Perhaps the best sequel of all time

Rating: 10/10 (12 September 2018)

Being a huge fan of the Star Wars universe, I'm giving the original trilogy a 10/10 score as a whole.
It is always difficult to make the follow up to an amazing movie, especially one of the best hero journeys of all time; "A new hope". The Empire Strikes Back, however, does this masterfully. Continuing to expand the universe with character relations, groundbreaking design/special effects of their time and and enthrilling story. Where this movie shines though, is the third act of the film. The challenges and situations our heroes find themselves in, together with one of the most surprising revelations in cinematic history, leaves us wanting nothing more than to jump right into the third movie to explore the thrilling conclusion.
The acting, the effects and the overall feel of the movies have, of course, aged over time, which in my opinion only contributes to the nostalgic feeling of the trilogy. It is remarkable how the vision of George Lucas has had such a groundbreaking impact on the history of science fiction, yet the trilogy still stands as universally accepted classics in today's mainstream media. However successful the prequels and ever-expanding sequels might be, the originals are cinematic marvels in my eyes.