STAR WARS EPISODE V: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK (1980) | FIRST TIME WATCHING | MOVIE REACTION 

“Yoda basically said hold my beer.” No. Yoda says, “My beer you hold.” 😆

Imagine back in 1980, we had three years to wait before knowing the conclusion of this trilogy.

You have to remember that Lando is responsible for the lives of everyone in Cloud City, and if he hadn't agreed to the deal with Vader, there's a good chance the Empire would occupy or destroy the city. He felt he had no choice, but realised that he'd been played, and had the courage to do something about it in the end.

“I don’t believe it…..That is why you fail”. Could be the best life lesson in any movie

Can we take a second to acknowledge the genius of John Williams who composed the score? He also composed and conducted the music for Raiders, Jurassic Park, Superman, and (most effectively in my opinion), Jaws. What would these movies be without him?

A couple of quick thoughts: First, I was born in 1968 and saw ALL of the films in the theater upon release and THIS film was the fastest 2 hours I ever spent in a theater (that's how good it was). Second: The big reveal (of Vader being Luke's father) DID get leaked through rumors in sci-fi magazines and fan groups, etc before the film's release, so it was NOT a complete shock when I saw it in the theater (the rumor had already gotten out). Third: I was literally FLOATING out of the theater with the movie I had just witnessed and could NOT believe that I was going to have to wait THREE YEARS to find out the answers!!! THAT was the longest wait of my life!! Lol

'I love you'....'I know'....one of the most iconic lines of the whole franchise!

I feel so bad for folks who already know about Vader and Luke.. It was the most INSANE reveal ever!

I can't even explain how awesome this was in the theaters in 1980. No warning, no internet.

One of the greatest films ever made. If I was stuck on a deserted Island I would want this movie with me just so I could stare at the VHS box.

I would like to tell you about my, "I am your father," moment. I was at the second showing of Empire the day it came out. Of course stood in line for 2 hours. Finally got in and took my seat. The movie started to a huge applause. When the time came for the most iconic reveal in movie history, nobody knew or saw it coming. It was the best kept secret ever. I later found out that even Mark Hamil didn't know it was coming. When the line was spoken, it surprised him so much they had to reshoot the scene. Anyway when Vadar said, "I am your father," all 300 or so people in the theater as if in one big voice said, "WHAT!!" At the same exact second. It was very clear and everyone looked at the person next to them, both eyes and mouth wide open. Shocked looks on our faces. Then it happened again. As if one big voice and right at the same time Luke yelled, "Nooooo," the 300 or so people yelled it as well. Again at the same exact second. It was very clear. Never experienced anything like it before or since then. All 300 or so people having the same kind of reaction at the same exact second not just once but twice, was amazing. I feel very lucky because the news quickly got out and everybody knew about it by that evening. Very few people actually experienced the shock at the moment the line was spoken. It was even on the local news that evening which sucked for everybody else. It was just so incredible to have that many people feel the same way at the same time. The clarity of "What" and "Nooooo" from everybody was like I said, an experience I have never had before or since that moment. Remember it like it was yesterday and always will.

"I need to see the next one right now!" Love seeing new fans being drawn into the original SW trilogy. Remember, Release Order is always most important for proper story flow.

In my opinion, this is the film that made the entire original trilogy so amazing. The complete and total failure of the hero, so sure of himself refusing to take advice runs off to single handedly save the day...and fails. Leaving him defeated and broken, it so perfectly sets up the next film (his redemption) in a way not many others have ever done

"I need to see the next one right now!" It's worth remembering that more than two years passed between this movie and the release of the next one. It's going to take you a couple of months to complete a journey that took the rest of us 42 years!

The look on Amber's face when Han said "I know" was hilarious!🤣

Not sure if you guys caught it but when Luke first left his training, Obi-Wan said to Yoda "That boy is our only hope." & Yoda replied with "No, there is another ". That's kind of a key part in this series.

I remember seeing this for the first time in theaters when I was ten years old. Nobody had a clue what Yoda looked like back in '81, even the toys came out after the movie's release to keep the secret. We all expected an old guy like Obi Wan, and none of us expected the little green puppet to be Yoda. The scene where he reveals himself to Luke created a collective gasp in the audience.

Others may have already said this, but you can’t imagine what a huge deal the Darth Vader father bit was at the time. People went absolutely berserk when he said that…and we had to wait THREE FULL YEARS to find out whether it was true or not. There were no internet rumor sites, forums or spoiler channels back then, no “behind the scenes footage” posted on RU-vid, etc.

“Terminator 2” and “The empire strikes back” are two of the best sequels ever, and it’s been really fun to re-experience them both with you two.

Fun fact - Mark Hamill was in a pretty bad car accident before filming began, messed his face up a bit. So, they rewrote the entire beginning to accommodate his injuries. Without those injuries, we'd have never seen planet Hoth and the tauntauns. And none of us will be upset if ya'll do "Return of the Jedi" on Monday. In fact, I think we're all hoping you will...

A lot have already commented this, but this isn't just an incredible Star Wars film, an unbelievable sequel, and a thrilling space adventure... it's also one of the greatest films ever made. It's impossible. Both within the universe of Star Wars and in cinema history itself. The film is so incredibly well conceived, written, and executed AND contains one of the most incredible twists in cinema. Without this film, we would probably not be talking about Star Wars the way we do today. The first film blew the doors off the world and, unlike many franchise sequels, this second film kept those doors open and cemented this franchise as something special and different in many different ways. ...if you can't tell, I have feelings about this movie, haha.

For a movie that is 40 years old and it still has such a powerful effect on fresh eyes tells you how iconic this movies is. Fun fact... when they filmed the scene where Vader tells Luke he is his father, the actor playing Vader actually said, "Obi-wan killed your father". Right before the scene was filmed George Lucas pulled Mark Hammill aside and told him what the real line would be and to react to THAT. Nobody else knew it. This was done to keep the real secret from leaking out before the movie was released.

Imagine sitting in the theater watching this when it came out. There was no internet then, and we had no clue when or IF there would be another movie to tie up all the loose ends. It was maddening!

Masterpiece - The big action scene is at the beginning rather than the end, and the rebels get their asses kicked and are on the run for the rest of the film. Just a beautiful film. The huge walkers are called AT AT's (All Terrain Armoured Transport).

Hearing Amber’s reaction to the end of the movie takes me back to 11 year old me dealing with my mom screaming at the movie screen because there was no resolution to the Han Solo situation. She was absolutely in love with that man! Rumor at the time was that he wouldn’t be back until the final trilogy (the movies that came out in the 2010’s) and she was NOT HAPPY!

Just note a key moment in the film - Darth Vader walked out of the room without killing the commander after his encounter with his son. That's a very significant moment.

My husband and I were on line in 1977 at the movies to see Empire Strikes Back. I’ll never forget the long line around the block in NYC Times Square and how amazed we were by the movie.

The battle on Hoth is another scene best experienced in a theater. When Luke's snow speeder was shot down, and the AT-AT (the huge walker) slowly got closer, it was terrifying, especially watching that huge foot coming down. The sound FX were awesome as well; you could hear the different parts of the AT-AT moving as it walked. The AT-AT was modeled after an elephant. Fun Fact: the Hoth scene was shot in Finland, and elements of the Finnish army were used as extras. And it's not a Star Wars movie until someone gets an arm cut off. :)

Another fun fact. Mark Hamill who plays Luke was in a bad motorcycle wreck before filming this movie. They incorporated his scars on his face into the snow creature attack. It was brilliant.

I actually like The Return of the Jedi the best, although Empire is the favorite of others as well. All I can say is, Return of the Jedi doesn't disappoint. No spoilers, it kicks sooooo much hiny!!!

Something that most people miss is that Luke always choosing to leave and save his friends, even when he is told not to, is what it important. Obi-Wan and Yoda constantly telling Luke to abandon his friends and avoid his emotional connections was wrong.

Lando did all that he could and a bit more. He had a lot of people on cloud city that he was responsible for and when Vader rocks up at his door, offering any sort of resistance would have been an exceptionally bold move, risking a lot more than just his own life. Feel like he made sure Han and friends were wary and suspicious, which was risky enough. Then when it came down to "now or never" he threw away his comfortable life to do right by his friend and made an enemy of Vader doing it.

Imagine it's 1980, you're in a movie theater, and as the credits roll you realize you'll have to wait three years for the next Star Wars movie to see what happens.

It is always good to see people drawn into the Star Wars universe. Your wonder is all over your faces, and that is the strength of this saga. It is about the fundamental forces of good and evil told in this incredible, impossible fantasy setting. Star Wars is not SciFi, this is Space Opera, where, for the most part, good is good and evil is evil. It appeals to the child in all of us. Empire is arguably the best movie of the entire franchise, other tan the A new Hope (the original Star Wars). Embrace those magical feelings of Awe and Wonder, it will keep your mind and heart open for the sheer adventure of life. Not sure if you have Disney +, but if you do, check out the Mandalorian. It is an excellent sequel series that lives up to the original in every way. Needless to say, fantastic reaction, keep it up! May the Force be with you!

Loved Amber’s reaction at 25:10 when Han, responding to Leah’s “I love you” replies “I know.” I had to rewind and watch Amber’s expression a couple of times!🤣

"princess Leia has the most beautiful brown eyes" Susanna Hoffs: Hold my Aqua Net

I was in theater opening day first showing of Empire (12 years old ). The ENTIRE theater gasped at the "I am your father line!" So much air was sucked in I'm surprised people didn't suffocate. Keep it rollin' ! Run them back 2 back next Friday! Luv Ya!

This movie literally defined my childhood. Another great reaction. You may want to throw in E.T. and Gremlins sometime.

"I need to watch the next one NOW!" We all felt the same way when this movie originally came out.. Now imagine all us fans from Gen X who grew up with these movies.. We needed to watch the next one NOW, too, but we had to wait three years for the next one to even be released!

It was a great time to be a child and seeing episode IV for the very first time at the Nortown theater in Chicago. It was one of those "oldtime" renovated theatres with balcony seating. Ironically, my best friend and his family happened to be there on the same night and we all sat together. It was exciting to see all the toys, t-shirts, magazines, comic books, etc come out through the years and the anticipation of waiting for the next Star Wars film to come out. I remember the night seeing The Empire Strikes back at a newer theatre in a suburb of Chicago. The line went around the building twice to get tickets for a later showing. It was so well worth it to finally sit down with your popcorn, candy and drink, to see the lights turn off....starting with a few movie trailers and then the 20th Century Fox Fanfare comes on just before the movie begins. It was a fun and exciting era to be a child. I still have the very first Star Wars comics (boarded and bagged) and the first generation action figures.

I'm smelling a Monday Return of the Jedi! I'm all for it! I LOVE watching people watch the Star Wars saga for the first time! Keep them coming.

The Empire Strikes Back was my favorite movie for over 20 years. It finally took The Lord of the Rings to knock it down from its #1 spot in my list. This is one of the most re-watcheable ever made. I wish I could have seen this again for the first time with you guys.

As someone who grew up with these films and memorized every line, I’m so beyond excited that you guys are enjoying them 😊

My favorite film since watching it as a 9yr old kid. Vader's reveal is one of the most iconic movie moments in history. They did a good job back then keeping it a secret.

The moment fans are created is like the birth of a new baby, timeless reaction.

People say it's impossible nowadays to grow up and not know 'that' plot twist. In my experience, it's hard but possible - what IS impossible is for people not to know what Yoda looks like, so no-one can appreciate the plot point about Yoda testing Luke by pretending to be a random eccentric alien who will lead him to the 'real' Yoda.

Empire is my favorite Star Wars movie and my favorite movie of all time. Pure magic.

It may be strange to hear it, but for a lot of people Luke was the ultimate good guy. He was the hero we all wished to be

Hey Jay & Amber! I love watching you discover this story, the galaxy that is incredibly vast, with a rich history. It is so wonderful seeing you two like kids in a candy store. If anything, we just call ourselves fans...if you are light side, Jedi works. I consider you both Padawans in this amazing story. Which is good...there is so much to learn and discover.😊 - 5:05 - Darth Vader's flagship 'Executor'. 19 kilometers long. Basically, it would cover Manhatten Island from Tribeca to Harlem. It's my favorite of the ships in all of 'Star Wars'. - 7:08 - In the Battle of Hoth, the walkers were the four-legged AT-ATs (All Terrain Armored Transports) and the two-legged AT-STs (All Terrain Scout Transports). - 15:48 - That is The Emperor. Only one person truly commands Darth Vader, his master who is The Emperor of the Galactic Empire. He is also a Darth, as Darth is a title, not a name. To be a Darth is to be a Lord of the Sith...which is something that was in a deleted scene in the first 'Star Wars', and is covered much more in the Prequel Trilogy (Episodes I, II, & III). You are learning about the Jedi in this Trilogy, the Sith are the opposite...they are masters of the Dark Side of the Force. - 25:15 - "I know" was improvised. Originally, Han said, "I love you, too." But everyone knew it didn't work when they were filming. So, Harrison Ford came up with the line. They shot it, and it worked. Amber...this is in Han's character to say it that. To say more gets into SPOILERS!!!!!! - 29:28 - Originally in the script, Vader said "No. Obi-wan murdered your father." But Irwin Kirschner, the director, took Mark Hamill aside the day they filmed this, and said, "I'm gonna tell you a secret. George knows, I know, and now, you'll know...and if tell anyone, we'll know you said it." Kirschner then handed the real script to Hamill with Vader saying, "No. I am your father." Hamill sat on the secret for over a year, until the premiere...he didn't tell Carrie Fisher and he didn't tell Harrison Ford. He kept his mouth shut...and Hamill admits that he is horrible about keeping secrets. I saw this as a kid in 1980, I had to wait until 1983 to see 'Episode VI - Return of the Jedi'. You are lucky you don't have to wait long. I will definitely be here for that one, as well as any other 'Star Wars' content you decide to do. So...Jay & Amber, The Force Will Be With You...Always.😊

This is my favorite film of all time!! I love everything about it. The fact the villains actually win, the cliffhanger ending, Han Solo period, etc!!

I was 13 when this came out and the "No, I am your father" line rocked my world.

Every time I see the Millennium Falcon escape at the end, I am amazed seeing that no one fled the bridge after Vader turns away from the viewport.

The words receding into the distance in space is something that Lucas took from the old 1954 Black & White "Flash Gordon" TV Series. The beginning scene where Luke gets slashed in the face by the Snow creature was written in at the last minute because in real life, Mark Hamill got into a car accident that fractured his nose and cheek bone. Oh, and the name of Bobba Fett's ship - "Slave One"

You guys just watched what is almost universally considered the best SW movies in the series. I'm with Rob; as good as Empire is, you never unseat the original ;). You're going to love Return of the Jedi.

The snow creature taking out Luke in the beginning was written in because Mark Hamill/Luke had gotten in a serious accident shortly before filming began. They had to have a way to explain his scars/different look

I love how Chewbacca messes with C-3PO, he purposefully puts C-3PO's head on backwards, and when C-3PO realizes it Chewbacca just starts laughing. :D And when Vader walks off at the end without choking anyone, in my head cannon Vader is so enraged that he knows he wouldn't simply choke someone he'd make an absolute mess of someone with the Force, so he just walks off so he doesn't make a mess, that would be really bad for the morale of the crew of his ship.

18:00 - Okay, let me explain this: Luke asked Yoda, "What is in there?" Yoda replied, "Only what you take with you." Luke strapped on his weapons, even against Yoda's advice. Here's the thing, though.... What Yoda told Luke was true, 100%. What Luke didn't understand is that Yoda meant what he carries with him in his mind and his heart. Luke went into that cave carrying his uncertainty about facing Darth Vader, and the Dark Side as a whole. That's why the vision was of Darth Vader, and the mask exploded to reveal Luke's own face. The Force literally showed Luke that he would lose if he chose to face Vader.

Now, you know why we love it. Imagine having to wait 3 years like I did in 1980. Luckily we had plenty of our own adventures with all the Star Wars figures.

"We need to see the next one right now!" Well, back in the 80's, we had to wait 3 years. It was the first most anticipated sequel.

This will always be my favorite Star Wars movie. I'll never forget sitting in the movie theater when Vader told Luke he was his father. Everybody was so shocked.

The star Wars Universe is soooooo huge, so many stories interconnected. It's a living breathing universe that is still expanding. This is my favorite of the series.

In 1980 I was 9 years old. The highlight of my year was dressing up as Princess Leia for Halloween! The hair was epic! 🎃😂

he basically said 'Hold my beer." LOL Loving that the two of you are enjoying the Star Wars franchise and I'm enjoying rewatching them with you! I love you guys! ♥

Now imagine waiting 3 years waiting to see the Empire Strikes Back after Star Wars, and then having to wait another 3 years, to see the Return of the Jedi! You all are spoiled getting to see them RIGHT NOW! I remember being 12 years old and waiting in a line 5 blocks long to wait my turn to see the Empire Strikes back which was only being shown in 1 of 2 screens at the local theater, and another across town was not even showing it! My parents didn't purchase their first VCR until I was in my second year of college in 1988 when I was 20!

When I was in seventh (early '81) grade, our music teacher played the score from the attack on Hoth and had us make up a story. So many of us came up with variations of a monster coming after a princess. Then he showed us the scene. This was to teach us the importance of music in movies. At the end of that school year we moved halfway across the country. By cosmic coincidence last year I ended up subbing at the same school assisting a new music teacher in the same classroom.

And now you have _another_ reason to watch The Blues Brothers, ASAP! Not only does Carrie Fisher (Leia) have a very noticable role in it, but Franz Oz (Yoda, and also Miss Piggy and Sesame Street's Grover) has a funny bit part at the start of the film (without any Muppets, even!)

Han was scripted to say "I love you too", but Harrison Ford improvised the "I know" saying that it was more in character and George Lucas liked it so much that he kept it in the movie

I was 12 when I saw A New Hope when it first came out. I loved it so much! I was 15 when Empire Strikes Back was first in theaters. The experience was amazing! Leia was, and still is an anazing role model for girls. She wasn't a prissy little princess. She was smart, sarcasticly hilarious, competent and confident. And independent. I'm pushing 60 and still love these movies, after countless times watching them over the years. They never get old.

I always thought that Han replying to “I love you” with “I know” was actually kinda low key noble. Dude is likely about to die and even if he survives he is not likely to see her again. He obviously does love her but he tries to spare her feelings by not sealing that bond with her in that moment. If he had reciprocated and then died, she would have been devastated.

Great reaction video! One little detail that MANY people miss (including lifelong Star Wars fans) is that Obi Wan had already helped Luke earlier - before telling him that if he left to get Leia and Han he couldn’t interfere. It’s no coincidence that Han Solo appears from right behind Kenobi’s apparition in the snow when he tells Luke to go to Dagobah. Obi Wan led Han to find him; that’s why Solo was able to accomplish that near-impossible task of locating Luke’s needle in the proverbial Hoth haystack.

This is the one right here. The one that makes the entire series work. Great reaction!

The big elephant-looking machines are called All Terrain Armored Transport vehicles, or AT-AT walkers. Darth Vader has all the cool stuff because they are part of the Galactic Empire which is a well-organized autocratic political machine which spans the entire galaxy, and whose purpose is essentially the genocide of non-human life forms in the galaxy and total control. Luke, Leia, and Han are part of the Rebel Alliance which is a stateless faction opposing the Empire in an effort to restore the Galactic Republic. The Rebellion is made up of random dissidents and clandestine groups who engage in guerrilla-type warfare. Because the Empire is a huge dictatorship the Rebellion has to organize under-the-radar, so to speak. Leia: “I love you” Han: “I know.” 😆😆😆 One of the most iconic lines ever

*Sigh* I saw this as a kid in the theater. As I was an avid book reader at the time, I had my grandfather buy me the book novelization prior to the movie. Unable to wait for the movie, I started reading the book two days beforehand. Of course when it got to the big reveal, I cried out in frustration and threw the paperback across my room, pissed at my lack of patience. In the theater, when everyone gasped, I just groaned. I had ruined the surprise for myself. Ever since, I have never read the novel a movie is based on until AFTER I see the movie.

Also the machines used in the attack on Hoth were AT-ATs (All Terrain Armored Transport), often called Imperial Walkers. They come in two-legged varieties for hilly or forest terrain as well. (Actually there are loads of varieties but I'm giving you the nutshell explanation, not the exhaustive course!) 😆

Now you understand why so many people LOVE these movies!! Glad you love it too!

I am old enough to remember having to wait 3 yrs in between each movie, but it was such a phenomenon back then!

Wookies, meaning Chewbacca do not put must emphasizes into medals they usually help others because it is the right thing to do.

as a kid watching this in the theater imagine our live reaction when Vader announces he is Lukes father...no one saw that coming as there were no clues, no leaks as we didnt have internet and no speculation prior to the movie so it was a total shock. This is probably the best of the original first movies

Seeing an AT-AT for the first time. Priceless.

Empire has been my favourite Star Wars film for 40 years, it’s fascinating watching someone see it for the first time and I’m slightly jealous.

One of the most pivotal moments in this entire series is when Luke is leaving Daegoba, Ben says to Yoda, "That boy is our last hope." to which Yoda replies "No, there is another." Did you catch that? Tons of meaning in that short exchange.

Still my all-time favourite movie after 42 years; I watched it for the very first time way back in August 1980 when I was 7 years old, and I can still remember how it blew my mind that night. Great fun but also dips into some pretty dark places for a so-called kids movie. Watching you two experience this amazing film for the first time was a total treat for me; your genuine reactions and overall joy tickled me and made me a little envious. I wish I could watch this movie “for the first time” again and re-experience its thrills! Anyway, before I knew it I’d watched your entire clip. Thanks so much for sharing this. Btw, I also grew up loving The Breakfast Club, so I was pleasantly surprised to see you reviewing that one too. Oh, wow, you guys also watched The Silence Of the Lambs...you guys have great taste (no pun intended). 😊 If you’re looking for suggestions, you should check out the Lord Of The Rings trilogy (The Fellowship Of The Ring, The Two Towers and The Return Of The King). These epic, Oscar-winning movies from 2001-2003 are easily the best fantasy movies since the original Star Wars trilogy.

YES the Star Wars journey continues.. this topic (i am your father) was the biggest thing that was talked about at school when it first came out...

Can you imagine waiting 3 years to see the next part? Especially when you’re a little kid? When you’re 8 like I was when this came out, it seemed like an eternity.

Saw Empire in 1980, when I was 12 years old. And that scene between Yoda and Luke, where Yoda lifts the X-Wing out of the swap, and Luke tell him: "I... I don't believe it." And Yoda replies: "That, is why you fail." struck a chord. Something I have always remembered and lived by.

Guys...great reaction. And you GET to watch the next one NOW. Back then...we had to wait literally years. Enjoy. Love your movie AND music reaction.

"I love you" "I know" is the most classic line from the Star Wars series!

Awww her delight with R2 & Yoda made my day.

So glad you guys are continuing the saga!! Please consider watching E.T., Total Recall, Contact, and Alien/Aliens. And definitely check out Spaceballs once you complete the Star Wars films. Love you guys!! Keep smiling!! ✨☺️✨

YES!!!! It's here!!! RIP always to Carrie Fisher(Princess Leia)! Great reaction you two! 😊 This movie, along with the next one, are my top two favorite movies in the entire "Star Wars" saga. This movie introduces two of my favorite characters: Yoda and Lando Calrissian. And it's the introduction of one of the most badass bounty hunters, Boba Fett. 1:57 The reason why Luke looks a little bit different is because actor Mark Hamill was in a car accident before filming had started. And they added in the Wampa(snow Yeti) attack scene in the beginning to explain the scars on his face. I've always believed that Leia kissed Luke just to get a reaction from Han. 15:18 Han and Leia's first kiss has always been one of my favorite moments from this movie. 25:13 Fun Fact: Han's original line was supposed to have been "I love you too". But Harrison Ford thought it wouldn't be something that Han Solo would say. So, he improvised the "I know". And Leia and Han's "I love you" "I know" exchange became one of the most memorable moments in the movie. This movie came out in 1980, and "Return of the Jedi" came out in 1983. Imagine having to wait for three years to find out what happened to Han, or find out if Vader was lying about being Luke's father. Thankfully you two don't have to wait that long. LOL! Other than "Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi" and "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom", I very highly recommend the 2013 baseball movie "42". Looking forward to your next movie and music reactions! 😊

One cool little internal callback that I never picked up on before was that earlier when Chewie is working on the Falcon Han points out he's done something backwards. "No! THIS one goes here! THAT one goes there!" Then, later in the movie what does Chewie do? He puts 3PO's head on backwards.

Love your reactions to these movies! You pay so much more attention to details than a lot of other reactors who can't even get the names right and stuff 🤣

Han's "I know." quote was a perfect response. Han KNEW that Leia would never see him again and he didn't want her to feel the loss of a true loved one but just a asshole lover so instead of "I love you too," he simply said, "I know." and left it as that. Harrison did try the "I love you too." line but it just wasn't working.

Jay & Amber Interesting fact is that Mark Hamill (Luke) knew about the "secret" for about 18 months until movie release in 1980. Lucas and other producers informed Mark about "secret" during filming. Mark signed confidential agreement for not to talk about the "secret" or being sued by Lucas. During premiere of Empire Strikes Back, Carrie, Harrison and others were surprised about the "secret". Even Harrison asked Mark, "Hey Kid!" "Why didn't you tell me?!"

The fact that Vader did not kill anybody after they escaped is important because it shows he's got bigger things on his mind now.

Back in the '80s, Star Wars fans, Star Trek fans, and comic book fans were generally lumped together (by all the rest of "normal" society) as NERDS. I am as proud NOW as I was THEN to count myself among them. The only problem with you guys getting into these so late in the game (some 40 years late) is that there is SOOOO much of it that is out there and iconic, in TV shows, commercials, memes, etc., that, for you guys, loses a lot of the wonder. For example, you both already knew it was Yoda long before his actual "big reveal". Back in the day, that first "conversation" between Yoda and Obi-Wan was a real OMG moment for the audience. And the "Luke, I AM your father!" scene, back then, was jaw-dropping. But, for you, was eagerly anticipated. Don't get me wrong, I'm very glad you guys enjoyed the movie series and I hope you have the good sense to introduce these to your kids (when you feel they're old enough to handle them, obviously). I'm a little late in checking out your reactions to these (and other) movies, but I am by no means disappointed. Seeing you guys really take to these movies I have LOVED since first seeing them on screen is not too unlike the feeling I got, as a father, showing these movies to my kids and watching THEIR reactions and enjoyment.

Movies, like music, evolved through the decades, and you guys have hardly left the 80's with any of your movie reactions. You're missing out on some really great movies from the 50's, 60's, and 70's. The technology for the graphics of today wasn't available back then, but the stories and acting had their own cultural flavor.

It’s so fun watching you fall in love with these movies. Honestly these first two are by far the best. Most fans pick either the first or this one as their favorite. I agree with Jay that a New Hope I like a little better, but this one is amazing as well. As for who is the old guy Vader was bowing to: that is THE Emperor, as in The EMPIRE, as in the one who is in control of all the Galaxies. That is why Vader has all the cool weapons. He is aligned with the reigning ruling government so all money and power is at his complete disposal. The rebels are just a group of people resisting the government, because they know it is evil. So of course being a small group of freedom fighters they are ill equipped. If you think about it, that makes the fact they blew up the Death Star that much more impressive. Just wanted to answer a few questions you had. Try to imagine not knowing the I am your father line and the absolute shock in the theater when Vader said it and we had no clue it was coming! The entire theater audibly gasped. Keep up the great work, and May the Force Be With You!

I can’t even count the number of times I’ve watched this series. Love love love love Darth Vadar. James Earl’s voice was perfect but the guy who wore the Vadar costume had the most awesome walk. We used to call that “pimp walking” back in the day. ❤️❤️❤️

Yoda's puppeteer, Frank Oz, was one of the main cast members of the Muppets. He played Bert in "Sesame Street," as well as Fozzie, Animal, and Miss Piggy in "The Muppet Show."