There’s no exploitable weakness in the enemy attack. But in the Battle of Hoth, there’s no such moment. Some brave stand or unexpected reenforcements will turn the tide at the last second. The stakes are high, you fear for the characters’ lives.Īs a viewer, you go into a battle scene expecting the heroes to win the day, no matter the odds. It’s one of the most convincingly detailed and logical sci-fi battles ever shown on film. And nowhere is that more strongly demonstrated than in the Battle of Hoth. But none of those come without setbacks, failures, and defeats.
Star Wars is a story of bravery, destiny, valor, and perseverance.
In this installment, Andy Weir, author of The Martian and the new Project Hail Mary, discusses why he loves the centerpiece action sequence from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. In My Favorite Scene, invites special guest writers to discuss which one scene or moment in the saga resonates with them most.