Looking back from 2023 (and having seen just how big the "Star Wars" franchise would eventually grow), it's safe to say that George Lucas was onto something when he set out to film "Star Wars: A New Hope." Few franchises have made their way into so many hearts, and it's a testament to Lucas' vision that "A New Hope," now 45 years old, still has so much appeal today.
That being said, "Star Wars" was a pretty big swing. Without the benefit of hindsight, believing in the first movie inevitably...