Movie Review: The Empire Strikes Back

"The Empire Strikes Back," the long awaited for sequel to the massively successful "Star Wars - A New Hope," does not disappoint in the least. The movie continues on the same "Hero's Journey" theme and stays true to the rebels vs. the empire conflict with the same collection of characters, both good and bad. It furthers the metaphorical struggle of good vs. evil, and will keep you on the edge of your seat for the entire movie.

The movie starts of short time after the previous movie ended. Our heroes are somewhere on this seemingly abandoned ice planet, in an attempt to hide out from the empire, led by none other that Darth Vader, whose situation based on events of the previous movie is now known. We see him bowing down the Emperor himself, and realize he isn't the top dog after all.

It doesn't take long for the empire to find the rebels hideout, and a battle for their escape ensues. Only this time, they split up. To avoid being caught by the evil empire, this is the only thing to do. Han Solo, Princess Leia, and C3PO head for a station run by Han's buddy, while Luke heads off to meet up with some mysterious character, a character that will become one of the most famous fictional characters ever created.

We follow Han And Leia through an asteroid field, and other adventures before they finally arrive on Han's buddies outpost, only to find the empire, including Darth Vader, has arrived before them, and has forced Han's buddy into falling into a trap. It seems that the all powerful Darth Vader is in search of something.

Meanwhile, we see Luke land on some jungle planet out in the middle of nowhere. His ship sinks into a swamp, and he feels he may be in the wrong place. He comes across Yoda, last in a long line of Jedi Knights. Luke is put through a tough training, both mentally and physically, as he learns the way of the force. Some of the most powerful, metaphysical truths of the universe are revealed during the interactions between Luke And Yoda. We also learn that in order to become a true Jedi, Luke must face Vader. Something master Yoda feels he is not quite prepared for.

Luke, through his growing powers of the force, sense that his friends are in danger, and leaves before his training is complete. We see Ben's ghost appear, and speak with Yoda. Another vague Jedi is referred to, but we aren't sure who. Luke arrives at the station where his friends are kept captive, and we learn that this was Darth Vader's plan all along. To take Luke and bring to the emperor. We of course learn the most shocking revelation in all of movie history, but you won't hear it here if you haven't seen this spellbinding film. This is a box set you must purchase. I recommend you buy the box set if you can afford it. This is movie making at its most brilliant.


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