This is my favorite Star Wars film in the original series, and my second favorite out of all the films, my most favorite being Episode II: Attack of the Clones. The action is better and also darker than the previous film, with a twist ending to sum things up. The AT-AT walkers were a fantastic use of stop-motion technology, and the introduction of The Emporer and Lando Calrissian was great. But there is more romance than the previous film, and there is one use of "h*ll". I heard that the film initially received mixed reviews from critics, but now they say it's the best in the saga, and I can understand why. It's a shame that Lucas did not direct, but the camera work was nonetheless atonishing, and it started a great future for it's director, Irvin Kershner. This belongs in everyone's "classic movie" collection, and it is sure to give kids a thrill, and adults will be sick to death with nostalgia. 5 stars!