The greatest sci fi film of all time

Rating: 10/10 (27 September 2016)

Empire Strikes Back is the prime example of how to do a movie sequel; it furthers the story,raises the stakes, expands the characters and universe, goes in daring new directions, improves the technicals and fixes any of the flaws found in the previous film. Empire is a lot darker than its predecessor and this helps to heighten the drama and make the story more compelling as now we truly see the threat the empire can impose. It becomes more though provoking as a philosophical side to the force is introduced. New, equally iconic and beloved characters are introduced, characters like Yoda, Lando and Boba Fett. This is also the film that truly defined Darth Vader as one of the greatest villains of all time as not only is he made more intimidating but also more complex thanks largely to the infamous twist. Yet the film still manages to be just as fun as the original as we have great space battles and the greatest lightsaber duel of the entire saga. Yet what makes these action scenes so cowling and exciting is our emotional investment we have with the story and characters, you will laugh, cry, feel tense and cheer, once the end credits roll you'll be emotionally drained.