Often regarded as the best Star Wars has to offer, Empire Strikes Back does live up to that. Unlike the other films it has few flaws, a less cheesy story and plot, while still retaining that Star Wars magic. I think the key is in the director. George Lucas is a great writer and story creator, but executing his script and ideas onto the screen has always been poor or lackluster in my opinion. All the prequels were directed by him and they are disliked by many who love the originals, and I'm not sure if that's a coincidence.
It does not take this movie long to get into the action. Fairly quickly the rebel base is found on Hoth and a massive battle with towering vehicles begin firing. The entire movie it feels like they are being chased or hiding, but the movie is called "Empire Strikes Back", so it's almost expected. Even in Luke's training the movie continues that feeling. Since Luke cannot get this new force thing down and is still having problems with his fears. This movie not only has action but emotion as well. When Luke learns that Darth Vader is his father it is a very serious scene that makes you rethink everything. Nowadays everyone goes into the Star Wars movie knowing that Vader is Lukes father but thats because its the biggest plot twist ever basically.
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