Review #114: Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back.
Cast
Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker), Harrison Ford (Han Solo), Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia Organa), Billy Dee Williams (Lando Calrissian), Frank Oz (Yoda), James Earl Jones (Darth Vader), Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca), Alec Guinness (Obi-Wan Kenobi), with Anthony Daniels and Kenny Baker (C-3PO and R2-D2). Directed by Irvin Kershner.
Review
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This sequel is reportedly the best of the Original Trilogy, but I will see if it is or not. The acting is good as usual, especially from Hamill, Ford, Fisher, and Oz. Hamill had to deal with being in a swamp for months with only animals and a 3-foot puppet for company, so it really shows credibility in Hamill's performance. The action is good, especially the Hoth battle and The Duel. The influences Lucas uses are evident here, especially with Cloud City. The film starts a few years after IV, and things are tough and all. The film makes sure it's not a happy tale, and it's the only one in the series to not have a positive ending. (meaning it doesn't look good for the main characters) Anyway, the film is dark, with looming issues and all, with the biggest revelation of all time (even if it might be a little hindered with the Special Edition). A good film that is the middle part of a trilogy that's getting to it's end. (Before I forget, I'd recommend Star Wars Begins and Building Empire as they are great documentaries on the films)
Overall, I give it 10 out of 10 stars.
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