10 Things Wrong With Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back
The Empire Strikes Back (also known as Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back) is a 1980 American epic space opera film directed by Irvin Kershner from a screenplay by Leigh Brackett and Lawrence Kasdan, based on a story by George Lucas. The sequel to Star Wars (1977), it is the second film in the Star Wars film series and the fifth chronological chapter of the "Skywalker Saga". Set three years after the events of Star Wars, the film recounts the battle between the malevolent Galactic Empire, led by the Emperor, and the Rebel Alliance, led by Princess Leia. Luke Skywalker trains to master the Force so he can confront the powerful Sith lord, Darth Vader. The ensemble cast includes Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, David Prowse, Kenny Baker, Peter Mayhew, and Frank Oz.
Following the success of Star Wars, Lucas hired Brackett to write the sequel. Following her death in 1978, he outlined the whole Star Wars saga and wrote the next draft himself, before hiring Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) writer Kasdan to enhance his work. To avoid the stress he faced directing Star Wars, Lucas handed this responsibility to Kershner and focused on expanding his special effects company Industrial Light & Magic instead. Filmed from March to September 1979 in Finse, Norway, and at Elstree Studios in England, The Empire Strikes Back faced production difficulties, including actor injuries, illnesses, fires, and problems securing additional financing as costs rose. Initially budgeted at $8 million, costs had risen to $30.5 million by the project's conclusion.
Released on May 21, 1980, the highly anticipated sequel became the highest-grossing film that year, earning approximately $401.5 million worldwide. Unlike its predecessor, Empire was met with mixed reviews from critics and fans conflicted over its darker and more mature themes compared to the light-hearted adventure of Star Wars. Critics praised the puppeteered character Yoda, a diminutive alien who serves as Luke's teacher, for having expressive features and characterization. The film was nominated for various awards and won two Academy Awards, two Grammy Awards, and a BAFTA, among others. Subsequent releases have raised the film's worldwide gross to $538–549 million and, adjusted for inflation, it is the thirteenth-highest-grossing film in the United States and Canada.
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Cast:
Mark Hamill - Luke Skywalker
Harrison Ford - Han Solo
Carrie Fisher - Princess Leia
Billy Dee Williams - Lando Calrissian
Anthony Daniels - C-3PO
David Prowse - Darth Vader
Peter Mayhew - Chewbacca
Kenny Baker - R2-D2
Frank Oz - Yoda (voice)
Alec Guinness - Ben (Obi-Wan) Kenobi
Jeremy Bulloch - Boba Fett
John Hollis - Lobot, Lando's Aide
Jack Purvis - Chief Ugnaught
Des Webb - Snow Creature
Clive Revill - Emperor (voice)
Kenneth Colley - Admiral Piett
Julian Glover - General Veers
Michael Sheard - Admiral Ozzel
Michael Culver - Captain Needa
John Dicks - Imperial Officer
Milton Johns - Imperial Officer
Mark Jones - Imperial Officer
Oliver Maguire - Imperial Officer
Robin Scobey - Imperial Officer
Bruce Boa - Rebel Force General Rieekan
Christopher Malcolm - Rebel Force Zev (Rogue 2) (as Christopher Malcom)
Denis Lawson - Rebel Force Wedge (Rogue 3) (as Dennis Lawson)
Richard Oldfield - Rebel Force Hobbie (Rogue 4)
John Morton - Rebel Force Dak (Luke's Gunner)
Ian Liston - Rebel Force Janson (Wedge's Gunner)
John Ratzenberger - Rebel Force Major Derlin
Jack McKenzie - Rebel Force Deck Lieutenant
Jerry Harte - Rebel Force Head Controller
Norman Chancer - Other Rebel Officer
Norwich Duff - Other Rebel Officer
Ray Hassett - Other Rebel Officer
Brigitte Kahn - Other Rebel Officer
Burnell Tucker - Other Rebel Officer
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:35 - 10: Snowstorm
02:35 - 9: Attack On Hoth
03:53 - 8: Thick Armor
04:50 - 7: Hidden
05:50 - 6: The Walking Dead
06:30 - 5: Sensors
07:25 - 4: Positioning
08:00 - 3: Quick Change
08:47 - 2: Handcuffs
09:19 - 1: Thief
09:53 - Final Thoughts