Better Than Episode IV - A New Hope

Rating: 10/10 (21 February 2002)

It really isn't often that you see a sequel that you like more than the original, but I feel pretty comfortable saying that I liked "Empire Strikes Back" more than "A New Hope".
I absolutely love the new worlds that are shown to us; Hoth, Degobah and Bespin. The story is great, the characters are incredible, the special effects are phenomenal...everything about this movie is awesome! There are so many great aliens, beasts and characters in this film, just to name a few: The Hoth Wampa, Taun-Taun's, Boba Fett, Bossk, Yoda, Lando Calrissian, and many many more.
There are so many great scenes in this film as well as great costumes. I love the Hoth Stormtroopers, and the entire section that takes place on Hoth is superb! One scene that I've always liked is the scene near the end where Chewbacca, Leia, Han and Lando walk into the room and see Vader standing at the end of table and Chewbacca roars. I don't know why, but I LOVE that scene so much! Then there's the whole Han being frozen in Carbonite deal, just great! The ending of this film is also great because it totally leaves you in a state of suspense.
Anyhow if you haven't figured out what I'm trying to say, I'm trying to say it's in your best interest to see this movie, but you should/must see "A New Hope" first. Thanks for reading,
-Chris