'Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back' has it easier on the one hand, since the basic characters and the basic story can be taken for granted. On the other hand, the sequel is automatically compared with the predecessor and the pressure of expectation is high.
Episode V doesn't need to hide from its predecessor. On the contrary, it's even a bit better. The main reason for this is that the aforementioned basic elements no longer need to be introduced. This episode can deal with new things and, above all, a deeper story right from the beginning.
Starting with the battle on the ice planet Hoth. This is really good and can convince with the effects. The mood is altogether more threatening, darker and a bit more brutal. This part seems more serious and adult than Episode IV, but the funny and easy undertone of the characters is still not lost. This is mainly due to Han Solo, C3PO and R2-D2.
We also learn more about Darth Vader and Yoda appears on the scene (again). Yoda is one of the best characters, but I find him in the first scenes when Luke meets him like a senile, not serious, slightly stoned weirdo.
Overall, a successful continuation and an ideal starting point for the conclusion of the first trilogy.
Episode V doesn't need to hide from its predecessor. On the contrary, it's even a bit better. The main reason for this is that the aforementioned basic elements no longer need to be introduced. This episode can deal with new things and, above all, a deeper story right from the beginning.
Starting with the battle on the ice planet Hoth. This is really good and can convince with the effects. The mood is altogether more threatening, darker and a bit more brutal. This part seems more serious and adult than Episode IV, but the funny and easy undertone of the characters is still not lost. This is mainly due to Han Solo, C3PO and R2-D2.
We also learn more about Darth Vader and Yoda appears on the scene (again). Yoda is one of the best characters, but I find him in the first scenes when Luke meets him like a senile, not serious, slightly stoned weirdo.
Overall, a successful continuation and an ideal starting point for the conclusion of the first trilogy.