Starring: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, Frank Oz (voice), Alec Guinness, James Earl Jones (voice) Directed by: Irvin Kershner Rating: PG Genre: Action, Science Fiction Box Office: $
1980
Times Seen:
Tim: 4
Summary: Before facing off against Darth Vader (voice of James Earl Jones), Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) travels to a foreign planet to train with Jedi Master Yoda. When his friends Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) are in peril, Luke must come to their rescue.
Review:
Tim: Now, this is where I differ sharply with most Star Wars fanatics (notice I didn't say nerds). From most people I talk to, I have heard overwhelmingly that this is the best film in the original trilogy. I differ because I feel it is the weakest. I know that it has perhaps the franchise's best moments (training with Yoda, Darth Vader's shocking revelation), but I can't help but feel this film is slightly weaker than the other two. It is still a great movie, but still represents a slight drop in quality.
Now, Star Wars redefined the way we watch movies. This film offered some iconic moments that will be in the minds of viewers for all time. It continued the amazing story started in the original film. The cast all give equally as good performances as they did in the first film, and the addition of Yoda greatly aids the film.
There is a great deal of debate (at least between most of the world and me) about where this film ranks. Despite the best moments, I feel the film is still the weakest of the original trilogy.
Rating 1-10
Tim's Rating: 8
If You Enjoyed This Movie, We Recommend: Star Wars, Return of the Jedi, Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones, Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
