Star Wars showed that you could bend the rules and still have your story be believable, and in the process, make the action really, really fun. I want to see that.'” This was a clear break from old sci-fi - and the realities of space - in which ships were big and slow or aimed for scientific accuracy. They were, essentially, a lot more like fighter jets, pulling inspiration from that interest in speed along with Lucas’ appreciation for dogfights from World War II documentaries. As Lucas says in The Making of Star Wars, “one of the key visions I had of the film when I started was of a dogfight in outer space with spaceships - two ships flying through space shooting at each other. The Millennium Falcon, X-wings, TIE fighters, and more of the movie’s craft were all fast. Thanks to George Lucas’ love of cars, auto racing, and by extension, speed, A New Hope would offer starships that were thrilling in a whole new way. As Star Wars turns 40 this week, here are five big ways that A New Hope changed everything. From concepts like Jedi and the Force and Wookiees to its visuals and beyond, A New Hope altered the course of filmmaking, culture, and how culture views and celebrates film. With Star Wars enjoying one of its greatest eras of activity and creativity, it can be easy to forget just how impactful Star Wars: A New Hope was upon release in 1977. This article is part of a special series in honor of Star Wars ‘ 40th anniversary on May 25.
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