Why is the original Star Wars trilogy so hyped?

There's an old joke (but maybe it actually happened) that a student complained that Shakespeare's plays were overrated; he found they were full of clichés. read more

The first "Star Wars" film came out in 1977, nearly 20 years before I was born. At the time of my birth, the original trilogy of the worldwide film franchise had already been completed and released to the public. By the time I was 8, the prequel trilogy was out and I had still never watched a second of the any of the six films. read more

Because of the incredible amount of money put into marketing. The Star Wars franchise holds a special spot in a lot of people's hearts, almost three generations of fans and devoted enthusiasts. read more