There has never been a fictional spaceship that embodies the pure levels of awesome that the Millennium Falcon does; despite the fact that it's often referred to as a heap of junk by everybody and anybody who happens to lay eyes on it, it's the quintessential space cruiser - and a definitive part of the Star Wars myth. And though Han's Solo's famous rig doesn't feature heavily in the prequel trilogy (what with the absence of Han Solo and all), eagle-eyed viewers can spot the classic vessel in the establishing shot that follows Obi-Wan and Anakin's arrival to Coruscant during the aftermath of Revenge Of The Sith's explosive opening sequence. It's right there at the bottom of the frame, see? Pulling in to that docking bay like it's the most natural thing in the galaxy. At this point in the canon, of course, the Falcon is not owned by Mr. Han Solo - he's just a kid.
Sam Hill is an ardent cinephile and has been writing about film professionally since 2008. He harbours a particular fondness for western and sci-fi movies.
