Review of The Empire Strikes Back (1980) by Peter O — 29 May 2018
As the crown jewel of the Star Wars saga, "The Empire Strikes Back" not only explores the darker side of the Star Wars universe but it also introduces a more complex Luke, verifiably badass Han, and terrifyingly formidable Vader.
The multi-dimensionality that is evidently lacking within the characters throughout the original becomes abundant with the introduction of a non-binary morality. Simply put, "Empire" is driven by the interplaying motivations among characters rather than just the standard protagonist-antagonist model that the others exhibit.
This is precisely the complexity that gives the film its elegance.
This review of The Empire Strikes Back (1980) was written by Peter O on 29 May 2018.
The Empire Strikes Back has generally received very positive reviews.
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