Remembering Irvin Kershner

[StoutFiles]

The director of The Empire Strikes Back, arguably the greatest Star Wars movie, has passed away today. Kershner took the series to a new high with a perfect mixture of emotion and art that hasn't been seen in any Star Wars film since. I look back and wonder how great the PT could have been had Kershner not turned down the offer to direct The Phantom Menace.

Thank you for one of the greatest films of all time! You will be missed!

[Brickdoctor]

Megabloks.

Thank, you, Irvin Kershner for the greatest film ever, even if the box office totals disagree with me. But where were you when Jar-Jar was conceived?!?!

[General Magma]

Darn.

ESB was the best Star Wars movie (also the best movie in general), so thanks goes to him for his great work.

May the Force be with you, always...

~ General Magma

[Praiter Yed]

Ingrid Pitt, Leslie Neilsen and now this! I just read a nice tribute here. IMO ESB is easily the best SW film, I haven't watched the rest half as much as I should because when I feel like watching Star Wars, I watch Empire. And that ending, gets me every-time. Sad news.

[RoryoCox]

Requiescat in pace.

You made one of the biggest movies in history and we all have to thank you for your great work. I hope you are were you belong now.

[brickbuilder]

Thank you for making the Empire Strikes Back the best movie in history. You will always be remembered. Rest in peace.

[Big Cam]

This truely is a sad day for OT SW fans.

At least a part of him can live on in his films.

[The Legonater]

This truely is a sad day for OT SW fans.

At least a part of him can live on in his films.

Agreed. Although I consider myself a neutral in PT/OT/CW, ESB was still the best of the movies, IMO. Everythings about it was so incredible. RIP, Irvin.

[RileyC]

First Leslie Nielsen now him?

He made one of the best films ever. His work will never go unnoticed. I thank you and you will be missed.

[XimenaPaulina]

Rest In Peace, Irvin.

You will forever be remembered for giving us the best SW movie of all. My condolences to the Kershner family.

[Brickdoctor]

Rest In Peace, Irvin.

You will forever be remembered for giving us the best SW movie of all. My condolences to the Kershner family.

So you don't think CW is better than OT?

[XimenaPaulina]

So you don't think CW is better than OT?

I never said CW is better. I maybe a CW fan, but I'm a general SW fan so I like all of 'em - OT/PT/CW (well, maybe not EU stuff).

(Sorry for the off-topic).

[Darth Yogi]

This is very sad news.

Thanks for such a great movie, probably the best movie ever, and may you rest in peace.

[CommanderFox]

Thanks Irvin for making ESB, we will always remember you.

CF

[The_Customizer]

May Irvin Kershner Rest in Peace. That was a good movie....

[lightningtiger]

Rest-In-Peace Irvin Kershner.

To quote a famous SW character.....Forever sleep !

May the force be with him and everyone else.

[Brickus]

RIP Irvin Kershner, and thanks for bringing us the best movie in the franchise.

Edited November 30, 2010 by Brickus

[Admiral Ron]

This is some sad news. My condolences to the Kershner family.

And thank you, Mr. Kershner, for directing possibly the best movie in the Star Wars Saga. Your work shall never be forgotten, and neither shall you. May the Force be with you.

[commanderneyo]

Rest In Peace Irvin for making one of the greatest and most enjoyable movies of all time

EDIT: Found this. http://www.starwars.com/themovies/episode_v/irvin_kershner_remembered/index.html

Edited November 30, 2010 by commanderneyo

[R5-N2]

RIP... thanks for a great episod...

[Eurobricks fan]

Sorry for being late but rest enternaly and you shall be remembered by all star wars fans

an if not, most.

Edited December 31, 2010 by Eurobricks fan

[The Eye]

Rest in peace, Irvin Kershner. I respectfully disagree with comments about how it's a sad day for just OT fans- it's truly a sad day for Star Wars fans and fans of any of his other movies. His magnificent work helped shape blockbusters for years ahead. My condolences to his family.