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…
"I don't believe it."
"That is why you fail."
Space western in which the frontier rebellion struggles against the ever-expanding empire of intergalactic civilization. Vader just wants order, after all, and there's nothing more antithetical to the freedom of the Wild West than tyrannical capital-O Order.
Alice pointed out something fascinating that I never noticed: there's no real plot in any traditional sense of the word, the rebels just spend the whole movie trying to run away from the empire. There's only backward momentum. Even Luke, the one potentially progressive, propulsive figure, betrays what few advances he's made by ditching his training before he's ready and suddenly halting his potential right in its tracks.
If the original Star Wars is…
The force is with you, young Skywalker, but you are not a Jedi yet.
-Darth Vader
It's often said that The Empire Strikes Back is the greatest Star Wars film simply because it's dark. You've heard it before, people telling you it's the best because "the ending is so dark". While I do think this is the best film out of the series, I don't agree with that reason. I think the movie is dark as the result of what actually makes the movie so great. I will attempt to explain my point of view.
In A New Hope our heroes were part of a story that was bigger then them. It was about the Empire trying to wipe out…
Watched with the SuperEgo running commentary of "Sir Alec Guiness", "Irvin Kershner", and "Peter Mayhew"
Watched this on father's day after watching The Force Awakens. My love for this franchise is something passed down from my dad. I wish he was still with us so I could enjoy the new ones with him like we enjoyed this film so many times before.
A near perfect film. It perfectly takes the structure of "A New Hope" and flips it on its head. Instead of having our heroes epically taking down a huge impressive empire, you have them scattered across the galaxy fighting to survive. It's perfect, and it really fleshes out the characters. Not to mention the thrilling action and amazing twists. Overall, through amazing music, fantastic visuals, an amazing plot structure, and so much more, "The Empire Strikes Back" is one of the best movies ever made.
Lucas doesn't get enough credit for his rewrite of the script (along with Lawrence Kasdan), but the fact that he didn't direct, and wasn't even on set, makes this the best of the three by far. There's no heavy-handedness (save, of course, for some acting) and none of those damn ewoks. It's really just a sharp character study with elaborate set pieces and a great deal of action.
Empire Strikes Back possesses everything that makes a great film and sequel. It takes everything you love from "Star Wars" and expands on it. The character development is also exemplary when making films now. The film has become so iconic that when you compare something to "Empire" people know exactly what you mean. The film also manages to be the best film I have ever seen!
You know, it’s not easy being a dad. Just look at Darth Vader. His dream profession turned out to be a dead-end job that he was stuck at for years and years. Then, when he got the opportunity for a better one, he up and lost his wife and, to deal with his grief, he buried himself in his work, causing him to distance himself from his son and daughter. But lo and behold, one day he finally gets a chance to reconnect with them. And what does he find? His daughter is leading an anti-establishment faction working to sabotage the very government he’s working for and her boyfriend is a known criminal. And to make matters worse, his son…
“A Jedi must have the deepest commitment, the most serious mind. This one a long time have I watched. All his life has he looked away . . . to the future, to the horizon. Never his mind on where he was. Hmm? What he was doing. Hmph! Adventure. Heh! Excitement. Heh! A Jedi craves not these things. You are reckless!”
Why is this my favorite Star Wars? Because the heroes lose. It’s sobering to have your favorite characters, the ones who seemed invincible and could do no wrong last time, now be outwitted at every turn. And not because the Empire is all that smart. It’s really just a one-man show as Vader presses forward, surrounded by bumbling officers.…
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