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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I was lucky enough to see the film projected in the Royal Albert Hall in London with a beautiful live orchestra. The soundtrack is my favourite thing about the movie so it was a stunning experience to see the work that goes behind such a vast ensemble of musicians all playing in perfect synchronisation with the film. It especially made me appreciate the compositions and how they perfectly encapsulate the themes and messages of the movie. It’s a fittingly simple but effective approach that boils down the bare essentials of each character into their most pure elements that packs an emotional punch. For example, Yodas theme is the epitome of everything good and peaceful, Han and Leias theme is love,…
This movie is 40 years old, I’ve watched it (and the other original Star Wars) a million times, and I literally never noticed until today that C-3PO has one silver leg.
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…
watched this in my music in film class & it took all the strength i had to not yell THATS MY FUCKIGN BOYFRIEND when han solo came on screen
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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.
At the age of 7, I knew practically nothing about Star Wars. It was the Burger King kid's meal toy promotion for Revenge of the Sith that got me fascinated in all these weird aliens and robots. I got the Han Solo toy that came with a carbonite shell to put him into, and had so much fun playing with it. My dad, eager to properly introduce me to one of his favorite franchises, asked, "Do you want to see the movie where Han gets frozen in carbonite?"
So there I was, watching my first ever Star Wars film, getting absolutely transfixed by the epic battle of Hoth, the funny robots, the cool lightsaber fights, and the sad ending made…
Something that doesn't get said enough: Irvin Kershner is a very good director.
This is unequivocally the very good one that convinces me into thinking all the other ones have a similar magic.
1<2<3<4<5>6>7>8>9?
More interesting, though, is after watching this til 3 AM last night, I had a dream that the first twenty minutes of episode 9 was about a bunch of Nickelodeon cartoons living in on “Planet 9/11”. I wrote an impassioned Letterboxd review saying “we don’t want cartoons, we want Star Wars.” You all liked it; thank you!
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.
Is there a better film then this? The third part of the film from Luke leaving Dagobah until the end credits is some of the most riveting, glued to your seat tension, emotionally compelling, perfectly paced and edited, storytelling put to film.
I have fond memories of seeing this film for the first time in the early 90's. At that time I had seen Star Wars on a vhs rental a few times, flipped through Empire Strikes Back in a children's photo book, and I'd seen part of Return of the Jedi. But Star Wars was never really on my radar. Until my college sister came home once with the trilogy. Watching them all fully for the first time, with…
I rewatched this yesterday and wow, like most people I think this is the best Star Wars movie, it’s a perfect sequel to the first film and the plot twist (although for me and a lot of other people we already knew it) is still amazing. I named my Minecraft world after it, if you think Star Wars is boring, don’t.
I. Fucking. Love this movie. Its perfection, it's beautiful, it's Iconic and it's history. I love Star Wars to bits and this one is one of Key movies in the Saga. Its a turning point for all the characters like Luke getting his hand chopped off, Han getting Carbonated, Leia falling in love with Han, Boba and Lando are introduced and sets up for the climax of the Original Trilogy. It also holds arguably one of THE MOST iconic movie moments in HISTORY. Luke finding out Vader is his farther is a moment in the film industry that will never, ever be forgotten and carried on for centuries. It's such a step up From A New Hope. I adore this movie. I also can't not recite the lines whilist watching this I've seen this movie at least a Million times now and it never gets old.
Wow! Still a great movie. This film is probably the most memorable and beloved movie of my childhood. This was a go-to for my Dad and I when I spent weekends with him. I believe now that he loved them just as much as I did. This is arguably the greatest sequel of all-time and many consider it better than the first. John Williams returns and delivers an excellent score. All of the main cast is back in their iconic roles with the newcomers being Yoda and Lando portrayed smoothly by Billy Dee Williams. Overall one of the very best science fiction films ever, obviously, in my opinion.
the way this movie makes me feel.. perfect movie.
also, once again, expressing my love for luke
Love to watch Mark Hamill transform into a voice actor over the course of one line
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