so familiar music. And a laser light show with smoke and flames and holograms and actual video footage across the building and above our heads . . . and I was six years old again, lying on the blanket int eh drive in and watching it unfold. I cried. I am in my 50s and no other film franchise as affected me like that with the very first film. You've taken your first steps into a new world. Welcome Lewis and Kev (sorry if I misspelled).
@@SofaandChill "Firefly" is a FOX TV series that was axe, FOX EX were stupid! Fandom gave such an uproar that "Serenity" was shot to tie up the storyline. Watch the 13 eps of "Firefly" then it's movie "Serenity".
It is so good to see a father and son enjoy stepping into the wider galaxy that is Star Wars. I love seeing family watching together and just seeing it for the first time. I plan on introducing my newborn niece to Star Wars when she is older. I got a long way to go with her only being about five months but I can't wait for the day.
I watched this for the first time when I was 7 and this was rereleased in theaters in the 90s. I remember that feeling. It sent me down a lifelong journey of loving Star Wars. Made it fun watching your son’s reaction too. Brought back so many memories.
I saw this at the old Senator Theater in Chico, California, about 2 two weeks after it released, in 1977. I was 10. I went with my best friend at the time; because it was an evening show, his dad drove us as a chaperone......All of us were completely blown away.
Mate, I knew your son was going to love Star Wars within the first few seconds. He saw the Star Destroyer, and his immediate reaction was, "WHOA!!!" Yup, satisfaction guaranteed.
36:30 Glad you’re a Wedge Antilles fan, he’s one of the Original Trilogy’s best “minor” characters No spin off yet but he’s usually the playable character in various X-Wing video games and he’ll appear in upcoming Star Wars projects you’ll need to see for yourself 🙂
I really enjoyed this reaction. Being a life long fan of Star Wars ( saw it as a child in the theater in 77) I can appreciate the thrill of watching with your child and your excitement was evident even in the thumb nail. This looked like a great father and son time. You and your son clearly admire and enjoy each other very much.
Hi Elle_H, thank you for such a lovely and heart felt comment! I love and appreciate that little lad and I feel so grateful that we able to appreciate these times together. I am also really happy he actually enjoyed it haha that might have been awkward! :)
I waited in line in 1977 with my dad when I was six. I was blown away from the first scene. I love seeing a father share this with their kids. It was really impactful for me! I showed my son these when he was around 6. I just couldn't wait🤣 I just went thru the trilogy with my 7 year old daughter. I had to bribe her with robux each time to sit through the whole thing but we made it through. She liked it. Probably not as much as my son, but she understood the story and was really into Luke's story.
That was a very nice reaction. I saw the first two Star Wars when I was 6 and they blew me away. When I was 7, Return of the Jedi coming out was the biggest thing ever for us. As for the sequels, I'd say watch them and make your own opinion. They are very divisive but so were the prequels when they came out and now there is a whole generation that looks on them with fond nostalgia. I remember people saying Jedi wasn't "a real Star Wars" back in the day so... Personally, I think the sequels clearly have many problems but there are things I simply love in them and that is exactly what I would tell you about the prequels. So as I said, see them and decide for yourselves. Once you're done with the movies, I would recommend seeing the TV shows (animated or not) in release order.
I got to watch the movies as a little kid, but out of order. My grandmother's neighbor was the only one in the neighborhood with a VCR. Star Wars really wasn't a part of my life until I grew up and was able to buy my own movies. It took a while for me to become a fan. It's awesome that you're inducting your kid at such an early age! I hope he will be able to experience future movies in the theater, as they come out.
Back in 1977, in San Francisco, the line wrapped around the block where the Coronet theater was. I didn't know back then, but that was George Lucas' favorite theater. One big screen. And my 39 year old dad was more eager to see the movie than my nine-year old self was. Awesome. And the interesting thing was... when Darth Vader showed up, the audience laughed. Was this a satire? A spoof? But by the end, they were hooked. We were hooked. And the cinematic world was changed forever.
It can’t be overstated the impact this movie had on me. I saw it in theaters opening day. We had no idea what it was, my Mom just wanted to get rid of us so she could shop in peace and dropped us at the theater. I was maybe a year older than your son. Up until then the only movies I’d seen were Flash Gordon and attack of the 50 foot woman. All those cheesy 50’s sci-fi flicks they ran on Saturday mornings. I was overwhelmed by the vfx in the film and the robots. It launched a life long affair with animation and special fx that still is just as strong in me as it was then, despite being retired now. I never got to work on a project as mind bending as this but it was a fantastic career and I absolutely loved my job. I have friends in robotics but I always leaned more toward the artistic side of things. It’s exciting and very fulfilling reliving that experience through you guys. Thank you for that.
It took them about 20 years to build the Death Star as they had issues with getting the super laser weapon to work (which is why Krennic needed Galen Erso to come back and finish the weapon in Rogue One). They also tried to keep the building of the first one a secret so it took them much longer to get the materials to the secret locations where it was being built. The second Death Star only took a few years.
Have to say that I really like how we could see the joy in your face all through the movie because you really love the movie so much -and on your right your son sits super focused and invested to the story. So happy that he liked it. You did a good job!
I am having such tremendous loving chills watching you two doing this! Nothing is more powerful & wonderful than a father introducing SW to his child! This is exactly how SW used to survive back in the day; it was constantly passed on from mothers & fathers to their kids, elder siblings to their younger, between friends, school mates, co-workers, you name it. What you have just done is important! We are no longer given stories like this anymore, not even within SW itself. And since your son loved ANH this much he's gonna LOVE the rest even more! We've just seen a fan in becoming for life here, I think. So fantastic seeing your son so invested, as well as your own reactions knowing what is already happening.
Aww thank you for such a wonderful and thoughtful comment! regarding movies and especially stories, you are completely right, we no longer have stories like this. My son loves space and science and now that he is 13 I thought he would really appreciate it. It has taken me later in life to get into them but as Star Wars is loved throughout the world so much I wanted to give my son that experience...plus we are really close so I wanted to watch it with him :) He really did seem to love it which makes it all the better Empire next :)
@@SofaandChill SW was introduced to me by my older brother, he's 5 years older than me. I was, perhaps, 6 or 7 in the early 80-ees at the time. Me & my brother are as tight as we can be & the nr 1 thing that always has united us more than anything is SW, we both grew up with it. And since we are brother & sister it was even more special, you know why. "wink" I am also very much into science & astronomy & a lot of people at NASA loves SW, so your son is on a very good path here, no joke! Even if SW is space fantasy, not really sci-fi, it is still highly inspirational. And actual astronomers do find exo planets now that kind of reminds of some from SW so the connection isn't far-fetched. But more than anything, SW is that kind of family fairy tale that compels to families more than anything, it's that story you wanna share with the people you love & care for. This is why the SW fandom is among the biggest & strongest, for both good & ill, out there. We are highly passionate about SW, because we connect so strongly to it. And most grew up with it, it's part of our childhood. And the fact that your son's fav character so far is Obi-Wan is VERY telling! Boys NEED father figures! And I think you are a great one that showed him this.
Greetings young Padawan Lewis, enjoy this journey. In 1977 I was in the 10th grade and went to see Star Wars because my buddy and I were bored playing basketball in my driveway. We decided to check out this 'Star Wars thing'. Well over 50 years later and I am a 60+ year old, PROUD Star Wars NERD. From that day in 1977 I have seen EVERY Star Wars movie, most on the day they came out. Most were GREAT and a few were bad but I love them all. I am now at the point where I am am introducing my 5 year old granddaughter to them(She loves Baby Yoda). | You are at the perfect age to begin this journey. ENJOY!!!
the deathstar in "a new hope" has a diameter of about ~80 kilometers. it took the empire decades to develop and build. especially the energy and weapon systems where extremely complicated.
In 1977 I was 13 and watched SW in the theaters many times. As that young man it had a huge impact on me and I am just as much of a fan today at 58 as I was then. These films build a tapestry that can be shared with your family. Please make sure you watch them in release order also all the shows too. Remember, changes were made to the films but the over all feelings that the films give you remain the same. Enjoy and May the Force Be With You.
I was Young Like Your Son when I First Watch Star Wars. Love Your Reaction and Can't Wait to See the Other Two OT Films. I was 11-Years-Old which is a Perfect Age to Expand Your Imagination.
I was eight when Star Wars first came out in theaters back in 1977...no one had ever seen anything like it before, and I expect I looked very much like your son did the first time I saw it, just blown away by what an awesome film I was seeing. I still remember seeing a TV ad for The Empire Strikes Back a few years later and flipping out...I'd had no idea there was going to be another one, and for it to turn out to be even better was just more than I could have hoped for. And yeah, the sequel movies were made without the involvement of the original author, basically by people who just copied and rehashed what the older films did, only without the storytelling skill.
8? Wow, I bet that was mind blowing. I was born bang on the release year of A New Hope so was a little young to get involved. I have thoroughly enjoyed watching them and so happy to see my son getting invested in them too.
Commenting here as you two are one arc shy of finishing Clone Wars, and it's so heartwarming to go back and rewatch the start of your journey together. And wow has Lewis grown!!!
"We will deal with yourrr rrrrebel frrriends soon enough! " Peter Cushing - the best! 😀 So heartwarming to see you both as a father and son watching SW together. I wish I could see this film again for the first time, sitting in the cinema with my father - like back in 1977. May the force be with you!
6:10 The digital effects were added in 1997 for the "Special Editions". There are videos on RU-vid that show the difference between the original releases and what was changed/added for the special editions.
This is awesome man! Love to see new people watching Star Wars for the first time! My dad started showing me all the films when I was 4 years, old enjoy guys!
I think i first watched Star Wars around 10 years ago when i was 6-7 years old and omg the boarding scene at the beginning of a new hope is so nostalgic damn i wish i could go back to those days.
Great that your son got to experience it for the first time. Love seeing it thru the eyes of kids. I get to live thru it again thru their eyes. I saw at age 7 back in the summer of 1977 and saw the 3rd film in the series Return of Jedi in the summer of 1983 when I was your sons age. Sidenote: The best time to introduce your kids to the SW films in my opinion is about age 8-9. Young enough to have at least some of that childlike imagination and wonder but yet old enough to have a reasonable understanding of the dialogue films. I see videos of parents introducing the films to their 3 or 4 year olds and I think that just way too young for them to grasp it. Definitely wait until at least 6 or 7. And definitely watch them in the order of release so A New Hope ( as we saw here), Empire Strikes Back and then Return of the Jedi. Then if you want to see the rest move onto the prequels and the recent sequels.
Saw the original when I was just a boy...maybe 5 yrs old. Never looked back. Star wars will always be a part of me. I will enjoy this ride with you fellas!
The reaction was awesome to see from his prospective. I was seven years old when this movie came out. Seeing him react the way he did was priceless. I can't wait to see his next reaction. You have a new subscriber! Great job both of you.
Hi George, yeah it was great to see his reaction and how much he liked it! I was hoping he would love it and I am so happy he did. Thank you for the subscribe my friend, it is very much appreciated by us both!
Beautiful. My parents didn't have a chance to show me these when I was little, because my friends next door got me hooked at 4 years old and I got the VHS special edition box set for my 5th birthday. My favorite memory though is when Phantom Menace came out, my dad rented it and surprised me when I got home from school and we had an awesome movie night.
it took them about 18 years to build the first death star. in Episode III you see its initial construction at the end and Luke was a baby and in Episode IV he’s about 17-18.
It's a real treat watching the reaction of someone who's at exactly the right age to fully enjoy not only this movie, but all the others to come after it. There are a few parents on here who excitedly introduce their kids to Star Wars at 5 or 6, and while the kids always have a great time, they don't fully appreciate the story they're watching. You only get to watch The Empire Strikes Back for the first time once, and this is exactly the right age to see it for the first time. There's not many new viewers coming along at the right age to get the most out of it. I can't wait to see what's next.
I almost feel a sense of sadness seeing you watching this with your son. I never had that with my dad, since he was a massive movie fan, like me and we did share that much in common at least, but he was a lousy father and he was a hard man a lot of the time and an intimidating presence. Pleased for you both though and I am also touched very deeply by you watching this with your son. If only all fathers were like you, but alas, they are not. You have become one of my favourite reactors now very quickly, after just one movie. You have a great father there, Lewis and it's nice to see the both of you have a good time watching these movies.
Hi Terry, really sorry to hear that about your father. Really can not be easy at all! I never had a close relationship with my own at a young age and didn't bond with him on anything really, so me doing this is to leave a memory in his mind that he can always go back to with fondness and to make him smile. He obviously has a few more I.Q points than me haha so can pick up things that I might miss lol Thank you for such a lovely comment Terry and will no doubt speak soon Take it easy brother
I saw this when I was 14. We were on vacation somewhere in Utah, my older brother and I left the campground for an evening... a small town theater. Pretty cool.
