Star Wars: The Empire Strikes BackIllustrated Screenplay by George Lucas

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes BackIllustrated Screenplay Reviews

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  Mel

  So a few years ago I discovered that Leigh Brackett wrote the original Empire script, though it was always dismissed as very different to the final version and it seemed like George credited her was a courtesy rather than because she actually did write it. But I just finished reading it and it was nearly all there! Han didn't get frozen in carbonite and Luke wasn't Vader's son. But Hoth, Dagoba, Cloud City, the asteroids, it was all here. The characters didn't really sound like themselves, but I'm guessing she was writing based on the original script and only having seen the film once. It was quite a wonderful glimpse and a lovely pulpy version. The Cloud people sounded great, and Lando was a clone! Luke was still in love with Leia (though there was hints about their relationship) and Vader luring Luke to Cloud City, cause he knew he loved Leia made that make much more sense. There was also a LOT more kissing in the asteroid field which I really liked. I'm really glad I found a copy of this. I think it's a shame that Leigh died before being able to revise it. But it's really nice to be able to have read the first draft.
  
  Those who are interested the full script can find it here
  http://scyfilove.com/wp-content/uploa...
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  Brian

  The illustrations were a nice addition.
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  Katie

  There is not much to say about this book, as it is the exact script of the film with illustrations along side. If I reviewed the story I would more or less be reviewing the film which I have watched so many times, and love. However I must say that in almost every scene I could see the scene in the film exactly.
  As a Star Wars fan it is a must read, although a bit odd when they refer to light sabers as swords and don't use some other Star Wars specific terms. Yet as it was the second movie in the franchise it is expected.
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  Indah Threez Lestari

  Yay... there's "I love you"-"I know" dialogue which is missing from the novel!!!
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  Tina

  "I love you, I know", classic.