 Although "The Empire Strikes Back" received mixed reviews from critics upon release, the film has since grown in esteem; it is now widely regarded as the best film in the "Star Wars" saga and one of the greatest films ever made.According to the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 94% of critics have given the film a positive review based on 102 reviews, with an average rating of 8.97/10.The site's critics consensus reads