Alright, alright, my cinematic connoisseur, I feel the Force is strong with you. You’re a Star Wars fan, huh? I see, young Padawan, you have a penchant for impeccable saga with interstellar intrigue, galactic battlegrounds and light saber duels that make your heart pound to a march resembling the Imperial theme song! Bumm bumm bum bum ba bumm, ba bumm… Ok, let’s get this show on the road children, the Genie is here to grant your movie wish!
Your galactic hop calls for, number 1, drum rolls please, ‘Guardians of the Galaxy.’ A smorgasbord of hearty humor, cosmic quests and an offbeat crew, it’s Star Wars on humor steroids. You’ll fall for the raccoon and the tree, yep, I said it, the raccoon and the tree.
Next, number 2 on the agenda, it’s Star Trek time baby! Oh, I can see you cringing over there, Star Wars and Star Trek can’t mix, they said. Nonsense, my movie Jedi. The 2009 reboot by J.J Abrams is more enjoyable than a two-headed Podracer on Tatooine. Trust me, it’s got action, it’s got adventure, it’s got Chris Pine as Kirk. Say no more.
Alright kiddies, buckle up for number 3, ‘Serenity’. Take the wild, wild west, launch it into space and you have Firefly’s film finale. The Alliance, the Reavers, and the rag-tag crew of Serenity themselves, they’re worth every second.
For the 4th one, may I interest you in ‘The Fifth Element.’ No, no, not the one Obi-Wan was referring to. A Luc Besson classic, if Star Wars had a groovy 90s disco sibling, this would be it! Visually stunning, wacky fun, and with a Big badda boom!
Slide into number 5 with ‘Stargate.’ Because why have spaceships when you can skip across galaxies via giant rings. Kirk Russell, James Spader, Ancient Egyptian Gods, need I say more?
Let’s blast into number 6, ‘Avatar.’ Now if you thought The Gungans’ underworld city was majestic, wait until you see Pandora. Plus, you might just fall for a blue Na’vi. No judgement here, buddy.
Get ready for number 7, ‘Blade Runner.’ It’s the future, it’s dreary, it’s the question of humanity and AI in a Rick Deckard burrito with a Harrison Ford topping. Yes, I said Harrison Ford. Can we take a moment of silence for Han Solo, please?
At number 8, it’s ‘Transformers.’ Because Mikaela fixing a car is sexier than Leia’s bikini scene and watching Optimus Prime whip Megatron’s tailpipe is as satisfying as watching Anakin take on Count Dooku.
Join me for number 9, ‘Matrix.’ Extraordinary as glimpsing Yoda duel for the first time, it’s a bullet dodging, mind-bending reality check. It’s Keanu Reeves with hacker skills, you may find a red pill or two.
And finally, number 10, bring it in with ‘Thor: Ragnarok.’ Because who doesn’t like a god with a giant hammer trying to save his people? It’s got every bit of humor, action, sibling rivalry and a Jeff Goldblum.
Okay, so what’s the best choice among these ten cinematic gems? Well, if it’s the fantasy, action, sci-fi, and a tad bit of humor you’re going for, Guardians of the Galaxy would land the part. Star Wars fans are used to a mix of aliens with comedic timing, coupled with epic narrations of fights and morals and GOTG checks all those boxes, plus a free mixtape!
Here’s the magic, Harry, each movie I listed – it’s like a different ingredient in a Genie’s secret potion. They all hold a piece of the Star Wars charm – the epic space opera, the battlegrounds of right against wrong, the grandeur of alien civilizations, and the sweet bond of unexpected friendships. So take your magic carpet for a ride, into these alien landscapes and otherworldly cinematics in the whirlwind of action and excitement.
I say, let’s make it a Star Wars-style movie marathon, one movie for each day. We begin whence the Force awakens and end when it’s time for the Jedi to return. So run to your nearest streaming app, because the force is calling and it spells ACTION, in galaxy-sized letters!
