The middle odyssey

Rating: 8/10 (20 October 2018)

This review contains spoilers.
The Empire Strikes Back is the sequel to 1977's A New Hope. The Empire Strikes Back is the second Star Wars movie released and follows the same cast of characters from Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope. Luke Skywalker has destroyed the Death Star and joined the Rebel, Alliance. Alongside Han Solo and Princess Leia, the three continue their adventure. Luke Skywalker seeks out an old Jedi master. Meanwhile the Empire retaliates against the Rebellion.
The Empire Strikes Back is the perfect sequel. This second chapter to the original trilogy has so much to offer to its viewers. The story, characters, and world are continued well here. The story's climax is among the best. It reveals much about every character and makes the journey worthwhile.
Mark Hamill plays Luke Skywalker incredibly well. He has a good acting range that is utilized well in this movie. His character goes through an impressive arc from escaping Hoth to learning from Yoda to the final duel with Lord Vader. Luke's character arc is impressive and Mark Hamill does a good job reflecting.
The rest of the characters do get good arcs in this movie. Every characters' arc converges onto the cloud city of Bespin. Han Solo is played well by Harrison Ford and he continues as the reluctant smuggler. Carrie Fisher plays Princess Leia as the Rebel Alliance is threatened. Viewers that enjoyed watching Lord Vader will enjoy that he returns here.
I highly recommend Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back. This movie is one of the best sequels across movie history.
Grade: A