This is now on rerun on Sky in the UK. I watch it from time to time, but only make a point of seeing it if Mel Harris from thirtysomething is in it as Oma Desala. I suppose it's reasonably entertaining but as a sci fi fan ( I belong to the third group of StarWars people - I think they are all rubbish ) I don't think it is as cutting edge as the avid fan seems to think. Something that spoils it are slightly ridiculous alien character, many of whom look like refugees from a seance. Also the weapons the bad guys carry are just ridiculous - as bad as the hand phasers in Sar Trek.
I should say I've never seen the original film, and haven't got into all the mythology behind it.
I should say I've never seen the original film, and haven't got into all the mythology behind it.