It’s my favorite movie, because it one ups one of the greatest sci-fi fantasy films ever and simply makes it better. Empire is the tent-pole of the entire Star Wars saga. It brings gravitas to the whole saga because of it’s storytelling, drama, acting, effects, and spirit. The bad guys win (or at least get the upperhand), yet it leaves you with a sense of hope at the end. It has a shocking revelation, a cliffhanger ending, and a mysticism that is still talked about to this day. One of the greatest sci-fi films of all time, Empire to this day stands the test of time.