Time for the bad guys to shine.

Rating: 10/10 (10 December 2002)

I've always thought the bad guys were the coolest. The Empire Strikes Back is perfect. The introduction of the Super Star Destroyer is my favorite scene of any Star Wars movie. It still gives me chills every time. A great character--Boba Fett--was originally introduced in Empire. The saber duel between Luke and Vader remains my favorite in the series. While the duel in The Phantom Menace is probably the most visually dazzling and awe-inspiring, it's far too short, and there's no motive or emotion involved. Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan fight Maul based only on the fact he poses an immediate threat, and it's their duty to combat evil. Luke goes up against Vader because the Force guides him to it. He's destined to confront the Dark Lord and learn the truth about his father. The ending of Empire is the most dramatic of the series without a doubt. It's the only one of the bunch that doesn't end on a happy note, like a fairy tale. 10/10.