Star Wars is the best movie of the franchise.
The Empire Strikes Back is the best Star Wars movie of the franchise.Which one you prefer says a lot about how much of a Star Wars fan you are vs simply liking good movies.
Interesting. I always thought of it the other way around. The craftsmanship, prowess, and utter cinematic beauty of the Empire Strikes Back and all it’s moving parts is what reminds me what makes a movie timeless.
And the first Star Wars is the perfect encapsulation of the fun, adventure, and pure thrill of following your hero in a classic journey through an amazing world of strange new creatures. It is obviously the most “Star Warsy” of the bunch, whereas Empire Strikes Back is more transcendent.
Thanks for the great distinction though between the two. I’ve never heard it put that way.