Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
Directed by Irvin KershnerThe 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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Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back Ratings & Reviews
- Hipster ZOMBIEFebruary 25, 2025Very few films surpass the original by large margins like Empire Strikes Back does. The stakes are higher in this film, the action is more intense, and we get the first big screen appearances of Boba Fett and Yoda. Some people call Empire a downer, I call it the franchise’s best overall film that they have yet to surpass up to this point.
- nessa.baudelaireApril 7, 2025it is fitting that a film about fathers is itself the father of expections for this franchise. Empire was a vision of what star wars could be, a codification of themes, and a peak of success so insurmountable that it doomed every future star wars film to lurk in its shadow.
- Keith SouthernFebruary 15, 2025Best star wars movie ever. Period
- Spaceman JoeJune 4, 2025What do I need to say?
- rightig2d agoBetter than a new hope, no doubt the best from the original Trilogy.
- Movie_MaverickJuly 25, 2025The greatest Star Wars film ever created, a masterpiece of science fiction.
- pietroboninoJune 27, 2025This film Is Absolutely perfect the plot twist Is also perfect
- Edward SchofieldMay 10, 2025Do, or do not, there is no try. There is no point trying to deny that this is a masterpiece.
- PhineasJuly 13, 2025The greatest sequel ever made, and George Lucas's peak as a director. Empire is just the definition of iconic.
- SaturnFoxDieJuly 11, 2025Best Star Wars movie...
- Skye HaynesJune 6, 2025A great sequel, lots of charm and very funny. Definitley shows its age, but it works in the films favour with its goofiness being endearing.
- .LAGMay 17, 2025Another almost-perfect sequel, technically speaking.
- TheDesertLadJune 17, 2025The "Sequel Curse" - A movie that receives critical acclaim is followed by a sequel that is universally agreed to be sub par. Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back does NOT suffer the sequel curse and actually EXCEEDS elements of the first film. While "Star Wars" is the definitive version of the heroes journey, The Empire Strikes Back actually takes everything interesting about the first story and easily expands and is the reason why Star Wars TODAY is as big as it is 45 years after its release. This film will stand the test of time and unlike the other two films in the trilogy doesn't suffer under Lucas's meddling too much - meaning - you can watch the theatrical release, a fan restoration, or even the special edition and still experience a 5/5. A must watch film.
- Dawson ScribnerMay 17, 2025Three words: Best. Sequel. Ever!
- PapaHamzehApril 2, 2025People say this is the best Star Wars film. I'll be upfront: no it isn't. But that's ok, subjectivism is the doom of the modern man. I get why it is regarded as such! The reveal (another American film iconic scene), the grandiose universe, the additions to the score, Han Solo's "I know". Listen, it really is a banger movie. But from the perspective of themes and meaning, no I cannot give this five stars. My fifth star is always going to center around thematic elements, and this is, afterall, just a popcorn flick. But maybe one of the best ever! And that's good enough for all of us.
