“The Empire Strikes Back,” the long awaited for sequel to the massively successful “Star Wars – A New Hope,” does not disappoint in the least. The movie continues on the same “Hero’s Journey” theme and stays true to the rebels vs. the empire conflict with the same collection of characters, both good and bad. It furthers the metaphorical struggle of good vs. evil, and will keep you on the edge of your seat for the entire movie.
The picture starts a short time after the earlier movie finished. Our heroes are someplace on this apparently isolated ice planet, in an endeavor to hide out from the empire, led by none other that Darth Vader, whose situation based on events of the preceding movie is now identified. We see him bowing down the Emperor himself, and appreciate he isn’t the top dog after all.
It doesn’t take long for the empire to stumble on the rebels hidey-hole, and a skirmish for their getaway ensues. Only this time, they split up. To escape capture by the empire, this is the only option. Han Solo, Princess Leia, and C3PO head for a station run by Han’s buddy, while Luke heads off to meet up with some wonderful character, a character that will become one of the most notorious story bound characters ever produced.
We follow Han and Leia through an asteroid area, and other happy times before they finally appear on Han’s associates outpost, only to find the empire, counting Darth Vader, has arrived sooner than them, and has required Han’s buddy into falling into a trap. It seems that the all powerful Darth Vader is in search of something.
Meanwhile, we see Luke land on some tropical rain forest planet out in the middle of nowhere. His vessel sinks into a marsh, and he feels he may be in the wrong place. Then he meets up with Yoda, the last alive Jedi Trainer. He puts Luke through a rigorous training, both mental and bodily, teaching him the ways of the force. Some of the most authoritative, metaphysical truths of the universe are exposed during the communications between Luke And Yoda. We also find out that in order to turn out to be a true Jedi, Luke must face Vader. Something Yoda fears he is not quite equipped for.
Luke, owing to his rising powers of the force, sense that his friends are in jeopardy, and leaves before his preparation is concluded. We see Ben’s ghost come into view, and have a word with Yoda. They bring up that there is “one other” probable Jedi who may save the universe, but we don’t know who. Luke arrives at the station where his contacts are kept captive, and we learn that this was Darth Vader’s plan all along. To take Luke and bring to the emperor. We also learn one more astonishing piece of information, but I refuse to ruin this for anyone who has not seen this work of genius. This is a trilogy that you must own. I recommend you buy the box set if you can afford it. This is movie making at its most superb.
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