Star Wars, Episode V- The Empire Strikes Back (Widescreen Edition)

Star Wars, Episode V- The Empire Strikes Back (Widescreen Edition) | Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford | The best Star Wars has to offer

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	Star Wars, Episode V- The Empire Strikes Back (Widescreen Edition) Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford 20th Century Fox, 2004 average customer review:based on 424 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Single Disc From Star Wars Trilogy, 2004 release

This one a long time have I watched

I remember going to see THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK for the first time in 1980. I was 5 years old. I remember hearing the voice of Yoda and exclaiming, "That's Grover!" (i.e. Sesame Street). And it was (Frank Oz).

THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK has always been my favorite of the original trilogy. I think it must be because the movie slows down alot. I love the action and excitement as much as the next STAR WARS fan, but it creates a wonderful balance to have a middle film where we can stop, catch our breath and gear up for the big finale.

I'm very glad Lucasfilm has finally released the original trilogy onto DVD. I've seen many complaints about the lack of quality in the transfer. I guess I've gotten so used to those "Special Editions" that I have failed to see the difference.

But on that subject, it seems like THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK is the only film in the series which wasn't meaninglessly altered or marred by the Special Edition. No scenes were messed with to the extent that would change the story's context, and no ridiculous special effects were thrown in with effects 30 years their seniors. There was simply a more life-like Wampa (I could take it or leave it), a bustling Cloud City (the way it should be), and Darth Vader announcing his arrival to his Star Destroyer (I could take or leave that one too). All this to say that they left well enough alone on this one, and I'm glad they did.

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The best Star Wars has to offer

The best of the original Star Wars Trilogy (and not even in the same conversation as the prequels--which should be on a list of 'most disappointing science fiction films of all time') The Empire Strikes Back is everything that makes Star Wars great. The brooding Lord Vader and his menacing strength, the over matched but immensely likable Luke Skywalker, the imaginative sets and beautiful planets, and the greatest revelation or 'twist' in science fiction film (and maybe all other genres!) of all time. At this point the film has become a legged, an icon and a cultural touchstone, and it deserves to be regarded as one of the greatest films ever made, regardless of genre.

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The Greatest Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film of All Time

The Empire Strikes Back has always been a gem in my book. It was always my favorite of the series because I think its the best achievement of a second act that I've seen thus far in all the science fiction and fantasy I've read or seen portrayed in film, including The Two Towers from The Lord of The Rings. Empire focused its attention on the one character that binds the whole series together in the first place: Darth Vader. You see his ruthlessness, his inhumanity and inner turmoil. Empire reflects perfectly what I believe the entire series should have portrayed throughout all six. Star Wars is above all its aspects the story of a man who loses his sanity and tries to regain it in order to redeem himself and make peace with what family and humanity he has left. Everything else is or should have been secondary and was not the case for episodes II and III. Ultimately what makes The Empire Strikes Back so perfect are the simplar things: lack of slap-stick humor, meaningless one-liners or incredibly overdone cartoonish animation. Basically everything that ruined the latest trilogy because George Lucas abandoned the adult and young adult group that made up the overwhelming majority of his fanbase. Ever since episode I, George Lucas has appealed to the children of his fanbase and as a result the series has suffered greatly because it softened so much in tone and was no where near as dark as it should have been, not to mention Lucas's disconcern for continuity, attention to detail and disrespect for his own rules in the Star Wars universe. Overall George Lucas remains among the story tellers and film makers I most admire because he has made masterpieces like The Empire Strikes Back. Also anyone who's a fan of the Star Wars series and Lucasfilm in general should definitely see his first film THX-1138 if they haven't already, its just as brilliant as Empire in my opinion and a must see sci-fi classic.

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Wow,

Just wow. This is one of the best films ever, better than the first, and that's saying a mouthfull.

Start Wars (Episode V) - The Empire Strikes Back (Original Version & Update #1)

If you are any kind of Star Wars fan, this DVD is a must for your collection. I've heard that George Lucas did not want to produce a DVD of the original theatric version of The Empire Strikes Back but felt compelled by fan demand. Even though the 1980 version is a mediocre-quality dub of the original film, it is wonderful to see it much the same way as I did when it was in the theater. Get it while it's still at a decent price, & still available!

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