Review of The Empire Strikes Back (1980) by Andrew C — 23 Dec 2016
George Lucas offers up the entree of his saga: if A New Hope was the setup, 'Empire' is the conflict. Unlike its predecessor which teetered on silliness, Lucas breathes complexity into familiar characters, with Luke and Darth Vader being the centerpiece.
The biospheres of Hoth, Dagobah, and Bespin create fantastic backdrops for Luke's emotional growth as he comes to terms with internal peril, and the daring escapades of Han and Leia feel like a good sci-fi TV show with a burgeoning romance sub-plot.
This review of The Empire Strikes Back (1980) was written by Andrew C on 23 Dec 2016.
The Empire Strikes Back has generally received very positive reviews.
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