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We all have our own favorite installments from George Lucas’Star Warsmovies, but there’s no denying thatThe Empire Strikes Backis the universally accepted answer as the greatest among the bunch.
The 1980 classic masterpiece is considered one of the best science fiction movies of all time and many fans of the Lucasfilm franchise write it at the top of their favorite list. Even actor Jude Law believes it is better than the originalStar Warsfilm.
Jude Law is a HugeRogue One: A Star Wars StoryFan
While speaking withColliderto discuss and promote his upcoming work onStar Wars: Skeleton Crew, Oscar-nominated starJude Lawraved about his love and passion for the franchise. Perhaps not a lot of people knew this about him, but he is a self-confessed lifelong fan.
When asked which film he thinks is better – the original movie or the sequel – he answeredThe Empire Strikes Back. Then, when asked about his own personal favorite installment, he shared: “Rogue One.”
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The Empire Strikes Backnot only topped the box office with$550 millionworldwide gross, but also impressed the critics after earning a staggering 95% approval rating onRotten Tomatoes. Law even remarked that it is “a better film and has one of the greatest moments in cinematic history,” referring to Darth Vader’s “I am your father” reveal.
Surprisingly, theSherlock Holmesactor is a huge fan of the 2016 filmRogue One: A Star Wars Story, and he holds it on the same level asThe Empire Strikes Back. What’s not totally shocking is that many other fans have major heart eyes for this movie, too. With an all-new cast and story, it managed to crack a new narrative while remaining loyal to theStar Warsmythology.
Theunexpected successofRogue Oneonly proved that the franchise remains alive and kicking. A well-written script and exceptionally executed battle scenes are some of the praises that viewers have said about it, not to mention its massive global earnings of$1 billionagainst a budget of $200 million.
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Law’s opinion onRogue Oneis shared by manyStar Warsfans, and it’s not difficult to see why he thinks it is on the same wavelength asThe Empire Strikes Back.
Jude Law on His First Time WatchingStar Warsin Cinema
Law revealed in his conversation withCinemaBlendthat he was about six or seven years old when he first sawStar Wars. He said that it was his introduction to cinema.
I remember sitting in those wonderful big drafty English movie houses… and just being blown away by the imagination and the potential of this galaxy far, far away.
When he was approached to do theStar Wars: Skeleton Crew, his fondest memories of childhood suddenly returned to him. Although he did not explicitly wish to be a Jedi character, he loves the mysterious role given to him.
Rogue One: A Star Wars Storyis currently available to watch on Disney+.
Ariane Cruz
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
