There are a surprising number of reviews and commentaries on Star Wars that are highlighting it's political implications. For example, this review looks at the decline of democracies into dictatorships by popular consent, as the Republic slides into Empire. Other reviewers also suggested that the political commentary in the new movie makes up for Lucas moving movies away from political commentary in the 70s.
However, the best political analysis of Star Wars came from user Simian Overlord on Slashdot.
Any movie that creates thoughtful debate about the direction of the American political system is a good thing. Especially with lightsabers...
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