The thirst for everything Star Wars in unquenchable. The new movie, Episode VII – The Force Awakens, is huge; it’s set to pass Avatar this week in North American earnings and has taken in $1.5 billion worldwide. It’s also reinvigorated fans’ love for the movies (well, three of them, anyway) that came before it.
Watch this magical 60-second recap of the original Star Wars
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With that in mind, there’s no better time to revisit IA4 Studio’s “Speedrun: Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope”, a 60-second, side-scrolling, animated recap of the original film. The animation is genius, and it adds a reverent layer of humor to the movie’s iconic moments while having some fun with the ridiculousness of it all.
Someone even translated the video into an addictive GIF:
It’s perfect for diehard fans, or for anyone who needs a quick plot refresher.
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