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Why do most SW fans say ESB is the best film in the OT?
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<blockquote data-quote="peekaygee73" data-source="post: 474217" data-attributes="member: 6023"><p>ESB's always been my favourite for as long as I can remember. Even as I kid I remember being so frustrated about the gap between it being at the cinema and on TV. I remember being completely entranced as an 8 year old when it was released; I loved Star Wars but even then this felt like another level.</p><p></p><p>So, before I start, I still love 'Star Wars' and 'Jedi', all I'm doing is explaining why ESB has the edge for me. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> </p><p></p><p>ESB is beautifully shot and, particularly with the carbon freeze scenes, beautifully lit. The Hoth scenes are stunning and the model work integrates so well into the live action. I can completely believe in Dagobah - to say it's studio-bound it looks phenomenal; I remember the first time I rewatched Jedi as an adult and being a bit underwhelmed at the Jabba's Palace scenes - it didn't seem as big or grand as I'd remembered. I don't get that at any point with ESB. For me the VFX in ESB are almost flawless, and it's easy to see why it won a 'Special Achievement Award' for VFX.</p><p></p><p>Throughout the script is great and has a natural flow, whereas 'Star Wars' and 'Jedi' feel more like a series of set pieces to me. The cast are invested in it and give their best performances; in 'Star Wars' they're finding their feet and 'Jedi' feels like some are just a little jaded. Han and Leia get lots of time together, and you can actually believe in their relationship which brings about the lump in your throat in the 'I love you'/'I know' scene.</p><p></p><p>All of which reminds me that I haven't watched it for a few months. I really need to dig it out again! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="peekaygee73, post: 474217, member: 6023"] ESB's always been my favourite for as long as I can remember. Even as I kid I remember being so frustrated about the gap between it being at the cinema and on TV. I remember being completely entranced as an 8 year old when it was released; I loved Star Wars but even then this felt like another level. So, before I start, I still love 'Star Wars' and 'Jedi', all I'm doing is explaining why ESB has the edge for me. :) ESB is beautifully shot and, particularly with the carbon freeze scenes, beautifully lit. The Hoth scenes are stunning and the model work integrates so well into the live action. I can completely believe in Dagobah - to say it's studio-bound it looks phenomenal; I remember the first time I rewatched Jedi as an adult and being a bit underwhelmed at the Jabba's Palace scenes - it didn't seem as big or grand as I'd remembered. I don't get that at any point with ESB. For me the VFX in ESB are almost flawless, and it's easy to see why it won a 'Special Achievement Award' for VFX. Throughout the script is great and has a natural flow, whereas 'Star Wars' and 'Jedi' feel more like a series of set pieces to me. The cast are invested in it and give their best performances; in 'Star Wars' they're finding their feet and 'Jedi' feels like some are just a little jaded. Han and Leia get lots of time together, and you can actually believe in their relationship which brings about the lump in your throat in the 'I love you'/'I know' scene. All of which reminds me that I haven't watched it for a few months. I really need to dig it out again! :D [/QUOTE]
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