Birodalom vélemények 1980-ból

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On April 19, Lucas previewed the film, as he had Star Wars, at the Northpoint Theatre in San Francisco. An interoffice memo summed up the answers on the Preview Questionnaires distributed after the showing:

Male comments under 10: “Thought it was great … It was like a dream … It was very good … Movie too long. Luke sometimes gross (hand). Tan Tan [sic] animation could be better, otherwise movie good. It was kind of sad when Han Solo turned into ice. Why are you making me phil [sic] this out?”

Female comments under 10: “You should have less violence, or if you have violence, make it funny violence. I was unhappy I had to wait so long to see it. I did not like it as much as Star Wars. All the war was a little too much for me. I didn’t like the ending. Overall good suspense.”

Males 16 to 20: “These movies had a meaning. Mattes of Bespin weren’t realistic looking. Everything else was flawless. It’s one of the few sequels as good or better than the original.”

Females 16 to 20: “I hope you find Han Solo!”

Males 21 to 25: “I was surprised the story was good. I enjoyed the magic of the Force. But the army stuff, not for me.”

Males 56 and over: “You will have the kids of America standing on their heads practicing psychokinesis. The Biblical parallels of the story are remarkable and fascinating. I am moved by your willingness to ‘go for it.’ Fabulous series of films. I support your intention.”