The Empire Strikes Back
1980Irvin Kershner124 min
Verdict: Cinema
- Graded near black
- The score does the plotting
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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- A wide image, with more letterboxing on a 16:9 screen.
- Published shot timings inform the attention estimate.