Mark Hamill explains perfectly why this is the greatest Star Wars movie ever made, one of the greatest sci fi movies ever made. They cared about it, they took it seriously, it was deep and they executed it PERFECTLY.
@@gabedangelo8321 The time-jump between ANH and this movie is never made clear, Alec Guinness phones in his whole performance, Chewbacca straight breaks part of the set when checking on Threepio and they left it in the movie, Billy Dee messes up a line and realises mid-read, Threepio gives unnecessary exposition on Carbonite freezing even though it was explained less than a minute earlier, the big action set-piece that you can see Mark train for here is shot awkwardly and in a way that obscures any meaningful choreography and Vader's prop helmet almost falls off in the big reveal scene. Most of these are really nitpicks but they still prevent the execution from being perfect.
Pardon my intrusion to your conversation,I only wished to say that the reasons mentioned are most excellently delivered and must concur although it is one of my favorites in the series for sure. Only reason I say it's not#1 is because ANH will always have that special place in my heart. Simple because that was how I was introduced. Depends on my mood,between first spot ha ha
In my opinion revenge of the sith is the best but empire strikes back is my second favorite film (1) Revenge of the sith (2) The Empire strikes back (3) Return of the jedi (4) Attack of the clones (5) A New Hope (6) The phantom menace I haven't seen the others yet but I will when Lego star wars the skywalker saga will come out I like all 6 films I know many people hate attack of the clones but it's not that bad
Empire, along with The Godfather: Part 2, Toy Story 2, and Terminator 2: Judgment Day, comprise the top 4 sequels ever made. I'd say Godfather slightly edges Empire out, but there are more Star Wars fans than there are Godfather fans, though the latter franchise was big in its own right.
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I left the theatre after watching this film saying "No, that's not possible." Yet, I knew it to be true. No other cinema experience in my life has EVER been so incredible. Thanks George.
I’m only 19 but I remember watching the movie for the first time when I was 9. Even though Lego SW II already spoiled the plot twist for me, the story and especially the soundtrack had me glued to the TV and stressed out because it showed me how huge the Empire really is. I’ll never forget that feeling
I still find it fascinating that George Lucas spoke with at least one if not more psychologists to see if the big twist reveal about Vader was going to psychologically devastate the kids he wanted to see the movie...
@@danmcdonald3723 I don't know if I'm the best example, because I was approximately 9 when I saw it. I grew up on a farm. Luke was my hero. Afterwards, I felt like I identified with him even more, because I refused to initially believe it. I don't think it devastated me, but it definitely shocked me. I remember thinking about it for weeks.
And the director: "irvin kershner" and the screen writers "leigh brackett and Lawrence kasdan". All of them get way to little credit for this amazing movie
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Carrie was special. Empire strikes back, the best movie in Star Wars or maybe one of the best in cinematic history will remain intact after a 50 years.
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I love the THUD of prowse as Vader up the stairs. That sort of thing should have been amplified by the Foley artists. I am thankful though we couldn't hear vaders robotic limbs.
I may be 14 years old but Star Wars is still my childhood All I really did was play Lego Star Wars, watch the movies and watch Star Wars the Clone Wars
Billy Dee Williams is to charming, to lovely, to wonderful. Was completely surprised a Lando series is otw. Whatever they plan I’m doing, I’m all for it. 🙏🏼🌹🙏🏼
Carrie was literally one of the best female actresses I have ever seen and her character as our Princess Leia's was one of the best female roles in movie history so strong and so charming
Yes, much like how the Tattooine scenes in ANH were shot first. But just like in ANH, where the crew suffered the worst rainfall in about 50 years, the Hoth scenes in Empire were made more difficult by the largest blizzard the location had in decades.
“This is Master Obi-Wan Kenobi. I regret to report that both our Jedi Order and the Republic have fallen, with the dark shadow of the Empire rising to take their place. This message is a warning and a reminder for any surviving Jedi: trust in the Force. Do not return to the Temple. That time has passed, and our future is uncertain. Avoid Coruscant. Avoid detection. Be secret... but be strong. We will each be challenged: our trust, our faith, our friendships. But we must persevere and, in time, I believe a new hope will emerge. May the Force be with you always.”
I’m 16, I think I saw it for the first time when I was 3 or 4. Man, this time, in film is awesome to watch!! I love this movie so much❤️ George with the story, John with the music, number 2 on my list to Rots.
He was barely involved in this one; he only outlined the script. Irvin Kershner and Gary Kurtz were the underappreciated heroes that made ESB the masterpiece it is.
@@RandomGuy285 nope. He clearly stated in many interviews that he didn't care about fan perception and that he made the movies for him to enjoy. also did you forget how he "left" SW after RotJ, even though the OT was generally liked? He went back to do the prequels because it was either that or something else which I can't remember right now. moreover, did you forget that he created a plot outline for sequels? If he "abandoned" SW because fans didn't like his movies, do you really expect him to come back for sequels?
When I was around 5 or 6, this was on TV over Christmas. Just because of that, I always think of Christmas when I watch it. In strange ways, the human mind works.
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Mark Hamill explains perfectly why this is the greatest Star Wars movie ever made, one of the greatest sci fi movies ever made. They cared about it, they took it seriously, it was deep and they executed it PERFECTLY.
This is the Way
I wouldn't go as far as to say it was executed PERFECTLY. Pretty darn close though.
@@VinVonVoom what wasn’t executed perfectly?
@@gabedangelo8321 The time-jump between ANH and this movie is never made clear, Alec Guinness phones in his whole performance, Chewbacca straight breaks part of the set when checking on Threepio and they left it in the movie, Billy Dee messes up a line and realises mid-read, Threepio gives unnecessary exposition on Carbonite freezing even though it was explained less than a minute earlier, the big action set-piece that you can see Mark train for here is shot awkwardly and in a way that obscures any meaningful choreography and Vader's prop helmet almost falls off in the big reveal scene. Most of these are really nitpicks but they still prevent the execution from being perfect.
Pardon my intrusion to your conversation,I only wished to say that the reasons mentioned are most excellently delivered and must concur although it is one of my favorites in the series for sure. Only reason I say it's not#1 is because ANH will always have that special place in my heart. Simple because that was how I was introduced. Depends on my mood,between first spot ha ha
Even 40 years later and this movie is still fun to watch.
And it’s still the best.
What do you think about New Hope(I think it does not age well)
@@alankritsahachaudhuri2970 I personally still love a new hope
@@ehsandaad978 Please explain why
just asking
@@alankritsahachaudhuri2970 The opening shot in A New Hope still looks good.
One of the best Star Wars movies, sequels, and the best film made in general.
THE best star wars movie.
In my opinion revenge of the sith is the best but empire strikes back is my second favorite film
(1) Revenge of the sith
(2) The Empire strikes back
(3) Return of the jedi
(4) Attack of the clones
(5) A New Hope
(6) The phantom menace
I haven't seen the others yet but I will when Lego star wars the skywalker saga will come out I like all 6 films I know many people hate attack of the clones but it's not that bad
You got that right
Yes!
It's actually the best.
It’s crazy how most of this behind the scenes footage looks like it was shot a week ago
That's the power of restored/remastered film.
@@sparkside217 Or just new transfers of quality film to begin with. Looking at Rogue One!
Yeah great thing about tape recording, the quality is only dependant on the camera and technology, as opposed to static quality of digital recording
@@sparkside217, The special effects are a pathway to many abilities, some are considered to be unnatural.
@@sparkside217 I hope they're going to release it in this remastered condition sometime soon. It would make sense.
Carrie didn’t have to be out in the snowstorm, but she still went out with them. Miss her so much ❤️
Me to
We all miss our space mom, and royal princess,General 😭♥️
Even when you get older sometimes you feel like playing out in the snow, she didn't want to be left out of the adventure!
Wish David Prowse had some words.
He deserves them
Empire Strikes Back: One of the best sequels ever made.
It's the best sequel ever made
The best sequel ever and the best of the Star Wars saga
Empire, along with The Godfather: Part 2, Toy Story 2, and Terminator 2: Judgment Day, comprise the top 4 sequels ever made. I'd say Godfather slightly edges Empire out, but there are more Star Wars fans than there are Godfather fans, though the latter franchise was big in its own right.
The ending of this video gave me huge chills, bravo!
Same
This is the way
I only was mad that the credit music cut out 😅😅😅
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Why no one is talking about the director who directed this wonderful film
He sadly passed away from 2010
(Edit: may the force be with him always)
Looking at him work with Carrie Fisher, you can see he was an actor's director. Irvin Kershner really knew his craft
Oh, such a tragedy.
I doubt most people even know George Lucas didn’t direct Episodes V and VI.
@DaraG 1995 that wasnt him that was Fred Dekker
sadly, he was not invincible :'(
I left the theatre after watching this film saying "No, that's not possible." Yet, I knew it to be true. No other cinema experience in my life has EVER been so incredible. Thanks George.
I’m only 19 but I remember watching the movie for the first time when I was 9. Even though Lego SW II already spoiled the plot twist for me, the story and especially the soundtrack had me glued to the TV and stressed out because it showed me how huge the Empire really is. I’ll never forget that feeling
I still find it fascinating that George Lucas spoke with at least one if not more psychologists to see if the big twist reveal about Vader was going to psychologically devastate the kids he wanted to see the movie...
@@danmcdonald3723 I don't know if I'm the best example, because I was approximately 9 when I saw it. I grew up on a farm. Luke was my hero. Afterwards, I felt like I identified with him even more, because I refused to initially believe it.
I don't think it devastated me, but it definitely shocked me. I remember thinking about it for weeks.
Ah this movie never gets old...
Just like them Younglings
The youngling protective services disapprove of this comment. XD
Savage. Absolutely Savage.
Except for Grogu thankfully!
Master skywalker, there are too many of them. What are we going to do?
@@thezplayer3002 Oh, my sweet Naboo summer child...
Finding a behind-the-scenes video after all this time is truly beautiful
This is like the best film ever made.....Happy 40th Anniversary....Thank the Maker George Lucas
And the director: "irvin kershner" and the screen writers "leigh brackett and Lawrence kasdan". All of them get way to little credit for this amazing movie
Nah "Star Wars: Fellowship of the ring" is better
It is great but not even.near best
@@zactrollo8402 yess of course it was like a collaboration destined in the stars
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They clearly filmed all the behind the scenes stuff. Can we please get a 10 hour documentary of just them filming Empire.
I WANT BEHIND THE SCENES OF BEHIND THE SCENES
I'll sign a petition for that. For Ep 4, 5 and 6.
Best Star Wars film and one of the best sequels of all time.
Seeing Carrie again.. I'm not crying you're crying.
Barely literate. Focus more on that.
The beauty of star wars in movie and behind the scenes is incomparable
This behind the scenes footage is so utterly priceless.
The greatest movie ever imo...and always will be. When Artoo helps them escape Bespin...Wonderful!
I was there 3000 years ago.. and I was 10 years old. It is the best one, and always will be.. always.
2:30 Imagine if we had Leia with hanging braids like lekku XD
Ha yeah
Mark: "I think the audience were so surprised that it wasn't just a carbon copy of Star Wars"
You hear that, JJ Abrams and TFA?
It's been explained many times.
@@thelastjedi3259 They'll never be happy.
Those writers just don’t get it, and I doubt they ever will
George Lucas should have listened too when he made Return of the Jedi.
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2 things I take away from this: Hamill was jacked-up; and Fisher was gorgeous!
Carrie was special. Empire strikes back, the best movie in Star Wars or maybe one of the best in cinematic history will remain intact after a 50 years.
carrie was truly so beautiful, the way her skin was all rosy while they were out in the snow was breathtaking.
Happy 40 years of The Empire Strikes Back.
Jhon Williams´score skyrocketed this movie to become so great!!
Binary sunset is my ringtone ;)
I don’t care what other people say... George Lucas is great!
Even though he might’ve gone too far in a few places
@@maddoxcindy5017 naaaaaah.
He was the less involved in this film, that’s why it was so great.
@@al112v4 one of the greatest twists in cinema history - I am your father, was added by Lucas in his second draft of screenplay.
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Carrie has a quality about her both on and off camera - it’s pure charisma
The nostalgia is always a kick to get emotional especially when it is Star Wars
I love Carrie Fisher. The last Princess of Alderaan.
Hutt Slayer
A kind woman, an amazing actress, not to mention absolutely hilarious.
This movie was the single greatest thing to ever happen to the human species.
50% of why I love Star Wars is the movies. 50% is the behind the scenes stuff
5:01 you can see Peter Mayhew step through the floor. Pretty cool that he kept on acting and maybe didn’t notice it till afterwards
Dad: Saw the first movie in 1977
Me: Saw it 5 years ago
Actually empire came in 1980
Saw it a year ago...
My dad tried showing it to me when I was 2
I started understanding it by the time I was 4
*I think I have problems now.*
@@sakshamsethi413 he was talking about a new hope
@@sakshamsethi413 He said "FIRST" movie, not Empire...just saying
I love that you can hear all the sounds you cannot in the final version.
Like the doors sliding closed and stuff.
I love the THUD of prowse as Vader up the stairs. That sort of thing should have been amplified by the Foley artists.
I am thankful though we couldn't hear vaders robotic limbs.
@@RandomStuffGarage619 yeah!
There are a lotta cool sounds but the squeaking armor isn’t one of them.😂
Isn’t it just amazing all these years later to still be seeing new footage from the greatest film of all time 😮😁😍
empire strikes back is honestly my favorite star wars movie !! Happy 40th anniversary
I may be 14 years old but Star Wars is still my childhood
All I really did was play Lego Star Wars, watch the movies and watch Star Wars the Clone Wars
After you finish clone wars watch rebels then the mandalorian
watch rebels, then play jedi fallen order, and of course watch the mandalorian
@@Breezyz I finished watching rebels when it stopped ended
I am also watching the Manalorian every Friday
Yes!
Hey kid, no matter the age, Star Wars is close to everyone's heart
incredible. still the best of all. One of the best of all-time as well!
Revenge of the sith is my favorite SW film but Empire is unquestionably the best.
Fair enough
Totally respect that.
Totally
Yeah
Revenge Of The Sith is my favorite SW film too and The Empire Strikes Back is my second favorite!
Billy Dee Williams is to charming, to lovely, to wonderful. Was completely surprised a Lando series is otw. Whatever they plan I’m doing, I’m all for it. 🙏🏼🌹🙏🏼
Star Wars is the best thing in life. It has given me so many moments of happiness. Thanks ❤
👍😊😘
❤️❤️❤️
This behind the scene footage is incredible! I would watch that for hours
Can we have a Blu-ray box set of just EXTRAS like this?!
If we're lucky we'll get another 7 minutes in 2060.
best of all the star wars movies. PERIOD!!
Guys, just be glad that this is the original edition, and not the special edition
It's behind the scenes, what's the difference
The parts that weren't behind the scenes footage are from the Special Edition and all the footage is from transfers for the Special Edition.
@@VinVonVoom Lol , well said.
Thank you so much for posting these 40th anniversary goodies from ESB. That film was literally life changing
Of course the last shot of this video just had to have Carrie looking at the camera.
Its still a gut wrenching loss isn't it? We miss her so much...
The quality of these clips is stunning. I need an official release of the theatrical cuts.
Just learning from George is always the best part.
Probably the best Star Wars movie ever made
This is the best movie of all time history.
Best sci-fi or action/adventure film sure, but not best film. It’s in that discussion for sure
@@Breezyz And what it the best of all films?
@@tev2332 anything from godfather 2, citzen kane, pulp fiction, etc.
The second, but my favourite.
First movie I ever remember seeing!
So good. Love the alternate takes
Carrie was literally one of the best female actresses I have ever seen and her character as our Princess Leia's was one of the best female roles in movie history so strong and so charming
Amazing. I love ESB and i love this video. Great behind the scene stuff.
The saber hilt Mark was practicing with ended up being the primary prop for Luke's saber in ROTJ. Pretty cool to see him using it here.
Mark Hamill practicing lightsaber duels makes my heart warm ❤️
Hold up, this was 40 years ago??? I'm getting old...
My all time favorite movie. Feels like yesterday I was 6 years old sitting in my basement with the lights off taking in this masterpiece of a film.
A Star Wars movie will NEVER be as good as Empire was ever again.
Revenge of the sith: Are you threatening me master Jedi?
@@absbrah38 Empire is wayyy better than Revenge
@@absbrah38 The fans will decide your fate.
@@fontainus7302 I prefer ROTS
@@fontainus7302 ROTS is the 4th or 3rd best star wars movie, depending on how you fell about ROTJ
Magic exists and this is proof. What an incredible amount of talent on display.
I think we can all admit no matter how bad/good the movies are, We will always love Star Wars.
agreed!
Same here. Everyone has their opinions but Star Wars unites us nonetheless
*I think we can admit no matter how bad/good the new movies and series are, We will always love TESB.
We will always love Star Wars forever! ❤️
@@albertgt3007 perfect 👌🏻
This restored footage looks beautiful
"To me, she'll always be royalty."
Out of the three originals, THIS one is the film that still holds up for me!
Still very cool to watch - timeless!
This made me cry :(
They'll never make films like this ever again, but that's what makes this so wonderful. Perfection.
This is so awesome !
i watch this movie about twice a year and every single time it blows me away
Happy 40th anniversary!!! Empire Strikes Back is easily my favorite movie of all time.
We miss you Carrie Fisher. Long Live Princess Leia!!
Mark's words at the end were awesome. Eloquently stating what made empire such a special movie
40 years and we still miss Carrie Fisher
@Rick oh sorry, I mean I wish Carrie was still alive to see ESB turning 40.
Carrie. Peter. David. Kenny. Jeremy. All smiling down on us, one with the force.
I've watched this 3 times now, makes my day every time. How groundbreaking was it, and how gorgeous and amazing was Carrie!
That footage is sooo cool, in what secret vault did they find it? I need more!
Also, theatrical cut on Blu-Ray, when?
Project 4K80
@@ChrisPollitt ?
@@ChrisPollitt 4k80 isn't finished yet, doesn't sound like it'll be ready before 2022 either.
Never.
The made these footage restorations for the Special Editions.
Ah dang this is so great, love these behind the scenes stuff. Probably my favorite movie ever.
We're the hoth scenes the very first thing they shot? Mad respect.
Yup. You always want to get the most taxing material out of the way while everyone's still fresh and excited to be shooting.
Yes, much like how the Tattooine scenes in ANH were shot first. But just like in ANH, where the crew suffered the worst rainfall in about 50 years, the Hoth scenes in Empire were made more difficult by the largest blizzard the location had in decades.
Literally one of the greatest motion pictures of all time
My favourite Star Wars film, followed by the Last Jedi and A New Hope.
I appreciate your bold opinion
I agree with you
last jedi was garbage
@@robin12345665 nah it was ok. Not great but far from garbage
A diferent opinion is always welcome as long as respect comes together.
I’ve never seen mark practicing his lightsaber fight before this!! Super cool
I would like to see bts of him practicing for his ROTJ saber scenes!
“This is Master Obi-Wan Kenobi. I regret to report that both our Jedi Order and the Republic have fallen, with the dark shadow of the Empire rising to take their place. This message is a warning and a reminder for any surviving Jedi: trust in the Force. Do not return to the Temple. That time has passed, and our future is uncertain. Avoid Coruscant. Avoid detection. Be secret... but be strong. We will each be challenged: our trust, our faith, our friendships. But we must persevere and, in time, I believe a new hope will emerge. May the Force be with you always.”
I’m 16, I think I saw it for the first time when I was 3 or 4. Man, this time, in film is awesome to watch!! I love this movie so much❤️ George with the story, John with the music, number 2 on my list to Rots.
Come back Georgeeee
He did come back. He made the prequels and they were nowhere near as good as this. That's why he left again.
@@RandomGuy285 everything you said is wrong. The prequels were great and the reason he left is because HE'S 80!
He was barely involved in this one; he only outlined the script. Irvin Kershner and Gary Kurtz were the underappreciated heroes that made ESB the masterpiece it is.
@@unknownerror169 he left because the prequels were so bad that the fan base basically bullied him out of making any more films.
@@RandomGuy285 nope. He clearly stated in many interviews that he didn't care about fan perception and that he made the movies for him to enjoy.
also did you forget how he "left" SW after RotJ, even though the OT was generally liked? He went back to do the prequels because it was either that or something else which I can't remember right now.
moreover, did you forget that he created a plot outline for sequels? If he "abandoned" SW because fans didn't like his movies, do you really expect him to come back for sequels?
When I was around 5 or 6, this was on TV over Christmas. Just because of that, I always think of Christmas when I watch it. In strange ways, the human mind works.
The snow on hoth helps too ;)
No...I'm definitely not crying...I swear I'm okay
Somebody cutting onions in here??!
The quality of this video is beautiful
I love Star Wars so much.. Happy 40th ESB
Watching that gave me chills. Empire raised the bar for the movie sequel.
Dear Irvin Kershner, THANK YOU so much for this MASTERPICE ❤️🔥🙌
No, George Lucas wrote the script. You should really thank him.
@@eightnickel1513 George is way to loose with what qualifies getting a director credit.
Something I never see talked about is how funny Threepio is in this.
Happy 40th Anniversary Of Star Wars Episode V
The Empire Strikes Back (1980 - 2020)
From 20th Century-Fox and Lucasfilm Ltd.
It always feels amazing to me the amount of effort put in the making of Star Wars
How I miss that Carrie’s spark
This was amazing
These enchansed shots are incredible
They really are surprised no one else is talking about it
I can't even count how many times I've watched The Empire Strikes Back. NEVER GETS OLD!
I miss Carrie
It is my favorite of all the movies. Just had such great storytelling and added a lot of depth to characters
Perfect! Perfect! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽