

“I thought they smelled bad on the outside!” - Han Solo He delivers the first mention of Yoda in Star Wars along with a peek into his past as a Jedi.ħ. “You will go to the Dagobah system.” - Obi-Wan Kenobiīen Kenobi appears to Luke for the first time since his death at Vader’s hand. Han knows that Luke needs him, and he’ll find him - even at the cost of his own life.Ħ. Han Solo’s defiant attitude is one thing, but his willingness to do whatever it takes to help a friend is quite another. (Also, we don’t doubt that Chewbacca does give a good kiss.)ĥ. Han Solo calls out Princess Leia on her feelings for him, and she can’t help but be defensive…and maybe a little bit embarrassed. “I'd just as soon kiss a Wookiee.” - Leia Organa There’s a lot of emotion brimming under their bickering.Ĥ. Han Solo and Leia Organa continue their quippy jabs at each other from A New Hope, even when it looks like they may be parting ways. It’s also a good reminder that Jabba the Hutt hasn’t forgotten about Han Solo - or the credits he’s owed. “A death mark's not an easy thing to live with.” - General Rieekan Not only does this conversation tell us a little bit about the rebels’ new hidden base, this easy back and forth shows that Han and Luke have formed a real friendship in the past three years.Ģ. “There isn't enough life on this ice cube to fill a space cruiser.” - Han SoloĪh, that ol’ Han Solo brashness comes out as soon as the movie starts. In honor of a momentous 40 years, here are 40 quotes from The Empire Strikes Back that are as timeless as the movie itself.ġ. From Yoda’s wisdom, to Han Solo’s effortless swagger, to Darth Vader’s shocking revelation, chances are high that you already know quite a few quotes from the 1980 sequel to Star Wars: A New Hope. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back is filled with iconic lines uttered by our favorite heroes and villains. To celebrate the classic film's landmark 40th anniversary, presents " Empire at 40," a special series of interviews, editorial features, and listicles.

On May 21, 1980, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back made its theatrical debut.
