| The Empire Strikes Back | | My Rating: (out of 5 stars)
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	| Primary Location: | First Saw:In Theatre | Saw at/with: Showcase Orange with Peter L. | 
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		 1980 | Category:       Sci-Fi  Action | 
	| Director: 
		
		
Irvin Kershner | Time: 
		124 min. | Writer: 
		George Lucas & Leigh Brackerr | 
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	| Mine: | Really good stuff. A bit slow in the middle with all the Yoda stuff, but a first rate finish and top notch opening. | 
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	| Leonard Maltin/Plot synopsis: | Smashing sequel to STAR WARS manages to top the original in its embellishment of leading characters' personalities, truly dazzling special effects (which earned a special Oscar) and nonstop spirit of adventure and excitement. (It does assume you've seen the first film. ) Story threads include a blossoming romance between Han Solo and Princess Leia, the cosmic education of Luke Skywalker (by the mystical Yoda), an uneasy alliance with opportunistic Lando Calrissian, and a startling revelation from Darth Vader. 1997 theatrical reissue included 3 minutes of additional footage. Full title onscreen is STAR WARS EPISODE V: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK. Sequel: RETURN OF THE JEDI. Panavision. | 
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