1980 Directed by Irvin Kershner
The epic saga continues as Luke Skywalker, in hopes of defeating the evil Galactic Empire, learns the ways of the Jedi from aging master Yoda. But Darth Vader is more determined than ever to capture Luke. Meanwhile, rebel leader Princess Leia, cocky Han Solo, Chewbacca, and droids C-3PO and R2-D2 are thrown into various stages of capture, betrayal and despair.
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Obi-Wan went to the other side. Luke is now a man. Leia is still a princess. Han is as cocky as ever. Chewie is still cool as fuck. The droids are still the droids. They all return along with a few new friends to battle that evil fucker Darth Vader in the motherfucker of all sequels. High-tech binoculars. Chewie's temper. Han's jacket. Leia's eyes. Even more obvious sexual tension. Hungry Wampa. A warm and stinky stank blanket. Fuckin' Zev. Wookie laugh. A Deliverance moment. Wookie hug. Luke's maturity. Hoth is intense as fuck. Snow war! Imperial Walkers. Dak ain't no Goose. Wedge is the motherfucker. 3PO's courage. Fuck the odds! SPACESHIP! R2's persistence. Master fuckin' Yoda. Droid cock-block. Voices from…
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The Empire Strikes Back takes the incredible foundation of the original classic and digs into its problems, insecurities, and emotional dilemmas that were left in the shadows previously. It's the equivalent of peering into an open wound, with every beloved character dealing with issues and trials that are both fascinating and startlingly introspective. It only helps that every scene is perfectly composed, wonderfully acted, amazingly scored, eerily shot, and mindbogglingly awesome. I get chills just thinking about Darth Vader waiting for Luke up on that platform, enshrouded in mystique and menace, ready to smother the light from Luke's soul.
The Empire Strikes Back is my favorite STAR WARS film and one of the finest works ever made. Fucking Shakespearean in its themes and scope, this mystical masterpiece enthralls again and again. It'll never age.
My all time favorite film. It doesn't get any better than this.
What I really paid attention to this time around was the pacing. It is astonishing how perfect The Empire Strikes Back flows, every single scene is exciting and memorable. I never really thought about it, but the Rebellion doesn't even leave Hoth until roughly 40 minutes into the film, which clocks in with a total running time of just over two hours. Think about how much iconic greatness is jammed into those remaining 80 minutes, yet it never feels rushed, nothing is glossed over.
I can't imagine ever been more entertained than I am during Episode V. It was the greatest achievement in the world when I was a child, and over 20 years later nothing has changed.
Most boys become men once they cut the apron strings and leave their mother's behind them and forge ahead to make their own mark in life!
Luke on the other hand had to lose more than just his pride in a lightsaber battle and uncover a truth that was so unbearable that his own untimely death looked warm and inviting!
Pain, betrayal and moral decrepitude the catalyst's to change and evolution are in the air! As our love affair with our hero's continues, they have their mettle tested over and over yet once again!
This sequel is the most introspective amongst the entire series and in my not so humble opinion the most genuine due to its refreshing approach to…
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Cities in clouds, spiritual guides, snow monsters, and giant walking battleships. A romance among the stars, and a tragedy rooted in the desperate escape of defeat. To watch The Empire Strikes Back is to experience joy and love and pain in all their multitudes, and such emotional/visual/conceptual breadth (somehow) shares the screen with a subplot involving a shiny gold droid and his disassembled body. A whole lotta' movie, but one of the best too.
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Star Wars: The Empire strikes back
Unhindered by a time where overly revealing trailers and plot leaks run amok, The Empire strikes back still holds its place as featuring one of the most shocking twists of all time. The high stakes are established very early on, setting the stage for the desperate conflict between rebel and imperial forces. The trio of primary characters are separated for a large majority of the runtime but their stories are perfectly interwoven while building towards the climactic finale. This is Star Wars at it's best and semi-incestuous undertones aside, almost 40 years later is still one of science fiction's greatest works.
Pro: Very character driven and personal story
Con: Boba Fett is wasted
Standard disclaimer: I don't have any sort of romanticized biases about this franchise, and in fact, found that a few scenes I'd remembered being in The Empire Strikes Back actually don't take place until Return of the Jedi. Oops. On another level from Star Wars from a visual perspective—while my recent revisit of the original was a pleasant surprise from a "that isn't as dated as I remembered!" perspective, this feels significantly crisper, helped by the frequent presence of pure white snow that pops off the screen in the remastered version. In a similar vein, the dialogue mostly avoids clunkers: I'd recalled the iconic "I am your Father" line being delivered in a fairly hokey manner, but really, it's stated…
So i just got a VCR and I watched the VHS of this which is the same tape I stole from Blockbuster when I was like 4 and rewatched over and over and over again and is pretty much the reason I got into movies
I love it so much, it’s such a beautiful film that reminds me why I love movies
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