Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Directed by Irvin Kershner
Genres - Action-Adventure, Epic, Fantasy, Science Fiction |
Sub-Genres - Epic Film, Space Opera |
Release Date - May 20, 1980 |
Run Time - 124 min. |
Countries - United States of America |
MPAA Rating - PG
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Lucas the car guy
November 10, 2024
Top 2 Star Wars and one of the best films ever made that has changed pop culture and the way we look at the film industry Forever.
Jack Flaherty
April 12, 2022
One of the first movies I saw in the theater at age 6 in 1980, this movie taught me a lot about life.
Kyle Ellis
October 31, 2021
The original trilogy of Star Wars contain three films, all of which are sophisticated, imaginative and enormous fun. I feared it wouldn't be my thing, but it was exactly that. I loved the original trilogy for all those reasons. Empire Strikes Back maintains all the fun of its predecessor, while even darker and more mature. Visually it's a marvel to look at, with the stunning special effects and highly imaginative-looking sets. John Williams's score is just outstanding, epic and monumental in every way. The story is darker than that of New Hope and perhaps more sophisticated, and I loved the fact the filmmakers made the romance between Leia and Han more developed. The battle sequences are mesmerising, the beginning is bound to have you on the edge of your seat, but the battle between Luke and Darth Vader was simply out of this world. The script is still as affectionate as ever, the pace is fast and the acting is great. Mark Hamill is ever as likable as Luke, and Carrie Fisher still has her spunk and vivacity. Harrison Ford is noticeably more subdued, but he is still terrific, and Frank Oz is a perfect Yoda. Chewabacca is hilarious, and Darth Vader is a fantastic villain, especially when voiced so magnificently by James Earl Jones. All in all, a perfect successor to an already brilliant first film. 10/10 Bethany Cox