The Empire Strikes Back

1980 "The Star Wars saga continues."
8.7| 2h4m| PG| en| More Info
Released: 21 May 1980 Released
Producted By: Lucasfilm Ltd.
Country: United States of America
Budget: 0
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Official Website: http://www.starwars.com/films/star-wars-episode-v-the-empire-strikes-back
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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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Director

Irvin Kershner

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Lucasfilm Ltd.

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The Empire Strikes Back Audience Reviews

Matrixston Wow! Such a good movie.
Inclubabu Plot so thin, it passes unnoticed.
Married Baby Just intense enough to provide a much-needed diversion, just lightweight enough to make you forget about it soon after it’s over. It’s not exactly “good,” per se, but it does what it sets out to do in terms of putting us on edge, which makes it … successful?
Bob This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.
renniepfouts The Best movie ever made. Perfect in every way. 10/10
tomr-28618 It's quite a common opinion to say the Empire Strikes Back is the best Star Wars film but it is true. This film does everything that Star Wars did well and improves it and adds more. This film is darker, it's funnier, it's more emotionally resonant, the characters grow to be more interesting, it has better visuals (cinematography as well), better action and it has a better musical score.Everything has been said about this movie that can be said. It's just a masterpiece and one of the most enjoyable movies ever made.
DCfan This movie takes place after A new hope.In this movie Luke meets the trial of his life when he faces off against Darth Vader and he learns the truth about who he is, who actually is Leia and what happens to the Jedi.Well I am not too much of an expert on this Star Wars movie so I am sorry this is not much in detail. However, we are introduced to Lando and this is the only time Boba Fett talks. If you liked A New Hope you will enjoy this classic as well.Have a good day everyone and may the force be with you.
jhswartwin Dude from a galaxy far away, falls in with a bunch of other righteous folks fighting against "The Man" for equality and freedom for everyone in the Galaxy. In the action packed process, there are huge spaceships, laser cannons, giant worms, asteroid fields, cities in the sky, hot babes, romance, best friends, lots of fighting...and the main character meets his real dad, after his dad cuts off his arm. Bad guy wins, good guy lives to fight another day. Live Long and Prosper!