It's time to learn about the Force and Darth Vader! This was pretty damn great, and I'm loving how the main villain has a good backstory!! Thank you everyone for watching
For me it's HAL-9000 from 2001: a Space Odyssey. He's an AI, of human making, the ultimate extension of the first tools made by humans, but his creation, like that of all tools, has deep and unforeseen consequences for his makers.
Hal in 2001, Darth Vader in Star Wars, the Joker in the Dark Knight. Sorry i know that's more than 3 but they are all great. Guilty pleasure villain: Joan Crawford in Mommy dearest lol
John Kreese from "The Karate Kid" ... I think you would really enjoy the characters and relationships .. what you are saying in your video about the jedi, actually applies in the movie since its set in a real world situation. Hopefully you watch the despecialized edition of Return of the jedi
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It seems like she's heard the line before, like most, but didn't know the full context, which is why it's so important not to discuss the spoilers casually with people unless you know for sure they know everything. Most of these reaction videos show that most have heard the line, but don't really know what it means.
Poor Lando really was in the worst possible situation. He was responsible for so many people's lives and livelihoods. A tremendous amount of responsibility, and despite that, he finally can't continue the betrayal of his friend whom he hasn't seen in years. Bear in mind, the deal that keeps getting worse all the time isn't impacting him at all. It keeps getting worse for his friends, and that is what finally makes him decide to abandon his entire life to help them. It's actually a pretty excellent little story arc that shows this scoundrel really does have a good heart, just like Han.
While the changing deal only affects Han and his friends, it shows Lando that the Empire’s word is worthless, and that they’ll never fulfil their end of the bargain. He realises that there is no negotiating with the empire, and that he has no choice but to fight back.
In a way, Lando is like a more advanced version of Solo, as Solo would have become with time. He left Solo's world for one of responsibility, and in that way, Lando's "world" was also a lot like Luke's was, at the beginning of the last movie. However, there is the old proverb about trouble; "What goes around, _comes_ around".
"So Luke attacked first, that's the dark side!" Well done! So few people understand this. That was also the point of the test on Dagobah. Attacking to destroy is an attack on oneself.
Technically he failed as soon as he took his weapons in there with him. One of my favorite realizations in this series was how Luke asks "What's in there?" And Yoda replies "Only what you take with you...." Yoda told him he wouldn't need his weapons, but by taking them in there with him, it means he carried fear with him into the cave. The vision shows that his willingness to use weapons to mitigate his fear is what would be his downfall, if he didn't overcome it.
Yoda telling Luke "no more questions" didn't mean to just follow blindly. Yoda was answering many. The purpose of the training at that time was for Luke to clear his mind in order to be more in tune with the force.
Oh don't get me wrong. Jedis have a way of teaching and doing things which can be questioned. For a better view of the Jedi Order, and after watching Episodes 1-6, I REALLY REALLY recommend the Clone Wars series.
@@VerowakReacts The interpretation I always had is that it's not something you can grasp with your rational mind, but only by experience. So Yoda is helping Luke with his objective of coming to know more by fixing his strategy which is too focussed on linguistically expressible knowledge.
I stood in line with my father and best friend for four hours to see this, one of the better days of my life. Indescribable experience. Another amazing audience reaction, especially at the huge plot twist. I was so young.
Sadly, you can't help but experience these movies differently than the original audience. For example, we had no idea what Yoda looked like. The first time we heard anything about Yoda was when Luke did, there in the snow. So, we didn't know that was Yoda smacking Arr Too with a stick...
@@VerowakReacts But, there is another thing. There were elements in this story that would have been better for the audience to appreciate if they hadn't needed to swallow the whole story all at once. If this had been a book, and they had read it a few chapters at a time, they would have time to wonder and think about some things. What would this "Yoda" be like? And what did Luke's vision in the tree mean? And remember, Luke saw them in "A city in the clouds" suffering, while the Falcon was still floating with the garbage, trying to decide what to do next? They didn't arrive at Lando's city until after Luke was preparing to leave to rescue them.
I’ve seen many RUclips reactions to this movie and yours is one of my favorites. You understand the humor very well and are more perceptive than you probably realize at this point.
Re: Yoda's "you will destroy all for which they have fought and suffered" / "if you honor what they fight for, yes" lines, they're meant to convey that Han and Leia are being tortured to draw Luke to Cloud City (with Luke in a state where he'd be susceptible to Vader's influence) and that if Luke goes off into that trap, then their suffering and resistance would be for nothing. But if he didn't take the bait, then at least their capture would have accomplished something by warning him off and allowing him the time to complete his training to be in a better state to resist Vader. And he's kinda right about that- if Luke had stayed away, the outcome for everyone probably would have been the same: Lando would have intercepted Leia, Chewie and the droids and they would have escaped on the Falcon, while Han would still have been taken off by Boba Fett. The Falcon just wouldn't have had to make the U-turn to rescue Luke. Also, Luke would still have both his hands ;). Of course, that future is still in motion so Yoda didn't know for certain if Han and Leia would be saved or sacrificed. He was just trying to make Luke consider the possibilities and risks.
Oh for sure it would be different if Luke didn't go, but if you fear your friends could be in mortal danger, it's very hard to just say "I'll pass, maybe they'll survive" 😂
@@VerowakReacts Very true- it would be a hard decision. But that's the point the Jedi Masters are trying to make- if you let that emotional attachment motivate you to act rashly, you risk making things worse when there's an alternative that, while having its own risks and being a difficult decision in of itself, may have a better result in the end. And more importantly, would show that Luke has developed his self-control in his training ("Control! Control! You must learn control!"). Not saying it would be the right choice, but they do have a point in practicality (or applicability, at least) as well as within their training lessons. Everyone wants to rush out and help their friends. It takes a lot more effort to stay put knowing it may help your friends by doing so.
Luke didn't destroy all for which they fought and suffered, though. He made the right choice at Cloud City and chose possible suicide over giving into Vader's evil proposition.
@@billolsen4360 If he fell to the dark side then his friends would have suffered for nothing. had Luke been cornered somewhere with no escape he would be captured, tortured, and tuned to the dark side as he was unbalanced when he heard about his dad
Yoda knew that Luke was impulsive and impatient, so he was testing Luke by acting kind of child-like in the beginning. Yoda didn't really mean 'no more questions', he just meant 'no more questions right now', as he was guiding Luke to feel the Force and become familiar with it. Both Ben and Yoda didn't want Luke to leave early, as he would be turned to the Dark side more easily, and the Rebels would be doomed. Of course, Luke is impatient and leaves anyway.
@C Summers Yes, but not all Jedi...some decisions the Jedi Council didn't like... Yoda was very by the book rigid about how Jedi should behave, as Verowak will learn in later movies. Was that good, was that bad? Yes, let the fanboys commence arguing!
The thing that nobody ever seems to get about Yoda's teaching is that it is operating on a meta-level. The things he says are designed to strengthen Luke's understanding and willpower--including teaching him how to productively question his lessons--not just tell him what to do. When he says not to ask questions, for example, it is a test of whether Luke will quit out of defiance, or whether he has learned patience. If you ever watch ep. 8, it will be important to remember that just telling someone something is not remotely the best way to teach.
While this came out before I was alive, I still grew up in a time where everyone felt Han’s “I know” response was considered the definition of cool and peak man response to such a statement. I guess that still makes me old, but it does show films are a product of the time in which they were made.
Another unpopular opinion incoming. Han says “I know” because he’s already been expressing his love for Leia the entire film. In his own way, he has been very clear that he loves her pretty much from his first scene with her, and she only expresses her feelings to him in that penultimate scene in the carbon freeze chamber. Han’s been begging her to admit her feelings for an hour and a half all while expressing in his scoundrel way those three words throughout. That’s why he says I know and not I love you. Because he’s already told her.
When Obi-Wan tells Vader: "If you put me down, I will be more powerful than you can possibly imagine", he meant he'll become the "force Obi-Wan", though Vader doesn't know that. This is the reason he raised his lightsaber and LET Vader kill him in their lightsaber fight in "A New Hope", he was ready to "come one with the force" and help Luke in this movie.
Yoda wasn't saying never to ask questions. He was saying that when your mind is racing and hordes of questions come flooding in, all you're going to do is get convoluted and confused. He was saying to slow down. Clear your mind. Be patient. And take things one step at a time. All his questions will be answered, just don't get impatient and ahead of yourself. Trust the process.
You may have already figured this out, but to kinda play Devil’s Advocate (or in this case, Angel’s Advocate), the reason Obi-Wan and Yoda didn’t want Luke to leave even though his friends were suffering was that Vader wasn’t gonna kill them. He needed them alive as bait to bring him there, so they were never in any *real* danger. Lando confirmed it when he said that Vader wasn’t after them; he was after some guy named Skywalker
Yes, in the lightsaber (blade training) handbook (as it were), there is a focus on the technique of limb removal, its one of the few ways to fight with a lightsaber and leave your opponent alive.
Always so intrigued with dark side Luke in the comics. It was always inevitable at some point. He wanted to save his friends most, like his father. That’s why I have respect for prequel story. Everything balanced and thought out. Well, mostly lol 😎
26:30 A really good jump indeed! Don't forget that "Bannnnnnngg" sound of Luke hitting the ceiling can only mean that he caught that cable on the way down!
I saw this when I was 13. I wanted to think like a Jedi, so when Yoda said a Jedi must have the most serious mind I entirely understood. Then Luke faces Vader before he's ready, gets his hand cut off, finds out Vader is his father, flees instead of joining him, and gets dumped out the bottom of the floating city like trash. Sort of a model for growing up, I think. What a hero's journey. That, along with how blazingly fast the ships were (the special effects were MUCH improved over A New Hope), and this movie basically became my fixation over the next few years. There has been no other movie like it to me. I wasn't even able to see it again until I was 17.
The outside scenes on the planet Hoth were actually taken in Norway (I think), and in once instance where Luke was out in the snow, the rest of the film crew was safely in the hotel lobby filming him. There had been a snowstorm, and it seemed the best way to shoot the scene. As well, the scenes of the snow monster attacking Luke were added because of an auto accident involving Mark Hamill. He had some reconstructive surgery done to his face, making him look slightly different.
On not asking questions… this seems a trope from ninja-asian training movies. You might enjoy “The Karate Kid”. One trope is that the main character doesn’t recognize the sensei when he sees him. That’s what happens with Yoda. Sensei tells his student, as in “The Karate Kid”, simply trust him and do what he says during training.
@@VerowakReacts I agree, but Star Wars has these tropes from other genres. It’s like a film school as you learn more. I’m excited for you. I don’t see as many people reacting to The Karate Kid, so yours will stand out 😊
when Luke & Vader fight, Vader telekinetically throws a bunch of random objects at Luke. the SFX to achieve this was very sophisticated - a bunch of guys stood just offscreen & threw stuff at him.
I loved that you knew the quote "Luke, I am your father" (because you said it in your previous reaction) and yet you did not know who actually said it. It's refreshing to watch
Yoda wasn't saying "Don't ask any questions ever", he was saying "Now is not the time for these questions. It is time for you to now clear your mind." Because he knew that Luke was getting a little ahead of himself and asking the WRONG questions, and he knew that Luke would soon be going into the tree of the dark side.
I feel like they're just in Canada. Actually, they're in Finse, Norway. I remember the news that "Star Wars 2" was shooting in here. A Norwegian poster artist made a movie poster of R2-D2 on skis. 🤣 I was a bit disappointed that it was just a joke. I'm amazed that you could watch this without knowing the secret. "I am your father" has become such a staple in our culture. I am fortunate enough to have seen it when it was first in theatres, and I was truly surprised. Of course, this is the main reason to watch the movies in release order. The evil counterpart to the Jedi are the Sith. Darth Vader is a dark Lord of the Sith. Of course, both Vader and some Sith that you will meet in the prequels are fallen Jedi, but not necessarily. I think the word was actually used during shooting, but ended up on the cutting room floor, but it was in the comic book and novel adaptations, and of course in the prequel movies when George finally got around to making them.
Ben Burtt's sound design is legendary and one of my main inspirations...for...anything. Yoda telling Luke "There is no why" is less a "do not ask questions" and more a "be calm and peaceful and the Force will guide you to your answers." But it is a subtle suggestion that maybe when it comes to the Jedi and their connection to the force, there is more faith being asked than is meaningful or required - one of the main themes the whole series deals with. It's not in the movies (for some reason), but there is a Jedi code in the supporting literature, which more clearly defines what he's trying to convey.
I was 16 years old in 1980 when I saw this in the Movie Theatre. Everyone gasped when Vader told Luke who he was. Everyone was shocked. You asked what the Dark Side users were called. They are called Sith and have a lord name like Lord Vader. The emperor also has a name which will be revealed later,
Bravo for picking up on how Luke igniting and attacking first is a Dark Side thing. Just like he did in the Dark Side Nexus on Dagobah. Yoda was saying to stop questioning during the training. Obviously questions are permitted for Jedi since the Light Side is about knowledge as well as defense. Coming up with sounds for movies and television shows is done by Foley artists.
@@VerowakReacts Could be. No spoilers. I will say to keep your eyes open in the next movie for a brilliant decision in how a particular scene is shot.....if you comment on it, I will say "yes, that's the one" and if not, I will comment on the scene. :-)
@@SJHFoto Hmm, I will have to double-check that claim. However, what is beyond dispute is that Darth Vader already had his light saber ignited when he and Kenobi met in the corridor. Thus indicating hostile intent and leading a Kenobi to ignite his light saber.
I will never not adore how the giant worm they escape from is just a fancy sock puppet. Star Wars is so thrown together using every idea of the time and I love it😅
@@VerowakReacts In 97 Lucas made his all the movies his "Special Edition" which cleaned up alot of stuff (and added some stuff in). It's a real shame we can't watch the original originals that launched back in the 70s! I think only Lucas Films & the Library of Congress have that 😅
Luke getting attacked by the Wampa (the abominable snowmonster) was added because Mark Hamill was in a bad car accident between Ep. 4 and 5 and they used this to explain the scars on his face.
one thing i don't often hear people talk about. but the fact obi wan's ghost appeared and dissappeared just before han got to Luke, i believe he guided hand to luke
Yeah, it makes sense in this galaxy to cut off one's opponent's dominant hand during battle. It not only removes their weapon, but it eliminates the opponent's immediate ability to retrieve their weapon or continue the battle. Obviously one could fight with their non-dominant hand, but at a great disadvantage. The fact that artificial limbs can effectively, and rather easily, replace amputated limbs diminishes the life-long impact of such amputations.
Everyone on the Falcon forgot the first rule of troubleshooting an electronic system when dealing with the hyperdrive at the end. Is the power on?!!! I also think that Yoda meant no more questions for that particular training session.
I think it was also because Luke started asking questions about the dark side Yoda didn't like him to ask. Almost like he went "Panic! Quick, shut down mode!" I feel even talking about the dark side was taboo for a lot of jedi. To the point where Yoda would rather steer it in another direction to stop Luke thinking about what it could do for him.
Not many people question Yoda, definitely interesting to see. Also good examination of how the force works. Good reaction looking forward to Return of the Jedi
After seeing this movie and seeing the poll on my community tab... I'm so confused about everything and how everyone loves Yoda. I'm hoping future movies will make it clearer 😂
@@VerowakReacts Don't want to say too much but I think it'll start to make sense. You seem to actually understand the movies so far better than you might think.
@@VerowakReacts i'm baffled at people who dont appreciate yoda in this movie: 1.he demonstrates cunning (pretending to be senile to test luke's personality) 2.he demonstrates judgement ("will he finish what he starts?" No....he didnt. Yoda saw that coming) 3.he allows growth ("a domain of evil....in you must go......only what you take with you.") 4.he only flexes to prove a point ("that is why you fail') 5.he gives an AMAZING speech describing the Force ("luminous being are we. Not this crude matter.") The idea that you dont know the circumstances when NOT to question makes me think your life experiences might be limited. How can it be unfathomable to know when not to ask questions? Hell, the fact that he's climbing, jumping, and running like that is so physically exhausting, while eating soup made of root and twigs for energy, that alone seems like a bad time to keep asking questions.
SPOILER!!! The problem with Yoda and the Jedi Order of his time is that they had a system of getting students that made their job fairly easy in comparison. They took kids from their families before their memories had formed. They were raised in a temple, had no contact with their families, and lived their entire lives around ppl whose whole lives were invested in the Order. Teaching someone like that is intrinsically easier than taking a full grown 18 year old full of experiences and emotions all their own and trying to speed teach them through Jedi techniques. Even the whole failure with the ship. Teaching your average kid anything usually involves showing them first, demonstrating, so they have an immediate example that it can be done. Asking him to “just do” and then dressing him down when he fails is a weird approach to teaching.
@@josephlamicela1996 Spolier... Very true. Yoda was unquestionably wise and powerful, but still not perfect. It was under his time as grand master that the Jedi were essentially destroyed and he missed all the signs because he was rigid in his ways and failed to adapt. You can look at any great statesman in history and find that they all had flaws. Yoda after all tells Luke that his friends may very well be made to suffer and seeks to manipulate him by hiding his fathers identity. Yoda truly believes he’s doing the right thing and has no bad intent, but the problem is that he cannot see when he is wrong.
I was wondering if you noticed the slight change in Luke's appearance? He was involved in a bad car accident before filming where his face got jacked up so the filmmakers decided to use the Abominable Snowman scene at the beginning where Luke gets slashed in the face to make sense of his altered appearance.
@@frankducky6130 are you gonna say Mark is crazy too? Cuz he denies this urban legend as well. They both confirmed the scene was already written before he had his accident. So yes, Mark did indeed have an accident that required reconstructive surgery, but no it had no bearing on the existence of the Wompa scene.
Carrie Fisher confirmed the scene was written into the movie because of Hamill’s accident. Also, Lucas did not write nor direct the movie. The person who wrote the screenplay died a year after Hamill’s accident, so it’s plausible That the scene was written in by her to account for the change of appearance.
Thank you for committing to the release order (4, 5, 6 / 1, 2, 3 / 7, Solo, 8, Rogue One, 9). Yes, welcome to the biggest twist of 1980: Vader is Anakin, thus Luke's father. And also, there are still more surprises to come in 6. Enjoyed the reaction. Entertaining, while staying on the mark. As a young apprentice (Luke has nearly no experience), he is essentially being taught by rote. As he grows into the Force, then relevant questions are asked and answered.
4 5 6 and watch something better. Blade Runner, Alien, Planet of the Apes, Predator, Total Recall. There is incredible Anime like Death Note and Attack on Titan. The Promised Neverland. LOST, Breaking Bad, The Good Place, Battlestar Galactica.
@@Dragon-Believer I think she's doing the right thing. Watching 7, 8 and 9 are included in the Star Wars Skywalker Saga. While those may not have been as good as the original trilogy, and slightly worse than the prequels, the final 3 films were free of any influence by George Lucas and under control by Disney and a new President for Lucasfilms.
“I know”. Misunderstood line. The original line was “I love you”, but it didn’t feel right. The actor was told to improvise. This came out. It’s better because all this time, Han was trying to convince Leia about her true feelings for him. She denied them. Now, when she admits to them, he reassures her by saying he knew all along. I suspect people side with Leia in a lovey-dovey way and they miss the fact that she’s the change character. Han is impacting on her to change from her symptom to the solution to her personal problem.
Great reaction! I remember watching this at the drive-in when I was 7yrs old. My parents went to see a show I didn’t want to watch, so my brother and I wrapped ourselves in blankets and snuck over to the screen that was showing The Empire Strikes Back. We each grabbed a speaker and sat on the ground so we could watch and hear it. Damn, that makes me feel old lol
@@canadianviking7846 "I was too young". I agree. I was saying in my comment above how amazing it is the subtle clues and detail that George Lucas put into the movie. Now that I am older and have watched these movies countless times, I can see a lot of things in the movie that I never would have noticed back then. No spoilers, but there is a scene in the next movie that blows my mind. When George first changed the scene, I thought "Why did he change it?" but now I see it was an important addition.
@@canadianviking7846 I think that's what makes it so great for all ages. As a kid, the storyline may not be fully grasped but the effects and fighting would have been amazing
Yoda's comment about asking questions was more about asking too many questions, rather than focusing on instincts and emotions, because the Force is fairly counter intuitive and inexplicable. There are major issues in the way Jedi are traditionally trained and you see more of this in the Prequels
Great reaction! The part where Luke jumps off the top of the spire after Vader tells him he is his father is a sticking point for many. Many people think that Luke just coincidentally fell into that tube. I have seen many reactions where people laughed because it seems so implausible. Jedi are trained to trust the force. If you watch Luke during that scene before he falls, you will see that he realizes there is a way to get away just before he jumps. Luke's instincts told him that he would be ok if he jumped. He knew where to jump to land in that tube. To the "no more questions" Jedi master issue: You can't compare the Jedi to everyday people such as you and I. The Jedi have learned over thousands of years how to hone their skills. They do what is necessary to become the best Jedi they can be. The Jedi are mentally and philosophically trained to avoid strong emotions. They must remain calm. They must learn patience and, avoid strong emotions and emotional attachments because they believe they lead to the dark (evil) side of the force. It is imperative when training students to get them to learn and understand because they have lost Jedi to the dark side in the past. Luke is an impatient student. Yoda was already convinced that Luke was too impatient to be a good Jedi. Yoda was done training for the day. He wanted Luke to listen. Yoda is 900 years old and not as patient as he used to be. He has become a bit eccentric living on Dagobah. These questions and more become apparent as you watch the rest of the saga. I have seen each of the Star Wars movies countless times. I continue to learn more every time I watch them. It is interesting to me, George Lucas put so much detail into these movies even knowing that most people would never see it or realize what was going on. There are subtle clues and visual indicators throughout the movies.
Oh Luke definitely makes the decision to jump off, he definitely did not fall. He looked down and then jumped. I assume my questions will be answered in future movies, and I look forward to seeing how and why each character does what they do (mostly Luke and Vader)
"Accio saber." That gave me a chuckle. 🙂 When I saw this movie in 1980, I was a bit unimpressed. I remember saying to my dad that it was a pretty good "bridge movie", and I looked forward to the next movie to tie up some loose ends. It wasn't until after seeing "Return of the Jedi" that I realized how great "Empire Strikes Back" was as a second episode in a trilogy. Watching in order of release is the best way to go. The prequel trilogy has a lot of easter eggs and call backs that you'd miss if you hadn't seen the original trilogy first.
That's so curious how the next movie made you appreciate this one more! I think everyone who recommends watching the movies in a different order have seen the movies in release order and forget that Easter eggs and callbacks can be done in the prequels/sequels
if you think about it too Luke going to save his friends was pointless. They escaped on their own. I think thats what yoda's point was when he said not to go. But thats just my interpretation
About Yoda saying Luke is too old to be trained: It used to be that Yoda would train all the young children ("Younglings") who were sensitive to the force. At the age of ten they then would be given to another Jedi Master as an apprentice. Luke of course is already a grown man and the way he was brought up doesn't really fit the jedi way, so to speak. So in the beginning, Yoda is not very convinced about training Luke.
The Hoth scenes were shot in Norway. The need to avoid close attachments is the " Hero's Dilemma " . Having close attachments can be used against you and having family is even worse. It's the favourite means of persuasion and revenge of gangsters, the Russian mafia, and others. Back in the day. all super heroes had secret identities. Today, being fantasy, they are dating each other. Even today, modern elite military and paramilitary units hide the identity of their members. When one talks about beings with the abilities of Jedi, it's probably best to abstain from attachments as much for their good as ones own.
I was a little kid (almost 6yo) when this movie came out and was already obsessive about Star Wars from the first movie. For years, I thought Return of the Jedi was my favorite. When I got more "mature", I came to realize I loved this movie the most! The character arcs were masterfully constructed by director Irvin Kershner. Rogue One is also an excellent film for different reasons. (Andor is a 'brilliant' prequel series, so far). And be aware that a few of the Special Effects from what you are seeing were digitally remastered in the late 90s and were not exactly the same in the the originals. On a different note, at 11:15 you mention reading The Expanse! I just finished the 9th and final (?) book and it is such a great sci-fi series to read and to watch (the writers were totally involve in the production) that I even watch the YT channel "Ty and That Guy" and highly recommend when you finish! Great reactions!
I was 6 years old when it first came out in the theaters. I can still remember the collective gasp from everyone in the audience when Vader said, "I am your father."
C-3PO is a protocol-droid, who often work as under the elites (that's why knows 6 million forms of communication) as aides. He is literally designed to organise meeting and banquets. R2 is mechanic, making him much more practical in combat-situations.
Also some trivia for you. the reason for Luke’s attack at the start of the movie by the snow monster Mark Hamill was in a bad accident and had some facial scarring. So it was done to explain the scars and slight change to his face.
Jedi - Light side Sith - Dark side It's really fun so see someone who doesnt know the stuff thats coming ... all your questions ARE answered in the Episodes 4, 1, 2, and 3
You are the first person I have watched that noticed Luke attacked first. That is the “failure at the cave” Yoda refers to. Luke attacked there too. One of the key subtle subtext concepts in the original trilogy.
Luke used to force to will Leia to hear and see him. You caught on with the Han dynamic pretty quick. It’s been three years since the end of the last film. Han has given up his old life and stayed with the Rebellion for her. She is too committed to the cause for romance and Han can see right through her. He knows he can get away with tormenting her over feelings. The more impactful line in the chamber scene was Leia finally admitting it. Han’s “ I know” was improvised. As countless takes of “I love you too” didn’t work.
Okay reaction to what is arguably one of the greatest movies of all time. Btw, I think you missed the nuance of the scene in which Yoda told Luke 'No more questions'. Yoda didn't mean no more questions forever. He meant 'no more questions for the time being right now', since Luke was constantly nagging with questions which demonstrated his doubt, and hampered his ability to learn the ways of the force. Yoda's response was to convey to Luke to concentrate on the matter at hand and let go of his ego. This is all part and parcel of New Age beliefs, transcendent meditation, and moving toward ascension etc.
The foley (environmental sound) design for Star Wars was pretty incredible.The different lightsabers had different things the sounds were composed of: One of the things in Darth Vader's saber noises, iirc, was a key scraping a piano wire!
I know this comment is 6 months old, but I had to respond. The lightsaber foley was done with humming electrical equipment and an old TV tube. A key scraping a piano wire was used for the TARDIS sounds in _Doctor Who._
Verowak: "C3-PO, always the optimist" Episode IV C3=PO: "We're doomed" "There will be no escape" "We will be sent to the spice mines of kessel, smashed into a million pieces" Me: "Yes, so optimistic..." 9:59-10:01 Leia... Be careful what you wish for... 11:07-11:12 Wish granted? 22:25-22:29 *welcome* [I knew I had a bad feeling about this for some reason] Not only did Luke attack first, but Luke drew his lightsaber and activated it first. Just as he did in "the cave" "Luke, I am your father" was a misremembered line by James Earl Jones (the voice of Darth Vader) in an interview after this movie came out. The quote from the interview, became better established in the collective consciousness than the line from the movie. Just as I could tell you "You're wrong, I stole the cookie" I could misquote myself 2 years later as having said "I am the one who stole the cookie" Actors have so many lines to remember and recite, they keep the context of important lines, but not always every literal word once shooting is done.
The 4 legged ones are AT-AT's (All Terrain Attack Transport) which are about 74 feet high. The two legged smaller ones seen in the background as well as in episode 6 are AT-ST's (All Terrain Scout Transport) which are just short of 33 feet high
Now I was around 11 when this came out in the movie theater and you should have heard the theater when he said I am your father 😃😄. The snow scene's were filmed in Norway
Yoda was answering "There is no why" when he just finished explaining that the light side is used for knowledge and defense, not for attack. Asking why at that point misses the point of what the Light Side is used for. So then Yoda recognized his pupil was getting too into the weeds and needed to unplug for a bit. That's why he told him to clear his mind, to let go of the frustration and questions.
Also Luke used the Force to call out to Leia because he focused on her and she was able to hear him it can happen between a force user to a non force user as well as for force users to force users as well just in case you were curious about it
Hey, Verowak! This is most people's favorite installment and widely considered to be the best Star Wars film. It certainly is mine. Young people who came of age with the Prequel trilogy often cite Episode III as their favorite. "Empire" has four strikingly distinct environments, an amazing opening battle, the Yoda reveal, the romantic sparring, a deeper explanation of the Force, Lando's treachery and redemption, the presence of fan favorite Boba Fett, the loss of Han, the Vader revelation and the cliffhanger ending. It is a wild escapist ride that packs an emotional wallop! Mark Hamill had a terrible car accident prior to filming and underwent facial reconstructive surgery. Already a part of the screenplay, the WAMPA attack on Hoth became an in-story way to explain his new look and the make-up department enhanced his barely-visible scars. Han eviscerating the TAUN TAUN is an authentic form of arctic and/or cold weather survival. He stuffed Luke's hypothermic body in the still-warm carcass of the animal wrapping him in its innards in order to keep him from freezing to death. People have done this to survive. I love it when people freak out watching that scene! BACTA is the liquid in the healing cylinder. It is a bacterial compound with regenerative properties that is the standard medical treatment for all injuries in the Star Wars galaxy. Yoda's odd little voice is provided by his puppeteer Frank Oz who voices many Jim Henson Muppets like Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear and Animal as well as Sesame Street characters like Cookie Monster, Bert and Grover! Yoda pretended to be a grubby, eccentric hermit simply to get an honest reaction out of Luke that would reveal his character. It's a test like those of the gods in Greek mythology who appear as deformed peasants to see how the hero will behave toward the lowliest person. The new player Vader was kneeling before is the Emperor! The same actor plays him in all his appearances across the saga.
The MYNOCKS are bat-sized creatures that feed off electrical energy and are starship pests. Sometimes they live symbiotically in the gullets of space leviathans like the EXOGORTH that swallowed the 'Falcon'! I find it amusing how social norms have changed. I've watched a number of millennials view Star Wars for the first time now on RUclips and quite a few young women are APPALLED by Han Solo's behavior! When these movies came out, Harrison Ford became an instant mega-star and sex symbol because of his devil-may-care swagger and brash forwardness. He subscribed to the "treat a Queen like a whore and a whore like a Queen" school of seduction and WOMEN LOVED HIM FOR IT!!! You can tell he's a softie underneath which is what makes him endearing but it seems young women today in the era of woke find him INSUFFERABLE!!! All boys thought he was the coolest guy ever. It's funny how times change. I'm relieved his charms weren't lost on you, Verowak! Lol. Leia was a feminist icon back in the day! An independent woman of means comfortable wielding power, unafraid to get her hands dirty and dedicated to a serious cause! A whole generation of young boys and girls grew up with her as a role model. Talented screenwriter Lawrence Kasdan was responsible for all the fun romantic banter in this film. As Leia is Alderaanian royalty and Han Solo is a Corellian street kid, it's basically a CLASS ISSUE preventing her from accepting her feelings for Solo. The constant arguing is their foreplay as he wears her down with his roguish charm. Lol. Harrison Ford's famous "I know." reply to Leia's declaration of love was ad-libbed by Ford who wasn't feeling the more generic "I love you, too." line from the script. Director Irvin Kershner and George Lucas kept it in the movie. It's perfect for the character. I've seen some young female reactors take DEEP OFFENSE! Keep in mind that Solo has been upfront with Leia about his feelings for her for THREE YEARS at this point! She's the one who has been coy with him despite her obvious attraction. Her admission is what HE'S been patiently waiting for and he matter-of-factly tells her he's fully aware of how she feels. It's the answer SHE DESERVES! Lol. The movies were remastered in the late '90s to promote the upcoming Prequel trilogy with some CGI overlays of the original practical effects but this installment has the fewest egregious changes and looks much like it did in 1980. The Wampa feeding, some aerial shots of Cloud City, a clearer view of the Emperor and some windows cut into corridors Leia, Lando and Chewie are running through at the end which look out onto the Bespin cityscape are the only updates I can think of. People were SO INVESTED in this franchise back in 1980 that scrutiny during production was INTENSE!! They had the actor in the Vader suit, David Prowse, speak different lines to Luke to conceal the reveal even though Hamill was told what to react to. Dummy scripts were used on set to throw off snoops and spies. James Earl Jones was told the truth just prior to recording the scene. When Jones uttered those immortal words on screen, "No, I am your father.", audiences collectively GASPED, SCREAMED, CRIED, FAINTED and SHOUTED their dismay! It remains one of cinema's MOST ICONIC MOMENTS.
Great reaction VW. @ 7:11 where you question ".. he can use the force like that.."? Best quote I've seen anywhere regarding that is "OMG - he can kill him on face-time" 🤣🤣🤣. Stoked for the next instament. And look at your subs climbing by the week. Go girl!! 🤗🖖!!!
While Lucas pioneered many thing, I think one can fully enjoy Star Wars when you overlook the “cheesy” aspect. Perhaps it’s the characters, or the pew pew, but there’s something for everybody. And as I get older there’s always some other thing I see or emotion I feel, and the core of the story can resonate with anyone. Great reaction! May the Force be with you. Always.
The cheesiness is the worst part, but it doesn't ruin the movies at all, thankfully. I may cringe at some scenes but I retain the emotion behind it and character development which is the most important imo.
Now imagine spending the next three years arguing and debating with your friends about whether or not Vader actually is Luke's father. Lunch periods all through middle school were often spent debating this. 😀 As for the reason of "No questions!" the answer is fairly simple, but I'll tell a story so it makes more sense. My late father was a mechanical engineer and a mechanic. As a little kid I was always curious about the cars (Alfa Romeo sports cars from the 1950s mainly) that he worked on as a hobby, so I asked questions and dad took the time to explain things to me. As a result I have a basic knowledge of how all the components of a car work together to make the car work and how to troubleshoot problems and at least identify the area where a problem is. Even if I can't always fix it I know what to tell the mechanic so they know where to start looking. My little sister didn't care about that stuff, so she never asked questions and she never learned anything beyond the basic car maintenance Dad taught us both: checking the oil, checking tire pressure, basic stuff. But she is as good a driver as I am because when it was time to learn to drive she was just taught how to drive because that was all there was time for and she got to be good at it without knowing the whys. Jedi training starts when Force-sensitive kids are very young, so there is time to answer all the why questions in the world and explain how it works. Luke didn't have that and didn't have time for that, as he had to know what he needed to know immediately because the Empire was hunting him and there wasn't time to do more than teach him the how, like my sister learning to drive, instead of all the whys, which I learned because I started asking questions when I was young. As a side note, Leia is probably at least a little Force-sensitive since Luke could reach her and communicate with her through the Force. Many people in the Star Wars universe have some level of Force sensitivity, maybe not enough to become a Jedi (or the Dark Side version, a Sith), but enough to have some sort of extra understanding that is vague and not understood. Actually, based on how all three were right every time they said, "I have a bad feeling about this..." it's possible all three leads, including Han, are Force-sensitive to some extent.
It's not really covered in eps IV or V that Darth Vader is not a name, it's like a title, so there is no contradiction with him being Anikin Skywalker too.
8:40 I've always wondered about that, why is the walker suddenly vulnerable to blaster fire now that it's fallen down? In my head-canon its deflector-field system is powerful against incoming shots, but as it's an intricate technological device, it can break down in a crash and then the whole walker can be blown up with a couple of explosive shots, as it carries a cargo of ammunition itself. I think that's an interesting mechanic for a scifi or space fantasy shield-system. If they meant it to work like that, I wish they'd shown it more in some point.
I went back to see and it seems like they hit the walker between the plates of armor, which was made visible after it fell. Basically the back of the neck. That makes decent sense since the two armor plates seem to cover the 'back of the neck' when they're walking around
I read in one of the "technical manuals" or whatever book, that the deflector shield generator is under the chin and forward of the neck so it can offer maximum protection to the head and neck. When it did a chin-plant it disabled the shield and can now be blown up. You can see evidence of this shield-generator proximity in Return of Jedi (no spoiler) when you realize that the round "ball" on the tops of the Star Destroyers are the shield generators to protect the bridge. IN one barely noticeable sequence 1.)you see ball/shield generator get blown up. 2.)""captain, we've lost bridge deflector shield 3.)"Intensify the forward batteries, I don't want anything to get through." 4.)too late! chin shield gnerator BS or not? I dont know. I've always thought was a neat detail
I think your take on the Jedi and the force is spot-on! They are "good", all their intentions are, and they are convinced that attachment is ultimately bad for you, but this exact sentiment is their greatest mistake and was their downfall.
I think it's probably best to be a light side force user without the dogmatic limitations imposed by the Jedi. Do you have plans to watch The Clone Wars?
@@F_Karnstein Luke is the perfect balance I think (from what I've seen so far). Qui-Gon seemed pretty great too. I'll be starting Clone Wars on Patreon in the next week or so! I have no idea when I'll be able to edit it all for RUclips though... too many things going on atm
@@VerowakReacts Expanded universe shows jedi and sith are much less different, as example jedi comitted genocide on Greivous home planet. This is reason why he was hating them so much.
You are right about the jedi- they are as ferverant about their beliefs as the Sith are about theirs. People usually see Jedi as the "good" guys over the sith the same way we'd see a die hard devout crazy preist over a demon. Lesser of two evils.
As far as Luke "miraculous" fall. I had always assumed it was him surrendering to the Force. Also, if you have a constant set up like this, most likely there would be force fields or grav motors to funnel trash and other detritus to the chutes. I
Strict release order can actually be a bit of a mess for new Star Wars fans. For example, there is absolutely no merit in a first-time viewer watching Rogue One right after The Force Awakens, and then watching The Last Jedi followed by Solo; ping-ponging back and forth in the timeline for no reason. I HAD to watch it in that bonkers order, but you do not. (And probably should not!) The stand-alone movies are not connected to the sequel trilogy. I'd recommend saving that trilogy for the very end of your Star War journey. When it comes to Lucas's movies, I'm personally a big proponent of watching the prequel trilogy as an extended flashback between Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi for the initial go around. (Is Vader really Luke's father? Watch the prequels and find out!) This order preserves the most reveals and twists for a first-time viewer, while also preventing important moments in the prequels from being reduced to empty continuity porn. (It importantly turns a ho-hum original trilogy reveal into a mind-blowing prequel trilogy reveal. It's much more satisfying to see the surprise play out instead of just hearing about it first.) It also adds layers to Return of the Jedi by lending key characters important backstory, and allows that film to remain the intended grand finale of Lucas's Skywalker Saga. Please seriously consider this order. You only get one chance to watch Star Wars for the first time. I truly understand your desire to watch it "the way everyone else did," but that's impossible now because the original release versions are no longer available. The latest version of Return of the Jedi features a significant alteration that is only relevant if you’ve already seen the prequel trilogy, but is downright baffling if you haven't. (Reactors who watch the prequels before RotJ end up in tears during this scene, while reactors who watch in "release order" are just confused by it.) Remember, the version of Episode VI you are about to watch was released AFTER the prequels, and Lucas made this change with that in mind. Is watching it next still "release order," if it isn't the version people actually saw next?
Release order is what makes the most sense. I would never take a chance at watching movies in a different order, since the reveals may fall flat or Easter eggs (if there are any) may not be picked up/understood. Though technically the versions are different, it's still the story that is most important.
@@VerowakReacts I completely understand. Ordinarily, I would never suggest watching anything out of release order, and wouldn't listen to anyone who wanted me to, but Star Wars is a special case because it's such a unique mess. Whichever trilogy you complete first it deadens the impact of the other trilogy. (There's also a brief but big moment at the end of "new" RotJ that falls completely flat if you haven't seen the prequels. It's disorienting.) Anyway, I just wanted to present you with an option I consider to be the least-worst for a first-time viewing order. I only wish I could've articulated my case more convincingly, but that would've meant spoilers and my sole purpose here is to help you avoid them! Since you're committed to release order, don't forget about the canon animated series. They suddenly become very important beginning with season two of The Mandalorian, where reveals fall totally flat if you haven't seen Clone Wars and Rebels. At a certain point it moves beyond Easter eggs, with elements of the animated series playing a central role in the live-action stuff. There's even an upcoming series that appears to be a live-action continuation of an animated series.
Yoda was acting crazy because he was testing Lukes's patience when he first met him. When Yoda and Ben said Luke should sacrifice his friends, well look at it this way, what's more important a few people or the whole galaxy? I can't wait to see what you think about the next one!! Oh and btw I recommend after you finish this saga to watch Empire of Dreams which is the making of Star Wars. You can find it here on RUclips. 💕💕❤❤🤗🤗
A few people. Look at USA history. Slaves were just a few people; wasn't national unity more important than a few dark skinned strangers? Accepting some injustice for a 'greater cause', or 'bonum commune communitatis'? can slowly rot away until no justice is left. The USA continues to struggle with the consequences of the founding fathers accepting slavery as a necessary evil. I hope that Jedi in all their talk about resisting evil don't turn a blind eye to slavery. The movie, SS Portrait of Evil, compares two brothers entering adulthood at the time Hitler came to power.
@@VerowakReacts Yeah I totally get where you're coming from. I'm just saying that's why Yoda and Ben were asking him to do it. They know Luke is most likely the galaxies only hope. ❤❤💕💕
@@VerowakReacts Plus Han, Leia, and Chewie knew not to betray Luke, or want Luke to get into Vader's clutches. With Luke going, he's sacrificing his friends' sacrifices for him. Being they were tortured (or maybe killed) literally for nothing with Luke going. It's a tough call, and cost Luke a hand (literally). And... Vader was toying with him during their battle. Vader could have killed Luke easily if he wanted to, but he wanted to turn him, not kill him.
It's time to learn about the Force and Darth Vader! This was pretty damn great, and I'm loving how the main villain has a good backstory!! Thank you everyone for watching
For me it's HAL-9000 from 2001: a Space Odyssey. He's an AI, of human making, the ultimate extension of the first tools made by humans, but his creation, like that of all tools, has deep and unforeseen consequences for his makers.
Hal in 2001, Darth Vader in Star Wars, the Joker in the Dark Knight. Sorry i know that's more than 3 but they are all great. Guilty pleasure villain: Joan Crawford in Mommy dearest lol
John Kreese from "The Karate Kid" ... I think you would really enjoy the characters and relationships .. what you are saying in your video about the jedi, actually applies in the movie since its set in a real world situation. Hopefully you watch the despecialized edition of Return of the jedi
1. Grand Admiral Thrawn | The Thrawn Trilogy of Novels, Thrawn 2017 Novel, and Star Wars Rebels | Voice Actor: Lars Mikkelsen (Don't worry he doesn't show in the films)
2. Joker | Batman Animated Series, Batman Beyond, Justice League, Batman Arkham Games | Voice Actor: Mark Hamill (Mark Hamill is my favourite Joker)
3. Darth **** | Unknown appearances | You haven't met yet | Actor/Voice Actor: Ray Park & Sam Witwer (Can't say anything about this character)
Kilgrave from Jessica Jones is such a great villain. Definitely one of my favorites.
Wow! It’s very rare to see a reviewer watch this who had never heard about Vader being Luke’s father!!! I loved it!
That's an understatement! Most people have at least heard the phrase through pop culture.
I'm always suspect of reactors who claim this, but it is possible.
@@Arthezius I was talking to a younger colleague at work and brought up Seinfeld and he had ZERO idea who I was talking about.
@@Arthezius She literally said "Luke I'm your father" in the previous reaction 😂
It seems like she's heard the line before, like most, but didn't know the full context, which is why it's so important not to discuss the spoilers casually with people unless you know for sure they know everything. Most of these reaction videos show that most have heard the line, but don't really know what it means.
Poor Lando really was in the worst possible situation. He was responsible for so many people's lives and livelihoods. A tremendous amount of responsibility, and despite that, he finally can't continue the betrayal of his friend whom he hasn't seen in years. Bear in mind, the deal that keeps getting worse all the time isn't impacting him at all. It keeps getting worse for his friends, and that is what finally makes him decide to abandon his entire life to help them. It's actually a pretty excellent little story arc that shows this scoundrel really does have a good heart, just like Han.
Definitely such a horrible situation to be in. There is no winning for Lando basically, and he has to make the decisions
While the changing deal only affects Han and his friends, it shows Lando that the Empire’s word is worthless, and that they’ll never fulfil their end of the bargain. He realises that there is no negotiating with the empire, and that he has no choice but to fight back.
In a way, Lando is like a more advanced version of Solo, as Solo would have become with time. He left Solo's world for one of responsibility, and in that way, Lando's "world" was also a lot like Luke's was, at the beginning of the last movie.
However, there is the old proverb about trouble;
"What goes around, _comes_ around".
@@EditedAF987 If remember that Bespin is strategic place its no way Empire would not keep controlling it.
“You will be. You will be.” I love how they gave Yoda just a little darkness, like that.
"he can use the force... like THAT??" 😂❤
People who demand that you should never question them, are precisely the ones you should question.
Completely agree !
"So Luke attacked first, that's the dark side!"
Well done! So few people understand this. That was also the point of the test on Dagobah. Attacking to destroy is an attack on oneself.
Technically he failed as soon as he took his weapons in there with him. One of my favorite realizations in this series was how Luke asks "What's in there?" And Yoda replies "Only what you take with you...." Yoda told him he wouldn't need his weapons, but by taking them in there with him, it means he carried fear with him into the cave. The vision shows that his willingness to use weapons to mitigate his fear is what would be his downfall, if he didn't overcome it.
@@turntsnaco824 Exactly right!
Yoda telling Luke "no more questions" didn't mean to just follow blindly. Yoda was answering many. The purpose of the training at that time was for Luke to clear his mind in order to be more in tune with the force.
That may be true in this film, but looking at the entire series, they are basically just a religion with quite a bit of negative aspects of relgions.
Definitely not the feeling I got. It seemed like Luke wanted to know more and yoda told him to stop asking questions about it
Oh don't get me wrong. Jedis have a way of teaching and doing things which can be questioned. For a better view of the Jedi Order, and after watching Episodes 1-6, I REALLY REALLY recommend the Clone Wars series.
@@javiermonarrez8666 Second that!
@@VerowakReacts The interpretation I always had is that it's not something you can grasp with your rational mind, but only by experience. So Yoda is helping Luke with his objective of coming to know more by fixing his strategy which is too focussed on linguistically expressible knowledge.
I stood in line with my father and best friend for four hours to see this, one of the better days of my life. Indescribable experience. Another amazing audience reaction, especially at the huge plot twist. I was so young.
I can imagine just how crazy everyone went at the reveals in this movie
"R2, let him have it." Most epic Yoda fight in the series
Still never topped to this day
Sadly, you can't help but experience these movies differently than the original audience. For example, we had no idea what Yoda looked like. The first time we heard anything about Yoda was when Luke did, there in the snow. So, we didn't know that was Yoda smacking Arr Too with a stick...
Definitely impossible to experience it the same since it's such a popular franchise. Would be nice if it's possible buy unfortunately it's not :(
@@VerowakReacts But, there is another thing. There were elements in this story that would have been better for the audience to appreciate if they hadn't needed to swallow the whole story all at once.
If this had been a book, and they had read it a few chapters at a time, they would have time to wonder and think about some things.
What would this "Yoda" be like? And what did Luke's vision in the tree mean? And remember, Luke saw them in "A city in the clouds" suffering, while the Falcon was still floating with the garbage, trying to decide what to do next? They didn't arrive at Lando's city until after Luke was preparing to leave to rescue them.
I’ve seen many RUclips reactions to this movie and yours is one of my favorites. You understand the humor very well and are more perceptive than you probably realize at this point.
Thank you! That means a lot 😍
Yeah, she's very perceptive. She guesses things that might happen unlike other reactors, and then they happen.
“He doesn’t want you, at all. He’s after somebody called uh, uh Skywalker.” Great line. Great line reading.
It really is. It is sad to see how the ravages of old age affected Mr Williams (I meant "Billy Dee", not "John")
"Stop them with the Force!"
Biggest grin on my face... XD
I would be using the Force for everything! Seems like a nice power to have
@@VerowakReacts The Jedi would disapprove of casual displays and use of the Force. Heh. XD
Re: Yoda's "you will destroy all for which they have fought and suffered" / "if you honor what they fight for, yes" lines, they're meant to convey that Han and Leia are being tortured to draw Luke to Cloud City (with Luke in a state where he'd be susceptible to Vader's influence) and that if Luke goes off into that trap, then their suffering and resistance would be for nothing. But if he didn't take the bait, then at least their capture would have accomplished something by warning him off and allowing him the time to complete his training to be in a better state to resist Vader.
And he's kinda right about that- if Luke had stayed away, the outcome for everyone probably would have been the same: Lando would have intercepted Leia, Chewie and the droids and they would have escaped on the Falcon, while Han would still have been taken off by Boba Fett. The Falcon just wouldn't have had to make the U-turn to rescue Luke. Also, Luke would still have both his hands ;).
Of course, that future is still in motion so Yoda didn't know for certain if Han and Leia would be saved or sacrificed. He was just trying to make Luke consider the possibilities and risks.
Oh for sure it would be different if Luke didn't go, but if you fear your friends could be in mortal danger, it's very hard to just say "I'll pass, maybe they'll survive" 😂
@@VerowakReacts Very true- it would be a hard decision. But that's the point the Jedi Masters are trying to make- if you let that emotional attachment motivate you to act rashly, you risk making things worse when there's an alternative that, while having its own risks and being a difficult decision in of itself, may have a better result in the end. And more importantly, would show that Luke has developed his self-control in his training ("Control! Control! You must learn control!").
Not saying it would be the right choice, but they do have a point in practicality (or applicability, at least) as well as within their training lessons.
Everyone wants to rush out and help their friends. It takes a lot more effort to stay put knowing it may help your friends by doing so.
Luke didn't destroy all for which they fought and suffered, though. He made the right choice at Cloud City and chose possible suicide over giving into Vader's evil proposition.
@@billolsen4360 But they were, essentially, resisting to prevent him from falling into the trap (and having to make that choice) in the first place.
@@billolsen4360 If he fell to the dark side then his friends would have suffered for nothing. had Luke been cornered somewhere with no escape he would be captured, tortured, and tuned to the dark side as he was unbalanced when he heard about his dad
The way her analysis at the end is 100% correct
I feel so in-tune with Star Wars!!
"...he was obi-was disciple, theres gotta be a story there" its one of the best :D
I just want to know more about Darth Vader now!!!
Yoda knew that Luke was impulsive and impatient, so he was testing Luke by acting kind of child-like in the beginning. Yoda didn't really mean 'no more questions', he just meant 'no more questions right now', as he was guiding Luke to feel the Force and become familiar with it. Both Ben and Yoda didn't want Luke to leave early, as he would be turned to the Dark side more easily, and the Rebels would be doomed. Of course, Luke is impatient and leaves anyway.
I feel like things will make more sense and be better when I see the other movies
@C Summers The original poster isn't wrong. "...nothing more will I teach you TODAY." It's in the screenplay. Yoda's message is very much in context.
@C Summers Yes, but not all Jedi...some decisions the Jedi Council didn't like... Yoda was very by the book rigid about how Jedi should behave, as Verowak will learn in later movies. Was that good, was that bad? Yes, let the fanboys commence arguing!
The thing that nobody ever seems to get about Yoda's teaching is that it is operating on a meta-level. The things he says are designed to strengthen Luke's understanding and willpower--including teaching him how to productively question his lessons--not just tell him what to do. When he says not to ask questions, for example, it is a test of whether Luke will quit out of defiance, or whether he has learned patience. If you ever watch ep. 8, it will be important to remember that just telling someone something is not remotely the best way to teach.
While this came out before I was alive, I still grew up in a time where everyone felt Han’s “I know” response was considered the definition of cool and peak man response to such a statement. I guess that still makes me old, but it does show films are a product of the time in which they were made.
The "I know" line was improvisation by Harrison Ford that was kept in the film, it was NOT in the original script.
Another unpopular opinion incoming. Han says “I know” because he’s already been expressing his love for Leia the entire film. In his own way, he has been very clear that he loves her pretty much from his first scene with her, and she only expresses her feelings to him in that penultimate scene in the carbon freeze chamber. Han’s been begging her to admit her feelings for an hour and a half all while expressing in his scoundrel way those three words throughout. That’s why he says I know and not I love you. Because he’s already told her.
Nah, it's too cocky. Never liked it.
Yep. Men have been sissified these days.
The “I know” is meant that behind her attempts to hide her true feelings for him he always knew it was a facade. Plain and simple, no ifs no buts!
When Obi-Wan tells Vader: "If you put me down, I will be more powerful than you can possibly imagine", he meant he'll become the "force Obi-Wan", though Vader doesn't know that. This is the reason he raised his lightsaber and LET Vader kill him in their lightsaber fight in "A New Hope", he was ready to "come one with the force" and help Luke in this movie.
Yoda wasn't saying never to ask questions. He was saying that when your mind is racing and hordes of questions come flooding in, all you're going to do is get convoluted and confused. He was saying to slow down. Clear your mind. Be patient. And take things one step at a time. All his questions will be answered, just don't get impatient and ahead of yourself. Trust the process.
You may have already figured this out, but to kinda play Devil’s Advocate (or in this case, Angel’s Advocate), the reason Obi-Wan and Yoda didn’t want Luke to leave even though his friends were suffering was that Vader wasn’t gonna kill them. He needed them alive as bait to bring him there, so they were never in any *real* danger. Lando confirmed it when he said that Vader wasn’t after them; he was after some guy named Skywalker
Happy 2023! Let's watch the young sherlock homes and the engima of the pyramid , a classic from 1985!
Yes, in the lightsaber (blade training) handbook (as it were), there is a focus on the technique of limb removal, its one of the few ways to fight with a lightsaber and leave your opponent alive.
I love your multiple theories on how/why and if luke goes to the dark side...stay tuned for the next movie :D
I'm pretty damn excited to see the next one. I need answers!
@@VerowakReacts im excited to see you see it :Dd
Always so intrigued with dark side Luke in the comics. It was always inevitable at some point. He wanted to save his friends most, like his father. That’s why I have respect for prequel story. Everything balanced and thought out. Well, mostly lol 😎
@@VerowakReacts be glad you didnt have too wait three years like them rest of us
Release order for first viewing is understandable. Other orders can up engagement on rewatches but you are doing it the best way now, imo.
It definitely makes the most sense for first watch through!
26:30 A really good jump indeed!
Don't forget that "Bannnnnnngg" sound of Luke hitting the ceiling can only mean that he caught that cable on the way down!
Vader: No. I am your father.
Verowak: Oh, that's awkward...
I died.
I love your reactions. You cannot imagine how much! Cannot wait for episode VI with you!
I'm so pumped for this next one. The final movie of a trilogy always seems to satisfying and I'm guessing this is one will be too
“Accio saber!” 🤣 Had me laughing.
I'm guessing not everyone will get that reference, but I'm glad when people do 😂
I saw this when I was 13. I wanted to think like a Jedi, so when Yoda said a Jedi must have the most serious mind I entirely understood. Then Luke faces Vader before he's ready, gets his hand cut off, finds out Vader is his father, flees instead of joining him, and gets dumped out the bottom of the floating city like trash. Sort of a model for growing up, I think. What a hero's journey. That, along with how blazingly fast the ships were (the special effects were MUCH improved over A New Hope), and this movie basically became my fixation over the next few years. There has been no other movie like it to me. I wasn't even able to see it again until I was 17.
The outside scenes on the planet Hoth were actually taken in Norway (I think), and in once instance where Luke was out in the snow, the rest of the film crew was safely in the hotel lobby filming him. There had been a snowstorm, and it seemed the best way to shoot the scene.
As well, the scenes of the snow monster attacking Luke were added because of an auto accident involving Mark Hamill. He had some reconstructive surgery done to his face, making him look slightly different.
On not asking questions… this seems a trope from ninja-asian training movies. You might enjoy “The Karate Kid”. One trope is that the main character doesn’t recognize the sensei when he sees him. That’s what happens with Yoda. Sensei tells his student, as in “The Karate Kid”, simply trust him and do what he says during training.
Karate kid is on the list of things to watch. But yeah it seems like a lot of times it's "don't ask questions" which I would never be able to do
@@VerowakReacts I agree, but Star Wars has these tropes from other genres. It’s like a film school as you learn more. I’m excited for you. I don’t see as many people reacting to The Karate Kid, so yours will stand out 😊
when Luke & Vader fight, Vader telekinetically throws a bunch of random objects at Luke. the SFX to achieve this was very sophisticated - a bunch of guys stood just offscreen & threw stuff at him.
Oooh very high tech! :D
I loved that you knew the quote "Luke, I am your father" (because you said it in your previous reaction) and yet you did not know who actually said it. It's refreshing to watch
I knew he had a father at least 😅
@@VerowakReacts 😂😂😂
Fun fact: They made a sleeping bag for kids that looked like a dead Taun Taun. The zipper pull was a tiny light saber.🙂
I never knew that! That's just awesome
Yoda wasn't saying "Don't ask any questions ever", he was saying "Now is not the time for these questions. It is time for you to now clear your mind." Because he knew that Luke was getting a little ahead of himself and asking the WRONG questions, and he knew that Luke would soon be going into the tree of the dark side.
I feel like they're just in Canada.
Actually, they're in Finse, Norway. I remember the news that "Star Wars 2" was shooting in here. A Norwegian poster artist made a movie poster of R2-D2 on skis. 🤣 I was a bit disappointed that it was just a joke.
I'm amazed that you could watch this without knowing the secret. "I am your father" has become such a staple in our culture. I am fortunate enough to have seen it when it was first in theatres, and I was truly surprised. Of course, this is the main reason to watch the movies in release order.
The evil counterpart to the Jedi are the Sith. Darth Vader is a dark Lord of the Sith. Of course, both Vader and some Sith that you will meet in the prequels are fallen Jedi, but not necessarily. I think the word was actually used during shooting, but ended up on the cutting room floor, but it was in the comic book and novel adaptations, and of course in the prequel movies when George finally got around to making them.
Ahh, northern Canada, northern Norway, northern Finland, northern Sweden are hard to tell apart sometimes 😂
This movie is such a perfect sequel.
18:22 That day, Vader was amazed to discover that when the bounty hunter was saying "As you wish", what he meant was, “I love you.”
😂😂😂 👸 👰
You mean that the bounty hunter was actually Westley? Lol 😂😂😂
@@ronfehr7899 No, the Dread Pirate Roberts. 🤫
Ben Burtt's sound design is legendary and one of my main inspirations...for...anything.
Yoda telling Luke "There is no why" is less a "do not ask questions" and more a "be calm and peaceful and the Force will guide you to your answers." But it is a subtle suggestion that maybe when it comes to the Jedi and their connection to the force, there is more faith being asked than is meaningful or required - one of the main themes the whole series deals with.
It's not in the movies (for some reason), but there is a Jedi code in the supporting literature, which more clearly defines what he's trying to convey.
I was 16 years old in 1980 when I saw this in the Movie Theatre. Everyone gasped when Vader told Luke who he was. Everyone was shocked. You asked what the Dark Side users were called. They are called Sith and have a lord name like Lord Vader. The emperor also has a name which will be revealed later,
Seeing in the theatres would have been such an insane experience
@@VerowakReacts My best friend spoiled it for me.
@@dogawful Ex-best friend? lol
@@VerowakReacts Haha. We were still best friends. Vader being Luke's always seemed like a kludge to me anyway.
The planet hoth scene was shot in Norway, the creature in the beginning luke riding is called a taun-taun
Norway makes sense, some form of Nordic, cold country :D
My first ever Star Wars (back in the day on VHS) and remains my favourite.
And you went in without the usual spoilers, so lucky. Great reaction 😊
I have a few spoilers but not many thankfully :D
Bravo for picking up on how Luke igniting and attacking first is a Dark Side thing.
Just like he did in the Dark Side Nexus on Dagobah.
Yoda was saying to stop questioning during the training. Obviously questions are permitted for Jedi since the Light Side is about knowledge as well as defense.
Coming up with sounds for movies and television shows is done by Foley artists.
Luke is a prime candidate for the dark side it seems!
@@VerowakReacts Could be. No spoilers.
I will say to keep your eyes open in the next movie for a brilliant decision in how a particular scene is shot.....if you comment on it, I will say "yes, that's the one" and if not, I will comment on the scene. :-)
@@VerowakReacts So certain you are 😄
I know it is supposed to be that way, but I always found it funny that Obi-Wan struck first as well when fighting Vader in a New Hope
@@SJHFoto Hmm, I will have to double-check that claim. However, what is beyond dispute is that Darth Vader already had his light saber ignited when he and Kenobi met in the corridor. Thus indicating hostile intent and leading a Kenobi to ignite his light saber.
I will never not adore how the giant worm they escape from is just a fancy sock puppet. Star Wars is so thrown together using every idea of the time and I love it😅
That's the great part about movies... using different things to make it come to life 😂
@@VerowakReacts In 97 Lucas made his all the movies his "Special Edition" which cleaned up alot of stuff (and added some stuff in). It's a real shame we can't watch the original originals that launched back in the 70s! I think only Lucas Films & the Library of Congress have that 😅
@@Mnkeys Some people still have the VHS at least, but aside from that it's a shame it's not publicly available :(
@@VerowakReacts Another reactor googled star wars original version and found all three in their original release form. Pretty cool.🙂
@@dianetorgersen7334 That's definitely pretty awesome. I suck at planning and do things last minute :/
Luke getting attacked by the Wampa (the abominable snowmonster) was added because Mark Hamill was in a bad car accident between Ep. 4 and 5 and they used this to explain the scars on his face.
one thing i don't often hear people talk about. but the fact obi wan's ghost appeared and dissappeared just before han got to Luke, i believe he guided hand to luke
Yeah, it makes sense in this galaxy to cut off one's opponent's dominant hand during battle. It not only removes their weapon, but it eliminates the opponent's immediate ability to retrieve their weapon or continue the battle. Obviously one could fight with their non-dominant hand, but at a great disadvantage. The fact that artificial limbs can effectively, and rather easily, replace amputated limbs diminishes the life-long impact of such amputations.
I love the prediction that the good guys were going to win in the end of this movie
I may have been slightly wrong 😂
@@VerowakReacts yeah slightly
Everyone on the Falcon forgot the first rule of troubleshooting an electronic system when dealing with the hyperdrive at the end.
Is the power on?!!!
I also think that Yoda meant no more questions for that particular training session.
That's definitely not the feeling I got about Yoda saying no more questions. If it is for that training session only, then that makes more sense
I think it was also because Luke started asking questions about the dark side Yoda didn't like him to ask.
Almost like he went "Panic! Quick, shut down mode!" I feel even talking about the dark side was taboo for a lot of jedi. To the point where Yoda would rather steer it in another direction to stop Luke thinking about what it could do for him.
I love watching star wars reactions it always feels like people cheering me on.
Go Luke go!!
Not many people question Yoda, definitely interesting to see. Also good examination of how the force works. Good reaction looking forward to Return of the Jedi
After seeing this movie and seeing the poll on my community tab... I'm so confused about everything and how everyone loves Yoda. I'm hoping future movies will make it clearer 😂
@@VerowakReacts Don't want to say too much but I think it'll start to make sense. You seem to actually understand the movies so far better than you might think.
@@VerowakReacts i'm baffled at people who dont appreciate yoda in this movie:
1.he demonstrates cunning (pretending to be senile to test luke's personality)
2.he demonstrates judgement ("will he finish what he starts?" No....he didnt. Yoda saw that coming)
3.he allows growth ("a domain of evil....in you must go......only what you take with you.")
4.he only flexes to prove a point ("that is why you fail')
5.he gives an AMAZING speech describing the Force ("luminous being are we. Not this crude matter.")
The idea that you dont know the circumstances when NOT to question makes me think your life experiences might be limited. How can it be unfathomable to know when not to ask questions?
Hell, the fact that he's climbing, jumping, and running like that is so physically exhausting, while eating soup made of root and twigs for energy, that alone seems like a bad time to keep asking questions.
SPOILER!!!
The problem with Yoda and the Jedi Order of his time is that they had a system of getting students that made their job fairly easy in comparison. They took kids from their families before their memories had formed. They were raised in a temple, had no contact with their families, and lived their entire lives around ppl whose whole lives were invested in the Order. Teaching someone like that is intrinsically easier than taking a full grown 18 year old full of experiences and emotions all their own and trying to speed teach them through Jedi techniques. Even the whole failure with the ship. Teaching your average kid anything usually involves showing them first, demonstrating, so they have an immediate example that it can be done. Asking him to “just do” and then dressing him down when he fails is a weird approach to teaching.
@@josephlamicela1996 Spolier... Very true. Yoda was unquestionably wise and powerful, but still not perfect. It was under his time as grand master that the Jedi were essentially destroyed and he missed all the signs because he was rigid in his ways and failed to adapt. You can look at any great statesman in history and find that they all had flaws. Yoda after all tells Luke that his friends may very well be made to suffer and seeks to manipulate him by hiding his fathers identity. Yoda truly believes he’s doing the right thing and has no bad intent, but the problem is that he cannot see when he is wrong.
29:44 I love how the disabled hyperdrive sounds like the starter in my ancient Dodge pickup truck.
Admiral Piett is the one and only Imperial officer to appear in more than one movie having scenes in both ESB as well as ROTJ
I was wondering if you noticed the slight change in Luke's appearance? He was involved in a bad car accident before filming where his face got jacked up so the filmmakers decided to use the Abominable Snowman scene at the beginning where Luke gets slashed in the face to make sense of his altered appearance.
I didn't really notice, I seem to fail at noticing details in movies a lot :(
Lucas has denied this and he made the movie.
Lucas also claimed
People never liked Yoda, he lost it years ago.
@@frankducky6130 are you gonna say Mark is crazy too? Cuz he denies this urban legend as well. They both confirmed the scene was already written before he had his accident. So yes, Mark did indeed have an accident that required reconstructive surgery, but no it had no bearing on the existence of the Wompa scene.
Carrie Fisher confirmed the scene was written into the movie because of Hamill’s accident. Also, Lucas did not write nor direct the movie. The person who wrote the screenplay died a year after Hamill’s accident, so it’s plausible
That the scene was written in by her to account for the change of appearance.
Awesome reaction! Nice Star Trek reference 😁
Thanks I like throwing in references from time to time 😆
Thank you for committing to the release order (4, 5, 6 / 1, 2, 3 / 7, Solo, 8, Rogue One, 9).
Yes, welcome to the biggest twist of 1980: Vader is Anakin, thus Luke's father. And also, there are still more surprises to come in 6.
Enjoyed the reaction. Entertaining, while staying on the mark.
As a young apprentice (Luke has nearly no experience), he is essentially being taught by rote. As he grows into the Force, then relevant questions are asked and answered.
I'm so happy that Vader has an interesting backstory and I want to know more!!! I love twists and surprises in movies
Slight correction there for release order: 7, Rogue One, 8, Solo, 9.
4 5 6 and watch something better. Blade Runner, Alien, Planet of the Apes, Predator, Total Recall. There is incredible Anime like Death Note and Attack on Titan. The Promised Neverland. LOST, Breaking Bad, The Good Place, Battlestar Galactica.
She can skip everything from Disney Wars. Except for Rogue One, as the rest is garbage.
@@Dragon-Believer I think she's doing the right thing. Watching 7, 8 and 9 are included in the Star Wars Skywalker Saga. While those may not have been as good as the original trilogy, and slightly worse than the prequels, the final 3 films were free of any influence by George Lucas and under control by Disney and a new President for Lucasfilms.
love the music when they're being chased through the asteroid field
The music is just so amazing! Character entrances, battle scenes, chase scenes. Just overall amazing
“I know”. Misunderstood line. The original line was “I love you”, but it didn’t feel right. The actor was told to improvise. This came out. It’s better because all this time, Han was trying to convince Leia about her true feelings for him. She denied them. Now, when she admits to them, he reassures her by saying he knew all along. I suspect people side with Leia in a lovey-dovey way and they miss the fact that she’s the change character. Han is impacting on her to change from her symptom to the solution to her personal problem.
I'm not a fan of the romance in this at all haha I would prefer it if there was none 😂
I am sure most star wars fans are.
Great reaction! I remember watching this at the drive-in when I was 7yrs old. My parents went to see a show I didn’t want to watch, so my brother and I wrapped ourselves in blankets and snuck over to the screen that was showing The Empire Strikes Back. We each grabbed a speaker and sat on the ground so we could watch and hear it. Damn, that makes me feel old lol
Oh wow that must have been so epic!!
I was too young to fully grasp the nuances of the storyline, but the special effects for that time were absolutely mesmerizing for a little kid
@@canadianviking7846 "I was too young". I agree. I was saying in my comment above how amazing it is the subtle clues and detail that George Lucas put into the movie. Now that I am older and have watched these movies countless times, I can see a lot of things in the movie that I never would have noticed back then. No spoilers, but there is a scene in the next movie that blows my mind. When George first changed the scene, I thought "Why did he change it?" but now I see it was an important addition.
@@canadianviking7846 I think that's what makes it so great for all ages. As a kid, the storyline may not be fully grasped but the effects and fighting would have been amazing
Yoda's comment about asking questions was more about asking too many questions, rather than focusing on instincts and emotions, because the Force is fairly counter intuitive and inexplicable. There are major issues in the way Jedi are traditionally trained and you see more of this in the Prequels
That makes sense, though that's not at all what I felt it meant😂
Thank you for this excellent stand-up, I look forward to your other performances.
Thank you, I hope you enjoy them all!!
@@VerowakReacts Of course!
Great reaction!
The part where Luke jumps off the top of the spire after Vader tells him he is his father is a sticking point for many. Many people think that Luke just coincidentally fell into that tube. I have seen many reactions where people laughed because it seems so implausible. Jedi are trained to trust the force. If you watch Luke during that scene before he falls, you will see that he realizes there is a way to get away just before he jumps. Luke's instincts told him that he would be ok if he jumped. He knew where to jump to land in that tube.
To the "no more questions" Jedi master issue: You can't compare the Jedi to everyday people such as you and I. The Jedi have learned over thousands of years how to hone their skills. They do what is necessary to become the best Jedi they can be. The Jedi are mentally and philosophically trained to avoid strong emotions. They must remain calm. They must learn patience and, avoid strong emotions and emotional attachments because they believe they lead to the dark (evil) side of the force. It is imperative when training students to get them to learn and understand because they have lost Jedi to the dark side in the past. Luke is an impatient student. Yoda was already convinced that Luke was too impatient to be a good Jedi. Yoda was done training for the day. He wanted Luke to listen. Yoda is 900 years old and not as patient as he used to be. He has become a bit eccentric living on Dagobah.
These questions and more become apparent as you watch the rest of the saga. I have seen each of the Star Wars movies countless times. I continue to learn more every time I watch them. It is interesting to me, George Lucas put so much detail into these movies even knowing that most people would never see it or realize what was going on. There are subtle clues and visual indicators throughout the movies.
Oh Luke definitely makes the decision to jump off, he definitely did not fall. He looked down and then jumped. I assume my questions will be answered in future movies, and I look forward to seeing how and why each character does what they do (mostly Luke and Vader)
You are absolutely right.
I'm referring to the original grib comment.
I don't think Lucas intended for the Jedi to be sketchy or even cult-like, but they sure came out that way.
"Accio saber." That gave me a chuckle. 🙂
When I saw this movie in 1980, I was a bit unimpressed. I remember saying to my dad that it was a pretty good "bridge movie", and I looked forward to the next movie to tie up some loose ends. It wasn't until after seeing "Return of the Jedi" that I realized how great "Empire Strikes Back" was as a second episode in a trilogy.
Watching in order of release is the best way to go. The prequel trilogy has a lot of easter eggs and call backs that you'd miss if you hadn't seen the original trilogy first.
That's so curious how the next movie made you appreciate this one more! I think everyone who recommends watching the movies in a different order have seen the movies in release order and forget that Easter eggs and callbacks can be done in the prequels/sequels
if you think about it too Luke going to save his friends was pointless. They escaped on their own. I think thats what yoda's point was when he said not to go. But thats just my interpretation
About Yoda saying Luke is too old to be trained: It used to be that Yoda would train all the young children ("Younglings") who were sensitive to the force. At the age of ten they then would be given to another Jedi Master as an apprentice. Luke of course is already a grown man and the way he was brought up doesn't really fit the jedi way, so to speak. So in the beginning, Yoda is not very convinced about training Luke.
The Hoth scenes were shot in Norway.
The need to avoid close attachments is the " Hero's Dilemma " . Having close attachments can be used against you and having family is even worse. It's the favourite means of persuasion and revenge of gangsters, the Russian mafia, and others. Back in the day. all super heroes had secret identities. Today, being fantasy, they are dating each other. Even today, modern elite military and paramilitary units hide the identity of their members.
When one talks about beings with the abilities of Jedi, it's probably best to abstain from attachments as much for their good as ones own.
I was a little kid (almost 6yo) when this movie came out and was already obsessive about Star Wars from the first movie. For years, I thought Return of the Jedi was my favorite. When I got more "mature", I came to realize I loved this movie the most! The character arcs were masterfully constructed by director Irvin Kershner. Rogue One is also an excellent film for different reasons. (Andor is a 'brilliant' prequel series, so far). And be aware that a few of the Special Effects from what you are seeing were digitally remastered in the late 90s and were not exactly the same in the the originals. On a different note, at 11:15 you mention reading The Expanse! I just finished the 9th and final (?) book and it is such a great sci-fi series to read and to watch (the writers were totally involve in the production) that I even watch the YT channel "Ty and That Guy" and highly recommend when you finish! Great reactions!
I was 6 years old when it first came out in the theaters. I can still remember the collective gasp from everyone in the audience when Vader said, "I am your father."
I can just imagine how much more intense any reveal is in theatres :D
C-3PO is a protocol-droid, who often work as under the elites (that's why knows 6 million forms of communication) as aides. He is literally designed to organise meeting and banquets. R2 is mechanic, making him much more practical in combat-situations.
First time seeing reaction that somebody that didn't know about 'I'm your farther' haha
I loved it
I feel like that Jedi power of thought projection among the living was sort of forgotten in later Star Wars media.
Also some trivia for you. the reason for Luke’s attack at the start of the movie by the snow monster Mark Hamill was in a bad accident and had some facial scarring. So it was done to explain the scars and slight change to his face.
Jedi - Light side
Sith - Dark side
It's really fun so see someone who doesnt know the stuff thats coming ... all your questions ARE answered in the Episodes 4, 1, 2, and 3
You are the first person I have watched that noticed Luke attacked first. That is the “failure at the cave” Yoda refers to. Luke attacked there too. One of the key subtle subtext concepts in the original trilogy.
It stood out to me, and at first I assumed it was a mistake but it wasn't
They are in Norway.
The Rebel soldier in the ice trench are played by the Norwegian mountain rescue service.
Oh that's so neat! Would be a nice surprise at work to be in a movie
Luke used to force to will Leia to hear and see him. You caught on with the Han dynamic pretty quick. It’s been three years since the end of the last film. Han has given up his old life and stayed with the Rebellion for her. She is too committed to the cause for romance and Han can see right through her. He knows he can get away with tormenting her over feelings. The more impactful line in the chamber scene was Leia finally admitting it. Han’s “ I know” was improvised. As countless takes of “I love you too” didn’t work.
Okay reaction to what is arguably one of the greatest movies of all time. Btw, I think you missed the nuance of the scene in which Yoda told Luke 'No more questions'. Yoda didn't mean no more questions forever. He meant 'no more questions for the time being right now', since Luke was constantly nagging with questions which demonstrated his doubt, and hampered his ability to learn the ways of the force. Yoda's response was to convey to Luke to concentrate on the matter at hand and let go of his ego. This is all part and parcel of New Age beliefs, transcendent meditation, and moving toward ascension etc.
The foley (environmental sound) design for Star Wars was pretty incredible.The different lightsabers had different things the sounds were composed of: One of the things in Darth Vader's saber noises, iirc, was a key scraping a piano wire!
A key scraping a piano wire?! I love it, I never would have guessed though :D
I know this comment is 6 months old, but I had to respond.
The lightsaber foley was done with humming electrical equipment and an old TV tube.
A key scraping a piano wire was used for the TARDIS sounds in _Doctor Who._
11:15 The Expanse!!? Great books. Great show.
Both absolutely amazing!! And Amos is just great, he's my favorite
My dad saw 4,5,6 in 77, 80 , and 83. He said seeing them on the big screen was really cool
Verowak: "C3-PO, always the optimist"
Episode IV C3=PO: "We're doomed" "There will be no escape" "We will be sent to the spice mines of kessel, smashed into a million pieces"
Me: "Yes, so optimistic..."
9:59-10:01 Leia... Be careful what you wish for...
11:07-11:12 Wish granted?
22:25-22:29 *welcome* [I knew I had a bad feeling about this for some reason]
Not only did Luke attack first, but Luke drew his lightsaber and activated it first. Just as he did in "the cave"
"Luke, I am your father" was a misremembered line by James Earl Jones (the voice of Darth Vader) in an interview after this movie came out. The quote from the interview, became better established in the collective consciousness than the line from the movie. Just as I could tell you "You're wrong, I stole the cookie" I could misquote myself 2 years later as having said "I am the one who stole the cookie" Actors have so many lines to remember and recite, they keep the context of important lines, but not always every literal word once shooting is done.
The 4 legged ones are AT-AT's (All Terrain Attack Transport) which are about 74 feet high. The two legged smaller ones seen in the background as well as in episode 6 are AT-ST's (All Terrain Scout Transport) which are just short of 33 feet high
Now I was around 11 when this came out in the movie theater and you should have heard the theater when he said I am your father 😃😄. The snow scene's were filmed in Norway
Thankfully they didn't have very important dialogue immediately after the revelation or else no one in the theatres would have heard it
Yoda was answering "There is no why" when he just finished explaining that the light side is used for knowledge and defense, not for attack. Asking why at that point misses the point of what the Light Side is used for. So then Yoda recognized his pupil was getting too into the weeds and needed to unplug for a bit. That's why he told him to clear his mind, to let go of the frustration and questions.
Also Luke used the Force to call out to Leia because he focused on her and she was able to hear him it can happen between a force user to a non force user as well as for force users to force users as well just in case you were curious about it
Hey, Verowak! This is most people's favorite installment and widely considered to be the best Star Wars film. It certainly is mine. Young people who came of age with the Prequel trilogy often cite Episode III as their favorite. "Empire" has four strikingly distinct environments, an amazing opening battle, the Yoda reveal, the romantic sparring, a deeper explanation of the Force, Lando's treachery and redemption, the presence of fan favorite Boba Fett, the loss of Han, the Vader revelation and the cliffhanger ending. It is a wild escapist ride that packs an emotional wallop!
Mark Hamill had a terrible car accident prior to filming and underwent facial reconstructive surgery. Already a part of the screenplay, the WAMPA attack on Hoth became an in-story way to explain his new look and the make-up department enhanced his barely-visible scars.
Han eviscerating the TAUN TAUN is an authentic form of arctic and/or cold weather survival. He stuffed Luke's hypothermic body in the still-warm carcass of the animal wrapping him in its innards in order to keep him from freezing to death. People have done this to survive. I love it when people freak out watching that scene!
BACTA is the liquid in the healing cylinder. It is a bacterial compound with regenerative properties that is the standard medical treatment for all injuries in the Star Wars galaxy.
Yoda's odd little voice is provided by his puppeteer Frank Oz who voices many Jim Henson Muppets like Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear and Animal as well as Sesame Street characters like Cookie Monster, Bert and Grover! Yoda pretended to be a grubby, eccentric hermit simply to get an honest reaction out of Luke that would reveal his character. It's a test like those of the gods in Greek mythology who appear as deformed peasants to see how the hero will behave toward the lowliest person.
The new player Vader was kneeling before is the Emperor! The same actor plays him in all his appearances across the saga.
The MYNOCKS are bat-sized creatures that feed off electrical energy and are starship pests. Sometimes they live symbiotically in the gullets of space leviathans like the EXOGORTH that swallowed the 'Falcon'!
I find it amusing how social norms have changed. I've watched a number of millennials view Star Wars for the first time now on RUclips and quite a few young women are APPALLED by Han Solo's behavior! When these movies came out, Harrison Ford became an instant mega-star and sex symbol because of his devil-may-care swagger and brash forwardness. He subscribed to the "treat a Queen like a whore and a whore like a Queen" school of seduction and WOMEN LOVED HIM FOR IT!!! You can tell he's a softie underneath which is what makes him endearing but it seems young women today in the era of woke find him INSUFFERABLE!!! All boys thought he was the coolest guy ever. It's funny how times change. I'm relieved his charms weren't lost on you, Verowak! Lol.
Leia was a feminist icon back in the day! An independent woman of means comfortable wielding power, unafraid to get her hands dirty and dedicated to a serious cause! A whole generation of young boys and girls grew up with her as a role model.
Talented screenwriter Lawrence Kasdan was responsible for all the fun romantic banter in this film. As Leia is Alderaanian royalty and Han Solo is a Corellian street kid, it's basically a CLASS ISSUE preventing her from accepting her feelings for Solo. The constant arguing is their foreplay as he wears her down with his roguish charm. Lol.
Harrison Ford's famous "I know." reply to Leia's declaration of love was ad-libbed by Ford who wasn't feeling the more generic "I love you, too." line from the script. Director Irvin Kershner and George Lucas kept it in the movie. It's perfect for the character. I've seen some young female reactors take DEEP OFFENSE! Keep in mind that Solo has been upfront with Leia about his feelings for her for THREE YEARS at this point! She's the one who has been coy with him despite her obvious attraction. Her admission is what HE'S been patiently waiting for and he matter-of-factly tells her he's fully aware of how she feels. It's the answer SHE DESERVES! Lol.
The movies were remastered in the late '90s to promote the upcoming Prequel trilogy with some CGI overlays of the original practical effects but this installment has the fewest egregious changes and looks much like it did in 1980. The Wampa feeding, some aerial shots of Cloud City, a clearer view of the Emperor and some windows cut into corridors Leia, Lando and Chewie are running through at the end which look out onto the Bespin cityscape are the only updates I can think of.
People were SO INVESTED in this franchise back in 1980 that scrutiny during production was INTENSE!! They had the actor in the Vader suit, David Prowse, speak different lines to Luke to conceal the reveal even though Hamill was told what to react to. Dummy scripts were used on set to throw off snoops and spies. James Earl Jones was told the truth just prior to recording the scene. When Jones uttered those immortal words on screen, "No, I am your father.", audiences collectively GASPED, SCREAMED, CRIED, FAINTED and SHOUTED their dismay! It remains one of cinema's MOST ICONIC MOMENTS.
Great reaction VW. @ 7:11 where you question ".. he can use the force like that.."? Best quote I've seen anywhere regarding that is "OMG - he can kill him on face-time" 🤣🤣🤣. Stoked for the next instament. And look at your subs climbing by the week. Go girl!! 🤗🖖!!!
Death by facetime... what a way to go 😱
While Lucas pioneered many thing, I think one can fully enjoy Star Wars when you overlook the “cheesy” aspect. Perhaps it’s the characters, or the pew pew, but there’s something for everybody. And as I get older there’s always some other thing I see or emotion I feel, and the core of the story can resonate with anyone.
Great reaction! May the Force be with you. Always.
The cheesiness is the worst part, but it doesn't ruin the movies at all, thankfully. I may cringe at some scenes but I retain the emotion behind it and character development which is the most important imo.
@@VerowakReacts I was going to mention that, if anything, SW characters and their development is what people tend to fall in love with
@@morothane 100%, definitely not the dialogue :D
Now imagine spending the next three years arguing and debating with your friends about whether or not Vader actually is Luke's father. Lunch periods all through middle school were often spent debating this. 😀
As for the reason of "No questions!" the answer is fairly simple, but I'll tell a story so it makes more sense.
My late father was a mechanical engineer and a mechanic. As a little kid I was always curious about the cars (Alfa Romeo sports cars from the 1950s mainly) that he worked on as a hobby, so I asked questions and dad took the time to explain things to me. As a result I have a basic knowledge of how all the components of a car work together to make the car work and how to troubleshoot problems and at least identify the area where a problem is. Even if I can't always fix it I know what to tell the mechanic so they know where to start looking.
My little sister didn't care about that stuff, so she never asked questions and she never learned anything beyond the basic car maintenance Dad taught us both: checking the oil, checking tire pressure, basic stuff. But she is as good a driver as I am because when it was time to learn to drive she was just taught how to drive because that was all there was time for and she got to be good at it without knowing the whys.
Jedi training starts when Force-sensitive kids are very young, so there is time to answer all the why questions in the world and explain how it works. Luke didn't have that and didn't have time for that, as he had to know what he needed to know immediately because the Empire was hunting him and there wasn't time to do more than teach him the how, like my sister learning to drive, instead of all the whys, which I learned because I started asking questions when I was young.
As a side note, Leia is probably at least a little Force-sensitive since Luke could reach her and communicate with her through the Force. Many people in the Star Wars universe have some level of Force sensitivity, maybe not enough to become a Jedi (or the Dark Side version, a Sith), but enough to have some sort of extra understanding that is vague and not understood. Actually, based on how all three were right every time they said, "I have a bad feeling about this..." it's possible all three leads, including Han, are Force-sensitive to some extent.
It's not really covered in eps IV or V that Darth Vader is not a name, it's like a title, so there is no contradiction with him being Anikin Skywalker too.
8:40 I've always wondered about that, why is the walker suddenly vulnerable to blaster fire now that it's fallen down? In my head-canon its deflector-field system is powerful against incoming shots, but as it's an intricate technological device, it can break down in a crash and then the whole walker can be blown up with a couple of explosive shots, as it carries a cargo of ammunition itself. I think that's an interesting mechanic for a scifi or space fantasy shield-system. If they meant it to work like that, I wish they'd shown it more in some point.
I went back to see and it seems like they hit the walker between the plates of armor, which was made visible after it fell. Basically the back of the neck. That makes decent sense since the two armor plates seem to cover the 'back of the neck' when they're walking around
I read in one of the "technical manuals" or whatever book, that the deflector shield generator is under the chin and forward of the neck so it can offer maximum protection to the head and neck. When it did a chin-plant it disabled the shield and can now be blown up.
You can see evidence of this shield-generator proximity in Return of Jedi (no spoiler) when you realize that the round "ball" on the tops of the Star Destroyers are the shield generators to protect the bridge.
IN one barely noticeable sequence
1.)you see ball/shield generator get blown up.
2.)""captain, we've lost bridge deflector shield
3.)"Intensify the forward batteries, I don't want anything to get through."
4.)too late!
chin shield gnerator BS or not? I dont know. I've always thought was a neat detail
I think your take on the Jedi and the force is spot-on! They are "good", all their intentions are, and they are convinced that attachment is ultimately bad for you, but this exact sentiment is their greatest mistake and was their downfall.
I like how they show how different the Jedi and the Sith are. It's definitely best to be a mix of both
I think it's probably best to be a light side force user without the dogmatic limitations imposed by the Jedi.
Do you have plans to watch The Clone Wars?
@@F_Karnstein Luke is the perfect balance I think (from what I've seen so far). Qui-Gon seemed pretty great too. I'll be starting Clone Wars on Patreon in the next week or so! I have no idea when I'll be able to edit it all for RUclips though... too many things going on atm
@@VerowakReacts Expanded universe shows jedi and sith are much less different, as example jedi comitted genocide on Greivous home planet. This is reason why he was hating them so much.
You are right about the jedi- they are as ferverant about their beliefs as the Sith are about theirs. People usually see Jedi as the "good" guys over the sith the same way we'd see a die hard devout crazy preist over a demon. Lesser of two evils.
Definitely the lesser of two evils. They are both extremes which is not good lol
As far as Luke "miraculous" fall. I had always assumed it was him surrendering to the Force.
Also, if you have a constant set up like this, most likely there would be force fields or grav motors to funnel trash and other detritus to the chutes. I
Strict release order can actually be a bit of a mess for new Star Wars fans. For example, there is absolutely no merit in a first-time viewer watching Rogue One right after The Force Awakens, and then watching The Last Jedi followed by Solo; ping-ponging back and forth in the timeline for no reason. I HAD to watch it in that bonkers order, but you do not. (And probably should not!) The stand-alone movies are not connected to the sequel trilogy. I'd recommend saving that trilogy for the very end of your Star War journey.
When it comes to Lucas's movies, I'm personally a big proponent of watching the prequel trilogy as an extended flashback between Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi for the initial go around. (Is Vader really Luke's father? Watch the prequels and find out!) This order preserves the most reveals and twists for a first-time viewer, while also preventing important moments in the prequels from being reduced to empty continuity porn. (It importantly turns a ho-hum original trilogy reveal into a mind-blowing prequel trilogy reveal. It's much more satisfying to see the surprise play out instead of just hearing about it first.) It also adds layers to Return of the Jedi by lending key characters important backstory, and allows that film to remain the intended grand finale of Lucas's Skywalker Saga. Please seriously consider this order. You only get one chance to watch Star Wars for the first time.
I truly understand your desire to watch it "the way everyone else did," but that's impossible now because the original release versions are no longer available. The latest version of Return of the Jedi features a significant alteration that is only relevant if you’ve already seen the prequel trilogy, but is downright baffling if you haven't. (Reactors who watch the prequels before RotJ end up in tears during this scene, while reactors who watch in "release order" are just confused by it.) Remember, the version of Episode VI you are about to watch was released AFTER the prequels, and Lucas made this change with that in mind. Is watching it next still "release order," if it isn't the version people actually saw next?
Release order is what makes the most sense. I would never take a chance at watching movies in a different order, since the reveals may fall flat or Easter eggs (if there are any) may not be picked up/understood. Though technically the versions are different, it's still the story that is most important.
@@VerowakReacts I completely understand. Ordinarily, I would never suggest watching anything out of release order, and wouldn't listen to anyone who wanted me to, but Star Wars is a special case because it's such a unique mess. Whichever trilogy you complete first it deadens the impact of the other trilogy. (There's also a brief but big moment at the end of "new" RotJ that falls completely flat if you haven't seen the prequels. It's disorienting.) Anyway, I just wanted to present you with an option I consider to be the least-worst for a first-time viewing order. I only wish I could've articulated my case more convincingly, but that would've meant spoilers and my sole purpose here is to help you avoid them!
Since you're committed to release order, don't forget about the canon animated series. They suddenly become very important beginning with season two of The Mandalorian, where reveals fall totally flat if you haven't seen Clone Wars and Rebels. At a certain point it moves beyond Easter eggs, with elements of the animated series playing a central role in the live-action stuff. There's even an upcoming series that appears to be a live-action continuation of an animated series.
Yoda was acting crazy because he was testing Lukes's patience when he first met him. When Yoda and Ben said Luke should sacrifice his friends, well look at it this way, what's more important a few people or the whole galaxy? I can't wait to see what you think about the next one!! Oh and btw I recommend after you finish this saga to watch Empire of Dreams which is the making of Star Wars. You can find it here on RUclips. 💕💕❤❤🤗🤗
A few people.
Look at USA history. Slaves were just a few people; wasn't national unity more important than a few dark skinned strangers? Accepting some injustice for a 'greater cause', or 'bonum commune communitatis'? can slowly rot away until no justice is left. The USA continues to struggle with the consequences of the founding fathers accepting slavery as a necessary evil. I hope that Jedi in all their talk about resisting evil don't turn a blind eye to slavery.
The movie, SS Portrait of Evil, compares two brothers entering adulthood at the time Hitler came to power.
Not many people can willingly let their friends die and hope the galaxy can be saved :/ I don't think I could follow that blindly
@@VerowakReacts Yeah I totally get where you're coming from. I'm just saying that's why Yoda and Ben were asking him to do it. They know Luke is most likely the galaxies only hope. ❤❤💕💕
@@VerowakReacts Plus Han, Leia, and Chewie knew not to betray Luke, or want Luke to get into Vader's clutches. With Luke going, he's sacrificing his friends' sacrifices for him. Being they were tortured (or maybe killed) literally for nothing with Luke going. It's a tough call, and cost Luke a hand (literally). And... Vader was toying with him during their battle. Vader could have killed Luke easily if he wanted to, but he wanted to turn him, not kill him.
I mean, they escaped without his help. They weren't saying let them die; they didn't die!