The asteroid chase in Empire is more than just another action scene. The sequence sets the stakes for nothing less than the entire Rebellion, with Han Solo, Princess Leia, Chewie and Threepio becoming more than just cool characters fighting with the Rebellion. Watch our Action Analysis of Empire Strikes Back’s asteroid chase to learn how, through its action and character interplay, the scene transposes the stakes for the entire fight against the Empire onto the personal stakes of the crew of the Millennium Falcon.
Source: IGN.com Action Analysis: Empire Strikes Back's Asteroid Chase