The theme to this scene actually makes you feel like you are in the falcon going along with the crew. The way John Williams created this masterpiece is beyond amazing 😍
Most people agree that this is the best Star Wars film, John Williams deserves a lot of that credit. I wanted to point to this and the march as his greatest before forgetting all his other work. Wow he made movies epic.
Yeah in an absolutely all-time great score, this piece still stands out for its quality and how much it enhances the scene. It's an enormously creative, unique piece that captures both the chaos of the asteroid field and the epic pursuit perfectly.
Still one of the greatest scenes in the entire franchise. The combination of action, effects, editing, pacing, dialogue and THAT score is just a magic moment when they all combine so perfectly.
Best pilot in the sequels: Poe after setting the Falcon on fire. Best pilot in the OT: Literally outmaneuvers space rocks without scratching the Falcon!
I would argue that this scene has some of the finest cinematic story telling committed to film of all time. Location, players, stakes and motivations are very clearly presented and seamlessly shifted to keep the tension high until the last moment when the Falcon can get some temporary respite. That said I personally think the carbonite scene is better in terms of scene and music transition. But then again the freezing scene has the benefit of building on the journey we've seen Leia and Han go on. Basically ESB is absolutely fantastic.
For me, this is still the greatest ever combination of score, visual effects, shots, editing and pacing in a movie....... Still as exhilarating as when I first watched it in 1980! All the new technology and cgi in the world doesn`t make for better drama.
1:54 - "They'd be crazy to follow us, wouldn't they?" I was watching Empire Strikes Back with my girlfriend a few weeks ago, and when Han Solo said that line, she said "I'm pretty sure that one line influenced your personality a lot!"
This is how you do a space chase. There’s tension, worldbuilding, the characters are driving the plot through their actions and reactions to one another, and every aspect of the presentation is working in concert to deliver this masterpiece of a story beat.
saw it premiere night on a 40 foot high screen. Gotta be honest : The experience exceeded my wildest expectations. Lots of laughter and applause throughout. Magic stuff.
This is one of my favorite parts of this movie. I love how Han handles the millennium falcon, and flips and turns through the other ships to get away from the empire.
2:28 I love Han’s face here. It’s like he can’t believe what he’s doing but at the same time he is completely in the zone. This is the best sequence in the original trilogy, the effects and music are all time.
It's got one - when the Falcon goes sideways and the two TIE fighters explode, as they go through the gap, the composite of the "trench" and the "main area with the giant hole" are not aligned - the asteroid suddenly starts flying sideways at several hundred meters a second for no reason. It is at 03:11.
There’s a few flaws, but every movie has flaws. This movie is definitely the best one in the OT, and probably the best one in the saga. It’s very hard to beat it, especially when every movie is trying to replicate what Empire Strikes Back introduced.
In some shots of the lightsaber duel you can actually see the stick blades without any of the animation on them. They're very blinking message, but nevertheless it's there.
I'm sure at some point they called into their supervisor and tried to call off the pursuit and were given an offer they couldn't refuse. For a brief time they probably considered how far they could fly a Tie Fighter, quit their jobs and start their lives over again in the outer territories. " Tie Fighter 1 to Tie Fighter 2", "Yeah?" "How easy would it be to access our Imperial bank accounts in the outer regions and covert our 401K savings?" "Not so easy. And my wife is working on her masters degree" "Ah, yeah that's what I thought......sigh"
The way how Solo does that badass dive between three Star Destroyers about to collide with each other, then all that spinning to avoid blaster fire, finishing with the sideways pass and the spectacular dive into the hole, he's definitely the gutsiest scoundrel and pilot in the galaxy.
The shots from 2:50 - 3:40 are the greatest shots in the history of film making never matched nor shall it ever be matched and indeed TESB is the greatest Sci Fi film ever made and one of the greatest movies of any genre. The benchmark to which everyone is still far short of.
I finally got to see this in a movie theater for the first time last saturday, and it almost made me cry how amazing it was compared to just watching it on a TV.
@@albertoquinones1173 One of my local Marquee Cinema theaters do throwback sundays and play 3 different older movies (usually 1980s and older) each sunday. They happened to have this one playing one time so I went to see it on the big screen with Dolby Atmos sound
Such impressive visual effects shots in this entire sequence. Whenever the Millennium Falcon twists, turns and dives, you really feel like you’re twisting, turning and diving with it. Why this film was snubbed for Best Cinematography at the 53rd Academy Awards is definitely beyond me!
I'm rather curious how common it was for a spaceship to have headlights. You wouldn't think that a ship would use them very often in outer space. Especially while travelling faster than the speed of light. But you're right. We see some ships that are capable of landing on planets and leaving the atmosphere again.
I love this piece of music! And to see it with all those wonderful visuals. The Empire Strikes Back teaser/sneak peak from 1979 was outstanding as well.
In Star Wars they used vaseline on the lens to blur out the wheels. If you watch it now it is clear under the speeder. The effects did not hold up as well as some people think. The re-released movies were heavily edited and not just scenes added.
I think this scene is the one that really made me originally appreciate scifi as a genre. It's such an absolutely wild concept for a scene if you've never considered it; flying straight through an asteroid field, then you add in the high speed chase element, then the slow methodical hunt Vader goes on after the fact, it's so simple but it's perfect in a way you just don't get with other genres.
Han: Watch this. (Nothing) Leia: Watch what? Han: I think we’re in trouble. 3PO: If I say so sir, I noticed earlier that the hyperdrive motivator is damaged. It’s impossible to go into lightspeed. Han: We’re in trouble.
I saw the trailer in 1979 and the asteroid chase was the big teaser reel they used on all the talk shows before the movie opened. I had been waiting since 1977 and boy was I ready for a new movie. It didn't let me down in the slightest!
2:10 God i cant explain how much i love this moment. The dire music disappearing for a moment to give way to one of the best pieces in the entire franchise? It is so good I can almost imagine the crew of falcon forgetting for an instance what a dangerous situation they are in and just getting swept up in the magic of space when this music plays One of the best scenes from my all time favourite film
Vader: Yes Admiral, what is it? Piett: We just spotted the Millennium Falcon, my lord. But they went into an asteroid field. We can not risk- Vader: Asteroids do not concern me, Admiral. I want that ship, not excuses. Piett: Yes my lord.
Very few people realise or know Harrison Ford was actually a Carpenter on A New Hope- the actor meant to play Solo pulled out as it was seen as a risky enterprise so Lucas grabbed Harrison gave him a brief screen test and cast him there and then. My Uncle now dead worked for Dolby and in 1977 just 4 and a bit years old he took me to London to a private screening of A New Hope- And held my hand through the sad bits and fast bits! ❤️
Later when negotiating for a bigger salary on another role he said he liked carpentry. So if they wanted him as an actor they had to pay what he asked for.
I remember standing fixated in John Menzies, staring at a small TV screen on the wall, when they first released the original trilogy on video. Nowadays we’re used to near-perfect special effects in movies, but you have to marvel at the brilliance of this scene for the time it was filmed. The fluidity of the Falcon’s flight through asteroid field always impressed me then and despite the passage of time, its not lost that effect over the years. Many thanks for posting. 👍😀
Dawg this is Han’s climax theme. He’s out there flying his Dad’s dream ship through a wicked asteroid field to save a hot princess from an evil space military. Metal af
@@thomasjames24306 yeah if I remember correctly there’s a line in solo where Han said something like how is dad used to work in a factory producing the falcon’s model and always wanted one but could never afford one
The Star Wars Trilogy music written by John Williams is absolutely brilliant and the most theme driven music since Peter and the Wolf. Imagine what this and other Star Wars scenes would be like without John Williams music? It’s why I bought the complete special edition soundtracks because they were just that good.
The theme to this scene actually makes you feel like you are in the falcon going along with the crew. The way John Williams created this masterpiece is beyond amazing 😍
Most people agree that this is the best Star Wars film, John Williams deserves a lot of that credit. I wanted to point to this and the march as his greatest before forgetting all his other work. Wow he made movies epic.
I agree
@edthacow Yeah he did , the Star Wars Trilogy, Jaws to name a couple...
Agree the script is better but No movie will give me that feeling ‘77 did at age 7
Yeah in an absolutely all-time great score, this piece still stands out for its quality and how much it enhances the scene. It's an enormously creative, unique piece that captures both the chaos of the asteroid field and the epic pursuit perfectly.
Still one of the greatest scenes in the entire franchise. The combination of action, effects, editing, pacing, dialogue and THAT score is just a magic moment when they all combine so perfectly.
Score??? I didnt saw them scoring a goal 🥅??
@@Avocado_Ruler marz means the music
Too true still get the chills from this epic scene!
yeah but you can feel that combination more in A New Hope.
Still impressive over 40 years on. Iconic scene.
Every Star Wars scene is an iconic one ;)
Most impressive.
Best pilot in the sequels: Poe after setting the Falcon on fire.
Best pilot in the OT: Literally outmaneuvers space rocks without scratching the Falcon!
To this day..... Fckn untouchable....
Remember, don't say the odds
The best scene and the best piece of music in the entire saga. This is the hill I will die on.
I would argue that this scene has some of the finest cinematic story telling committed to film of all time. Location, players, stakes and motivations are very clearly presented and seamlessly shifted to keep the tension high until the last moment when the Falcon can get some temporary respite. That said I personally think the carbonite scene is better in terms of scene and music transition. But then again the freezing scene has the benefit of building on the journey we've seen Leia and Han go on. Basically ESB is absolutely fantastic.
I stand with you on that hill.
I’ll join you in glorious battle. Best scene.
You have my sword!
with you on that hill
When he says he can still outmaneuver them and the Falcon dives still gives me chills!
Such a great scene!
When he can out maneuver the smaller more maneuverable TIE fighters
Man, this guy knows a few maneuvers!
@@toshtao1very true. A real asteroid field would be really boring.
Yes! It's like the point in a roller coaster ride right after it climbs the peak then you suddenly plummet down.
@@toshtao1 Maybe in "A galaxy far far away" asteroids are like that.
The tools dropping on Han's head gets me every time.
@Ethan Schultz @Ethan Schultz When Han climbs back up. Like nothing happened.
Ow! Chewie!!!😡
@Raymond Brereton Han get up here.
You yet his hair stays in place too😄
Be thankful we’re not Han in that scenario. I could definitely feel his pain when the toolbox landed on him.
The best effects in the movie.
I can't get over how good the shots of the Falcon spinning around and flying are.
AND this is 1980!!!
@christopherdaffron8115 awesome
Don't get me wrong, the shots are fantastic, but it's always funny to me how we never see the passengers spin, and they aren't strapped in 😂
Gravity generators! 🤣
I remember seeing this scene for the first time in the theater. I was awestruck for years...
I still am, 40 years later!
GET AWESTRUCK AGAIN AN GO WATCH IT!!!!! Palpatine commands it!!!!
For me, this is still the greatest ever combination of score, visual effects, shots, editing and pacing in a movie....... Still as exhilarating as when I first watched it in 1980! All the new technology and cgi in the world doesn`t make for better drama.
U saw it in the cinemas ? Lucky you
@@WisamSafi1978 Yes……three times. The Gaumont cinema had the second largest screen in the country, as well.
@@charmawow lucky lucky super lucky
@@charmawow I hope you got to see Avatar 1 and 2 iMax 3D as well. For me I ensured my whole family saw it :)
Damn that’s awesome
2:07. The most thrilling cue in the history of film music. I'll never tire of it.
Still one of the great sequences in film history. All departments excelling at their jobs.
Pitty that Star Wars went down the drain when Disney bought it.
Also 'The Raiders Of The Lost Ark' map room sequence they had a great crew of people back then some scenes are timeless
@@daguroswaldson257it went down much before, with “Now that’s is pod racing!” and “sand”
@@daguroswaldson257I know (March 6th,2024 and April 3rd,2024/🙂).
1:54 - "They'd be crazy to follow us, wouldn't they?" I was watching Empire Strikes Back with my girlfriend a few weeks ago, and when Han Solo said that line, she said "I'm pretty sure that one line influenced your personality a lot!"
It’s remarkable to me that they did all this using models. The screenplay, pacing, music.
Simply phenomenal work.
Potatoes. Most of the asteroids are potatoes.
Han's piloting skills remind me of how much confidence I had in my parents as a kid. They did not disappoint.
Solo is a BAD ASS PILOT!!!
This is how you do a space chase. There’s tension, worldbuilding, the characters are driving the plot through their actions and reactions to one another, and every aspect of the presentation is working in concert to deliver this masterpiece of a story beat.
This is the best star wars movie ever hands down !!!
2:10 such a perfect piece of music. Would pay anything to see this in the cinema
@Molecular Man swerving in and out lanes
Sometimes they have Star Wars showings with a live orchestra. Now thats something I’ve got to see
My theater did a throwback and showed this movie on their big Dolby atmos system. It was epic.
Check your local Symphony. A lot of them play the score to movies and John Williams movies are always in demand. Good luck.
Epic.
Everything about this segment is everything we always wanted again and never got. Everything.
saw it premiere night on a 40 foot high screen. Gotta be honest : The experience exceeded my wildest expectations. Lots of laughter and applause throughout. Magic stuff.
This is one of my favorite parts of this movie. I love how Han handles the millennium falcon, and flips and turns through the other ships to get away from the empire.
We can still outmaneuver them!!
2:28 I love Han’s face here. It’s like he can’t believe what he’s doing but at the same time he is completely in the zone. This is the best sequence in the original trilogy, the effects and music are all time.
*_Never tell me the odds_*
What the about the even?
This movie literally has no flaws :)
What about the incest ?
It's got one - when the Falcon goes sideways and the two TIE fighters explode, as they go through the gap, the composite of the "trench" and the "main area with the giant hole" are not aligned - the asteroid suddenly starts flying sideways at several hundred meters a second for no reason. It is at 03:11.
I thought they just got ‘cocky’
There’s a few flaws, but every movie has flaws. This movie is definitely the best one in the OT, and probably the best one in the saga. It’s very hard to beat it, especially when every movie is trying to replicate what Empire Strikes Back introduced.
In some shots of the lightsaber duel you can actually see the stick blades without any of the animation on them. They're very blinking message, but nevertheless it's there.
Can we acknowledge that those 2 final Tie Fighter pilots were actually pretty beast? Followed Han all the way through the field.
I'm sure at some point they called into their supervisor and tried to call off the pursuit and were given an offer they couldn't refuse. For a brief time they probably considered how far they could fly a Tie Fighter, quit their jobs and start their lives over again in the outer territories. "
Tie Fighter 1 to Tie Fighter 2",
"Yeah?" "How easy would it be to access our Imperial bank accounts in the outer regions and covert our 401K savings?"
"Not so easy. And my wife is working on her masters degree"
"Ah, yeah that's what I thought......sigh"
RIP Carrie Fisher
...I know...
And Peter Mayhew
RIP Chewbacca and Leia
She was the HOTTEST in this movie. 10/10 hot
This is movie magic.
The way how Solo does that badass dive between three Star Destroyers about to collide with each other, then all that spinning to avoid blaster fire, finishing with the sideways pass and the spectacular dive into the hole, he's definitely the gutsiest scoundrel and pilot in the galaxy.
The shots from 2:50 - 3:40 are the greatest shots in the history of film making never matched nor shall it ever be matched and indeed TESB is the greatest Sci Fi film ever made and one of the greatest movies of any genre. The benchmark to which everyone is still far short of.
Can't argue with that.
1:16 This is like working on fixing the furnace with my Dad
Thinking about it this scene was ambitious as hell for what they had to work with at the time
I finally got to see this in a movie theater for the first time last saturday, and it almost made me cry how amazing it was compared to just watching it on a TV.
Wait how did you manage to see this in a movie theater one year ago?
@@albertoquinones1173 One of my local Marquee Cinema theaters do throwback sundays and play 3 different older movies (usually 1980s and older) each sunday. They happened to have this one playing one time so I went to see it on the big screen with Dolby Atmos sound
@@TechBrosGamingChannel ok thanks
Same
This is probably my favorite scene in Empire. The music and cinematography are just so damn beautiful!
The Harrison Ford voiceover for the preview at the end is.....precious.
Harrison Ford's irritation and frustration in all his movies is classic. "SHUT HIM UP OR SHUT HIM DOWN!!!!" lol
Or them running to the Falcon through the Hoth base; "Hurry up, goldenrod, or you're gonna be a permanent resident!" :)
Cringe
Absolutely flawless scene in every way including editing and score.
Such impressive visual effects shots in this entire sequence. Whenever the Millennium Falcon twists, turns and dives, you really feel like you’re twisting, turning and diving with it. Why this film was snubbed for Best Cinematography at the 53rd Academy Awards is definitely beyond me!
This isn't quite the same movie. Lucas edited them extensively.
@@stephenolan5539 But not this sequence. This is one of the few that's remained as it was when first seen in theaters 44 years ago.
I love the attention to detail like the falcon turning its headlights on in what they think is a cave
I'm rather curious how common it was for a spaceship to have headlights. You wouldn't think that a ship would use them very often in outer space. Especially while travelling faster than the speed of light. But you're right. We see some ships that are capable of landing on planets and leaving the atmosphere again.
I love this piece of music! And to see it with all those wonderful visuals.
The Empire Strikes Back teaser/sneak peak from 1979 was outstanding as well.
The sound of the light speed conking out is perfect it's hilarious a great sound effect.
Every person's nightmare when a car won't start lol 🤣🤣🤣
Best scene of every single Star wars movie this is number one and always will be in my book
I agree, and I will die on this hill defending it!
This scene was mind blowing to watch in the theater in 1980 as a 13 year old. It’s still exciting nearly 45 years later.
The special effects in this film still hold up over forty-two years later.
Empire won a special achievement Oscar for it’s visual effects
@@richhopkins6968And rightly deserved too!
Yes very agree still looks magnificent
In Star Wars they used vaseline on the lens to blur out the wheels. If you watch it now it is clear under the speeder.
The effects did not hold up as well as some people think. The re-released movies were heavily edited and not just scenes added.
I think this scene is the one that really made me originally appreciate scifi as a genre. It's such an absolutely wild concept for a scene if you've never considered it; flying straight through an asteroid field, then you add in the high speed chase element, then the slow methodical hunt Vader goes on after the fact, it's so simple but it's perfect in a way you just don't get with other genres.
Seeing those 3 destroyers top down gives me chills
The fact this sequence is as good or better than than similar scenes today shows how good ESB made it.
Han: Watch this.
(Nothing)
Leia: Watch what?
Han: I think we’re in trouble.
3PO: If I say so sir, I noticed earlier that the hyperdrive motivator is damaged. It’s impossible to go into lightspeed.
Han: We’re in trouble.
I saw the trailer in 1979 and the asteroid chase was the big teaser reel they used on all the talk shows before the movie opened. I had been waiting since 1977 and boy was I ready for a new movie. It didn't let me down in the slightest!
Fun fact: The tool box hitting Han wasn't in the script. It actually happened genuinely and the production team loved it and kept it in
2:10 God i cant explain how much i love this moment.
The dire music disappearing for a moment to give way to one of the best pieces in the entire franchise? It is so good
I can almost imagine the crew of falcon forgetting for an instance what a dangerous situation they are in and just getting swept up in the magic of space when this music plays
One of the best scenes from my all time favourite film
The composition for this score is set to the scene with pure mastery
(Toolbox hits Han in the head)
Han: OW! Chewie!
My all-time favourite scenes. The score gives me goose bumps, every time. It makes me want to cry about my lost youth
3P0 screeming over that sountrack just works!
Seeing this in theaters back in the day, everyone went nuts, especially at the end of this scene!!! So iconic!!!
😃😃😃
One of the best chasing scenes in movie history.
Vader: Yes Admiral, what is it?
Piett: We just spotted the Millennium Falcon, my lord. But they went into an asteroid field. We can not risk-
Vader: Asteroids do not concern me, Admiral. I want that ship, not excuses.
Piett: Yes my lord.
Looking back on a scene like this years later, the exterior shots hold up significantly better than the interior in terms of effects. Great film.
1:43 Putting that sound effect on the stereo love that
THATS STAR WARS!!!! can we get back to THAT?!?!?
(2:16) Blink and you'll miss it: the TIE fighter pilot tumbling out when he hits the asteroid. Brutal. 🤪
Shussshhhh!!!! You're giving them an idea for a 50 part spin-off series about what happened to the pilot.
Nooooooo!
@@willpeony5534 🤪🤣
@Will Peony That was Crum T'umblar, and boy, oh, boy, was his day about to get much much worse. 😉
Whoa, I never noticed that before!
I'd seen it but couldn't make out what it was. Always thought it was a big chunk of the ship.
I always loved this scene. Never tell Han the odds
Ahh to be a kid, seeing this on a giant screen with your friends.
This is what Star Wars IS
Are you hearing? This is the best Star Wasr vid of ALL TIME! Chefelf Rules!
Aside from the battle on Hoth, this was my favorite scene from Empire.
2:16 Original Alderaan explosion, but inverted and with the appropriate framerate.
The Best Star WARS movie, no doubt..........wonderful
Not that we haven't seen this in the first movie, but I really like this 1 because it does a great job showcasing Han's skills as a pilot..
Very few people realise or know Harrison Ford was actually a Carpenter on A New Hope- the actor meant to play Solo pulled out as it was seen as a risky enterprise so Lucas grabbed Harrison gave him a brief screen test and cast him there and then. My Uncle now dead worked for Dolby and in 1977 just 4 and a bit years old he took me to London to a private screening of A New Hope- And held my hand through the sad bits and fast bits! ❤️
Later when negotiating for a bigger salary on another role he said he liked carpentry. So if they wanted him as an actor they had to pay what he asked for.
I remember standing fixated in John Menzies, staring at a small TV screen on the wall, when they first released the original trilogy on video. Nowadays we’re used to near-perfect special effects in movies, but you have to marvel at the brilliance of this scene for the time it was filmed. The fluidity of the Falcon’s flight through asteroid field always impressed me then and despite the passage of time, its not lost that effect over the years. Many thanks for posting. 👍😀
"Never tell me the odds."
That's badass.
Dawg this is Han’s climax theme. He’s out there flying his Dad’s dream ship through a wicked asteroid field to save a hot princess from an evil space military. Metal af
What? His dad's dream ship?
Dad’s dream ship? ??
@@thomasjames24306 yeah if I remember correctly there’s a line in solo where Han said something like how is dad used to work in a factory producing the falcon’s model and always wanted one but could never afford one
Some of the greatest music ever married to celluloid. When was the last time you saw a movie that had a memorable theme?
"You don't have to do this to impress me!" Childish but lovely...
What a masterpiece this movie is...in the truest sense of the world! ❤❤❤
I prefer these old special effects to the new ones!
This scene will never be equaled in any other movie it's unique it was so amazing and fun.
Beautiful 🎶🎶🎶 perfectly blended with Space !!!!!!
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
"IT'S AN EPIC OF ROMANCE" *Leia elbows Han Solo in the gut*
Musical masterpiece! That is all!
Empire Strikes Back and Rogue One are my two favorites.
They showed Empire Strikes Back with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra performing the full movie. This was my favorite part.
saw this at the theatre when it came out in 1980 when I was 15, this scene had everybody jumping out of their seats
the only star wars movie that matters
The Star Wars Trilogy music written by John Williams is absolutely brilliant and the most theme driven music since Peter and the Wolf. Imagine what this and other Star Wars scenes would be like without John Williams music? It’s why I bought the complete special edition soundtracks because they were just that good.
Some of the best music during this scene. Epic!
When the first TIE fight hits an astroid you can see the pilot fly out towards the bottom left of the screen
Seeing this in the theater as a kid was incredible. 👍
2:16 The pilot's body flies out in flames
Han's sarcastic "Oh no..." When Leia says "Asteroids!" is such an underrated line
"Never tell me the odds!"
Imagine if someone had this same attitude toward drunk driving...
Man, trailers have come a long way.
Everytime i watch this scene i felt like if i am waching, Indiana Jones???❤❤❤😂😂😂😮😮😅😅😅😅😅❤
Anyone else quote "Never tell me the odds"
My absolute all time favourite moment in all of Star Wars.
I just love how he went full speed in insane 105 traffic and parked that muthafucka perfectly. That's how I am on my electric bike. lmao
R.I.P for Princess Lea..😢😢😢
1:27 OW! CHEWIE! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Nothing beats this. 🫶