The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

Is this the best sequel of all time?  I would say Yes, certainly better than the overrated Godfather Part II.

After the Death Star is no more, Luke Skywalker is a bit lost after the death of Obi-Wan Kenobi.  He seeks out the new Jedi Master, who is Yoda.  Cue the training academy sequence, when he learns the power of the Force.  Just in time for a climactic battle with Darth Vader, who reveals the most famous movie line ever:  "Luke, I am you father!"

I heard a funny statement on Generation X:  "Ultimately everything comes back to Star Wars".

And yes, Star Wars (1977) is the best of the series.

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