Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: May 25, 1983
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MichaelBagameryFeb 26, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This one is OK, just OK. After the good 'Star Wars' and the great 'Empire Strikes Back', you see 'Return of the Jedi', and *SPOILER ALERT*, the good guys win. Of course everyone wants to see the good guys win, but announcing the outcome in the title is not exactly a smart move. Nor were the Ewoks, and the ending party didn't need to last as long as it did. Then again, the scenes with the Emperor are legitimately pretty creepy, and who can forget the (take your pick of stupidly awesome or awesomely stupid) line "IT'S A TRAP!!" 'Jedi' is the weakest link in the original trilogy for its tonal inconsistencies, but it is still far better than any of the prequels.… Expand
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galientdomoNov 7, 2011
The original Star Wars is a classic space opera that invokes the sense of adventure in our hearts, making it a great watch. The second one was even better, furthering the plot and containing even more action and drama. However, this end toThe original Star Wars is a classic space opera that invokes the sense of adventure in our hearts, making it a great watch. The second one was even better, furthering the plot and containing even more action and drama. However, this end to the trilogy is a weak mess of a story with almost none of the charm that the first two movies had. It does have an excellent first act, and the conclusion is fulfilling . Overall, worth a watch just to finish the story, but not a great movie by any stretch of the imagination.… Expand
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cowbell31Feb 5, 2012
Richard Marquand just couldn't grasp hold of how the Star Wars series flowed. The third Movie gave all the all the opposites of what the originals provided us with. It was Corny, Uninspiring, and Immature.
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Jack97Jan 4, 2014
I'm not a massive fan of Star Wars but Return of the Jedi has enough exceptional sci-fi elements and adventurous feelings for it to be a satisfying conclusion to the original Star Wars trilogy.
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MovieGuysApr 23, 2014
Return of the Jedi is on a slightly lower plateau than the first two due to bad editing and loose screenplay. However, it's still a pretty good conclusion to these movies.
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MagesticLeanAug 17, 2015
one of the worst star wars movies how does the empire get massacred by bares this movie is the 2nd worst star wars not as bad as episode 1 though its still bad though i hate how they changed the end to sell toys as well
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Movie-BuffDec 29, 2017
Worst of the original Saga but better than anything Disney. Return of the Jedi's biggest problem is it's pacing and tone changes. Cutting between the best space battle of the OT and the Luke/Vader/Emperor scenes which are some of the best inWorst of the original Saga but better than anything Disney. Return of the Jedi's biggest problem is it's pacing and tone changes. Cutting between the best space battle of the OT and the Luke/Vader/Emperor scenes which are some of the best in the Saga, with the deeply boring, stupid, and annoying scenes in Jabba's Palace and with Ewoks. Consistency could have saved the film.… Expand
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kman5473Feb 25, 2019
This is when we begin to see Lucas's loss of focus in telling a great story, and instead optioning to add as many new species/characters as possible. Especially when you consider that this comes after Episode V in how dark and developed thatThis is when we begin to see Lucas's loss of focus in telling a great story, and instead optioning to add as many new species/characters as possible. Especially when you consider that this comes after Episode V in how dark and developed that story was, it is simply unfortunate that the fall from grace came this suddenly and this hard. It, by no means, is not a bad movie. But "Return" definitely took a few steps back and away from the direction Empire went in for the worse, in my opinion at least. Entertaining? Of course. This is more an action film than a satisfying conclusion though. George Lucas is only human though, what are we to do?… Expand
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TyranianApr 13, 2019
Actually preferred this to the second one, reasonably entertaining though its not like these films are particularly intelligent.
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TributeManDec 20, 2015
George Lucas zostawia po sobie blizny.

Po bardzo mrocznym Imperium kontratakuje, moje oczekiwania wobec finału trylogii były ogromne. Miałem nadzieje zobaczenia poważnego zwieńczenia całej historii. Niestety tym razem George Lucas położyłGeorge Lucas zostawia po sobie blizny.

Po bardzo mrocznym Imperium kontratakuje, moje oczekiwania wobec finału trylogii były ogromne. Miałem nadzieje zobaczenia poważnego zwieńczenia całej historii. Niestety tym razem George Lucas położył swe łapska na scenariuszu i pozostawił po sobie głębokie rany. Przykładem są ewoki z Endoru, które wydają się być kompletnie zbędne dla całej historii. No i CGI… nie powinni tyle go wpychać. W V części było go mało i wyszło to na dobre całemu filmowi. Ujęcia kamery też przestały być interesujące. To już nie te same szerokie ujęcia jak w Imperium Kontratakuje.
Podobały mi się natomiast bitwy w kosmosie. Wyglądają świetnie! Muzyka jak zawsze genialna, no i ostatni pojedynek Luka z Vaderem jest wspaniały. Czuje się te emocje buzujące w bohaterach. Niestety mimo to Powrót Jedi w porównaniu do Nowej nadziei i Imperium kontratakuje wypada blado i nijako. Ode mnie 6/10.… Expand
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FilmMasterEdJan 5, 2016
There is good news, bad news and no news about “Return of the Jedi.” The good news is that George Lucas and Co. have perfected the technical magic to a point where almost anything and everything — no matter how bizarre — is believable. TheThere is good news, bad news and no news about “Return of the Jedi.” The good news is that George Lucas and Co. have perfected the technical magic to a point where almost anything and everything — no matter how bizarre — is believable. The bad news is the human dramatic dimensions have been sorely sacrificed. The no news is the picture will take in millions regardless of the pluses and minuses.

As heralded, “Jedi” is the conclusion of the middle trilogy of George Lucas’ planned nine-parter and suffers a lot in comparison to the initial “Star Wars” [1977], when all was fresh. One of the apparent problems is neither the writers nor the principal performers are putting in the same effort.

Telegraphed in the preceding “Empire Strikes Back” [1980], the basic dramatic hook this time is Mark Hamilll’s quest to discover – and do something about – the true identity of menacing Darth Vader, while resisting the evil intents of the Emperor (Ian McDiarmid). Unfortunately, this sets up a number of dramatic confrontations that fall flat.

Though perfectly fine until now as daringly decent Luke Skywalker, Hamill is not enough of a dramatic actor to carry the plot load here, especially when his partner in so many scenes is really little more than an oversized gas pump, even if splendidly voiced by James Earl Jones.

Even worse, Harrison Ford, who was such an essential element of the first two outings, is present more in body than in spirit this time, given little to do but react to special effects. And it can’t be said that either Carrie Fisher or Billy Dee Williams rise to previous efforts.

But Lucas and director Richard Marquand have overwhelmed these performer flaws with a truly amazing array of creatures, old and new, plus the familiar space hardware. The first half-hour, in fact, has enough menacing monsters to populate a dozen other horror pics on their own.

The good guys this time are allied with a new group, the Ewoks, a tribe of fuzzy sweet little creatures that continually cause ahhs among the audience (and will doubtlessly sell thousands of dolls). Carrying their spears and practicing primitive rites, they also allow Lucas to carry on the “Star Wars” tradition of borrowing heavily from familiar serial scenes.

Though slow to pick up the pace and saddled with an anticlimatic sequence at the finish, “Jedi” is nonetheless reasonably fast paced for its 133-minute length, a visual treat throughout. But lets hope for some new and more involving characters in the next chapters or more effort and work for the old.… Expand
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SilverzapperMar 9, 2016
This movie is so overrated. I don't even know where to begin. We begin with Luke entering Jabba's palace. I honestly like this part as it portrays Luke as very threatening. Unfortunately that changes fast when you realize the terrors ofThis movie is so overrated. I don't even know where to begin. We begin with Luke entering Jabba's palace. I honestly like this part as it portrays Luke as very threatening. Unfortunately that changes fast when you realize the terrors of Jabba's palace. I legitimately felt like I was watching an episode of Peewee's Playhouse. I hate how the plot goes. It's depressing because we could have gotten something much better. I think the plot was supposed to be much darker. Unfortunately since Jorge Lucas was more interested in selling toys that didn't happen. Of course the fanboys will protect it no matter what.… Expand
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BroyaxJul 14, 2020
Le Retour du Jedi devait conclure la saga après un second volet époustouflant de brio et de révélations... ou plutôt de la révélation... Autant dire que les espérances étaient évidemment immenses pour le dénouement ultime si attendu ! et àLe Retour du Jedi devait conclure la saga après un second volet époustouflant de brio et de révélations... ou plutôt de la révélation... Autant dire que les espérances étaient évidemment immenses pour le dénouement ultime si attendu ! et à dire vrai pendant un temps, on n'a pas été déçu : Leia en bikini (magnifique, vraiment) Jabba (tout un programme) Skywalker regonflé à bloc, un Empereur haineux à souhait (un régal) et un Dark Vador plus énigmatique que jamais...

Cependant, alors que l'on dégustait tout cela au fur et à mesure (la soupe est bonne, mon commandant !) nous trouvâmes alors un cheveu, puis un autre et encore un autre... et carrément une touffe de poils : de la fourrure d'Ewoks dans ma soupe ! Mais quel dommage, que dis-je, quel scandale d'avoir tué le film concluant la trilogie (la seule, l'unique trilogie, pas l'autre infâme prétrilogie aussi niaise qu'abrutissante sous la houlette également du nain de jardin retombé dans l'enfance trisomongolienne).

Quel dommage disais-je, oui quelle infamie, quel manque de respect d'avoir pourri ce dernier épisode avec des ours en peluche... La crédibilité de l'ensemble s'effondre donc lamentablement et transforme l'épique en bisonours qui mettent une râclée aux troupes de choc de l'Empire... autant dire un suicide artistique effarant.

Il reste néanmoins de bons moments (mentionnés au début) et aussi une belle bataille spatiale, bref de belles séquences lorsqu'on fait le tri, qu'on sépare le bon grain de l'ivraie... mais quelle douche froide...… Expand
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Jota19751138Jan 24, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It still has the charm of the previous two, but loses potential in the second half for two issues, the odious ewoks created to sell stuffed animals and the fact of seeing the face of Darth Vader as a normal man, it was much better to imagine it. The film starts well, but his second half is worse than the first, so he leaves me half and I give him a 5.… Expand
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FilipeNetoFeb 23, 2018
This film completes the initial trilogy of the saga, with the defeat of the imperial forces and the destruction of its military power. Directed by Richard Marquand, it has script of Lawrence Kasdan and George Lucas, and has most of the castThis film completes the initial trilogy of the saga, with the defeat of the imperial forces and the destruction of its military power. Directed by Richard Marquand, it has script of Lawrence Kasdan and George Lucas, and has most of the cast who entered the first two films.

In my opinion, this is the worst movie of the saga so far (I have not seen the latest film yet), but that doesn't make him a bad movie. It's a good movie, but wasn't able to keep the expectations generated by its direct predecessor. The director fulfilled his role and the actors were very good although a little less inspired than in the earlier films. Action scenes are many, and continue to be worthy of merit and memory. The make-up and costumes also deserve the highest congratulations. The appearance of the aliens was quite well imagined, and we realize that the designers tried to think outside the box, with some great successes and some great failures. The "bikini" worn by Princess Leia in this film became iconic and was often copied in other contexts. The special, visual and sound effects continued at the highest level, although its possible to see some absolutely unbelievable scenes, due to lack of credibility. The soundtrack, unsurprisingly, remained excellent thanks to the work of the (already established) composer John Williams. The script is very interesting and closes, in a positive way, the cycle of events of these three films, without plot holes to solve. The climax is very good and it's full of action, holding the audience's attention. However, it's precisely in this moment that comes the factor that brings this movie down: the Ewoks, friendly and peaceful creatures, cuddly like teddy bears, which will be decisive in the final battle despite their weapons, rather than improvised, be the equivalent to that used for Humanity in prehistorical times. In fact, the simple interaction of the cast with these... animals, seems to have caused a great drop in the quality of their interpretation. These things are lovely, but they don't fit in the climax of an action/adventure film. It's like watching a Rambo movie and, in the middle of the final fight, the main character decides to become pacifist and supporter of the doctrine of nonviolence. Not to mention the end of the movie: it's ridiculous! I was expecting to see Bob Marley and marijuana being smoked there! This decidedly affected, by the negative, the quality of this film and make it disappointing to many fans.… Expand
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RoyledesmaDec 22, 2018
La peor película de las 6 originales de star wars. Sin embargo la gran secuencia de luke en la death star es de lo mejor de la saga.
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CakperDec 31, 2019
Film is ok, good but not very good. Its decent good, but not the goodest.! xD y
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DukedahouseJul 23, 2020
Return of the Jedi is an incredibly disappointing end to a great trilogy, filled with annoying Ewoks and you could literally skip the first 25 minutes of the film and you wouldn’t miss anything.
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keonbreezJan 28, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie is probably one of the worst star wars movies. I would love to rank it lower, but the movie starts off great and has an even better ending. Although it retreads a lot of the same plot points as A new hope, the beginning Jabbas palace rescue and the ending duel between darth vader and luke is just some of the best cinema I have seen. I like the idea of endor and ewoks, but there's something about the execution that doesn't sit right with me. I also don't hate the new 2019 Disney+ edit of this movie. It has some good additions.… Expand
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AJ_13May 20, 2022
Clearly the worst from the original trilogy. It went from better to worse for me, since I really enjoyed the first hour in Jabba's palace. Unfortunately the Ewok storyline didn't work for me and felt reiterative. The film overall could haveClearly the worst from the original trilogy. It went from better to worse for me, since I really enjoyed the first hour in Jabba's palace. Unfortunately the Ewok storyline didn't work for me and felt reiterative. The film overall could have used 20-25 minutes less. The characters are much flatter in comparison to Episode V, except Luke, who has a brilliant arc and saves the film for me.
I did enjoy the last act and I think it provides a nice ending to the trilogy.… Expand
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fefekoMay 23, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This one is OK, just OK. After the good 'Star Wars' and the great 'Empire Strikes Back', you see 'Return of the Jedi', and *SPOILER ALERT*, the good guys win. Of course everyone wants to see the good guys win, but announcing the outcome in the title is not exactly a smart move. Nor were the Ewoks, and the ending party didn't need to last as long as it did. Then again, the scenes with the Emperor are legitimately pretty creepy, and who can forget the (take your pick of stupidly awesome or awesomely stupid) line "IT'S A TRAP!!" 'Jedi' is the weakest link in the original trilogy for its tonal inconsistencies, but it is still far better than any of the prequels.… Expand
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Fixer84Mar 15, 2023
In a sense, Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi, is on the same wavelength as the previous two episodes. But it noticeably lacks the fantastic component that had so far accompanied that of the original trilogy, making the sixth filmIn a sense, Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi, is on the same wavelength as the previous two episodes. But it noticeably lacks the fantastic component that had so far accompanied that of the original trilogy, making the sixth film the least convincing of the first three features produced by George Lucas. It's not bad, however it offers a good conclusion. But the feeling is that something is missing, it is incomplete.… Expand
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