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Pacing and Storytelling: A Missed Opportunity
Looking back at The Empire Strikes Back, the film masterfully balances its storylines through sharp, purposeful editing. Scenes of the Millennium Falcon evading Star Destroyers are cut with precision, maintaining tension, while Luke’s training with Yoda is slowed down deliberately to emphasize his internal struggle. Quick crosses between the chase and other storylines sustain a sense of urgency.