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Besties: The Empire Strikes Back

The fifth episode of the Star Wars sextology takes its place in the pantheon of Besties.

Video posted by JoeyF on July 7, 2011

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The Empire Strikes Back is the second release in the six-part Star Wars saga, continuing the adventures of Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Han Solo after their victorious battle at Yavin 4 and the destruction of the Death Star.

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LiquidPrinceon July 7, 2011 at 12:06 p.m.

Cool. The original Star Wars trilogy is so beloved. So obviously they'd be besties.

AlwaysBeClothingon July 7, 2011 at 12:15 p.m.

I concur, I'm glad you decided to feature such a historic film!

Oh Joey, you continue to make me smile.

Artieon July 7, 2011 at 12:18 p.m.
I'm glad Besties doesn't discriminate from "Well, everyone knows this is a good movie" movies. I thought it was just going to be lessar known quality films like Donnie Brasco and etc. 
 
You guys should do In Bruges... if you like that movie that is... if you've seen it. 
 
PS. Is there video choppiness? Or is that just me?
MrWrighton July 7, 2011 at 12:20 p.m.
M favorite tar Wars film and I am glad Rorie mentioned the changed Vader Emperor scene as the original was my favorite scene in the whole film and the new one is not as good.
PatVB moderator on July 7, 2011 at 12:21 p.m.

Yes! I love this movie and this video! And it's nice to see that the Besties isn't above including mainstream movies into it's hallowed ranks.

Wait...why do I see an image from Reservoir Dogs when I'm looking at this from the forum?

Fattony12000on July 7, 2011 at 12:32 p.m.
Immah gonna cut you George!
Immah gonna cut you George!
Mr_skeletonon July 7, 2011 at 12:37 p.m.

@fattony12000 said:

Immah gonna cut you George!
Immah gonna cut you George!

No you won't, he will just edit you out of existence.

Tartaruson July 7, 2011 at 12:37 p.m.
The matte painting work in all of these films is amazing and it wasn't something I knew the full extent of until I watched that fan made documentary that was linked here a few months ago. It was surprising to see just how much of the backgrounds and scenery was all made of paintings. At the same time it was amazing to see the extent the crew went to in the production of the sets like building an full size Millennium Falcon. Its also worth noting how good a character that Yoda is despite being a puppet and how much I never really notice it when watching.
Flap_jacksonon July 7, 2011 at 12:37 p.m.
Obvious, but so well-deserved... I feel like Irvin Kershner really made the film, and gave it some of its best moments/ideas.
cobra88king8on July 7, 2011 at 12:37 p.m.
spoilers at 5:05! :)
damswedonon July 7, 2011 at 12:39 p.m.

I'm gonna get hate for this but I think Star Wars is the best star wars film. Something about the second act in Empire makes it hard for me to get all the way through the film.

Browncoaton July 7, 2011 at 12:41 p.m.
I'm definitely in the mood to watch this now, might as well have an 80's movie marathon because I was already planning on watching Commando and Die Hard. Also Rorie you vocalized something that I've always felt too in that Empire doesn't get messed up too badly in the special editions. It showed more restraint with additional CGI and the practical effects Wampa monster fit in seamlessly with the rest of the movie.
BigMakion July 7, 2011 at 12:43 p.m.

This movie is perfectly paced. It's kind of amazing how many things are plot threads going on simultaneously and then they all get tied together in what, for my money, is the best third act of any movie ever. Han getting frozen is one of the most amazing scenes ever filmed on pretty much every level; performance, set design, lighting, score, writing, and, of course, acting. Amazing that in spite of all that it's still one-upped by Vader's reveal 15 minutes later. So good. I just need to go watch this again. Like right now...

BigChiefon July 7, 2011 at 12:44 p.m.

I agree with Rorie on the twist at the end. I don't really remember a time when I didn't know what was coming, so it's never really had the impact on me that it could have.

Also, friggin orange and blue. It's everywhere. I wasn't aware that it went back that far.

Korneon July 7, 2011 at 12:44 p.m.
I still think that the Empire Strikes Back is the weakest of the original trilogy.
Djeeson July 7, 2011 at 12:46 p.m.

@BigChief said:

Also, friggin orange and blue. It's everywhere. I wasn't aware that it went back that far.

Yeah, just noticed that too.

Nice swipe at the end there, Joey.

mbkishon July 7, 2011 at 1:01 p.m.

Yep, totally the best of the besties.

Claudeon July 7, 2011 at 1:04 p.m.

Absolutely loved it. I was 15 the year it was released. I can still envision myself sitting in the theater with goosebumps all over as the film started.

TepidSharkon July 7, 2011 at 1:06 p.m.

For the longest time when I was a kid, I thought Empire was the most boring. It is only when I got older that I learned to appreciate it. A New Hope is still my favorite though.

phrosniteon July 7, 2011 at 1:11 p.m.
I have seen this movie exactly once... KotOR is the best Star Wars thing ever imo.
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