SamLowry-2

So you need to be a kid again to enjoy this flop? I guess it's true if being a kid means: ignoring incredibly bad writing, very droll delivery of lines by actors, immense (and frankly glaringly stupid) jumps in story logic, and enjoying: cloying racially degrading voice-overs, animated farts, characters with no explained motivation for what they are doing, entire segments based solely on the premise "gee, that would look neat here." Well---it does look neat there. But that is no reason to go to the theater, when watching animals in a zoo will provide as much plot continuity. The only struggle I have left is viewing this thing as somehow separate from the earlier trilogy. Indeed, that idea is all that is keeping me from being really, really sad.

Stunning. "Empire" is a magnificent space opera with soaring visuals, enthralling music...and a magnetic spiritual compass. I must agree with those who find this the best SW film. And also agree with those who believe it is one of the BEST FILMS of any genre. It is the SW film that is most watchable over and over, for the sheer beauty and flow of the story. Without "Empire" the Star wars saga would be nothing but an over-hyper sugar ride video game. Admit it. This film IS the depth in the series.

If I had to chose only one movie to be "trapped" in, in some sort of virtual reality...it would be "Casablanca." Then I could try to get Rick to talk about his feelings. Then I could ask Ilsa what she sees in Laslo. Then I could sing along with Sam. And it would all end just the same way...except THREE friends would walk lazily off...into the fog.