Star Wars - Episode 5 - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
MEDIUM LEVEL VIOLENCE
| Director: | Irvin Kershner |
| Actors: | Harrison Ford, Alec Guinness, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Frank Oz, Billy Dee Williams, Kenny Baker, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, David Prowse |
After receiving a vision from Obi-Wan Kenobi and fleeing the ice world of Hoth with his friends after an Imperial attack, Luke Skywalker travels to the marsh planet of Dagobah, where he is instructed in the ways of the Force by the legendary Jedi master Yoda. Meanwhile, Han Solo and Princess Leia make their way to planet Bespin, where they are greeted by Han's old friend, a shifty gambler named Lando Calrissian. Ambushed by the Empire shortly after their arrival, Han and his friends are imprisoned by Darth Vader. Luke leaves Dagobah to rescue his friends, and is met by Vader and a startling revelation.
| Status: | Normal |
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| Run time: | 124mins |
| Origin: | UNITED STATES |
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Member Reviews (37)
37 Member
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Jason
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Shall always be one of my favourite movies ever. Definitely the best in the Star Wars saga. A rare example of how Sequels can be better than the original. I hope that someday George Lucas will authorise episodes 7, 8 & 9 in my lifetime (as long as he doesn't direct them).
Charles
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Still a cracking good movie
Viewer
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Classic Star Wars strikes again! Probably the best of the six movies, I've always thought this film to be a must have for any Sci Fi, Action or Adventure fan and deserves a place towards the middle of the top shelf. I highly recommend it.
Carolyn A.
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By far the best of all of the Star Wars movie. A true icon. I love it dearly.
Anthony S.
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Adam
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The second offering in this Sci-Fi masterpiece.
Graham M.
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What can I say. The Star Wars series is a wonderful tale filled with life lessons for those savvy enough to catch on.
This has it all. Action a plenty. Great characters. And a hint of love interest.
You will want to see episode VI soon afterwards though I would say. The end leaves it up in the air a bit. That is part of the story.
So if you can, see them from I through to VI in their order. Then the tale will truely be told.
David M.
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The movie they had to make
Paul G.
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Carries on the brilliance from Star Wars A New Hope, One to watch over and over again, simple great sci-fi adventure.
Peter B.
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Even better than its predecessor!
Jan S.
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Jeff
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One of the original Star Wars movies, ground breaking special effects then but somewhat dated now. Still better than the current offerings from Lucas and OK for light entertainment on a slow night.
Gianni Fogale
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Phil
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The best of the Star Wars saga's and a grant epic
Peter Buttigieg
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Yani Silvana
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Peter T Ho
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Great sound effects
Lady M
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I'm a huge Star Wars fan.
Curtis Baksa
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Still an excellent movie after all these years
John Armstrong
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Wendy Lyons
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Benny Hsia
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a classic
Jamie Tan
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Classic movie, great transfer to DVD.
Daniel Joyce
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Ken Smith
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Timelss classis. No need for further comment.
Glenn Winchester
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TraceC
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This is my favourite of the Star Wars movies so far. Loved it then and love it now.
Elaine Myburgh
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Great to see an old classic with a new vibrant touch. The "new" sound is quite something.
Troy Renouf
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Jo Taylor
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Wicked.
Keryn
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Always a classic no matter how many times you've seen it.
Lis
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Great Movie
Tuan Vu
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Good movie...even after 150th viewing!