The Empire Strikes Back: Rediscovering the Magic of a Sci-Fi Classic

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The Empire Strikes Back: Rediscovering the Magic of a Sci-Fi Classic

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In 1980, when “The Empire Strikes Back” was released, “Star Wars: A New Hope” had already established itself as the most popular movie ever made. Beloved by practically every person who saw it, firmly ensconced in the pop culture conversation forever, the film lit up the imaginations of children and adults alike. That’s what made it so special. Very quickly, it went from modestly-budgeted gamble... to an industry game changer, with everything from highly-coveted toys to a rather bizarre Christmas special capitalizing off the goodwill generated by George Lucas’ terrific film. The actors were now stars, and their characters were celebrities - “Star Wars” was the feel- good story of the business, helping to usher in a newfound appreciation - and soon enough, a reliance - on high-concept summer blockbusters.
But a showstopper of this magnitude needs an encore. For all the merchandise and souvenirs offered in the wake of “A New Hope’s” footprint, only a sequel could truly fill the void felt by people who’d seen the movie a half-dozen times or more. If you stand back and really look at it, “A
New Hope” has the perfect Hollywood ending. In short: good triumphs over evil, our conquering heroes are treated like the noble champions they are, everyone lives happily ever after... If the movie had been a gigantic flop, a non-starter, this would have been a very satisfying finale. But as we know, that was never meant to be the end, ideal as it may be. Our heroes have only made the first step in what will continue to be a journey filled with tests, hardships and more than a few significant surprises. The battle is over, but the war is not. The “new hope” must find out just how heavy that crown weighs...Here on Revisited
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@grapeshot Жыл бұрын

I can't speak for everybody but it definitely my favorite out of all the movies. The Force is with you young Skywalker but you're not a Jedi yet.

@ChowDownDetroit 4 ай бұрын

This movie has perfect pacing. Not even one minute of being bored.

@Omar-wq9dz Жыл бұрын

Still the best Star Wars movie ever made

@trinaq Жыл бұрын

Agreed, it's the first one I ever saw, and I was instantly hooked!

@negativeindustrial Жыл бұрын

100% undeniable truth.

@sbentsen2714 Жыл бұрын

Yup 💯

@moochoman9948 Жыл бұрын

Ye totally agree. I have Rogue One a close second though. The only decent star wars film Disney has done.

@mania4270 Жыл бұрын

I kinda prefer a new hope.

@mmclaurin8035 Жыл бұрын

It's not only the best Star Wars ANYTHING, it's also one of the best movies ever made. Period.

@johncollins9989 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely... ESB is not pigeon held to just the greastest movie in sci fi history, its one of THE greatest movies ever made period

@wstine79 Жыл бұрын

I like how Jim Henson helped design Yoda (as well as recommending Frank Oz) in exchange for the Star Wars characters appearing on The Muppet Show.

@blazr1976 Жыл бұрын

I was a wee lad when I watched that eps premiere and it blew my mind apart.

@alisterfolson Жыл бұрын

Me, age 11 in '80: 👍 Me, age 54, now: 👍 Imo still one of the best sequels of all time.

@davidtatro7457 Жыл бұрын

There will never be another Empire Strikes Back. There will doubtless be many more absolute cinematic masterpieces made (and there have been), and sequels which are much better than their originals (there have been), but there will never again be a film made which shocks humanity with these particular archetypes.

@blazr1976 Жыл бұрын

In my opinion one of the few perfect movies.

@ericseitzler81 Жыл бұрын

My perfect movies are back to the future and Ghostbusters,yes they're are plot holes but everything is on point the acting,story,and music are all perfect in those 2.

@MediaLoverChris02 6 ай бұрын

@@ericseitzler81Every movie’s gonna have some form of plothole.

@ericseitzler81 6 ай бұрын

@@MediaLoverChris02 very true

@jules-yi8rn Жыл бұрын

People tend to tell me that watching the films in numerical order is a must for newbies to the franchise, but I disagree. If you DON'T watch the original trilogy before the prequels, you lose that feeling you get watching Empire. Best cliffhanger ending ever for a franchise (other than Infiniy War)🙂.

@candoentertainment9118 Жыл бұрын

The 3 year wait between Empire and Jedi was the longest when I was a kid. Only had the original Marvel Star Wars comics and the Kenner action figures to help the wait go by. Great times.

@Skute Жыл бұрын

I first saw them with the special edition rerelease in 97 and only had an hour wait in between . I remember thinking “ wow how did people handle having to wait 3 years for this!”

@sandal_thong8631 Жыл бұрын

@@Skute I was quite a different person at age 9, seeing _The Empire Strikes Back,_ playing with toys and imagining it, than I was at age 12 for _Return of the Jedi._ I remember wanting but not getting the soundtrack for the former and the book for the latter. If someone's watching them for the first time, they should wait at least a day between them to get the experience of thinking about what they just saw (maybe seeing it again before continuing), and thinking what might come next.

@skyden24195 Жыл бұрын

I always maintain that, for such a dark, "no-nonsense," and ruthless villain, Darth Vader can be pretty funny. Three of his most hilarious lines, (one from each of the original trilogy films,) 1. A New Hope: "I find your lack of faith disturbing." 2. The Empire Strikes Back: "Apology accepted Captain Neda." 3. Return of The Jedi: "The Emperor is not as forgiving as I am."

@MediaLoverChris02 6 ай бұрын

Revenge of the Sith: “NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!” Rogue One: “Be careful not to CHOKE on your aspirations, director.”

@skyden24195 6 ай бұрын

@@MediaLoverChris02 nice. I almost mentioned the Rogue One line but decided to limit my comment to just the OG trilogy. I hadn't considered the one from Revenge of the Sith but now that you mention it, I can't think of it being anything but a hilarious Vader line. 😆

@gakabler 7 ай бұрын

IMHO - Empire is simply the best film in the entire Star Wars franchise!

@bensneb360 Жыл бұрын

I would say it’s definitely in the top five, but it is possibly one of the most influential sequels of all time since a lot will say “ this is the Empire strikes back of our series” when describing their sequels

@hfbtrbdfnjbtrjtryg Жыл бұрын

It’s one of those rare sequels that many would argue are better than the originals. Terminator 2 is the other I can think of.

@sandal_thong8631 Жыл бұрын

Some of these films are getting criticized for "copying" _The Empire Strikes Back's_ darker tone and putting the main characters in a bad place. But they don't say what the alternative is to either copying the first film, or copying _Empire._ I think origin stories, like in comic books, are generally weak and less interesting as the protagonist usually doesn't know what he's doing, or his "powers." An experienced fighter is more interesting. I don't think a "Young James Bond" would be that interesting with a team of people training him and bailing him out of trouble when he fails to do it himself. Mark Hamill said the series was over just as Luke was coming into his own as an experienced Jedi.

@trinaq Жыл бұрын

Yes, this movie is my favourite sequel of all time, right up there with "The Godfather" Part 2, and "Shrek 2." Not all sequels have to be mediocre.

@Omar-wq9dz Жыл бұрын

Sequels should only get made if there’s a good story worth telling, which can live up to or surpass the previous movie

@powerbadpowerbad Жыл бұрын

I'd also have to include: Aliens,Terminator 2,...

@negativeindustrial Жыл бұрын

And Caddyshack 2!

@b.l.fisher8230 Жыл бұрын

Evil Dead 2

@HunterShark300 Жыл бұрын

Batman Returns

@SirSmoldham Жыл бұрын

Not only the best Star Wars chapter but the greatest independent film of all time. It was produced with "Star Wars" money and directed by Lucas's USC instructor; Fox only distributed the thing. I stood in line for 3 days at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood for that first midnight screening and never had such an emotional audience experience. That shocker of a reveal during an ending that seemed hopeless, made their escape "by the skin of their teeth" such a catharsis that the cliffhanger ending (with John Williams best score) will never be equaled.

@sandal_thong8631 Жыл бұрын

I wanted the soundtrack, but it must have been an expensive double album, because I only got a disco record with one of the Meco themes on the other side of "Funky Town."

@TodaysDante Жыл бұрын

When Vader said "I AM your father," there was a hush in the theater. All I could do was think "Was I supposed to know this? Because I didn't." There was something about it that reminded me of those ancient Greek Classics.

@Omar-wq9dz Жыл бұрын

Best sequel? That’s an impossible debate since there’s many great sequels: Godfather 2, Terminator 2, Toy Story 2 and 3, Aliens, Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man 2, etc.

@DrewTrox Жыл бұрын

Now add Across the Spiderverse. My vote still goes to Terminator 2. If you did a JoBlo style face-off battle royale, I think T2 would come out on top.

@yugaoo Жыл бұрын

Its cos of the way that movie was made, much darker and mature that it is hailed. Many movies followed that on your list since after. Expt Godfather 2

@GregsGameRoom Жыл бұрын

Star Trek II…

@Noone-jn3jp Жыл бұрын

Watch this. It is and you’re wrong. Be amazed

@sandal_thong8631 Жыл бұрын

_Aliens_ is hurt by _Alien³_ as is _Terminator 2_ by its successors, though _RotJ_ didn't hurt _Empire._ If the MCU ended with _Avengers: Endgame_ then I think that would have become the best sequel, even though _Infinity War_ was the darker one. If not the best, I'd agree with the comment near the top of this video that _Empire_ was the most _influential_ sequel on other movies, sequels and franchises. _Godfather Part 2_ was excellent as was _Across the Spider-Verse._ _Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan_ was good in its day, but doesn't hold up as it's a comedy of errors or stupidity, (like missing a planet) and the "old" theme is at least 9 years too soon. It's not just a sequel to "Space Seed," but is derivative of "Balance of Terror" and "The Deadly Years," just as it predecessor was a reimagining of "The Changeling" and its successor used "fake" suspense from "The Menagerie Part One" of stealing the Enterprise which wouldn't have amounted to much if they'd just parked outside.

@spencerriggs9741 Жыл бұрын

Such a great film. I love the darker tone. Asteroid chase unforgettable.

@MediaLoverChris02 6 ай бұрын

One thing that’s not talked about enough is how HILARIOUS this film is. It’s not only dark, it’s EXTREMELY dynamic. Even more so than the first film, which was already a masterpiece.

@ministerofdarkness Жыл бұрын

Absolutely the best sequel ever!! I fortunately got to see this Masterpiece in the theater at 5 years young! Still remember it vividly.

@ericseitzler81 Жыл бұрын

I love it but T2 should be mentioned also.

@JustGina724 Жыл бұрын

I always loved how Kershner described Star Wars as a fairytale instead of a science fiction. I think he understood these films and its lore better than anyone else, even George Lucas himself.

@theman8034 Жыл бұрын

George called it fantasy. He understood his world also, y’all just like discrediting him at every chance you get.

@JustGina724 Жыл бұрын

@@theman8034 After selling Lucasfilm to Disney, I think his credibility can be questioned. Maybe it’s because I’m so in love. 😉

@mjc8248 Жыл бұрын

My grandpa took me to see this movie when i was a kid. It blew my mind and is still a fond memory all these years later.

@sandal_thong8631 Жыл бұрын

I went with my Mom and her friend, the latter dressed as Darth Vader.

@thehorrorcatdad Жыл бұрын

Simply put... a masterpiece there is a reason this is my favorite movie of all time, not just my favorite Star Wars film. Great job on this video, this movie was such a staple for me growing up and all the points made in this video hit the nail right on the head. 🤓👍 Pretty much a perfect movie, in my opinion, although there was only one thing I wish Lucas wouldn't have changed from the theatrical version and it was a line Vader says after the duel with Luke: "Bring my shuttle" that line and delivery was so cold, menacing and cut straight to the point that Vader was not happy lol.

@johnfitzpatrick3094 Жыл бұрын

I remember watching Empire in 1980 at the Esquire Theater in Springfield, IL (sadly, it's no longer there). When the movie's big twist came, you could hear a pin drop in the theater.

@ty_sylicus Жыл бұрын

Damn. This is some good writing and great delivery!

@WrexFX Жыл бұрын

When I was a kid I had to see the original Star Wars when it was repeated at the theater right before the release of Empire and I loved it... But my god when I got to see Empire a few months later it blew me away and really kinda became THE movie in my life. Afterwards I would always compare everything else I watched to it. It really was an AMAZING film that has never dulled in my eyes and is the best sequel I've ever seen. Godfather 2 and Terminator 2 were great sequels too, and I personally loved Star Trek 2 and Aliens as well Also a point, at the time the bad guys winning was a big deal, and the world was expanded so much. After all this was the film series that defined what a trilogy even was and set the rules.

@sandal_thong8631 Жыл бұрын

I think I saw them in reverse order, listening to _Star Wars: the Original Radio Drama_ also after _Empire._

@ericokonkwo7771 Жыл бұрын

Imagine if Luke did take up Vader's offer and turn to the Darkside. After defeating and killing the Emperor and Rebels, what would the galaxy be like under their rule?

@Lance37a Жыл бұрын

I'm glad that never happened.

@sandal_thong8631 Жыл бұрын

I didn't get that the opening of _Return of the Jedi_ with Luke wearing black and force-choking the guards was Lucas trying to tell us he's tempted by the Dark Side, until someone mentioned it a few years back. Maybe if Luke's message to Jabba via R2 was more aggressive?

@JoshuaDracul 10 ай бұрын

All 3 are masterpieces, but this one has always been my fav for whatever reason. Maybe i just heard you tell me some of those reasons, but to me it will always be a wonderful mystery as to why i love this SO much. ❤

@christophermau1887 Жыл бұрын

Best Dialogue ever: "I LOVE YOU" "I KNOW"... ❤

@MediaLoverChris02 6 ай бұрын

And it was improvised too!!

@jacobfilasky2729 Жыл бұрын

Just the scenery alone makes this movie phenomenal

@KenAdams426 Жыл бұрын

Randall said it best, Empier ends on such a downer. Luke loses his hand, finds out Vader is his dad, and han is frozen in carbonite.

@ericseitzler81 Жыл бұрын

The 2 captain America sequels deserve some love too

@1975KyleDavid Жыл бұрын

Episode IV is the best because Lucas used a simple plot that took ideas from classic literature--Beowulf, Hamlet, Macbeth, Titus, and many other characters--and merged the plots and subplots to create a story of his own. He technically gave us a sci-fi Lord of the Rings. Simply brilliant!

@TheFairlaner Жыл бұрын

So long as Aliens and Terminator 2 exist it can only ever be one of the best sequels of all time.

@Cats_Are_Scary Жыл бұрын

Terminator 2 was a great move. I remember seeing it when it came out at the drive through. What an experience. I was blown away!

@Steve-du2nz Жыл бұрын

Aliens is the best sequel. It’s been scientifically proven

@powerbadpowerbad Жыл бұрын

AGREED. Game over man !!! Game over !!! They mostly come-out at night.Mostly.

@ericseitzler81 Жыл бұрын

Don't worry I'm sure Disney is working on erasing those 2 movies, Darth Kennedy 's rule will never end

@Steve-du2nz Жыл бұрын

@@ericseitzler81 the wokesters already put a warning label on Aliens on some streaming services. "This film has outdated attitudes, language and cultural depictions which may cause offence today. Sci-fi sequel starring Sigourney Weaver. Contains violence."

@yanndick Жыл бұрын

A masterpiece, better classified as Space Fantasy than as Sci-Fi though.

@sandal_thong8631 Жыл бұрын

It can all go down the bin into "space fantasy" if it doesn't hold up to modern physics, like _Star Trek's_ warp drive and transporter. And of course, any movie crossing universes and time travel.

@drewskiee9254 10 ай бұрын

This is the one film that Darth Vader is the primary villain as well. Tarkin was the main villain of A New Hope and the Emperor is for Return of the Jedi.

@Lance37a Жыл бұрын

This is the best directed Star Wars movie as well.

@punchbuggyyellow7097 Жыл бұрын

Best sequel of all time? There are plenty of contenders. T2, Aliens, The Godfather Part II & The Dark Knight to name a few. But none of them have impacted pop culture as much as Empire. And then there's that line, "No. I am your Father", that hits you like a sledgehammer the first time you hear it. So, is The Empire Strikes Back the best sequel of all time? You're goddamned right it is.

@ollllj Жыл бұрын

well, ANY sequel will look great, when it runs (in comparison) just the year after something like the "Star Wars Christmas Special" holiday-filler, where Bea-Arthur somehow had by far the best performance in what can only be described as a softcore-Wookie-furry-porn-for-children clip-show.

@McRcFly Жыл бұрын

Sometimes its better not to see how they did these films... Just let it stay magic. One of the best films of all time. 👍

@MediaLoverChris02 6 ай бұрын

I think seeing the behind the scenes adds to the magic.

@Jimvenice2008 Жыл бұрын

Masterpiece and well said

@brianpbillingsley3687 Жыл бұрын

I watched Empire with my kids and made sure my daughter took notes.

@bas6628 Жыл бұрын

THIS and the dark Knight are the best ever sequels

@homelessjesse9453 Жыл бұрын

The greatest? I would say that's reserved for Evil Dead 2. Sam Raimi took the first movie, and redid it in such a fun and clever way, that it inspired Peter Jackson's film career.

@SRS1969 Жыл бұрын

The issue with considering Evil Dead 2 is that it's not really a sequel. It's more of a reboot.

@ericseitzler81 Жыл бұрын

Don't forget T2 as well

@ryanelogan5540 Жыл бұрын

In my opinion, the best sequel ever made!!

@IndyCrewInNYC Жыл бұрын

Greatest Star Wars film? Greatest sequel of all time? Hell yes! Godfather II is right behind it, though.

@leespiderpod Жыл бұрын

It’s close but The Godfather II is the best sequel I reckon

@tomlichnofsky.7048 Жыл бұрын

Probably the best Star wars episode Movie To This Day!! My Favorite Star wars episode Movie! Stood in Line with my Father For Hours😲 Back in the Day To See This Movie - Twice!! 😎👍👌And Is in The Top five of Sequels - All Time Ever made! 😊👊✊🍁 May The Force be with us All!!

@354Entertainment Жыл бұрын

Best Star Wars movie and maybe the best sequel ever made!

@Merylstreep1949 Жыл бұрын

Damn you ! Now I'll have to break my 30 year ban and have to watch the first 3 original movies again.....

@ministerofdarkness Жыл бұрын

Yeah I know those prequels and sequels soured the originals for me as well! 😂

@johncollins9989 Жыл бұрын

Idc what anyone says.. ESB is the GREATEST star wars movie ever made and its not even close... it might be the greatest sequel ever made.. IMO its a perfect film

@dyxhahdhf5564 Жыл бұрын

I just had to watch a non skippable 9min apple pro ad this video better be amazing

@Steve-du2nz Жыл бұрын

ESB is great, but everyone knows Aliens is the best sequel ever made

@CoyoteGuru Жыл бұрын

I can prove you wrong with one word: "WIIPLEEEEEEEEEYYYY!!!!"

@pinkenbajedi2119 Жыл бұрын

It was so cool showing my 3 kids this together for the first time and watching their faces when Luke finds out! So cool, shock, surprise, disbelief! My daughter thought he was lying, my son was shocked and my little girl covered her mouth and yelled oh no 😂😂

@sandal_thong8631 Жыл бұрын

James Earl Jones thought he was lying, too!

@MutantsInDisguise Жыл бұрын

Best Star Wars film ever.

@rick9977015 Жыл бұрын

Damn excellent movie! The introduction of Yoda is still such a spectacle to me. I always wondered why Hamill wasn't in more movies. I thought he was excellent in the Star Wars movies. I didn't get to see them in theaters. I missed the whole fanfare costumes, but I did get to see the Phantom Menace costumes...I was all in for that. Still think Phantom Menace is a good movie. Qwai Gon is still my favorite Jedi.

@sandal_thong8631 Жыл бұрын

After _Empire_ I went to see him in _The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia_ which was not interesting to a 10-year-old. If he'd been in _Raiders of the Lost Ark_ I'd have begged to see that in theaters when it came out. I don't remember when I saw it, whether a re-release or on home video, though I remember Cracked magazine's take and the bad Atari game that no one could win without a guide. Of course if Lucas had loyalty to his other actors in _American Graffiti_ then Ron Howard would have been cast as Luke, not been typecast like Mark, but gone on to his directing career.

@michaeltaylor2121 Жыл бұрын

I saw it when i was 10, in 80. I felt at home with it. Still do

@deanvillarreal147 Жыл бұрын

thats awesome at 7:02 you can see the bullet , or i should say blank casings flying out of Han Solos pistol. ive never noticed that until now

@atwunz Жыл бұрын

Same goes for Captain America films. Started off as a fantasical light hearted indiana jones like adventure and finishing off like a dark tale involving conspiracies and agendas.

@myrnalaboy2840 Жыл бұрын

For me this is one of the greatest sequels of all time.

@RichTeer Жыл бұрын

Someone needs to tell the writer that "Darth" isn't Vader's first name, it's his title.

@gregmize01 Жыл бұрын

nice job on the video guys!

@GUTZ420 Жыл бұрын

im born 89' and weirdly this is my best star wars movie/series along with the animated clone wars series

@sandal_thong8631 Жыл бұрын

You sound like the age of those who were awestruck by _The Phantom Menace_ but were too young to post your opinion online to challenge those who didn't like it.

@hussd21 Жыл бұрын

I don't know what else to say about this movie that hasn't been said a thousand times before, I will agree it is the best Star Wars movie, though I still say A New Hope is my personal favorite. I still get goosebumps when it gets to the big reveal. That's where I would time travel to, when this movie first premiered and seeing the first reactions to the "I am your father" scene

@Merylstreep1949 Жыл бұрын

A mind blowing bit of forgotten trivia....Carrie was pretty much working on Blues Brothers and Empire at the same time Yeah, and her best friend was Meryl Streep herself although Carrie called her Mrs. Gummer Oh yeah and Carrie wrote some pretty witty fiction in Postcards From The Edge as well

@sandal_thong8631 Жыл бұрын

People like to point out her pinky fingernails, good for coke. I think they said she had an affair with Harrison, which may explain some of their chemistry.

@yugaoo Жыл бұрын

Man, Its hard to be a movie lover in this age with spoilers eveywhere. I remember all we got at my little age was a cover and few pic on the back of the tape. True magic was that, discovery one on one.

@sandal_thong8631 Жыл бұрын

David Prowse accidentally gave away the twist in an interview in San Francisco, by speculating that they should be father and son because then they couldn't kill each other. I think only Lucas noticed and is why he fell out with him and didn't want his to be the face of Luke's father. Prowse then spilled the beans to a reporter by showing him the filming schedule of _Return of the Jedi_ with another actor playing Anakin on another soundstage.

@domwalker6526 Жыл бұрын

One of the best movies of all time. One of my personal favorites. I owe this movie a lot

@BellsCuriosityShop Жыл бұрын

It has ALL the best Star Wars bits. I liked second of prequel trilogy too (nobody else does LOL) and annoyed by second of sequel trillogy.

@purefoldnz3070 Жыл бұрын

I showed this film to my kid and she thought it was a new movie.

@Aragorn7884 Жыл бұрын

*Terminator 2: Judgement Day* 😎

@Doire1992 Жыл бұрын

3 best sequels imo, no particular order: 1. SW: Empire strikes Back 2. LOTR: Two Towers 3. Godfather Part II

@GTV333 Жыл бұрын

Something familiar about this video. I dont know, I feel like... ITS BEING WATCHED!

@Aragorn7884 Жыл бұрын

A-T A-T ...not At At 🤷🙄

@burninghops4449 Жыл бұрын

ALIENS and Terminator 2 are right up there on the Mt Rushmore of sequels with Empire.

@fredlandry6170 Жыл бұрын

Return of The Jedi is still my favorite but I love this one as well.

@thumpyloudfoot864 Жыл бұрын

Terminator 2: Judgement Day has entered the chat...

@ericseitzler81 Жыл бұрын

James Cameron just laughs while watching aliens.

@Merylstreep1949 Жыл бұрын

Yeah back in the good old days when you....GASP!....had to wait for a sequel! Omg

@sandal_thong8631 Жыл бұрын

I've been waiting for sequels that finally came out this year, and they were disappointing, except for _Across the Spider-Verse._ Now its sequel might not make March 2024. How long can I go without spoilers? We can't even speculate what's coming next, when too many people have inside information and a desire to spoil it. I hope what I saw two weeks after its release is false and just concept art.

@MediaLoverChris02 6 ай бұрын

@@sandal_thong8631What about Guardians of the Galaxy 3? In my opinion, that was the best one and we had to wait 6 years for it!!

@sandal_thong8631 6 ай бұрын

@@MediaLoverChris02 Some people liked it, but introducing animal-people just to exterminate them was abhorrent. Better had some of the Guardians sacrificed themselves. The trailer hinted that one of them would die, but like other superhero movies that year, there was no sacrifice, so no consequences.

@KenAdams426 Жыл бұрын

I always wondered, why didnt darth just use the force to catch Luke and bring him back up?

@bodacious117 Жыл бұрын

It’s top 3 for me.. 1. The dark knight 2. The two towers 3. The empire strikes back

@jakelecroy5553 Жыл бұрын

My 8 years old mind thought Vader's telling Luke that he was his father was a ploy to get him to join him. I didn't believe he was Luke's father. Even when Vader tries to connect with him thru telepathy I still didn't buy it until Return of the Jedi.

@sandal_thong8631 Жыл бұрын

I read Lucas ran it by a psychologist who said little children wouldn't believe it, so go ahead.

@accutronitisthe2nd95 Жыл бұрын

Where was I? Graduating highschool...

@white-dragon4424 Жыл бұрын

Even though still great, it was improved by Adywan's own ESB Revisited. His update to the Battle of Hoth has to be seen to be believed!

@surrealist1976 Жыл бұрын

adding humour and cuteness awwwhness ruined it for me, this is my favourite and the first Star Wars as seconth, 1999/2002/2005 is forever in my black hole... Rogue one and everything after 2015 is great and ok...

@tohpingtiang4878 Жыл бұрын

Empire egg surprise. Vadar inside.

@kevinbullas4239 Жыл бұрын

Still my favorite.And better than what we have now.

@sandal_thong8631 Жыл бұрын

_Avengers: Endgame_ challenges _Empire_ for best sequel, but we'll see if it holds up 10 years on. Too bad that _Return of the Jedi_ didn't have quite the punch or kick that _Endgame_ did to wrap up its franchise.

@RupPup69 2 ай бұрын

I just bought the Skywalker Saga on Amazon prime video sale all 9 Star Wars Skywalker I am the chosen one

@piperhamlin8611 Жыл бұрын

Best sequel of all time? No. Best Star Wars sequel definitely. "From Russia With Love," is my call for best. It set the James Bond formula for every film that followed.

@markoutwithmark Жыл бұрын

It's between Empire, The Dark Knight, and Godfather II

@markjackson6431 Жыл бұрын

i really like A New Hope and Force Awakens but The Empire Strikes Back is the only movie i constantly rewatch

@ericseitzler81 Жыл бұрын

ANH and force awakens are the exact same movie with just a couple of changes but the same plot

@MediaLoverChris02 6 ай бұрын

@@ericseitzler81But both great. Force Awakens is like A New Hope but with the pacing of The Empire Strikes Back.

@ericseitzler81 6 ай бұрын

@@MediaLoverChris02 with none of the good writing, characters,or acting

@MediaLoverChris02 6 ай бұрын

@@ericseitzler81 With all of that actually. It was the first Star Wars movie to have any of that since the 80’s. The Force Awakens does everything to keep the plot moving at a constant pace. There’s always a sense of urgency with the characters due to how real they feel. This is what happens when actors truly become the characters, similar to how I believe Mark Hamill just straight-up IS Luke Skywalker.

@LukeLovesRose Жыл бұрын

Best sequel? That's hard to say. There has been so many great sequels. Look at The Godfather Part II, Aliens, T2, Spider-Man 2, The Dark Knight, Top Gun Maverick, Shrek 2, The Two Towers, etc, etc. The Empire Strikes Back is definitely in the top 4 or 5

@williamg3165 Жыл бұрын

Best sequel of all time? TRY BEST MOVIE OF ALL TIME! ❤

@carlredbird3054 Жыл бұрын

Best sequel is human centipede 2, but this is a great movie too. When I was a kid return of the Jedi was my favorite, but 2 has the most storytelling

@javierramos9795 Жыл бұрын

Facts!

@joegordon2915 Жыл бұрын

The Empire strikes back is a great sequel, but, to me, it doesn’t stand on its own. It needs the first and third movies to bookend it. Star Wars(yes that’s what it was called in 1977) is the only move that stands up as a movie by itself and therefore I feel Star Wars is the best of the series.

@sandal_thong8631 Жыл бұрын

Some people like to overuse the word "trilogy" when three books or movies don't actually link together as closely as the OT did. As in "Michael Keaton [or Andrew Garfield] didn't get his trilogy," when the movies were more episodic and not having an arc of character development linking them together, as well as no cliffhanger to bring us back for the third installment.

@florincalin3698 Жыл бұрын

Godfather part 2 winks at you in a understandable and tender way🤗🤫😑

@sandal_thong8631 Жыл бұрын

A good runner-up. They say that _The Empire Strikes Back_ was one of the most influential sequels of all time, which pushes it over _Godfather Part 2_ to be the best.

@haydarthiab6410 Жыл бұрын

Terminator 2: judgement day is the best sequel of all time

@MajBuk21 Жыл бұрын

"The first transport is away!"

@tkskagen Жыл бұрын

"FIREFLY/SERENITY" was still MUCH better!

@vanmetschke Жыл бұрын

The GOAT!

@derickmandigo2356 Жыл бұрын

No. In a world where Aliens, Godfather Part II and Bride of Frankenstein exist, how are you even asking that question?

@MarkDemeo Жыл бұрын

What more can be said about this movie,not much if anything. One thing though the fact that after over 40 years that revelation still gets a miriad of responses.