The Greatest Film Ever Made

Rating: 10/10 (22 October 2001)

In creating a sequel to the phenomenally successful Star Wars, George Lucas and his team were faced with a seemingly impossible challenge. How could the original be surpassed? Three years (and a lot of cash) had, of course, given the film-makers the opportunity to develop the special effects technology far beyond the original film. But this alone was not enough. Where Empire truly excels over it's predecessor is in the two essential fields of film storytelling-- both the plot and the characters are far richer and more captivating. Why is Empire the greatest film ever made? We will never again see such a perfect blending of romance, adventure, emotion and movie magic.