The Empire Strikes Back

The Empire Strikes Back
8.3

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Directed by: Irvin Kershner

Overview

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.

The Empire Strikes Back
The Empire Strikes Back
The Empire Strikes Back
The Empire Strikes Back
The Empire Strikes Back
The Empire Strikes Back
The Empire Strikes Back
The Empire Strikes Back
The Empire Strikes Back
The Empire Strikes Back

Reviews (7)

  • Ian Beale (Rated: 4)

    **Overrated **

    An enjoyable film - just not as engaging as parts IV and VI. The argument that Jedi was ruined by little furry creatures is laughable as this instalment features a little green muppet. I was expecting Kermit and Miss Piggy to show up.

    Once we get the impressive Hoth battle ove...

  • mindfroth (Rated: 10)

    A masterpiece of cinema. The film transcends the franchise, seamlessly combining elements of myth, science fiction, fantasy, war film, romance, bildungsroman, epic and tragedy in a way that its sequels have been unable to replicate. It is a move without a moment of fluff. Cut anything and the film w...

  • John Chard (Rated: 10)

    It's a dark time for the rebellion; and us the audience as well.

    Luke, Leia and Han are fighting with the rebels in the hope of defeating the Imperial forces. But Luke gets a calling to the planet Dagobah, where under the tutelage of Jedi Master, Yoda, he hopes to become a Jedi himself, but that ...

  • Wuchak (Rated: 7)

    Fun, imaginative, iconic space adventure with a kick-axx cast

    "Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back" (1980) was the anticipated follow-up to the initial mega-hit blockbuster from 1977. It’s an epic, but simplistic space fantasy about an evil empire and the noble souls who dare to fight it. ...

  • r96sk (Rated: 9)

    Terrific, again.

    'The Empire Strikes Back' follows up on the greatness of 'Star Wars' with a highly enjoyable sequel. This one feels like a big moment in the franchise, at least to someone who doesn't know what's upcoming, as we get sizeable moments alongside some cool character...

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