TStoneMBD
05-22-2005, 08:38 PM
In New Hope, George Lucas creates a masterful story. A movie of philosophical value along with hope for a generation coming out war in Vietnam. Lacking budget, a sufficient team along with an uncertainty of his own, the movie had some problems despite being a work of art.
George Lucas fully redeems himself in Empire Strikes Back. Action reaches a new level. Storyline is more developed. Transitioning is smoother and the directing job, done by Irvin Kershner is far more professional than Star War's preceding movie. There are no visible errors to speak of in this movie, as a more experienced Lucas proved to be better prepared.
The movie begins with the rebellion transferring to an ice planet to avoid being searched out by an anxious empire. One has to ask why these rebels decided their fate would rest in this iceland when it appears unnecessary. Are there no other planets within range to hide on? Maybe the rebellion army assumed that nobody would believe them to be a foolish as to try to survive in a vacant land, covered in snow, with wind factor of great significance and an apparent temperature drop of frightening proportions.
Despite the dangers these rebels are exposed to from this planet, it appears that they are not well equipped in that of vehicle transportation. Luke Skywalker, leader of the rebellion, has to travel on the back of a native ice creature, which appears to be similiar to that of a small, but friendly dinosaur.
Luke manages to get trapped inside of an ice monster's den, dangling from the roof of his cave. It becomes apparent that the ice monster will soon grow hungry and feed upon that of human flesh. Luke manages to untangle himself with the use of his lightsaber. The ice monster, seeing Luke attempting an escape, runs over quickly to attack. The ice monster, appearing to look similiar to that of a Polar Bear in size and shape, loses a limb to the strength of Luke's saber. Rather than slay this beast like a true Jedi, Luke runs away in great fear trying to outrun the relatively helpless creature. One has to ponder how it is that Luke is going to combat Darth Vader if he cannot defeat a pathetic ice monster. If Luke was truely ready to empower the force, he should have been able to defur the animal, ripping off his entire coat of white hair with only the use of his mental energy.
Luke manages to escape, but gets trapped in a blizzard with no means to make it back to the rebellion's base. Han Solo finds Luke and tries to keep him warm while friendly aircraft send out a rescue team to search for these 2 survivors.
With the technology available to the rebels, you would assume that they would have tracking devices, or at least radio/video intercom. A rescue team soon finds Han and Luke and they are brought back to safety.
Enduring some damage through his life threatening experience, Luke has to be hospitalized for a short duration. In his hospital room, we see Han Solo trying to charm Princess Leia in a condescending manner, which certainly has an effect on Leia, despite it appearing to be a negative one. Their relationship resembles that of two nine year old children, pretending to hate each other when they really have feelings for one another. We then see the Princess kiss Luke for shear spite to enrage Han, if nothing else.
Han soon tries a new method of charm on Leia, actually approaching her in a caring and embracing manner. Eating up all the compliments, Leia soon finds herself entangled in a kiss with Han, which is shortly abrupted by the slapstick comedy of an annoying 3P0.
Darth Vader, haven sent out probing droids for the purpose of searching out the rebellion location, finally locate them. Vader quickly assembles an attacking regime and sends them out to search and destroy the rebellion base. The Empire's large militia equipment slowly draws closer the rebels, and the rebels quickly send out a counterattack against the war machines through the use of their own fighter planes. In a great war battle, the rebels prevail through the use of their wit. Few rebel casualties are sustained.
The rebels quickly evacuate. Obi-wan's spirit approaches Luke and instructs him to travel to a distant planet where a master Yoda will complete his training. Luke quickly arrives to this planet, which appears to consist entirely of swampland. Yoda first presents himself to Luke as a goofy, mindless creature, which is entirely uncharacteristic of himself. Luke soon realizes that this is in fact the great Jedi Yoda, and Yoda comes into his true character, that of a creature in possession of great wisdom and power. Yoda teaches Luke about the power of the force.
Meanwhile, Han Solo takes Princess Leia, Chewbacaa, R2D2 and 3PO to a friend's location on a nearby planet (Cloud City) to recoup. In an act of betrayal, Han's friend turns them into an awaiting Darth Vader for an exchange of business finances.
Vader decides that he is going to use these rebels as bait to attract Luke Skywalker to face him in combat. He forces Han Solo to enter a freezing chamber under the force of his command. Princess Leia shouts out her love for Han as he slowly becomes encumbered by the chamber. Han shows his own love for Leia in his own way flamboyant way and plunges to his apparent death through the means of being frozen alive.
Young Skywalker soon becomes aware that Han and Leia have been captured by Vader, and despite not being ready, leaves the guidance of Yoda despite being advised not to, to fly to Cloud City and rescue his friends.
As expected, Luke is engaged by the trap set by Vader and Vader forces Luke into a light saber battle. Much more impressive than the battle of Obi-Wan versus Vader in New Hope, this battle is visually spectacular. Outmatched, Vader soon slices off Luke's hand and tries to convince to Luke to join the darkside with him. We soon discover that Vader is Luke's father, and Luke, disgusted with the new turn of events jumps off the ledge where he stands, in to what appears to be an endless plunge into space.
Luckily, Luke manages to survive the fall by reaching an apparent garbage disposal of Cloud City, which is a slide that slowly decreases the speed of Luke. Princess Leia manages to escape the grasp of Vader and rescues Luke with her spaceship.
Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back is a fantastic movie, even for a generation 30 years ahead of its time. I am looking forward to completing the trilogy by watching Return of the Jedi shortly.
George Lucas fully redeems himself in Empire Strikes Back. Action reaches a new level. Storyline is more developed. Transitioning is smoother and the directing job, done by Irvin Kershner is far more professional than Star War's preceding movie. There are no visible errors to speak of in this movie, as a more experienced Lucas proved to be better prepared.
The movie begins with the rebellion transferring to an ice planet to avoid being searched out by an anxious empire. One has to ask why these rebels decided their fate would rest in this iceland when it appears unnecessary. Are there no other planets within range to hide on? Maybe the rebellion army assumed that nobody would believe them to be a foolish as to try to survive in a vacant land, covered in snow, with wind factor of great significance and an apparent temperature drop of frightening proportions.
Despite the dangers these rebels are exposed to from this planet, it appears that they are not well equipped in that of vehicle transportation. Luke Skywalker, leader of the rebellion, has to travel on the back of a native ice creature, which appears to be similiar to that of a small, but friendly dinosaur.
Luke manages to get trapped inside of an ice monster's den, dangling from the roof of his cave. It becomes apparent that the ice monster will soon grow hungry and feed upon that of human flesh. Luke manages to untangle himself with the use of his lightsaber. The ice monster, seeing Luke attempting an escape, runs over quickly to attack. The ice monster, appearing to look similiar to that of a Polar Bear in size and shape, loses a limb to the strength of Luke's saber. Rather than slay this beast like a true Jedi, Luke runs away in great fear trying to outrun the relatively helpless creature. One has to ponder how it is that Luke is going to combat Darth Vader if he cannot defeat a pathetic ice monster. If Luke was truely ready to empower the force, he should have been able to defur the animal, ripping off his entire coat of white hair with only the use of his mental energy.
Luke manages to escape, but gets trapped in a blizzard with no means to make it back to the rebellion's base. Han Solo finds Luke and tries to keep him warm while friendly aircraft send out a rescue team to search for these 2 survivors.
With the technology available to the rebels, you would assume that they would have tracking devices, or at least radio/video intercom. A rescue team soon finds Han and Luke and they are brought back to safety.
Enduring some damage through his life threatening experience, Luke has to be hospitalized for a short duration. In his hospital room, we see Han Solo trying to charm Princess Leia in a condescending manner, which certainly has an effect on Leia, despite it appearing to be a negative one. Their relationship resembles that of two nine year old children, pretending to hate each other when they really have feelings for one another. We then see the Princess kiss Luke for shear spite to enrage Han, if nothing else.
Han soon tries a new method of charm on Leia, actually approaching her in a caring and embracing manner. Eating up all the compliments, Leia soon finds herself entangled in a kiss with Han, which is shortly abrupted by the slapstick comedy of an annoying 3P0.
Darth Vader, haven sent out probing droids for the purpose of searching out the rebellion location, finally locate them. Vader quickly assembles an attacking regime and sends them out to search and destroy the rebellion base. The Empire's large militia equipment slowly draws closer the rebels, and the rebels quickly send out a counterattack against the war machines through the use of their own fighter planes. In a great war battle, the rebels prevail through the use of their wit. Few rebel casualties are sustained.
The rebels quickly evacuate. Obi-wan's spirit approaches Luke and instructs him to travel to a distant planet where a master Yoda will complete his training. Luke quickly arrives to this planet, which appears to consist entirely of swampland. Yoda first presents himself to Luke as a goofy, mindless creature, which is entirely uncharacteristic of himself. Luke soon realizes that this is in fact the great Jedi Yoda, and Yoda comes into his true character, that of a creature in possession of great wisdom and power. Yoda teaches Luke about the power of the force.
Meanwhile, Han Solo takes Princess Leia, Chewbacaa, R2D2 and 3PO to a friend's location on a nearby planet (Cloud City) to recoup. In an act of betrayal, Han's friend turns them into an awaiting Darth Vader for an exchange of business finances.
Vader decides that he is going to use these rebels as bait to attract Luke Skywalker to face him in combat. He forces Han Solo to enter a freezing chamber under the force of his command. Princess Leia shouts out her love for Han as he slowly becomes encumbered by the chamber. Han shows his own love for Leia in his own way flamboyant way and plunges to his apparent death through the means of being frozen alive.
Young Skywalker soon becomes aware that Han and Leia have been captured by Vader, and despite not being ready, leaves the guidance of Yoda despite being advised not to, to fly to Cloud City and rescue his friends.
As expected, Luke is engaged by the trap set by Vader and Vader forces Luke into a light saber battle. Much more impressive than the battle of Obi-Wan versus Vader in New Hope, this battle is visually spectacular. Outmatched, Vader soon slices off Luke's hand and tries to convince to Luke to join the darkside with him. We soon discover that Vader is Luke's father, and Luke, disgusted with the new turn of events jumps off the ledge where he stands, in to what appears to be an endless plunge into space.
Luckily, Luke manages to survive the fall by reaching an apparent garbage disposal of Cloud City, which is a slide that slowly decreases the speed of Luke. Princess Leia manages to escape the grasp of Vader and rescues Luke with her spaceship.
Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back is a fantastic movie, even for a generation 30 years ahead of its time. I am looking forward to completing the trilogy by watching Return of the Jedi shortly.