Often times this film is lauded as superior to its predecessor, the original Star Wars. It can sometimes be hotly disputed even amongst die-hard fans. Empire has several superior elements: a better story with more well-rounded and developed characters, a deeper exploration of the mythology of The Force, and a grittier overall attitude and demeanor as opposed to the flash and camp of the original.
The only reason that Empire doesn’t rate higher than Star Wars is because Star Wars came first. Without that first chapter in a galaxy far far away, we wouldn’t be able to dig into this darker sequel. Empire is truly a triumph over the original, but respect is owed to its foundation.
The Empire Strikes Back picks up some time after the events of Star Wars. Darth Vader is actively pursuing Luke Skywalker across the galaxy, while Luke is called to learn about The Force from a mysterious Jedi master long thought to be dead. Relationships are forged and challenged at every turn, while danger lurks in the shadows and danger is imminent.
John Williams’ impressive score builds on the themes from the previous film and creates even more memorable pieces that have become part of our cultural awareness. Having trouble? “Use the Force Luke.” Want to introduce someone we’re not meant to like? Play the Darth Vader march. And who could forget “I am your father!”
Empire is much more emotionally involved and really pulls the audience in. There are also more elaborate effects and superb scenery that blur the line between location and studio filming. By the end of the film, there’s no question as to who to like and who to hate. Any potential vagueness is out the window, setting George Lucas up for his third and final installment of the original Star Wars trilogy.
Often times this film is lauded as superior to its predecessor, the original Star Wars. It can sometimes be hotly disputed even amongst die-hard fans. Empire has several superior elements: a better story with more well-rounded and developed characters, a deeper exploration of the mythology of The Force, and a grittier overall attitude and demeanor as opposed to the flash and camp of the original. 
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