Are you a Star Wars fan? Well, you’re not alone! Star Wars is one of the most iconic movie franchises of all time.
It’s no surprise that many movies have taken inspiration from it. But did you know that some movies have gone beyond just taking inspiration and have copied Star Wars scenes almost entirely? In this article, we’ll take a closer look at some of the movies that copied Star Wars.
1. Battle Beyond the Stars
This 1980 sci-fi movie is often referred to as “Star Wars for adults.” And it’s not hard to see why.
The plot revolves around a young man who must travel to different planets and recruit warriors to help him fight off an evil overlord who wants to take over the universe. Sounds familiar?
But what really makes Battle Beyond the Stars a blatant rip-off of Star Wars is its characters and scenes. The main protagonist, Shad, bears a striking resemblance to Luke Skywalker. He even has his own version of R2-D2, called Nestor.
The climactic battle scene in Battle Beyond the Stars also seems like it was ripped straight from Star Wars: A New Hope. The good guys manage to destroy the enemy’s weapons with a single shot fired into a small opening on their ship.
2. The Black Hole
Disney’s 1979 sci-fi movie, The Black Hole, was released two years after Star Wars: A New Hope and is widely considered an attempt by Disney to cash in on the success of George Lucas’ franchise.
The Black Hole follows a group of scientists who come across a long-lost spaceship near a black hole. They board the ship and encounter its captain, who has been driven mad by his long isolation in space.
The similarities between The Black Hole and Star Wars are hard to ignore. For example, one of the characters in The Black Hole is a robot named V.I.N.CENT, who looks almost identical to R2-D2. The movie also features a sinister villain, Dr. Hans Reinhardt, who bears a striking resemblance to Darth Vader.
3. Starcrash
Starcrash is a 1978 Italian sci-fi movie that was clearly made to cash in on the success of Star Wars. The plot revolves around two space smugglers who are hired by the Emperor of the Galaxy to rescue his son from an evil Count.
But what really sets Starcrash apart from other Star Wars rip-offs is its lack of originality. The movie features scenes that are almost identical to those in Star Wars, such as a climactic battle scene where spaceships fly into a narrow trench and try to destroy a weapon.
Conclusion
In conclusion, it’s clear that Star Wars has had a huge impact on the world of cinema. Many movies have taken inspiration from it over the years, but some have gone too far and copied entire scenes or characters. While imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, these blatant rip-offs can feel like a cheap attempt to cash in on someone else’s success.
