Review of The Empire Strikes Back (1980) by Gerald G — 12 Jun 2017

Incredible sci-fi flick. Great characters, plot and action. Best Star-Wars movie undoubtedly.

This review of The Empire Strikes Back (1980) was written by Gerald G on 12 Jun 2017.

The Empire Strikes Back has generally received very positive reviews.

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