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Empire Strikes Back

5/5 stars  72 reviews
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Considered the most morally and emotionally complex of the original Star Wars trilogy, THE EMPIRE STRIKE BACK continues creator George... Read More
Considered the most morally and emotionally complex of the original Star Wars trilogy, THE EMPIRE STRIKE BACK continues creator George Lucas's epic saga where STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE left off. The Rebel Forces--which include young adventurer Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), rogue pilot Han Solo (Harrison Ford), and the beautiful but seemingly humorless Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher)--have been successful in destroying the Evil Empire's Death Star. However, the Empire's top commander, the terrifying Lord Darth Vader (played by David Prowse, voiced by James Earl Jones), is scanning the galaxy for the Rebels' secret location. After a visually stunning showdown on the ice planet Hoth, the Rebels are forced to flee, and Luke separates from Han and Leia. Masterful storytelling weaves multiple, archetypal plotlines that pit Vader against Han and Leia as he desperately attempts to capture Luke for political--and, secretly, personal--reasons. Luke, meanwhile, finds himself under the tutelage of the tiny but powerful ol... Minimize
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By: BaronSamedi3
May 26, 2005

Episode V: Last Law of Politics - Empires are Always Bad

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Yoda's first appearence!

Cons: The Emperor also appears for the first time

Bottom Line:
I'll see Episode III SOON!!!... Read More


By: desslok
Mar 6, 2008

STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK - Second verse, same as the first!

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: A perfect, flawless movie.

Cons: Well ok- the "Two Fighters against a Star Destroyer?" guy.

Bottom Line:
Best. Star Wars Movie. Ever. Hell, it's one of the best flicks ever done. Hell, it's the best work of art the history of the human race! Read More


By: SGent
Apr 21, 2000

Act II or It's always darkest before the dawn

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Great Story! Great Music! Great Models!

Cons: Ends on a downer


By: ObiWanJabroni
Aug 19, 2000

A Classic, This Is...YES!!

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Excellent production, state of the art FX for the time, great characters, ending couldn't be better

Cons: the fate of Yoda.....who knew??


By: WoodenNickel
Mar 4, 2000

The Empire Strikes Back

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Tons of action & excitement, great cast of actors & actresses, amazing special effects, and a great story line.

Cons: None.


By: Barbelith
Jan 16, 2000

Star Wars For Grown-Ups - or How Teenage Space-Opera Can Become A Moving Tragedy...

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Its ability not to seek an easy resolution allows it to explore the full emotional consequences of realising your father is a super-powerful evil despot...

Cons: Its special effects have dated slightly...


By: Chad9976
Oct 11, 2000

review of the original and the 1997 Special Edition

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: see review

Cons: see review

Bottom Line:
read the review! Read More


By: nicndere
Oct 16, 2006

May the Force Be With You, May the Force Be With Lucas?

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Director, Element, Plot, Lucas, Setting, Action, Chemistry, Force, Skywalker, Character, Yoda, AT-AT

Cons: None

Bottom Line:
20th Century Fox, Irvin Kershner's PG Star Wars, "the Empire Strikes Back," brings out Lucas' creativity, symbolism, and Skywalker's way to power. Read More


By: willow884
Mar 12, 2002

It doesn't get better than this

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Where do I begin?!!

Cons: C-3PO's ability to irritate anybody.

Bottom Line:
Star Wars at its best - probably one of the best sci-fi films ever made. A classic. Read More


By: silentrascal
Sep 14, 2002

The Best of the Original Trilogy

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Engrossing story, great special effects and performances. Superb direction.

Cons: None

Bottom Line:
'Empire Strikes Back' is the best of the original trilogy. Fueled by a great story with superb special effects and good performances, it's a must-see. Read More


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