Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) ✦ First Time Watching Reaction

[@_Darth_Vader_]

Kaiiele, 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.

[@Mikesupr1]

“This deal is getting worse all the time.” 😀

[@jamesroseii]

Y'all's usernames are killing me!!!

[@chimpinaneckbrace]

Psst…this guy strangles people to death for the slightest failure. Maybe he’s not the best guy to work f - ahhhggkkk gaaaakkkk…….

[@thoso1973]

Kaiiele would rather kiss a wookie!

[@jamesroseii]

You could use a good kiss!! Geeze, that feels a bit slimy to say, but that's the quote!!!

[@LeChaunce]

Just remembered something about this film - this was the first movie I ever saw that had full surround sound. That moment when we first see Vader’s fleet - you can hear a TIE fighter off in the far distance behind you to your left. It sweeps around behind you and begins approaching you on your right before it finally comes on screen. That absolutely blew me away in 1980.

[@kaiielle]

Sound design in movies is one of my FAVOURITE things, and way more impactful in the theatre. What a neat experience.

[@Murrlin27]

Yeah, the two things that caught me up when I saw it was the sound design and the dark, dire tone.

[@davidmendoza3519]

I say don’t apologize to people being jerks,we came here for your reaction,not the reaction someone else thinks you should’ve had,stay genuine! Love the content!

[@FutureBoy85]

Luke: "I don't believe it!" Yoda: "That, is why you fail..." My favorite scene in the whole movie!

[@Jumdabum]

I love how even though R2 only makes beeps and whistles, they are done in a way that still conveys his feelings and/or a sense of what he's saying

[@kaiielle]

I really love that!

[@billolsen4360]

R2's disappointment and fear sounds are great.

[@Dylan_Platt]

Sound engineer Ben Burtt developed R2's voice, it's actually a blend of computer generated sounds and his own voice! He also created all the iconic sounds of the series, like the roar of the TIE fighter engines and of course, the hum and crackle of lightsabers. One of the unsung heroes of this franchise, for sure.

[@BenWillyums]

That feeling at the end, imagine having to wait 3 years before you can see the next one.

[@kaiielle]

Oh gosh, I know! A benefit of watching these movies today.

[@leonbardi9215]

and then 15 years for next and another 15 years to next 🥲

[@M0b1us_118]

It was just like waiting for Avengers: Endgame after Infinity War.

[@ultimateninjaboi]

Fun Fact: Mark Hamil has said in interviews that his least favorite scene of his in the trilogy was cutting off the Wampas arm. He says that, while filming, he didnt like the idea of hurting whats basically an animal, feeling it was out of character for Luke. And during the shot, he says that he was directed and told that he was basically swinging the saber like a torch to scare the Wampa off. And you can kind of see in his movements in the scene that that seems to be the case. But he didnt find out until screening that, instead, it was cut to not only be striking the Wampa, but not even killing it. Just maiming it enough that itll die painfully of starvation without both arms. Not to mention the fact that the camera lingers on the writhing creature just enough to relish in its pain.

[@Pfhreak]

"But now that I see Han Solo and Leia together, I think they're more suited for each other." I couldn't agree more.

[@benjamintash6032]

Hahaha. Same

[@extantsanity]

Haha, it's always funny watching reactors see Han say, "I know" for the first time. Harrison Ford tried the original "I love you, too" line, but after multiple takes he convinced the director that it wasn't something that really fit the character. There's a kind of remorse in it, too, like he's apologetic that (1) he's a scoundrel that's hard to love and (2) he's a scoundrel that's also hard to let go of -- particularly now that he's in this predicament he can't escape (a situation he probably gets into a lot...). Now it's iconic :)

[@kaiielle]

I totally understand why it's iconic! Obviously in the moment I was like REALLY? But it completely fits the character. Thanks for commenting!

[@miff227]

@@kaiielle actually, "i know" is the best response. Saying "I love you" back always feels like you needed prompting to say it. It's best to say it back another time when it is spontaneous, and the other person then gets to say "I know"

[@danielroenna6735]

My mom took me to see this and you had the exact same reaction as her at the end. She’s all “how can it end like that? We don’t know what happened”. And then we had to wait 3 years. Great reaction! Thank you so much!

[@kaiielle]

Thank you for commenting! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@leewinstead917]

The reason Luke was attacked in the beginning is that Mark Hammill had been in an accident and they weren’t sure how well he’d heal and they wanted to explain any scars but fortunately he healed pretty much fully

[@kaiielle]

I read into that! So fascinating.

[@NewTypeDilemma01]

@@kaiielle And the change to his facial structure due to his scars healing over work out for Return of the Jedi and made Luke appear considerably more mature.

[@LenaDee666]

I love that Harrison, Mark, and Carrie became quite tight during filming and really became friends. For the scenes filmed in Norway for example, there were no Leia scenes, but Carrie traveled to Norway anyway to hangout with the gang on set

[@samuel10125]

Harrison and Carrie particularly.

[@Gab1s16]

It was already known that Han loved Leia. He spent the whole movie trying to get her to admit her feelings for him. And right before he gets frozen she confesses it and he tells her “I know” as a way of comforting her. That he always knew she loved him and that he has always loved her. Perfect execution of that scene. It says all of that in just 2 words.

[@BaldusCattus]

Hmm, that's not really what Harrison Ford (who changed the line) and the director (who allowed it) had in mind.

[@littleredruri]

@@BaldusCattus yeah pretty sure he just changd it cause it sounded more like something he'd say than "i love you too" or whatever george had planned

[@gibsongirl2100]

He was not comforting her, and it was not some solemn acknowledgement of their long-buried feelings - it was meant to be a cocky, Han-like response, to break the tension of what was a fairly dramatic moment. Harrison suggested that it sounded much more like his character than the standard, "I love you, too", and George Lucas agreed (thank God).

[@Gab1s16]

@@gibsongirl2100 doesn’t mean he was being cocky in a douche bag kind of way. He was comforting her. Hence the look she gave him after he said it. He had been pestering her the entire movie to get HER to admit her feelings! And when she finally did he responded with “I know” which is very much in character for him. But he wasn’t being a dick. It was to let her know that he did know the whole time. He didn’t need to say “I love you” back, his feelings were clear.

[@quoniam426]

This movie was considered to be the most expansive and daring movie ever made at the time. Kershener gave it the right mood, right camera angles, screenplay, this movie is perfect, the more I watch it, the more I'm amazed.

[@boqndimitrov8693]

In the beginning, Vader's flagship was supposed to be a simple destroyer, but in black. However, it turned out to be very difficult to paint the model without soiling the lamps imitating the ship's lights.That's why they invented super-destroyers - simply because it was cheaper and faster to make a new model.

[@PatrickPrejusa]

I love you, "I know " is iconic dialogue now, especially when you get further along with these movies.

[@drb6771]

Hello Kaiielle. Yes!! My favorite movie of all time. I'm glad you enjoyed it. There were two scenes on Dagobah you questioned. Here's my take on them. The first was Luke fighting Vader in the creepy cave. Yoda had just told Luke about using the force only for defense etc. In addition to that Yoda told Luke he wouldn't need his weapons in the cave. What did Luke do? He went to the cave armed to the teeth and struck first. Luke saw his face in the Vader helmet, which to me meant, if you continue down that path that's what you will become. So it was a test I suppose, a failed test. The second thing was when Yoda told Luke if you go help your friends you will destroy all for which they have fought. My take is Luke is the last hope to stop the Empire. He needs to stay and finish training with Yoda in order to accomplish that, even if it means sacrificing friends. The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few. (Thank you Star Trek) Oh and don't worry your bestie will get some love in the next movie!! 💖

[@JakeH2987]

These have been so so fun

[@kaiielle]

Thank you Jake! I'm so happy you are enjoying them.

[@RedLP5000S]

You just witnessed the greatest Star Wars film of all time. It was a pleasure watching you discover this masterpiece. Cheers.

[@kaiielle]

I appreciate you taking time out of your day to watch this! I absolutely loved and adored this movie and I hope you enjoy how I reacted during my first watch. This was the hardest video I've ever edited in my life, as it was so difficult to figure out which moments to leave out. 😭 I think I captured all the MAIN stuff and the overall plot. I can't wait to read your comments! Make sure you subscribe to my channel so that you don't miss out seeing my reactions to the rest of the Star Wars movies. 💛 EDIT: I now have an FAQ page, answering some of the most common questions I've seen: kaiielle.com/faq

[@mixxx617]

Just think those of us that grew up with Star Wars had to wait 3 long years to find out what happens! As a 5 year old I was a wreck for 3 years waiting for the finale! lol

[@kaiielle]

@@mixxx617 Oh I bet!

[@Dragon-Believer]

@@kaiielle there were no real improvements made to this movie. I don't personally think they improved the first movie either, overall, but some of the special effects were cleaned up. This one this is how it looked. There was a substantial budget increase.

[@Dragon-Believer]

@@kaiielle I don't know if anyone told you but the scene with Han and Greedo in the cantina was changed. Originally Han shot him from under the table while Greedo was still talking. Greedo never got a shot off. The scene with Jabba was not in the film at all. The original scene had a fat human as Jabba. But was cut. They put in a CGI Jabba over the fat guy and added that scene. If you watch Han walks right over Jabba's tail. I'm not a fan of the changes that were made. There is a 'despecialized' edition made by fans that restores the original version but keeps the graphics and sound improvements. About the only thing changed in Empire was that the Emperor from Return of the Jedi was inserted over the top of the original 'emperor' who was an entirely different actor. That change is fine. I'm not against all changes just the bad ones :) Supposedly Empire had sound and graphics improvements but they are only noticable if you have a 10,000 dollar home movie theater.

[@kaiielle]

@UCGj-D47cWunv7%F0%9F%98%82S0kdg7Fbcw Thanks for sharing! I had heard about this stuff. I heard that lots of people argue about that cantina scene. 😂

[@jerrykessler2478]

The Hoth scenes were filmed in Norway... The music was written by John Williams, who also did the music for the Indiana Jones movies and many others... The Walkers are also known as AT-AT's, All Terrain Armored Transports... "Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to the Dark Side."

[@persephonebonner5733]

Great reaction. I am so glad you are getting to enjoy these movies! Fun, non-spoiler BTS note - For the scene where Luke is trudging through the snow before collapsing, the cast and crew were basically snowed in at their hotel, so they set up a camera in a hall at a back door, got the door opened and let Hamil walk out in costume and they filmed him trudging back to the door.

[@kaiielle]

Thank you for watching! And that's so awesome.

[@The_Dudester]

In 81, when this came out, I saw it in a theater with a rectangular and curved screen. This was for a cinematic fad that came and went in the mid 1960's. Anyway, when the snow speeder was going over the snow swells and dropping, it was like a 3D/IMAX experience and the entire theater audience went OH!! Oooh!! OH!!

[@kaiielle]

I wish I could experience that! Thanks for sharing.

[@briansview2886]

80

[@ulyssesfilmchannel]

Imagine being 10 years old in 1980 (as I was), seeing this in cinema, and having to wait 3 years to find out what happens! Great reaction, glad you’re enjoying the SW universe.

[@kaiielle]

I honestly can't even imagine. Thank you for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@Viggenpower]

I know exactly what you're talking about. That was the longest 3 years of my life at the time.

[@Billis75]

I was 5, my neighbor friend was 7. We were dropped off by ourselves to see it in North Hollywood. I can't imagine parents doing that today.

[@firegod001]

After just watching a few videos of yours, you are already one of my favorite movie reviewers. Keep up the great work! By the way, it WAS Han that punched Lando. Lando's men then blaster whipped Han's ass.

[@ericmeans7908]

Good job on the reaction vid. As others have said, the "I am your Father" moment, back in 1980, was the biggest. Also, this was the start of the practice of keeping spoilers from leaking while the film was being made. They did this by keeping only 4 people knowing the truth about Vader, George Lucas, the main director, Mark Hamil, and James Earl Jones (Vader's voice). Mark was only told right before the scene was filmed. David Probst, who was the actor in the suit, said the line as "Obi-Wan killed your father". Best documentary to watch for the original trilogy is "Empire of Dreams".

[@mikeycham3643]

That was a very elegant appreciation of fans who are being kind, and statement to those who aren't. Couldn't have said it as well myself.

[@terryd1608]

I was barely into double-digit age when this came out. I remember going to the theater with my parents early in the run and it was so crowded there were not three seats together. We had to sit separately and the only seat I could find was one row back from the screen. In an old-school theater, that was much closer to the screen than it is now. When the wampa first appears and attacks Luke, the image was so large and the sound so loud it scared me out of my seat and on to the floor! Thank you for allowing me to enjoy the movie again through your eyes. Subbed and ready to continue with you on your journey through Star Wars.

[@frankensteinlives5451]

As ground breaking the first episode was, with all the effects, storyline, characters, etc., this episode has remained my favorite. I especially enjoyed the world's favorite villain, Darth Vader. I loved the characters developing and becoming multi- dimensional. Glad you are enjoying the series. Hope you enjoy Return of the Jedi as well! Peace!

[@Lethgar_Smith]

Seeing this in the theater when it came out I was taken aback by the difference in look and tone from the first film. This movie is dark and tense but fast moving. From Solo's attempts to get the Millennium Falcon into hyper-space to Luke's Jedi training and then finally culminating in the light-saber duel we were all dying to see, the film never lets up in its pacing and excitement. The few quiet moments in the film are mere seconds long. The first film, the original theatrical version, was a unique construction of extraordinary vision, very limited budget and a near complete re-working of the script performed in the editing booth. There's no way to make that intentionally happen again. That's why the first Star Wars film will always stand alone as a work of art.

[@znk0r]

I remember my parents taking me to watch E.T. when it came out but it was full so we ended up watching a double header "A new hope" and "Empire strikes back" no complaints from me! I remember turning to my dad during Empire Strikes Back and finding him sound a sleep in his seat lol. Oh I also had the Empire Strikes Back bed sheets.

[@christopherwatters6813]

Great reaction, KL! I'm glad you enjoyed The Empire Strikes Back. It's my all time favorite movie- my brother's took me to see Empire on opening day in 1980. It solidified me as a Star Wars fan for life. You're so fortunate that you can follow up with Returnof the Jedi right away- the three year wait for those of us that saw these movies on their original release was excruciating! I'm glad I had the toys and soundtrack as a kid to tideme over! Once again, I totally appreciate your love for C-3PO. He doen't get enough love! I can't wait to see your reaction to Return of the Jedi!

[@Slay3K]

It's been super fun to see your reaction to these movies! Also, this is so well put together! Great job, excited for moreeeeee!

[@kaiielle]

Thanks Slay! I'm so glad you're enjoying them.

[@houdin654jeff]

Adam Savage (formerly of Mythbusters) has many costumes he wears for cosplaying at conventions. His single favorite is his Chewbacca costume. He says everyone brightens up when they see him in it and he gets many many hugs when dressed as everyone's favorite wookiee. Also, he has a partially disassembled 3PO he lugs around on his back occasionally, check out his videos on Tested's KZbin channel to see it for yourself.

[@ezz_breezy]

Wonderful reaction video KL! Thank you for taking the time to share your first reaction of Star Wars with us, it's truly a treat and I look forward to watching more! I'm so excited for you to find out all the answers to your questions in future films!

[@kaiielle]

Thanks Bree! Appreicate you big.

[@1c3sly13]

This is in my top 5 movies ever. My dad took me to see it 8 times in the theater. It was so groundbreaking back then. And R2 has seen and lived thru EVERYTHING. As you go thru the movies, the Yoda and R2 fight scene will be even funnier.

[@VulcansForge]

I'm loving this series! I said it on the first one but the joy in watching you see these for the first time is amazing!

[@wrybreadspread]

38:24 Kaiielle...the folding of the hands and the taking a deep breath...your motions betray you...this is a nerve wracking moment...the big faceoff is about to commence.

[@krilizek]

Wow, I love seeing new ppl's reactions to Star Wars. This was the 1st movie I ever saw in a theater. I was 5 years old at the time. Loved your reaction.

[@cleonmagabeefy8473]

It must be nice to watch this a week after A New Hope. I had to wait over 3 years!!! I was 9 and went to the drive in. Not only was the first showing sold out, but there was already a line a mile long for the 2nd. We went home and I balled my eyes out....

[@danjmcs]

Still my favorite movie of all of the Star Wars movies. Seeing EPs 4-5-6 in the theater was definitely a huge cinematic part of my childhood on so many levels. John Williams scores are such a huge part of the atmosphere and storytelling and whenever I hear the music it takes me right back to those first theater experiences. Having to wait 3 YEARS for Jedi was BRUTAL after this one. Glad you enjoyed putting all of the context together and sharing your reaction!

[@serinx]

first time viewer... seemed liked a very good reaction.

[@kaiielle]

Welcome in!

[@davidanderson1639]

He may have looked like he was in the middle of nowhere, but Mark Hamill was actually in the car park of the hotel the cast & crew were staying at in Finse, Norway. The weather was so bad during filming that they couldn’t get out to some locations. So the crew set up the camera in the foyer, whilst the cast went out into the blizzards. The scar on Mark Hamill’s face is actually real. He was in a near fatal car accident between A New Hope & Empire; so bad that they had to use dental records to ID him. The severity of his facial injuries is apparent in the Star Wars Holiday Special (if you dare watch it 😂).

[@kaiielle]

I read an article about the car accident, so wild! Glad that nothing worse happened so Mark was able to still continue acting in the movie. I also love that they filmed in genuine blizzards. Makes it feel all that much more real!

[@jj-sc1kq]

This was the first movie I saw in the theater. (Went with my Dad.) Glad you enjoyed it. (Also glad that you were told about the special edition.) I look forward to seeing your next installment.

[@christopheryochum3602]

Please keep doing what you're doing now. Going in blind is what makes it fun for the viewers. That's the way to do it. Can't tell you how many times I've seen a reactor relate how she saw this or that online, was exposed to all manner of memes, saw bits and pieces of it in passing, etc. Takes all the fun out of it. You're doing it right. Some people just are very snarky. I am a programmer, build computers, and know all the MS and Adobe applications, yet a guy once called me a Luddite because I didn't have an i-Phone. Made himself feel better, I guess. There are always a few crabapples! :)

[@kaiielle]

Appreciate that, thank you!

[@chiricahua91]

This is my favorite movie of the Star Wars franchise. Also, the SFX leaps from the first movie. The creation of blue screen technology leads to the green screen that we all enjoy now. Plus, the surround sound mentioned in the other post. Enjoying the reactions. Mass Love and B733d Art

[@PapaEli-pz8ff]

My introduction to Star Wars. I saw this in the movie theater when it was first released.. accompanied by my children. The Empire Strikes Back is also my favorite Star Wars film

[@matthewhunt7665]

Welcome to the rabbit hole that is Star Wars keep up with the reactions you're doing awesome love your content

[@kaiielle]

Thanks so much Matthew! That means a lot.

[@briansview2886]

At the time it got huge laughs

[@mikegloady]

I'm so sorry some of those folks were unpleasant or posted spoilers. Glad to have you on the team. x

[@Juffington]

I love your reaction to the "I love you"/"I know", where it went past and then you go "WAIT WHAT?" :D It's always been the iconic Han Solo line for me, just the absolute flawless arrogance of the delivery.

[@kaiielle]

100%!

[@michaelschroeck2254]

“Those delts went right into my eyeballs!” 🤣🤣 yeah . Physical perfection makes us watch movies on both sides of the spectrum.

[@visionaryventures12]

During the climactic duel, it seems Darth Vader plans a coup against the Emperor using Luke.

[@kaiielle]

Yes, I picked up on that in editing so couldn't comment on it at the end of the video.

[@JamesKenobi1138]

I’m happy that you really liked ESB. As a life-long SW fan, I can see that ESB is a better movie but ANH has been and will always be my favorite. I feel that while ESB is a more rich and dynamic movie, you can’t fully love and appreciate it without seeing the character introductions and the story foundation established in ANH. In a way, seeing ANH first makes ESB better than if you watched ESB without seeing ANH. The emotions, heart, and sacrifice in ESB is substantial and a testament to Irvin Kershner as the director. Also, the Luke/Vader duel is one of the best lightsaber fights in any SW movie.

[@kaiielle]

Totally agree with that! In a series like this, the context from the first movie is always necessary. But it's still fine to like later movies more than the first ones. Like Harry Potter, for instance, the first movie is wonderful but doesn't come close to being a favourite of mine. I really enjoyed the Luke/Vader duel, it was so good! Thanks for commenting.

[@Kjf365]

I'm not really sure it's fair to say "I like the first because it made the second possible." Of course you watch the first and then the second, that's the default experience. By that logic the first episode of a long running TV series is the best episode because it was the first. Even if that episode was lackluster by comparison or in its own right.

[@kaiielle]

@@Kjf365 It might not be fair to say generally speaking, but it's how they feel. And they're not pushing me to feel the same way. So, it's fine.

[@Quisty]

Another great reaction video! These have been an absolute joy to watch. Thanks for sharing this and loved your reactions to ESB! excited for the next one :)

[@kaiielle]

Thank you Quisty!

[@csxanatos653]

Thank you for the video. Glad you were honest about the I am your father scene. Thanks again.

[@mem1701movies]

46:55 imagine waiting 3 kid years (an eternity) for the next movie

[@verneinnhel3279]

Every reaction to every scene: "Hahaha! I don't like that. Hahaha!"

[@sunkissed7377]

Ive loved seeing your first reactions to these films! Im especially impressed how you are able to grasp all the subtle plot points that might go over someone's head in a first watch. Can't wait to see how you react to some of the next big reveals!

[@kaiielle]

Thanks so much!

[@aaronboone8097]

Ayyyeee! Always happy to find a new star wars reactor. Looking forward to getting no sleep and binging your videos lol.

[@kaiielle]

Enjoy them!

[@Falconer1128]

Just found your channel thanks to the algorithm. I'm a fan! Can't wait for episode 6.

[@kaiielle]

Welcome in! Glad you're enjoying them. 💙

[@petervfl]

Saw this at a drive in in 1980, yes I am old but love seeing you reactions!

[@MrLocke-bk3om]

I love watching reaction videos to people watching things for the first time. It is one of my guilty pleasures in life. I almost enjoy seeing other peoples reactions more than I enjoy watching the movie for the first time myself. I just wanted to say, I really appreciate your reactions. You seem very genuine, I truly believe that you were seeing this for the first time. Many other reaction videos seem really disingenuous and fake, and that is not you at all. Thank you for the content and keep up the great work 😊

[@Marcus_1001]

Kaiielle, your reactions are such a joy to watch. The enjoyment you are getting from these legendary films is so evident. I also *love* that you pointed out that you will see certain scenes again multiple times during editing. So many people don't realize that and they get all bent out of shape when a reactor is talking and "misses" what they feel is a crucial scene. It sounds like you have a lot going on, but I feel like you have a real gift for YT reactions and I thing you should seriously consider continuing them. I'm very much looking forward to following you on the rest of your Star Wars journey. Subbed! :)

[@Marcus_1001]

One more thing, YAY for you saying you were not ready for the movie to end and needed it to be at least an hour longer. Can you imagine having to wait THREE YEARS to find out what happens? Was Vader was lying? Will they rescue Han? Will Luke complete his training and become a Jedi? How DID Leia hear Luke speaking to her through the force? THREE years!! I was a 10-year-old boy so three years may as well have been three hundred. lol

[@kaiielle]

Thanks for your comments! Yes, I definitely plan to continue the reactions once Star Wars is over. There are so many series and movies that are big and popular and loved that I haven't gotten around to yet. Same with TV shows, if I ever want to go down that path.

[@Murrlin27]

This is an even more delightful reaction!

[@PixelPro-4000]

Awesome reaction! You will love the next one. :)

[@GeoffreyToday]

"I know" is the perfect response. Leia already knows how Han feels, he's been very clear about it. Leia is the one who has been denying having feelings for Han. "I know" is Han telling Leia that even though she's only found the courage to tell him as she's about to lose him, that it's okay, that he already knows. He's not going to his possible death only having known her love for a few moments, he's always known. It's basically telling her in two simple words that she doesn't have to regret only telling him at the end.

[@kaiielle]

I love that.

[@toddjh]

Plus he's riling her up and giving her something to hold onto other than grief. It's a brilliant move.

[@OhThatRobin]

Welcome to Star Wars!!! This is gonna be a fun journey! :D

[@kaiielle]

Thank you Robin!

[@DeadRingerMachine]

Empire is a masterpiece. Work of art.

[@CaptainAmercia]

I created a simple timeline for you to give you an idea of where everything takes place in regards to A New Hope. (Threw in some games as well which i recommend playing even more in my reply comment underneth) Year system explained below (Used by fans not used inside the universe of Star Wars as the galaxy has it's own calendars ranging from cultures and species) BBY stands for Before Battle of Yavin (Before a New Hope) ABY stands for After Battle of Yavin (After the destruction of the Death Star) The Old Republic Era (Thousands of years before the movies) Knight of the Old Republic - 3967 BBY Knights of the Old Republic 2 - 3964 BBY The Old Republic MMO - 3653 BBY High Republic Era (300 BBY to around 82 BBY) Star Wars Eclipse - Game is theorised to be set around 50 BBY to 100 BBY Prequal Era - Clone Wars (No Spoilers) The Phantom Menace - 32 BBY The Attack of the Clones - 22 BBY The Clone Wars Animated Show - 22 BBY to 19 BBY (Seasons spans the three years of the Clone Wars the conflict Luke mentioned in A New Hope to Ben "You fought in the Clone Wars?") Revenge of the Sith - 19 BBY (Final year of the Clone Wars) Rise of the Empire - Original Trilogy (Early years of the Empire) The Bad Batch - 19 BBY (Right after the Clone Wars and the formation of the Empire) Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order - 14 BBY (Great canon game recommend playing after you watch the Prequals) Solo: A Star Wars Story - 10 BBY Rebellion era (Formation of the Rebels against the Empire) Star Wars Rebels Animated Show - 5 BBY to 0 BBY (Set between these Five Years before A New Hope) Rogue One: A Star Wars Story - 0 BBY (Set right before A New Hope) A New Hope - 0 to 1 BBY (Opening of A New Hope starts right after the ending of Rogue One) Empire Strikes Back - 3 ABY (Two years after A New Hope) Return of the Jedi - 4 ABY (One year after Empire Strikes Back) New Republic Era (New Republic Era starts in 5 ABY) Star Wars Squadrons - 5 APY (Amazing in VR) The Mandalorian - 9 ABY Book of Boba Fett - 9 ABY Alot of the old EU content took place right after Return of the Jedi such as the amazing Thrawn Trilogy of novels by Timothy Zahn consenting of Heir to the Empire, Dark Force Rising, and The Last Command. These novels are still a great read even if the events aren't canon to the Disney timeline but Quoting one of my favourite Clone Wars Ahsoka Tano "There's always a bit of truth in legends". Dave Filoni who wrote Clone Wars and Rebels along with Directing and overseeing Mandalorian has brought a number of characters, places, and stories from legends into canon again so it's nice that these games and novels aren't forgotten about. There's also the Sequel trilogy but i decided to leave it out so you can go into these blind to when they take place. There's also events before Knights of the Old Republic but because you started the game i decided that it's a great starting point for the timeline as you have some insight of the game and the events of the Knights of the Old Republic but like i said there's alot of history before the game goes back thousands of years but unless you want to know about ancient Star Wars cultures and events it's not needed at all to understand the movies.

[@CaptainAmercia]

If you plan on playing any more Star Wars games i made a list showcasing some of the best games while also placing them in timeline so you can avoid spoilers for the movies. most of these games are non canon apart of Legends while the newer games like Jedi Fallen Order are canon to Disney Star Wars. The Old Republic Era Knight of the Old Republic - 3957 BBY Knights of the Old Republic 2 - 3964 BBY The Old Republic - 3653 BBY High Republic Star Wars Eclipse - Theorised to be set around 50 BBY to 100 BBY The Phantom Menace - 32 BBY (All games below are set in this year) Starfighter (Set before the battle of Naboo) Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (Follows the film) Star Wars Episode I: Racer Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles Star Wars: Obi-Wan (Set weeks prior to and during the events of The Phantom Menace) Battlefront 1 (Naboo levels) Star Wars Bounty Hunter - 32 BBY (Sometime after the Battle of Naboo) Clone Wars Era - 22 BBY to 19 BBY Star Wars: Jedi Starfighter - 22 BBY (Set before and during the Battle of Geonosis) Star Wars: The Clone Wars - 22 BBY (Begins with Battle of Geonosis but jumps to a month after the film) Battlefront 1 - 22 BBY (Attack of the Clones content) Battlefront 2 2005 - 22 BBY (Battle of Geonosis intro mission) Star Wars: Republic Commando - 22 BBY to 19 BBY Revenge of the Sith - 19 BBY (video game) Battlefront 2 2005 - 19 BBY (Campaign Republic missions) Rise of the Empire Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order - 14 BBY Star Wars: The Force Unleashed - 2 BBY Star Wars: The Force Unleashed 2 - 2 maybe 1 BBY (Six Months after the first game) Star Wars: X-Wing - 0 BBY Star Wars Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader - 0 APY (The game begins with the Rebel Alliance launching an attack on the Death Star) After the Battle of Yavin Star Wars: Dark Forces - 1 APY (Opening mission takes place in 0 BBY) Star Wars Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader - 3 APY (Empire begins invasion on Hoth) Star Wars: TIE Fighter - 3 APY (Set shortly after the Battle of Hoth) Star Wars: Rogue Squadron - 0 APY (First fifteen levels occur six months after the Battle of Yavin) Star Wars Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader - 4 APY (Battle of Endor) Formation of the New Republic Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II - 5 APY Star Wars Squadrons - 5 APY (opening mission takes place in 0 BBY) Mysteries of the Sith DLC for Dark Forces ll - 10 APY Star Wars: Rogue Squadron - 10 APY (The sixteenth and final level of the game takes place during Dark Empire, six years after Return of the Jedi's Battle of Endor) Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast - 12 ABY The games i would recommend are two classics Battlefront 2 (2005) and Star Wars Republic Commando (2005). Battlefront 2 is a third person fps following the events of Revenge of the Sith all the way to Return of the Jedi while Republic Commando is an fps which follows a squad of Commado's starting at the battle of Geonosis all the way to Revenge of the Sith. The newer Star Wars games i recommend would be Jedi Fallen Order and Star Wars Squadrons which is a great flight light simulator game where you take command of X-Wings or Tie Fighters with a fun story mode. There's a bunch of older games like the Dark forces series which i do recommend but the early games may be hard to get into. If you want a fun Jedi game i recommend Jedi Knight and Jedi Knight 2 both featuring a Jedi character with a best lightsaber combat to date. Should point out Jedi Knight 1 starts as a FPS until you get a lightsaber but both games can be played as an FPS going into first person while you use firearms and third person when you pull out a lightsaber.

[@kaiielle]

Appreciate this!

[@CaptainAmercia]

@@kaiielle Happy to help. Playing Knights of the Old Republic should give you a great insight of the Jedi and Sith even if the game is separated by 4000 years from Episode l: The Phantom Menace you'll have an understanding of the greater universe plus watching the movie's you'll see how things have changed over the 4000 years. My friend watched the Mandalorian first before any Star Wars movies and loved the show so she watched the movies and was like "Hey that's from Mandalorian". It's interesting that your playing Knights of the Old Republic first may see things for the first time in Kotor then see them again in the movies like how you picked up Leia name dropping Dantooine the location of the Jedi Enclave in Kotor. Fun fact but Dantooine was the site of the first base for the Rebel Alliance "Our scout ships have reached Dantooine. They found the remains of a Rebel base, but they estimate that it has been deserted for some time. They are now conducting an extensive search of the surrounding systems." Siward Cass to Grand Moff Tarkin

[@russellh.3150]

I saw this in the theater when i was 6. I was obsessed w/ Star Wars. Unfortunately, i needed glasses and nobody knew yet so all i remember is a big white blur on the screen which i assume was Hoth lol. Don't be too hard on Lando. He's in charge of Bespin and all its people. He had to choose between captivity for his entire city and Imperial occupation or his old buddy. Leia as a leader in the Rebellion would've understood but she was too busy being angry (she's used to sacrificing people, not being sacrificed). Love the channel!

[@AlexandriPatris]

My impression of Obi-Wan's death in Episode IV was that he saw Luke and the others and knew that they would not be able to escape if they tried to interfere with the fight with Vader, so he sacrificed himself before that could happen (also knowing that he would be able to return as a "force ghost").

[@obliv3on]

Hey Kaiielle! I subscribed and I loved your reaction and I can't wait to see you continue it! :)

[@ScottCastle]

Thank you for doing this. Empire is my favorite movie of all time (i was lucky enough to see it in theaters for its 40th anniversary) and its always a treat seeing people watch it for the first time. I was getting chills at points watching along with you haha!~ I love how invested in these movies you are already!~ I love hearing your observations especially about Irvin Kershner's directing. Also when you were talking during the scene that Luke reached out to Leia, I am glad you went back to understand that better, but I know you are very weary about Spoilers, so be careful looking up plot synopses in post! I am curious if Episode 6 will meet your expectations because personally over the years that movie hasn't aged as well for me. I definitely want to check out your patreon and would love to have basically a commentary for each of the films you react to, I think that sounds really cool!

[@kaiielle]

Hi Castle, thank you so much for the kind words! The plot synopsis I read was just on the Wikipedia. I'm def careful about diving in on other websites and can't wait to PROPER dive in to things once I'm done with all the movies. And thanks so much about checking out Patreon! There were many thoughts and laughs that I had to cut out of this edit, so I hope that people enjoy seeing the entire unedited reactions too.

[@blowba]

Most of the FX are from 1980. There was some CGI to touch up Cloud City and there were a couple of scenes added, but that was about it.

[@Scorpion-Gamer82]

Great reaction Kaiielle. When I first saw this movie, I was surprised that Vader answered to somebody. I can't wait for your reaction to ROTJ.

[@B-a-t-m-a-n]

I was lucky enough to watch this on a big screen when it came out and got to watch this scene unspoiled. Even though you've heard the line, there is still the payoff of actually seeing Vader deliver that famous line, perhaps even hearing it correctly for the first time.

[@bradx90]

At 32:14 that droid literally told C3-P0 to "Eat shit" 😆

[@glennmoore6968]

Recently found you. Really liking your reactions.

[@archie7T8]

A wonderful reaction and now new subscriber. Empire is Star Wars at its best, wonderful writing, beautiful music and great world building.

[@kaiielle]

Thanks so much!

[@BratBond1]

45:38 I was hoping that the background lights would go out again once the Falcon went into hyperdrive, but you laughing at R2 when he rolls back and falls on Chewie was still a delight. Great reaction to, probably, one of the best sequels of all time. Can't wait until your next reaction.

[@kaiielle]

I'm so bummed I forgot to set my lights to read the movie this time! Def need to be on top of that for the next movies. Thank you for your comment! That R2 squeal was so funny.

[@ZerofeverOfficial]

42:53 I love when Luke lets go and Vader has a mask on but you can still see the look on his face afgkfjgfgd

[@patrickfriedauer4259]

Love your reaction to these. Saw Star Wars in ‘77 as a 13 yo. I would’ve loved watching them in the theater with you then. You would’ve geeked out big. Seeing the Star Destroyer in Star Wars ( I refuse to call it A New Hope as it is Star Wars and everything else is chapters after), but seeing that Destroyer come over your head on an 80 foot high screen was breathtaking. That first movie was the best because it was nothing we’d ever seen before. But Empire is my favorite of ALL the movies. This is the one that fills in all the character development you said you missed in the first one. We learn so much about the characters while advancing the drama. Can’t wait to get through all your other reactions to this franchise.

[@tuxdude1]

Thanks for your efforts. This was very fun and I have hit that subscribe button!

[@kaiielle]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@kohlerron]

I'm not ready for it to be over. Haha. I remember having that exact thought at that exact moment when I was 6 years old in 1981. Then had to wait a few more years haha. Welcome to Star Wars.

[@michaelw8262]

12:50 Did you realize that was the first time the Imperial March is played in the series? Most people have heard it before so they don't even think about it not being in A New Hope when they hear it in Empire Strikes Back.

[@kaiielle]

I did, yes!

[@matthewclarke4127]

General Veers, whose voice you liked, was played by Julian Glover, who played Grand Maester Pycelles in Game of Thrones.

[@brianalambert1192]

Not gonna lie, when I first saw this movie when I was 6 it was a game changing movie for me. I could not believe that Vader was Luke's father. I turned to my father and asked "He's lying, right? He's got to be lying" I distinctly remember that moment of shock and awe, that the hero could be related to the villain. It made me start questioning my own concepts of morality and I started looking at stories differently from that point on. And then with Return of the Jedi sticking the landing on this plot point, it just cemented this as one of the most important stories of my life. And that I think is part of the reason that Empire is the favorite among most fans. Not that people weren't already viewing morality in terms of black, white, and gray before this movie, but in terms of Star Wars itself, as incredible and important of a movie as New Hope was, Empire changed the trajectory of the series. It took the ideas of the first movie and expanded on them. It went darker, it went deeper. The entirety of the Star Wars Skywalker saga is contingent on that one line. It's the pretext for what happens in Return of the Jedi, it's why the prequels exist and Clone Wars exist, it's the start of why Vader is one of the best villain characters of all time. It's both so complex, and yet so simple

[@earendilsenordelamuerte9963]

15:17 'AT-AT', 'Galactic civil war' model, the original one, 'AT-TE', was used during 'Clone wars'.

[@markmcgee2417]

Folks have it so easy now being able to just go to the next film after watching this. Me and my friends had to wait years debating if what Vader said was true and what was going to happen to Han. It was rough but we had some cool toys to play with until the next one. By that time we were starting to grow out of our toys trying to be big kids. Funny how we never actually grew out of them and still love those toys.

[@christopheryochum3602]

I really like the way you allow yourself to enjoy the appearances of the actors. I was watching a reactor one time who, during the first movie, complained about how Luke said, "She's beautiful," when the hologram of the Princess was projected onto the floor by R2. Here's what she said: "Oh, of course all he notices is how she looks." I replied to her and asked, "How can you know anything about anyone when all you've ever experienced about them is looking at them?" She'd previously replied to my comments, but not after THAT one! :) By the way, I agree with you on delts. Big arms with no delts? Yecchh! All these little things come up in an HONEST reaction because you're not holding back. :) Welp, I still have half your reaction to go, so toodles! Be back later! :)

[@kaiielle]

Yes, it's fine to appreciate how someone looks when it's done respectfully, and if the characters also do it respectfully. Luke calling Leia beautiful is fine because that was a first impression reaction. Before even talking to her.

[@christopheryochum3602]

@@kaiielle Respectfully, with admiration and humility! I'm just going to plant a seed here, regarding this, but I'm not going to fill in any details. A wonderful movie about a man who made decisions in life is given a chance to make different decisions. Just tuck this away: "The Family Man." If you've never seen this, and if you like sweet and poignant, you'll like this one. Cheers!

[@kaiielle]

@@christopheryochum3602 I'll add it to the watch list!

[@ArmchairRizzard]

This is my favorite Star Wars film, and one of my all time favorite movies all around.

[@cheshirekat528]

I am just now getting around to watching your Star Wars reactions, and so far they are great! I am not as big of a Star Wars fan as I am a MCU/Superhero fan. I have only seen “the 9” of the Skywalker Saga, my favorite being Return of the Jedi. I loved it when you got distracted by Luke’s arms, Luke always did it for me also. Han has the charismatic scoundrel pirate thing nailed, but Luke got that power, drama, & trauma, a character trope I just can’t resist. It also doesn’t hurt when that character has nicely cut arms 💪😜

[@ryanrmcshane]

That’s the sign of a great movie - you didn’t want it to end!

[@moistgoist5579]

I absolutely LOVE watching your reaction!!

[@kaiielle]

Thanks Goist!

[@TOYSTITCHER]

Great reaction ! Thank you 👍🤗 Back in the day, we had to wait a Looooooong time before we got to see the next movie 🥴 BUT we got to see it at the CINEMA !👍👍😄 thanks again for the fun 😁

[@michaelschroeck2254]

Back when this came out I was ten years old (52 now🤮🤮🤮) our first glimpse of this movie was a snippet on THE PRICE IS RIGHT game show. The scene was when Luke follows the trap on Bespin then R2 gets closed behind the door. The final tease ended when Vader and Luke first touched sabers together. Pre internet. It was a fantastic JOY!!!!

[@timroebuck3458]

"My damn heart." You'd better get that fixed.

[@That_Service_Dog]

I love the scenery on Hoth, (Norway) too. One fun bit of trivia that doesn't spoil anything. The actor who places Wedge in this movie is the uncle to the man who will play younger Obi-Wan in the Prequels. So nice connection there. And to make sure that information about the big scene didn't get out, there were multiple scripts and during the filming Vader said, "Obi-wan killed your father." That is what the cast and crew thought Mark was reacting to. Only Mark was told the real line that would be dubbed in later. I hope you will also react to the animated shows, which REALLY flesh out the characters. "Clone Wars" is between Episode II and III. "Rebels is actually ends just a few weeks before Episode IV and has an epilogue that goes after VI. And in my opinion, Rebels has some of the most hard hitting, emotional episodes of all Star Wars.

[@Knight121198]

Glad you enjoyed the movie! Looking forward to your next one.

[@kaiielle]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that.

[@SWTobito0702]

What Yoda said to Luke when he had his vision was very true. In the end Luke never helped the others escape, because he was sidetracked by Vader's scheme and in the end had to be rescued himself. One of the things I really like about Luke is that he always wants to help and save everyone, sometimes to a fault, which Empire showed brilliantly. Next up is my favorite of this trilogy and 2nd favorite of the entire saga. The Return of the Jedi is upon us.