FIRST-TIME WATCHING Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) REACTION

[@djcowell91]

They didn't torture Han "for no reason". They were just doing it to cause pain and anguish that Luke would feel through the Force. They arranged the images that Luke saw as a possible future for his friends. And I loved the delayed reaction to "I know."!! I'm sure others will say it, but it was in improvised line during one take. Such a classic moment!

[@Anti-HeroTV]

so they tortured him bc Luke MIGHT be far along enough in training to feel Solo in pain? I shouldn't even be surprised at this point 😔 that was a golden line tbh 😅

[@briansview2886]

@@Anti-HeroTV yes, as you watch more, you'll get how the force works. Luke had trained himself for three years at this point and had grown more in tune to the force. Vader knew with his close connection to them, he'd sense their pain. When you learn more about Anakin, you'll know how much he understands such attachments and their impact on the force sensitive.

[@dbry4756]

Interesting and fitting take on the torture reason. I never thought about it that way. That makes a lot of sense.

[@BenWillyums]

This movie really blew our minds in theaters back in 1980. This version has some little upgrades but it's 95 percent the same looking as it was then

[@Anti-HeroTV]

I can't imagine how much fans geeked out after leaving the theater 🤩 they did a great job with plot & effects 👏🏽

[@briansview2886]

I was 14 when this came out and people literally gasped when Vader said he was Luke's father. I loved seeing your pure reaction to it. Then we had to wait THREE YEARS before the next one to find out about Han and if Vader was really Luke's dad. THREE YEARS!

[@Anti-HeroTV]

@@briansview2886 lol I don't envy you guys at all, even tho it was probably awesome with the hype around the plot twist. I hate waiting 😂

[@_Darth_Vader_]

Iris, you do not yet realize your importance. You have only begun to discover your power. Join me, and I will complete your training. With our combined strength, we can end this destructive conflict and bring order to the galaxy. It is your destiny.

[@Anti-HeroTV]

......I've been converted 😤

[@IggyStardust1967]

Three years have passed since the Death Star has been destroyed. 7:20 - No. Obi-Wan is dead. However, what you're seeing is his "Force Ghost" talking to Luke. This isn't something everyone can do, but Obi-Wan learned how. 27:13 - Close. He's testing his ability to remain patient. 31:35 - When Yoda said "Only what you take with you." He wasn't just referring to what Luke was carrying on his person, but everything he was carrying within his mind, as well. Doubts, fears, emotions, memories, beliefs, etc. 33:20 - It's not him, but it IS the same type of armour. While his name here isn't spoken aloud, it is listed in the credits, so not a spoiler to tell you his name; Boba Fett. And yes, he is wearing Mandalorian armour. 52:33 - Actually, Vader is simply toying with Luke, trying to gauge how much he has actually learned so far. He's increasing the difficulty a little at a time, because he doesn't want to kill "The Emperor's Prize" (as he put it). 54:25 - Notice Vader is being a bit more aggressive? 56:40 - That question was the subject of debate on school yards across the world for the next 3 years.

[@Anti-HeroTV]

thanks for lmk without spoilers for any other movies 🙌🏽

[@IggyStardust1967]

@@Anti-HeroTV I don't believe in giving out spoilers. To me, that ruins things for the person watching. I enjoy giving out information relevant to what you're watching, and what you've seen, but if I'm unsure what you've seen, I'll avoid potential spoilers.

[@Johnadams20760]

ha ha. i LOVE what you said at the begining "i looked at the summary, it is called the empire strikes back so i assume that the (empire)) stricks back" oh yes. indeed

[@Anti-HeroTV]

😂

[@morothane]

Ohhh shiii, she’s back ❤ So there’s a story of a samurai who was hunting down the murderer of his overlord. After years, the samurai finally finds the man, and as he’s about to deal justice the man spits in his eye. The samurai becomes furious, and then sheaths his sword and walks away. Why? Because it became a personal act rather than one of duty. Maybe that fable will give you some insight into the Jedi. When Yoda says that attachments lead to the dark side, he’s referring to the principle in the samurai story. When he answers Luke about the cave, “only what you bring with you,” it’s more of a centering on one’s own life, balance, ideals, and duty. Whether it’s the easier path or the path he fears, the path to becoming a Jedi is mastering your own emotion and upholding something bigger than yourself. “A Jedi uses the Force for knowledge and defense, never for attack,” Yoda said. But, it’s interesting to see who attacks first throughout this movie. Did you notice?

[@Anti-HeroTV]

that is so very interesting & makes sense bc he said the dark side can be fueled by anger & making it personal can EASILY lead to anger. omg not really. I think Luke pulled the saber out first & I think Vader countered mostly & gauged his skill level. 🤔 definitely correct me if I'm not remembering correctly. that fable was a great example & helped me process the Jedi more 🙌🏽

[@annjeffery425]

@@Anti-HeroTV I love being able to see the Akira Kurosawa influence on George Lucas. So much of Star Wars is directly pulled from Hidden Fortress and several other Kurosawa movies. He also was inspired by episodic TV and Westerns.

[@visionaryventures12]

“I know…” Han’s line to Leiavwas one of reassurance. She’s been in denial about loving Han. She finally blurts it out and Han is telling her that he has known it all along.

[@Anti-HeroTV]

lol that might be true but I think majority of ppl would want to hear it back than him just acknowledging he knew her true feelings. (not that I'd want him to if he doesn't feel that way but still its kinda funny 😅) I also heard it in the comments it was improvised. did they come back later & explain thats what he meant?

[@trinasp]

@@Anti-HeroTV There is an interview where they talked about giving Harrison Ford a chance to pick what he wanted to say. He felt that saying I love you was un-Han like. His @I know” fits his cockiness, is the way I feel. I for one loved it!

[@Anti-HeroTV]

@Trina Smith-Patterson that does seem more in character & will always be living rent free in my mind 😂

[@briansview2886]

He tells Luke not to be cocky, but he is more than anyone lol. "I KNOW" fit him totally.

[@Anti-HeroTV]

@@briansview2886 lol but it's so in character after seeing him act that way in episode 4 as well 😂

[@Anti-HeroTV]

I asked quite a few questions, but I'm sure it's spoilers, so don't answer if they are. Just see it as me expressing my curiosity 🙏🏽

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

If I knew Vader would choke me to death if I screwed up, I’d definitely want some very good proof before I presented him with a possible rebel location🤣

[@Anti-HeroTV]

its just overall a bad situation bc how else will you find proof if you don't investigate the leads you get 😖 they need a new job with these horrible work conditions 😅

[@happyslapsgiving5421]

No spoilers here. He is wearing *a* Mandalorian armor (you'll learn in other movies how he got it). He's not wearing *the* same Mandalorian armor that the protagonist of "The Mandalorian" wears. They are similar, of course. I hope that clarifies it.

[@Anti-HeroTV]

thanks for explaining lol 😆

[@stevencavanagh7990]

Up until Vader said that immortal line, the Hero had never been related to the villain in Cinema. Knowing what we know now about the bounty Hunter, theres a reason he's the only one Vader didn't 100% double Cross.

[@Anti-HeroTV]

genius move tbh I don't know about the bounty hunter but I can assume that theyre badass for Vader to not step too far.

[@Sindar]

Amazing reaction. You got all of the lore, all of the mythology of the universe on the first watch. Unlike other reactors, you are fully invested in the story, you don't make dumb jokes about the CGI or 1980's stuff, or to try to make yourself seem funny. You just have fun. This story is a ride, and you just enjoy the ride, and let it take you on a journey. I love watching your reaction. And I can't wait to see your reaction to Return of the Jedi, my personal favorite. I know a lot of people say this is the best Star Wars movie, but I think the next one is the best. Between this and your Exandria Unlimited: Calamity reactions(which I'm currently going through, and again, beyond impressed at everything you pick up there), you are quickly become my favorite reactor for fantasy/sci-fi reactions. You are smart, you don't get distracted, you listen and track everything that everyone says. So, love your reactions, can't wait for Return of the Jedi!!

[@Anti-HeroTV]

thank you so much! its been a fun ride for both so far. can't wait to see how the story unfolds 🤗

[@deighton13601]

It’s so rare to find someone who doesn’t know this…refreshing

[@wildbronco038]

Apologies if this comment posts multiple times…I was having connectivity issues when typing. But, fun fact, Carrie Fisher has said that the Wampa attack at the beginning of the movie was written in/added to explain/cover up injuries/scars suffered by Mark Hamill during a car accident towards the end of filming for A New Hope. George Lucas denies it and says it was already written before Mark’s accident. He admits it was “helpful” though

[@Anti-HeroTV]

you're good 👌🏽 that would have been super nice of them to accommodate him. I could tell his face was different but didn't want to bring attention to something that wasn't relevant to his acting. I wonder if it was just all speculation later treated as face after adding the attack tho since he denied it 🤔

[@blowba]

The reason Vader tortured Han is because Han being in pain made ripples in the Force that Luke felt.

[@sixstanger00]

The reason Vader doesn't remember having children is explained in Episode III. Luke faces three trials in this movie _twice._ The first time is on Dagobah during his training. The trials are: 1. The cave. Luke faces his fears, but fails this test because he gives in to his aggression; he decapitates Vader out of revenge for Kenobi's death. 2. The sunken X-Wing. Luke fails this test because he does not believe in the power of the Force. Luke can't move objects of any size at will. 3. Control of one's emotions. Yoda describes that through the Force, Luke can see the future, the past, and old friends. Luke sees the vision of his friends in pain, and lets his emotions get the better of him; he abandons his training to go to Bespin. Luke then faces these same three trials during his confrontation with Vader: 1. The carbon chamber. Luke again gives in to his aggression and severely underestimates Vader's skill with a lightsaber; Luke nearly loses when he falls into the carbon freezing pit. 2. The "throwing objects" scene. Vader is able to simultaneously move objects in the room while engaging Luke with a lightsaber. Luke is unable to match Vader's skill in this scene because he hasn't mastered control of the Force (the same reason he couldn't lift the X-Wing). 3. The revelation. Luke learns that Vader is his father, and is now tempted by the Dark Side with an offer to rule the galaxy with Vader. This is another trial of controlling one's emotions. Luke *_passes_* this trial, because he doesn't give in to his emotions and instead, chooses to jump off the tower.

[@Anti-HeroTV]

thank you for this comment! I didn't realize it was a pattern going on 😲

[@sixstanger00]

@@Anti-HeroTV TESB was a very cleverly written story, and there are many layers to it. Just another quick one: At the beginning, Luke hangs upside down in the cave. In the middle, Luke is upside down during his training with Yoda. At the end, Luke hangs upside down on the weather vane. Lawrence Kasdan, who wrote the story, has said that this signifies Luke's world being turned upside down in this film.

[@CDRhammond]

The cave illusion was dual sided. It was telling Luke if he was not careful, he would follow in Vader's footsteps. It was also telling him he stood no chance against Vader at that time.

[@briansview2886]

And it was foreshadowing him being Vader's son

[@tranya327]

When Vader talks to the Emperor in 'Empire Strikes Back,' what's going on is complicated. My read is this: 1) The Emperor IS NOT telling Vader anything that Vader doesn't already know!! Note that Vader said, in an earlier part of the movie, "...and I'm sure Skywalker is with them." So Vader already knew that someone named 'Skywalker' was a Big Person in the Rebel alliance, and he probably already knew that this Skywalker was THE PERSON who destroyed the Death Star. Vader also knew that when he (Vader) was attempting to shoot down Luke's X-Wing in 'A New Hope' that, "The Force is strong with this one." So, the Force is unusually strong with someone, who happens to have the name, 'Skywalker' - and 'Skywalker' is the same name that Vader had before he was Vader. So, Vader already knew he had a son, before he spoke to the Emperor. 2) If Vader already knew, why did he conceal that fact, and act surprised when the Emperor mentioned it? "How is that possible?" The answer is, that while Vader serves the Emperor, Vader also •hates• the Emperor, and has a different agenda than the Emperor. Vader wants to rescue Luke from death, and to kill the Emperor, and then rule the galaxy with his son - the only family he has left (that Vader knows about). That means turning Luke to the Dark Side. By contrast, the Emperor wants to remove Luke as a threat. That could mean destroying Luke, but when Vader suggests turning Luke to the dark side, the Emperor goes along with it: If Luke is converted to the Dark Side, the Emperor can "trade up" and replace Vader with "a new apprentice, one far younger and more powerful." So, when Vader talks to the Emperor, both Vader and the Emperor are "scheming past one another." Both men want a DIFFERENT final outcome, and while both want to turn Luke to the dark side, both want to use Luke for a different final purpose.

[@Anti-HeroTV]

thanks for explaining while not going over the cusp of spoiling anything 🙌🏽

[@fep70]

In the original release (1980), the Emperor says "we have a new enemy, Luke Skywalker." No mention of being related. This release would've made a lot more sense if "i'm sure Skywalker is with them" was left out.

[@tofersiefken]

Luke's vision in the cave may be interpreted as premonition about his bloodline. It may also be interpreted as killing the dark-side version of himself. Imagine if Luke were to go to the dark side and rule with Vader. That's one of the options we considered, and dreaded, as we waited three years until the next movie. Originally the conclusion of this trilogy was entitled Revenge of the Jedi. That sounds a bit dark-sidey at first, which is one of the reasons they changed it later.

[@Anti-HeroTV]

that was an amazing scene bc it implies so much. I'm glad they went with this title bc that does sound like dark side nonsense

[@BenWillyums]

Fun seeing you start at Rogue One and make your way to these ones....

[@3stacksofHighSociety]

In the original script of the film, the line was; "Obi-Wan KILLED your father." The original script writer of Empire , sadly passed away before filming began, and George Lucas took over the script. In a weird Dutch-German mix, Darth Vader literally means Dark Father. Lucas took this as his 'inspiration' to make Vader, Luke's daddy. He is his dark father, indeed! That line is the greatest plot twist in movie history, and made Vader an icon. It also shifted the story completely. With that line, it confirmed that Star Wars IS Vader's story, not Luke's. His fall to the dark side must be how this story all got started. The greatest villain of all time, was once good. It makes him the villain and the 'hero' of the story, all at once. Its just unbelievably great.

[@Anti-HeroTV]

yessss this is a way bigger plot twist. I can see why you would say Vader is the main character. This movie definitely made me more interested in his backstory & how he became the man he is now.

[@StannisHarlock]

You know someone is feelin' this movie when they grab their wrist at the end of the fight.

[@billolsen4360]

It's really great to see someone react to this movie who didn't know about Vader's big secret

[@glennallen239]

I was 16 Years old in 1980 when I saw Star Wars episode V in the Movie theatre. Everyone was shocked when Darth Vader told Luke who who he was.

[@Anti-HeroTV]

that had to have everyone talking for dayssss. it was definitely left field but not has me even more interested in Vaders backstory 🤔

[@thomasharris4942]

Trivia: The actor for Luke, Mark Hamill, got in a bad car crash between eps 4 and 5 and had scars on his face as a result. So they wrote that yeti like monster scratching him across the face to make his scars explained in the movie.

[@scottb3034]

that's actually untrue. It was just a matter of coincidence. Mark Hamill and George Lucas both said it wasn't the case.

[@crowbro1376]

Yup you got it. Obi wan became a “force ghost” that literally what it’s called. You can’t do too much as a force ghost. So Obi wan is just a mentor now.

[@Anti-HeroTV]

that's awesome he was that connected to it to become a part of the force. it's too bad hearing he can't do much of anything now tho 😕

[@jeffbroadbent5072]

Just wanted to say, I LOVE how into this movie you were, it was great hearing your thoughts :)

[@Anti-HeroTV]

thanks 🤗

[@technopirate304]

26:17 You are one of the few reactors who noticed that Vader talked the Emperor out of killing Luke outright. Then when you find out who Vader is to him it makes total sense. Vader is Luke’s father and didn’t want to see his son killed off rip.

[@Anti-HeroTV]

yessss I was shocked by that when he has always shown violence to everyone. good hint they left us 👏🏽

[@josephtingley654]

Obi-Wan is not technically alive, he's a Force Ghost, which he creates, because he's part of the living Force.

[@Anti-HeroTV]

so I was sorta right lol. I also said I'd choose to be a ghost in the force too rather than die 🥴 he must've been really powerful to accomplish that 👏🏽 I can't wait to watch his TV series!

[@josephtingley654]

@@Anti-HeroTV Only Jedi Masters as far as I know can become Force Ghosts.

[@jasonleetaiwan]

If only I could upload my reaction video from 1984 as a kid when I first saw this...

[@tofersiefken]

To be fair, Leia kissing Luke at the beginning of the movie was only to get under Han's skin. Luke might have gloated at the moment, but really he was just a pawn and Leia's kiss was only a tactic. It didn't mean (to Leia) what Luke might have hoped it meant. The kiss later, was really more of a nurturing care-giver's way of comforting an injured patient. And, for that matter, the kiss in Episode 4: A New Hope was just a kiss for luck in a dicey situation. Really, by the context of the kisses, none of them really exhibited any romantic intent. The kisses with Han, on the other hand were a bit more intense and gave a steamy vibe with plenty of sexual tension and finally a declaration of love. Unfortunately, we have to wait to see if he reciprocates. Honestly, I am surprised so many people are shocked that Leia would kiss multiple people in a short amount of time. I am not, however, because I have lived in and traveled through countries where a kiss upon greeting, (2 kisses where I was, one on each cheek), was the norm (pre-pandemic) among even new acquaintances. Furthermore, there is the possibility that polyamorous relationships might be the norm among some cultures in this galaxy, so even if Leia were interested in multiple partners, that's really nothing more than a matter of consent among all involved. It's not like any of the three are unaware of any of the others in this trio. Something to think about.

[@Anti-HeroTV]

you are right. Kisses can be just affection & not romantic, but it has to be acknowledged that kissing for luck can be given by romantic partners too. all I had to go on was Luke's feelings & her kiss. I feel like ppl could say it was romantic or not bc the actress did a good job making it look like it could be either. Leia never spoke her feelings. Also, I didn't care if she was with both. I said in the video that they might have more than one partner on her planet & it be an everyday life thing. more power to her 🙌🏽 the biggest thing ppl are ignoring is that even ep 6 acknowledged it was signals that could've been romantic by Solo being jealous twice in the movie. that shouldn't be ignored just bc we know they're siblings in hindsight.

[@darksithdemon75]

Yes! One of my favorite reactions to one of my favorite movies of all time. I vaguely remember watchjng this back in 1980 when i went to Panama when I was 5. When they re-released it in 1997 this movie became my favorite of the star wars saga, one of the best sequels of all time with one of the greatest twists ever. Pyt!

[@Anti-HeroTV]

thanks! this definitely had me ranting at the end so I can't imagine the hype when it was released in theaters.

[@Anti-HeroTV]

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[@Ironoclasty]

You have just witnessed the grandfather of all plot twists. It wasn't the first, of course, but this is the one everybody has tried to emulate since. It's amazing that you haven't been spoiled on this meme, and I'm so glad you got to experience it the way it was meant to be seen.

[@Anti-HeroTV]

I feel bad for Luke. it's even worse he was still talking to him through the force. yo, if I saw a meme with these lines, it probably went over my head bc I had no idea of the context lmao 💀

[@technopirate304]

4:42 Han is in love with Leia really bad. This is him being vulnerable and asking if she feels the same way.

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Thanks, Iris! 🌠 Most of the things you're wondering about will either be explained or shown to you eventually. #AntiHeroTv #StarWars #TheEmpireStrikesBack

[@Anti-HeroTV]

I can't wait! 🤗

[@auntvesuvi3872]

@@Anti-HeroTV I anxiously await your reactions. 🙂

[@Lngbrdninjamasta]

This is one of my favorite ones

[@Anti-HeroTV]

honestly, it's very good. so much info dropped on us this movie & some nuggets for later 😋

[@VegetaLF7]

My favorite Star Wars movie and the one that is considered by many to be the best in the franchise. It's gotten to the point that any time a movie sequel is better than the original while expanding upon the world the original created, it's often referred to as "the Empire Strikes Back" of that franchise. This movie takes place about 3 years after the events of the previous ones. Moving forward with the Star Wars films I'm going to be giving references to when the film is set by using the time reference of "BBY" and "ABY", that being Before the Battle of Yavin and After the Battle of Yavin, which was the battle that saw the Death Star destroyed. So this movie being 3 years later is set in 3 ABY, where if it was 3 years before it would be 3 BBY. Every entry in the Star Wars timeline is always using this timekeeping measure to let us know when things are set in the grand scheme of things. Between the last film and this one, Luke's actor Mark Hamill had been in a pretty horrific car accident and his face had been scarred pretty badly as a result. Rather than ignore it, the sequence of Luke being attacked by the snow monster was put in as an in-universe way of explaining why the pretty boy in the last movie is so scarred up now. I love how the characters haven't had their personal arcs reset just because we're in a new movie. Yes, Han is still the rough around the edges scoundrel he always was, but now that he's proven he cares for others too we see him willing to put himself at risk to go rescue Luke. No hesitation, Luke isn't back from his patrol and it's getting dangerously cold outside, Han doesn't care. He's going out to find him. That water tube they had Luke in after being rescued is a Bacta tank. Sort of a healing tank, the liquid is this miracle substance that is able to patch up wounds. It won't regrow a missing limb but it will fix you up for most injuries. The idea of a healing tank like this actually became pretty widespread following this film. Probably the most notable example would be the healing pods in Dragon Ball Z during the Namek episodes. We see Vegeta and Goku placed in such a pod during that time. Given Akira Toriyama's love of Western scifi, it's fitting he'd include it as a little reference to Empire Strikes Back which had only just recently come out at the time he was writing that saga. Fun tidbit, for the 2004 special edition DVD releases of the films, several members of the cast and crew recorded commentary tracks for the films. George Lucas doing one, the producers doing one, etc. One notable one was Carrie Fisher, Princess Leia herself. During the scene where Leia is giving the briefing to the Rebel pilots, Carrie mentioned that she had no idea what the hell she was saying but had committed the whole thing to memory to try and get through the briefing in a single take. Even then, 20+ years after filming the movie, she still had the lines memorized, and proceeded to recite them from memory in the middle of the commentary. Funny what random bits of info stays with you years and even decades later. It's a blink and you miss it moment but I love the random Star Destroyer bridge being hit by an asteroid and then cutting to Vader's meeting with the holograms of the ship captains where one looks over and panics before blinking out...and no one even notices it. There's something amusing about the idea of Vader going through all the drama of setting up a dinner for the grand reveal that he's there purely for the trap against Han and Leia. "I love you" "I know" is iconic. From what I understand they were going to have Han say "I love you too" back to her but the scene just wasn't working. So the director suggests to Harrison Ford to just wing it in character and he improvs the "I know" response, and thus one of Star Wars' greatest lines was born. "No... *I am your father"* is the greatest twist in cinema. Darth Vader, Darth Motherfucking Vader is the father of our hero. *This* is the reason why I and so many others emphasize watching Release Order over Chronological Order for first timers such as yourself. If you watched in Chronological Order with Episodes 1-3 first, this twist would have been spoiled for you. It's also the appeal of the Machete Order, watching to this point and then watching the Prequels as a way of us getting this reveal and then going to those films to see how it came about in the form of a 3-movie extended flashback before finally resolving it with Episode 6 back in the "present". An entire generation of fans had their minds blown when this dropped and whenever anyone reacts to this series it is this moment above all others I look forward to seeing the most.

[@Anti-HeroTV]

This was a good movie w/ a BIG plot twist & it was fun to see I did notice Luke looked different but didn't comment on it. I'm glad they wrote his injury into the story instead of replacing him. I'm sure fan would've went ballistic if they tried thar lol Solo is a good & fun character & made that secondary plot more interesting. the whole I love you scene waa hilarious & I'm glad they went with I know instead lol. very memorable. Vader is very dramatic & I could tell last movie we just got more of it this time lol. I am more interested in his backstory so I can't wait to watch more. I've still been getting comments on which order to watch & ppl damn near insulting others with different opinions. the fanbase is very passionate about this & I know ppl will be mad no matter what I choose lol. tbh I was interested in chronological order bc fanbases are usually bias with preferred release order (Chronicles of Narnia books for example) but this time it seems it really would have been spoiled by that route which is kinda sad bc I'm sure its messed up ppl experience.

[@VegetaLF7]

@@Anti-HeroTV Oh, forgot to mention this other fun fact. As this was before the age of leaks over the internet, it was much more straightforward to keep movie twists secret. Obviously the whole "Vader is the father" thing was a big deal and if that got out before the movie's release, it would have been a disaster. The script everyone had instead had a plot point that they were setting up as a decoy. In it Vader would tell Luke "Obi-Wan never told you what happened to your father." to which Luke gave the proper response as in the film of "He told me enough, he told me you killed him". Vader's plot twist line was written in the script as "No, Obi-Wan killed your father." That was what everyone who worked on the movie was being told, that Obi-Wan had killed Anakin and that Vader just dropped the truth bomb on Luke. So, the day of shooting the reveal scene came and everyone was on set getting ready to go. Literally moments before Mark Hamill was to go on set to film, he gets pulled aside by Irvin Kershner who was the director of the movie this time. Irvin tells Mark "so I know it, George Lucas knows it, and after I tell you, you'll know it, so If it gets out, we know it was you" and hands him a slip of paper with the snippet of script but with "I am your father" on it. So Mark goes up on set and while the actor in the Vader suit is reading the script lines as normal, Mark in his head was reacting to the reveal that they were going to have to add later in post production, imagining the lines in his head and acting against that rather than the Vader actor's lines. Given how early in production it was, Mark had to keep the secret for a year and a half before it finally came out in the 1980 release. In the theater when the movie came out, Harrison Ford was sitting next to Mark and leaned over to him, saying "Hey kid, you didn't fucking tell me that..."

[@CDRhammond]

Episode 3 will explain why Vader did not believe the Emperor at first. It will also explain why he is in that black suit that keeps Vader alive.

[@trinasp]

This is , by far, my favorite of all the Star Wars movies. I was so waiting for you to react to it. You kept me laughing about the whole Han/Leah/Luke thing. 😂 To me there is no competition. Han for the win!!! I was reading a comment wondering why you didn’t know about Darth being Luke’s father and I want to defend you. I have family members who are 30 and under who knows nothing about Star Wars. Heck, my older siblings never watched Star Wars. So it’s possible people! All-in-all, I love your reactions and all they ways you make my favorites brand new again! Can’t wait until Jedi. Some good things coming to light in that one!

[@Anti-HeroTV]

thank you! i can see why this is a favorite. it was constant action & lore throughout with some hints for later plot points. ppl like to think everyone has the same knowledge or the same circles with similar interests lol. I've just come to accept this will continue to happen on here. can't wait to watch the next one 😊

[@ralfuz777]

For someone that’s never seen StarWars before you figure out a lot of stuff on your own. You are very intelligent !!!

[@Anti-HeroTV]

thank you! sometimes my guessing/theories works out 😂

[@Scorpion-Gamer82]

Hi Iris. You are easily my favourite Star Wars reactor because you are so perceptive, I like the way you figure things out and also glad that you were unaware of the twist, too many reactors go into this franchise knowing that Vader is Lukes father. Can't wait for Return of the Jedi. Keep up the awesome work. 👍

[@Anti-HeroTV]

thank you so much!! I'm looking forward to watching the next one with everyone 😊

[@Johnadams20760]

i was so happy to see you not know anything about the I am your father to luke thing.or at least not know the context. i can tell you back when i was 6 and saw this movie in the theaters. we had to wait 3 years for Return of the jedi. and for three years, all of us were dtabint with each other, as were teens and adults. of weather or not he really is the father, or if he lied to Luke about that to get in his head to try to turn him. and i tell you, the color schmes and imagery. particularly toward the later part. in that room with the freezing chamber the smoke with the dark blues and oranges, and then when luke in that same thing with the black figure of vader, and the red/ and blue sabler. it is just amazing

[@Anti-HeroTV]

Yeah I can't imagine being with no clarification. I would've been on skeptical side thinking he could have been trying to spook Luke!

[@jasontodd8296]

The reason why the emperor looks the way he looks is never fully explained in the movies, but like Yoda said, the Dark-side is faster, easier. Meaning, using the dark gives you a fast power-up. It's like a drug, a performance enhancer, but it is not natural and your body fights it and the darkness takes a toll on your body. So a Dark-side user becomes more powerful in a shorter time than a Light-side user, mostly due to negative emotions overwhelming him, like rage, greed, pain, suffering. But your body begins to age faster and you become like the emperor. The Light-side takes more time and also relies on cooperation with other Light-side users.

[@Anti-HeroTV]

tbh that sounds reasonable 🤔

[@CDRhammond]

He did not push himself into that pipe he got sucked into it like a vacuum.

[@MasterSkywalker91]

21:00 “What happened to his skin?” You might need to watch the Prequels for the answer to that question.

[@Anti-HeroTV]

okay, I look forward to seeing what happened 🧐

[@drigerdranzer7514]

1:00:37 Ben didn't tell Luke about his father because Luke were not ready.

[@dug3569]

Best empire strikes back reaction I’ve seen-you a smart lady

[@Anti-HeroTV]

thank you so much 🤗

[@phluke9578]

OMG. OK real quick, I watch a ton of reactions Esp Star Wars, Im beyond a huge fan, and your reaction I really think is the best ever! And I have seen a ton! I have a lot to say. But Im going to save it for a sec, it's too good to share now. You deserve it, and I have to say I have never done that before. This is too priceless for a quick comment. For now OMG this was the best! I have to think how to comment. Your comments and thoughts are so so on spot! 🤓💜 I can not wait for your Jedi Reaction!!!!!!

[@Anti-HeroTV]

lol I really appreciate that! 🤗

[@Mason-ro4sf]

Vader “I am your father” Luke “Noooooooo” 😫😫😖

[@Anti-HeroTV]

ngl his face was hilarious but his reaction was so accurate for that kinda reveal. 🤣

[@MrRasheed7]

56:23 The city mines gas and that is the main gas shaft. that tube he flew into sucks debris from the gas and spits it out like it did luke. I think he he gambled on it working out for him

[@Anti-HeroTV]

thank you for explaining that I was a little lost but knew he risked death getting away from him

[@briansview2886]

That's a good explanation. I never had a problem I either knew he was sucked in or used the force.

[@boqndimitrov8693]

it's amazing how realistic Yoda looks to us, even though he's clearly a doll. As for the changes made in the movie, I think that it's in this episode that they're the most relevant. For example, in Cloud City, often where in the original movie there were just white walls, in the new version has windows with a view of the city outside. simple but genius idea!

[@Anti-HeroTV]

it's all those details that make it even better. I know ppl don't like the changes but it doesn't seem like bad changes to me 🫣

[@briansview2886]

@@Anti-HeroTV actually this is literally the only no one complains about because the changes actually work. They were some enhanced, improved and added effects, adding the Clear shots of the Wampa snow creature to make it more menacing, adding beautiful CGI scenes of cloud city, where they were all flat painted backgrounds before, adding windows with city views outside the city, as already mentioned, and that scene where Lando tells everyone to leave and it shows hundreds of people outside the city. Oh they also changed the voice of the bounty hunter Boba Fett. You'll have to see the prequels to understand why. As far as his helmet, he's not the Mandalorian but has the same kind of armor

[@jabecker21]

I think Obi-Wan chose that moment to become a force ghost because he knew if Luke hadn't seen him "die" right then they all would've stayed to help him and gotten captured, they never would have just left him. He sacrificed himself so the rest of them could escape.

[@Anti-HeroTV]

makes sense bc he definitely was about to run over there without any training to actually help him defeat Vader

[@jabecker21]

@@Anti-HeroTV Yeah, Obi-Wan was separated from them by Vader and all those Stormtroopers. He knew the tractor beam was down so they could escape but he also knew there was no way for him to.

[@jabecker21]

@@Anti-HeroTV Also want to say I'm really enjoying your Star Wars reactions. I just discovered your page yesterday and watched all three movies. Can't wait for ROTJ! I love that you started with Rogue One. It really gave you a sense of what the Empire was was all about. Before watching your reactions so close together I had never noticed the similarity of Krennic threatening to kill the engineers and Tarkin threatening to destroy Alderaan and then them both doing it even after they got their answers.

[@Anti-HeroTV]

@jabecker21 aw this means so much! I'm glad you're enjoying watching this with me. yeah, with it so close together, we rediscover how horrible these ppl are 🫣

[@jabecker21]

@@Anti-HeroTV When will you be posting ROTJ?

[@TheScarecrow78]

I think its funny when people dont recognize that Luke was friend-zoned way back in A New Hope. Han is the only man for the Princess.

[@Anti-HeroTV]

at what moment did you realize with just new hope movie to go on?

[@dominushydra]

Han knocked some sense into Lando. Saved the Galaxy.

[@CDRhammond]

It spit R2 out because R2 introduced it to its taser which you will also see happen in the next episode in one scene. R2 can be very vindictive when he wants to be. Ewok learns that the hard and shocking way ;).

[@Anti-HeroTV]

I love R2 ❤️

[@briansview2886]

@@Anti-HeroTV everyone does lol. And he has a dirty mouth lol

[@ccorvid]

perfect reaction! i love this series, and had so much fun watching ☺ this is definitely one of the best in the franchise, especially with its iconic reveal. and the prequels & return of the jedi just get better and better from here lol. at least imo. anyway, i just wanted to clarify that while luke did have a bit of a crush on leia in the last one, leia really only ever kissed him to like, make han jealous, or just as a friend while he's injured, like in this one. so the love triangle is a bit debatable haha also, wanted to put my recommendation again of watching the prequels next! to get anakin's story first, before the finale. its such a tragic, and incredible story, and i cant wait to see your reaction to them! i've heard people say this is the "machete order", but i believe that order actually says to skip episode i, phantom menace, which i Do Not recommend! so. slight difference, but yeah haha. i actually did watch someone else recently who watched 4 5 2 3 6 for the first time, and it was a mess 😅 i felt so bad for him skipping episode one and having no context for ep 2. but yeah anyway, if you do watch 1 2 3 next, i just hope you have fun with it! ☺

[@Anti-HeroTV]

thank you! okay they were giving mixed signals with Leia & Luke tbh lol

[@Arkilonn_]

He want to take down the Emperor because he and emperor are the Sith The sith order is an antipode to the Jedi order and in the Sith order exist the Rule of Two, there can be only two sith a master and an apprentice and to become master an apprentice must kill previous one P.S. Darth is a part of Sith named which they got when they become a participants of the order like Darth Vader of Darth Sidious (name of the Emperor)

[@Anti-HeroTV]

it's hard to believe details of the emperor won't be mentioned in later movies/shows, so I stopped reading

[@blowba]

Because Han Solo is G is why "I love you, I love you too" didn't work. They tried several takes with that and it didn't work so the director told Harrison Ford to say the first thing that popped into his head. He said "I know" and it was magic!

[@Anti-HeroTV]

golden line ✨️

[@Durag__bandit98]

I cant wait till u get to the prequels😭

[@Anti-HeroTV]

same. I need all the juicy details 🙌🏽

[@Durag__bandit98]

@@Anti-HeroTV when the next potter book review comin

[@Anti-HeroTV]

@Durag_bandit the plan is May 31st 🙌🏽

[@pencilquest9409]

Realizing in my 30s the depth of my abusive father, this film hits a lot different. The force is all around us, friends. Don't be seduced, don't take the easy way. Love y'all.

[@Anti-HeroTV]

💯💯💯

[@TheEasyname23]

Love this reaction

[@Anti-HeroTV]

thanks ☺️

[@stevencavanagh7990]

If you intreated the Warhammer 40,000 Franchise is a fun one to react to, it's primarily a Table top Game, but there are Vidio Games, Books and Cinematics, it's an interesting Sci- Fi Universe. I would advise Brickys Every 40k, Faction. it's a good starting point if you are interested of course.

[@carlperry75]

Enjoying ur star wars journey,doing really well following the plot & lore,very perceptive 🙂

[@Anti-HeroTV]

thanks ☺️

[@bluebear1985]

While this has to do indirectly with these movies, have you ever seen any of the "Robot Chicken" parodies? They seem to do it for a lot of things, but there were a couple of episodes devoted mainly to Star Wars. One of my favourites is of Darth Vader altering the deal with Lando Calrissian. For that bit, Billy Dee Williams reprised his role as Lando. Anthony Daniels is also in another one as C-3PO.

[@Anti-HeroTV]

no but I've heard of it. anytime shows did star wars episodes I would turn it off (Family Guy) bc I knew I wouldn't know wtf was happening lol.

[@bluebear1985]

@@Anti-HeroTV Robot Chicken actually beat Family Guy to the punch when it came to doing Star Wars. The former is actually done in several little bits in an episode rather then a continuous storyline. George Lucas seemed to approve of what Robot Chicken did, as he appeared as himself in one sketch, as well as a promo for one of the episodes.

[@znk0r]

If you look back at it when she kissed Luke it was just because she was pissed of and wanted to make Han jealous.

[@Anti-HeroTV]

yeah in hindsight with ppl telling me thats the case. its very vague bc nobody in the movie ACTUALLY talks about it. I wouldn't assume our girl would use Luke to make another guy jealous. then when they meet again I think she gives a peck on the lips (even if not they still never talk about their feelings or her feelings/actions) so I assumed she liked both until I got evidence saying otherwise lol

[@briansview2886]

Wow!!! How old are you? You seem so wise and mature beyond your years. You have some of the best and most on point insightful comments I've ever seen With each movie, especially this one, you just GET IT! You figured out some things, even before they happened, better than most people I've watched. I'm really excited about this journey and can't wait for the next one. I just Binged all three reactions! You'll get other suggestions about this, but to expand the story fully, I recommend this order going forward After RETURN of the Jedi Episodes 1,2,3 Obi series Solo movie ANDOR series Then jump to Mandalorian seasons 1,2 Boba Fett series Mandalorian Season 3 (Ahsoka series might be out by then so watch that) If not, finish with episodes 7,8,9. "THIS IS THE WAY" You'll get that soon😎

[@Anti-HeroTV]

I'm in my 20's lol not gonna air out my age but I'm probably older than you think 😇 thank you! I appreciate the love you've shown the videos. I will keep your order in mind as I move along throughout the rest of the franchise bc it looks close to what I had planned 🤗

[@briansview2886]

You're what they call and "old soul" ! 😁

[@heathersantell1228]

There was never a love triangle. Leia was never "interested" in Luke. So she gave him a kiss on the cheek in first movie but it was for luck and innocent. Now in Empire she only kissed him because Han was being full of himself. And as far as the second kiss on the cheek when they rescue Luke she was just giving him a kiss on the cheek cause she was happy to see her friend. There was never a love triangle.

[@Anti-HeroTV]

imo they never established that. with how Luke was acting & his convo w/ Solo last movie there was no point Leia made her feelings known before her makeout with Solo. (Only the beginning with her wanting Solo to stay doesn't establish in my mind that she feelings nothing for Luke) I'm going off of these movies alone btw

[@robindude8187]

"...this monster just hung him up like some meat?..." [a few seconds later] "...maybe so..." This made me laugh. :) "...is he injured..." In real life, he was. The main reason for the whole getting smacked by a wampa (the monster) thing was because Mark Hamill got in a vehicle accident before filming and they didn't want to have to try to cover it up. Now there's an excuse for the scars! In the _movie,_ he was hit by a bit monster, hung upside down for a long time, and is now wandering in the cold... _all_ of that is _very not good_ for your health. "...how about you send somebody to get the proof..." That's what the probe droids are supposed to supply. You might, at best, send another probe. Sending _people_ is expensive, and you can't chase down every lead (they said they had hundreds of the things). "...that looks like the helmet of the dude that's on The Mandalorian..." Correct. 'Mandalorian' is a group of people, and that character is one of them. "...this came out in 1980...?" Kinda. You're watching the Special Edition, which was released in 1997 with new scenes and CGI... pretty much _all_ of which is either unnecessary _or_ makes the movies _worse._ You got some extra CGI of the city on Bespin, for instance, which is what impressed you, _but_ there were _some_ shots of it that _weren't_ CGI. So... still pretty impressive. "...I dunno how they be livin' on her planet..." They... don't. Her planet got blown up in the first movie. :P In fact, she's _really_ just a 'princess' in name only at this point. "...bro didn't even say it back..." Yeah, but he's been making his feelings pretty clear for the _entire_ movie up to this point. "...what kind a luck was that!?..." Ah yes, the plot armor is thick with this one. ... Maybe the Force was involved, but honestly I just think it was plot armor. "...now she out here kissing Luke again..." Well, it _was_ a kiss on the forehead. There _was_ a time, not so long ago, when little bits of affection like that weren't the ultimate taboo that they've become in the last few decades. That's something that goes up and down in culture. "...'why did he lie to me'... which I feel like that was a mistake..." Was it? Let's look at this from the beginning. Luke runs into Obi-Wan on Tatooine. They've just met. Is this the right time to say 'yo, your dad is the most even being in the galaxy'? ... Likely not, they just met. A little while later, Luke's aunt and uncle, effectively his parents, are dead. Seem like a good time to bring this up? In the cantina? While taking the short flight to Alderaan? Sometime on the Death Star? ... And that's it. Obi-Wan _dies_ on the Death Star, he runs out of time to tell him this horrific thing. And remember that finding out about this nearly broke Luke. I'm not sure it'd really be any easier if his life _wasn't_ in danger at the time. Sometimes there's just... never a good moment, especially when time is short and you don't know it will be. Nice reaction. I look forward to your viewing of the next one.

[@Anti-HeroTV]

glad I could make you laugh & enjoy watching it with me! with the proof it seems weird to send probes & then dismiss when they pick up on something. I understood his reasonings bc of the area & the vague info but dismissing it seemed weird can't wait to see the Mandalorian series & learn about them everything seemed great to me but I can't speak on which is better since I haven't seen the original copy just because her planet was blown up doesn't mean her culture/customs are dead lol. I remembered what happened but I know their customs didn't just leave her. I was just making a joke bc the line was golden. it was hilarious & more in character than saying it back but had to have a laugh about it. Plot armor is THICK lol. I'ma go with the force being used 🫣 Idk what the relationships are going to develop to but I thought she liked Luke bc of the kiss in the beginning but then she showed her feelings for Solo so I thought it was continued love triangle bc I didn't think she would use him just to make Solo jealous but ppl are lowkey hinting she doesn't like Luke so idk lol. I went off what I saw through the whole movie 🥴 can't wait to see more of how the lore develops 👏🏽

[@briansview2886]

Actually she did kiss him on the lips but a quick peck, I think for comfort coz he was in trauma and she was stressed out by what was happening. And, again, none of the CGI makes THIS movie worse. It only had some negative affect in the other two movies, but minor.

[@robindude8187]

@@briansview2886 The extended conversation between Vader and the Emperor pads the run time and is worse than the original. I _did_ mention that there were 'added scenes' _as well as_ the CGI. Still, at least for _this_ movie it's a fairly minor complaint, nothing that really wrecks the thing. You're right that the changes in the other two are _far_ worse. I'm especially annoyed at the Greedo shot in the first one, and the replacement ending of the third. Seriously, that song at the end of the third was _awesome_ and now it's _gone!_ As for the kiss... oops. My bad.

[@robindude8187]

@@Anti-HeroTV *just because her planet was blown up doesn't mean her culture/customs are dead* Maybe. Jewish culture and customs survived them not having a place of their own. But they did so by having a religion to cling to, and having moved around together in a world that was very focused on such things. It's hard to say if the same would survive much for Alderaan. I think it's more like what would happen if Texas blew up and maybe a hundred people got out. Most likely, they'd just... assimilate into other states around them and 'Texas culture' would vanish near instantly. Same with the whole USA blowing up and a few thousand surviving. They'd be absorbed into other countries, and 'American culture' would vanish. The _Jews_ did it because their _culture_ was religiously based rather than _geographically_ based (and, most likely, they _lost_ a _lot_ of their culture which _was_ geographically based). Though, of course, you're correct in that she would be following her own customs to an extent, for a while, before she, too, assimilated. *it was hilarious & more in character than saying it back but had to have a laugh about it.* Oh _entirely_ agreed. *I didn't think she would use him just to make Solo jealous but ppl are lowkey hinting she doesn't like Luke* Whether she did or didn't use him that way is very difficult to say. But she definitely likes Luke. And Han. You'll see in the next movie. It's the end of a trilogy, so they have to wrap that sort of thing up. And, of course, they can't be polyamorous because people wouldn't accept that. Have a nice day!

[@Anti-HeroTV]

@@robindude8187 Of course, I don't know for sure, but I doubt an adult would fully lose their country/planets customs in three years' time. especially if they're royalty. I'd assume they'd try to hang on to it as long as they can before they naturally assimilate into their new home. I can't wait to see & discuss the next one 🙏🏽

[@sebdudu1836]

I'd like so much to answer your questions but, even if there would be no spoilers... it's better that you find the answers by yourself... One of the best things in the SW Universe is that you always have answers to your questions later (even sometimes you have answers to questions you never thought you'd ask... especially in the latest series or comics...) Great reaction, there are some things you predict well, and other things you'll discover in the other movies (and series if you go deeper in the SW Universe...)

[@Anti-HeroTV]

thank you! I very much prefer getting the answers myself but it is fun that it makes you ask so many questions & look forward to the answers later in the series 🤗

[@ImprovedCameraman]

11:24 that is a executor

[@dangshnizzle6929]

Love it. Please consider the 'Machete Order' though

[@briansview2886]

Do not PLEASE! It makes little sense. To see it as we saw when released is the best way. I think most agree. You finish return of the Jedi and you'll be hungering to go back and see how it all began

[@jinxie712]

19:01 I can't stop laughing at this.

[@Anti-HeroTV]

I was so serious tho 😭

[@jamesf791]

Not telling Luke that Vader was his father was the smarter thing. Would you tell him that your father is one of the most evil people in the galaxy? How would you handle that info?

[@Anti-HeroTV]

I'd handle it bad & even worse if it was told to me by my evil dad mid-battle. that's my personal opinion, but I handle bad news even worse if I'm blindsided by it. if this was me, I'd rather hear it from Obi-Wan or Yoda.

[@forlornhauntedghost]

Great reaction! 💚💚💚❤️❤️❤️💙💙💙

[@Anti-HeroTV]

thanks ☺️

[@CDRhammond]

Nope the Jedi were a cult that started the training as infants. In episode 1 they try saying Anakin at the age of 9 is too old to start training. In this episode you learn just how full of it they really are. Obi-wan told Luke Vader killed his father instead of telling him the truth because both Yoda and Obi-Wan were counting on Luke killing Vader. Something much easier to do when you think you're taking out the person responsible for your father's death instead of your actual father. The also wanted to sacrifice Han, Leia and Chewie not to protect Luke but to keep Luke from learning the actual truth of who Vader was.

[@Anti-HeroTV]

NO SPOILERS. I stopped reading after seeing "Jedi were a cult"... only discuss what movies I've posted so far. I am going to watch the other movies eventually.

[@briansview2886]

Yes I COULDN'T BELIEVE YOU STARTED REVEALING STUFF!

[@Arkilonn_]

Still recommend you to read my huge comment on the last part reaction, i can assure you that there aren't any spoilers)

[@Anti-HeroTV]

I wish I could, but you are talking about details of things that haven't come up yet & will.. so they are spoilers.

[@Arkilonn_]

@@Anti-HeroTV I talk in that message about details of the universe that happened 5000 years ago before the events of the film :) And I use only an information which was mentioned in New Hope

[@CDRhammond]

Actually he does not. If you watch Solo you will learn the reason why the Falcon was able to fly through the asteroid field unscathed. In the Solo movie Han can't even pass the TIE fighter flight simulator never mind fly through an asteroid field.

[@Anti-HeroTV]

no spoilers! could've let me think Solo is THAT MAN until I get to his movie, lol 😆

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

Her constant glancing down to look at her phone is annoying. And yet, it doesn't diminish her ability to follow the film, so it's hard to be that mad about it. If she was missing stuff plot-wise because of it, I'd be totally turned off. But the fact is, she's the most astute reactor I've ever seen watch these films, and I've watched dozens of reactors. She is one smart cookie. Cute, too.

[@kaleemdin7963]

Hi. Anakin Skywalker. Was Luke's father? He became Darth Vader. Vader was seduced to the Dark Side.

[@ACE-gk5gi]

Come on..everyone knows that darth Vader is Luke's farther b4 they ever watch the film..ya goofy m8te from Australia

[@Anti-HeroTV]

I didn't even know who Luke was before the movies so how would I know who his father is lol