Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (or simply The Empire Strikes Back) is a 1980 space opera film and the second installment of the original Star Wars trilogy. The film is produced by Lucasfilm Ltd. and distributed 20th Century Fox. The Empire Strikes Back was written by Leigh Brackett and Lawrence Kasdan and directed by Irvin Kershner.
The story is it's been three years since the first film and Darth Vader is in pursuit for Luke Skywalker along with the rest of the Rebel Alliance. While on the run Luke trains under the wisdom of Yoda to become a Jedi Knight.
The story is it's been three years since the first film and Darth Vader is in pursuit for Luke Skywalker along with the rest of the Rebel Alliance. While on the run Luke trains under the wisdom of Yoda to become a Jedi Knight.
- Negatives
I've got nothing to say. Let's move on.
- Mix
To me the mix bag for Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back is the use of humor. There are times when it's quite funny other times I didn't really feel anything. Especially when Luke meets Yoda and Yoda's all laughs and messing with him.
- Positives
One of the best things about this movie is the cinematography. It's amazing and hasn't aged at all. You the camera is moved smoothly and all of the shots are just gorgeous.
Another thing The Empire Strikes Back has going for it is the score. Williams provided such a well composed and memorable score. I mean come on you doesn't hum "The Imperial March" song. I know I do especially when watching this film.
The other aspect of the movie that makes it so great is the darker tone. Yeah when you watch Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope and this one back-to-back The Empire Strikes Back definitely has a more gritty tone. I mean the good guys practically get there asses kicked.
Speaking of the bad guys to me this is the film that showcased that Darth Vader is one of the best villains in the cinema. Sure he had his moments in A New Hope but this one just shows off how ruthless he is. I mean if anybody ANYBODY in the empire makes even a slight mistakes he'll just straight up kill ya. In matter of fact that what he does throughout the whole movie.
What also makes this an awesome movie is the action. Those action sequences are just breath taking. They also make you wanna bit your nails there that amazing. Especially the Battle of Hoth and the asteroid chase between the Millennium Falcon and the TIE Fighters.
The final thing I'll give The Empire Strikes Back is how our characters are put through emotional grounds they didn't go through before in the previous movie. That happens mostly with Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader.
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back is without a doubt a fantastic sequel as well as one of the many great films ever made. The cinematography is perfect, the score is addictive to listen to, the darker tone is a nice touch, the film shows why Vader is a badass villain, the action is nail biting, and the emotional journey with our characters (mostly Vader and Luke) adds even more drama to the whole thing. My feelings on humor is it's fine in some places other places not really, but given how everything else was handled you can easily brush that off.
My final rating is A Must Watch
So that's all for me. Come back on July 18th, Thursday for my A Look Back at review for 1994's The Lion King. Until then enjoy the rest of your day.
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