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    The epic saga continues as Luke Skywalker, in hopes of defeating the evil Galactic Empire, learns the ways of the Jedi from aging master Yoda. But Darth Vader is more determined than ever to capture Luke. Meanwhile, rebel leader Princess Leia, cocky Han Solo, Chewbacca, and droids C-3PO and R2-D2 are thrown into various stages of capture, betrayal and despair.

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Roger Ebert

"The Empire Strikes Back'' creates in us... a sense of wonder... The story elements in the ``Star Wars`` trilogy are as deep and universal as storytelling itself."

rogerebert.com/reviews/the-empire-strikes-back-1997

The Hollywood Reporter

The Empire may not top Star Wars, but it certainly makes one look forward to whatever new surprises George Lucas and his band of cinematic wizards can conjure up for us.

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Variety

Only boxoffice question is how many earthly trucks it will take to carry the cash to the bank.

variety.com/1980/film/reviews/the-empire-strikes-back-1200424800/

Reelviews Movie Reviews

The defining moment of The Empire Strikes Back occurs in the final fifteen minutes, sparking collective gasps during its initial screenings.

reelviews.net/reelviews/star-wars-episode-v-the-empire-strikes-back

The Denver Post

"Empire" is the second of a planned nine-part series of films, based on a huge script by Lucas.

denverpost.com/1980/05/23/episode-v-the-empire-strikes-back-original-star-wars-movie-review-1980/

StarWars.com

"The Empire Strikes Back was welcomed with an array of mixed, lukewarm, and indifferent reviews... but time has been kindest to Empire's reputation and standing."

starwars.com/news/critical-opinion-the-empire-strikes-back-original-reviews

IMDb

This is easily the darkest and most serious out of all the Star Wars films...

imdb.com/title/tt0080684/

Keith & the Movies

"Not only do I think it’s the very best Star Wars film. I also think it’s one of the best sequels ever made."

keithandthemovies.com/2022/05/24/review-star-wars-episode-v-the-empire-strikes-back/

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