Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
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| Year Released | 1980 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Sci-Fi |
| Our Rating | 9.3 |
| Director | Irvin Kershner |
| Written By | George Lucas, Leigh Brackett |
| Main Cast |
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Synopsis
Three years after the destruction of the Death Star, Imperial forces continue to pursue the Rebels. After the Rebellion's defeat on the ice planet Hoth, Luke journeys to the planet Dagobah to train with Jedi Master Yoda, who has lived in hiding since the fall of the Republic. In an attempt to convert Luke to the dark side, Darth Vader lures young Skywalker into a trap in the Cloud City of Bespin. In the midst of a fierce lightsaber duel with the Sith Lord, Luke faces the startling revelation that the evil Vader is in fact his father, Anakin Skywalker.
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FilmCritique.co.uk Summary
- A fantastic follow-up to Episode 4 that is by no means the disappointing sequel you may expect - far from it in fact...
- The plot is darker and more imaginative, the action more intense and the visuals even more stunning - clearly the best of the six Star Wars films released so far
- Contains a major plot revelation that you won't anticipate (assuming you haven't seen the first 3 episodes, or the countless references!)
- Introduces Yoda, the Jedi Master - possibly the strangest and most influential character to grace the big screen
FilmCritique.co.uk Rating: 9.3 -- Julian Humphries
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Additional Information
| Certification | Universal, suitable for all |
|---|---|
| Studio | 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment |
| Running Time | 127 minutes |
| IMDb User Rating | 8.8 |
