The Best of the lot

Rating: 10/10 (7 January 2005)

After seeing the first Star Wars, a Sci-fi epic set in outer-space (which I loved) I was looking forward to tuning in to the second in the trilogy (the empire strikes back) on DVD, but, to be honest, I didn't really think it could get any better. The first star wars was perfect, and, usually, the first in a series is the best. How could that great film be surpassed?
Well, one word: sheer genius. Unknown director Irvin Kershner steps into the Director's chair and directs an outstanding, phenomenal sequel, that is full of many surprises and memorable acting. This part of the trilogy see's Han Solo on-board the ship with Chewbacca, Princess Leia and C-3PO. It also see's Luke travel deep into Dagobah with R2-D2 to seek out Jedi Master Yoda. This excellent film simply cannot be put into words. Everything is right, everything just clicks. It's a film of all kinds: so well done and executed yet so entertaining. Such a work of art yet such a popcorn film for a night in. Any way you look at it, this is a true piece of devoted work that should and is showered with deserved praise all across the globe.
Final Summary: ***** out of ***** (5 out of 5)