Review: Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back

SPOILER ALERT: There are spoilers throughout the entirety of this review

Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back is the second of the Star Wars films to be produced. After saving Princess Leia and destroying the Death Star the Rebels make a temporary home on the ice world, Hoth. The Galactic Empire finally finds them causing the Rebels to flee from Hoth. First they encounter the AT-AT walkers and then the presence of Darth Vader himself. After a narrow escape on the Millennium Falcon Princess Leia, Han Solo, Chewbacca and C-3PO are soon captured by the evil empire. Meanwhile, Luke Skywalker and R2-D2 follow a command from Obi-Wan Kenobi to receive Jedi training from Master Yoda on the swampy world, Dagobah. Here Luke consistently showed his impatience causing Master Yoda to think that Luke is not ready. After some training Luke decides to postpone his training until he saves his friends. 

I think the pacing of the film could have been improved. During the action scenes the cinematography was quite slow similar to other scenes that gave a calm feeling where there was no action. This felt a little awkward for me. At times the story line become a little slow for my taste.

I feel as though one of the messages conveyed are impatience and cockiness must be overcame. However, there is definitely much to take from this film.

The direction from Director Irvin Kershner was great. Every character seemed realistic except for Anthony Daniels as C-3PO. He seemed a little to human-like at times; by the way that he moved. I felt the highest connection with Harrison Fords, Han Solo than any other character. Mark Hamill did a good job with Luke Skywalker, though I do believe they could have found someone better for the role. And we can't forget Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia. Carrie did a phenominal job with her role.
For the time that it was produced both the special and visual effects were fantastic; from the laser guns and light sabers to Yoda. I remember when I was younger watching this I thought they looked incredible, though, currently I have gotten used to higher quality visual effects. The way that Kenny Baker in R2-D2 conveyed his emotions was perfect

There are actually widely known mistakes within this film that gave the impression that the production crew was in a rush to produce this piece. However, they did produce a great product.

I give Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back a 7 out of 10

I would recommend watching the whole Star Wars series!

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