When thinking about an epic, one of the first things that came to my mind was the classic movies by George Lucas, Star Wars. In order for it to be an epic it needs the details which make up an epic, most of which I found easily. For one thing, it's a lengthy story which first started by showing an already captured Princess Lea right after a quick intro is given. This sort of drop off "in media res" is a common trait for epics. Later on, we are introduced to our main protagonist, Luke Skywalker, who will eventually have single combat with Darth Vader, the main antagonist. Before this battle, however, he goes on numerous quests in order to become a Jedi master, yet another element which makes an epic story.
Although there is a bit of comic relief in the movies, the overall tone of them is quite serious, and the characters face periods of upheaval and trials for their task at hand of saving the galaxy from the evil Empire. The classic struggle of good versus evil make these movies a true epic.
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