THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK (1980) - ♦♦♦♦♦

Directed by - Irvin Kershner

Written by - Leigh Brackett, Lawrence Kasdan, George Lucas

Starring - Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels

"The battle in the galaxy far, far away continues. Darth Vader seems obsessed with turning Luke Skywalker, who in the meantime continues his Jedi training, to the dark side. The added sinister undertones are more than welcome and make this second film in the original Star Wars saga even more involving particularly on an emotional level. This is also perhaps due to the creator of the saga George Lucas giving over the directing spot to director Irvin Kershner, who is often an unsung hero in the Star Wars franchise. The special effects are influential, the storyline adventurous and gripping, and the famous plot developments and one liners memorable. "

Science Fiction, USA