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A Thousand Stars: Episode IV, Part 25
Much of the fun content in the prison break sequence is the dialogue, snappy quips between Leia and Han that were doubtless influenced by Carrie Fisher's gift for polishing up screenplays. But there's some great use of camera work as well, to convey the sheer chaos and mayhem as the princess takes command of a very clumsy escape attempt.
Here's the trio caught in a tight space, with Leia and Han sniping at each in between literal snipes from laser blasts. We get a reverse shot of the enemy with plenty of smoke and eerie red light to emphasize the danger, but also the comedy of Leia and Han's argument that continues even while they're fighting for their lives. By the time Han moves to the other side of the hallway and Leia lifts a blaster, you're almost wondering if she's about to shoot him. Han is certainly alarmed enough. But of course, Leia has something more resourceful in mind. One by one our heroes, even the reluctant Han, drop into the garbage compactor.
Next time, peril in alternating shots...
Here's the trio caught in a tight space, with Leia and Han sniping at each in between literal snipes from laser blasts. We get a reverse shot of the enemy with plenty of smoke and eerie red light to emphasize the danger, but also the comedy of Leia and Han's argument that continues even while they're fighting for their lives. By the time Han moves to the other side of the hallway and Leia lifts a blaster, you're almost wondering if she's about to shoot him. Han is certainly alarmed enough. But of course, Leia has something more resourceful in mind. One by one our heroes, even the reluctant Han, drop into the garbage compactor.
Next time, peril in alternating shots...