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The Star Wars saga continues.
1980 · 2h 4m · PG
Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
Directed by
Irvin Kershner
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.
Top critics, in their words
The Empire Strikes Back is a worthy sequel to Star Wars, equal in both technical mastery and characterization, suffering only from the familiarity with the effects generated in the original and imitated too much by others.
Irvin Kershner directed the actors this time around, and without the benefit of Lucas's personal affection they seem stiffer, more clenched.
The total effect is fast and attractive and occasionally amusing. Like a good hot dog, that's something of an achievement in a field where unpalatable junk is the rule.
It is a visual extravaganza from beginning to end, one of the most visionary and inventive of all films.
The Empire Strikes Back is a technological triumph, a cornucopia of intergalactic tchotchkes.
Star Wars (1977)
Action · Adventure · Science Fiction · PG
Princess Leia is captured and held hostage by the evil Imperial forces in their effort to take over the galactic Empire. Venturesome Luke Skywalker and dashing captain Han Solo team together with the loveable robot duo R2-D2 and C-3PO to rescue the beautiful princess and restore peace and justice in the Empire.
Return of the Jedi (1983)
Action · Adventure · Science Fiction · PG
Luke Skywalker leads a mission to rescue his friend Han Solo from the clutches of Jabba the Hutt, the Emperor prepares to crush the Rebellion with a more powerful Death Star, and the Rebel fleet mounts a massive attack on the space station. Luke Skywalker confronts Darth Vader in a final climactic duel before the evil Emperor.
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
Action · Adventure · Science Fiction · PG-13
When the sinister Sith unveil a thousand-year-old plot to rule the galaxy, the Republic crumbles and from its ashes rises the evil Galactic Empire. Jedi hero Anakin Skywalker must choose a side.
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy (2004)
Documentary · N/A
From the earliest versions of the script to the blockbuster debuts, explore the creation of the Star Wars Trilogy.
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