Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: May 25, 1983
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r96skFeb 1, 2021
Arguably the weakest (comparably) of the original trilogy, yet 'Return of the Jedi' is still an excellent film!

Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher remain a thoroughly enjoyable trio. I did find parts of the plot a little similar toArguably the weakest (comparably) of the original trilogy, yet 'Return of the Jedi' is still an excellent film!

Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher remain a thoroughly enjoyable trio. I did find parts of the plot a little similar to 1977's 'Star Wars', due to the Death Star stuff, but overall I unquestionably enjoyed the 135 minutes.

The score is great again, while the new bunch of characters are cool. There are some memorable moments in there, as we see the first spate of films come to a close very nicely. I'm very intrigued to see where things go with the prequels, hopefully they continue to hit high marks.… Expand
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TEMP0May 30, 2020
A satisfying threequel to end the Original Trilogy with charming moments. Although it had flaws, there wasn't enough of them for to call this movie garbage and they were easy to tolerate through.
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pur__0_0__Jun 30, 2021
Now before you rush ahead and quickly mark my review unhelpful, hear me out alright? Return of the Jedi is the only movie of the trilogy I had no hopes from. I had heard of people saying that it's the worst in the series. But considering INow before you rush ahead and quickly mark my review unhelpful, hear me out alright? Return of the Jedi is the only movie of the trilogy I had no hopes from. I had heard of people saying that it's the worst in the series. But considering I got bored from A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back I thought this one is going to be even worse (why I got bored of them, that's written on their reviews. But still if you're too lazy to check it's because I always somehow get bored watching old movies). So I had absolutely no expectations from it. Turns out it has the most story of all the Star Wars movies.

The movie began with answering the question as to what happened to Han Solo. He gets rescued by Luke and Leia. We even get to see the iconic Boba Fett in that scene. Later on we get to see Lando. Even though I haven't heard about him and I actually had to look up his name while writing this review, he looks pretty iconic. I don't know if this was a popular look or this movie made the look popular, but I guess the latter is true. There were many other NPC characters throughout the movie, but for me the selling point were the Ewoks. And I don't care what all the "die-hard Star Wars fanboys" say.

The Ewoks are so adorable! I wanted to pull their cheeks. Their scenes were so cute and funny. The way they fought the Stormtroopers or treated C3PO like a messiah was really wholesome. I really wanted to see that kind of stuff in Star Wars movies. Just because it's set in space doesn't mean it always has to blast out laser guns or have huge flying ships. After all, it's set long long ago in a galaxy far far away. There could be many tribes living over there as well. And seeing them hold up makes me believe they still exist somewhere in today's time, having evolved into becoming teddy bears as advanced as humans.

And finally Darth Vader's final fight scene in this movie, in my opinion, was way better than The Empire Strikes Back. We actually get to see what Darth Vader looks like, and he hasn't cut Luke's arm for this. This is the correct way of drawing out emotions. The one who is making the audience emotional should be in pain, and not the one being made emotional. Darth Sidious was really intimidating, and I really wanted more of him rather than the trash that Palpatine was.

Star Wars: Episode VI is even today my favourite Star Wars movie. It doesn't matter what others say about it, it's gonna be the most OP in my opinon. In just 2.5 hours it managed to tell more story than the entire sequel trilogy combined. And the best part - the spoilers from this movie aren't even as popular as Episode IV or V, so I could watch it without already knowing what I'm about to watch. I'd absolutely watch it again.… Expand
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ItzChristian25Sep 24, 2020
A great conclusion to the original trilogy and the star wars franchise. worst movie of the ot but still a great movie 9/10
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FulanoJun 20, 2020
fecha de maneira satisfatória a trilogia original de Star Wars, lamentável o que a disney fez criando uma nova trilogia.
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MoKShoAug 26, 2020
My childhood memories give this movie a 11/10. 75 characters who cares what is written here.
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8
SoapNuggetJan 29, 2021
Definitely the worst of the Original Trilogy, but still a good and satisfying finale to a great trilogy even if it falls on its face when comparing it to its predecessor
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Cementer200Sep 22, 2020
I like Star Wars Return of the Jedi. this movie is the perfect ending to this trilogy.
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Xolt3cSep 5, 2020
A satisfying threequel to end the Originals with many charming moments. It may not carry the same charm as Episodes 4 & 5, but this is one heck of a spectacular finale. Especially the third act, as it is one of the best of the Star Wars saga.A satisfying threequel to end the Originals with many charming moments. It may not carry the same charm as Episodes 4 & 5, but this is one heck of a spectacular finale. Especially the third act, as it is one of the best of the Star Wars saga. There were negatives here and there, but there wasn’t enough of them to call this movie flawed.… Expand
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MrPajamasSep 8, 2020
Star Wars: Episode VI is the grand closing of the original Star Wars saga trilogy and succeeded at number one. The story is excellent again, as well as the effects and finale is really a delight that I will not spoiler. Overall, this is anStar Wars: Episode VI is the grand closing of the original Star Wars saga trilogy and succeeded at number one. The story is excellent again, as well as the effects and finale is really a delight that I will not spoiler. Overall, this is an excellent conclusion to the trilogy of one of the greatest sagas.… Expand
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SirSplendidSep 13, 2020
the last half of this is gold star wars but the first just feels weird, Jabba's palace sequence nearly goes for 40 minutes and only serves the purpose to get Han back in. oh yeah, and ewoks, but still an amazing conclusion to the OT.
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GazMoviesSep 13, 2020
Killer Teddy Bears (Damn is that review not long enough) Out of the original trilogy I thought Return of the Jedi was only slightly the weakest.
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Agentep99Jan 27, 2022
People often cite Return of the Jedi as the black sheep of the original trilogy, but I actually thought it was better than ANH
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Dom007Feb 13, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The film had its weaker moments such as the beginning part and the ewok species parts but it has one of my favourite endings to any film and some great battle scenes for its time. The ending is so emotional and so well executed and it is great because of that alone.… Expand
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HeliotaySep 26, 2021
Pros: Great conclusion to an amazing story, Intense lightsaber battles, Great ending Cons: Some boring scenes
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geewahJan 8, 2021
Not as strong as the first 2 movies (it is a high bar though) but still entertaining. A good ending to this trilogy.
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CRoger013Dec 28, 2020
The original trilogy is my favorite Star Wars trilogy! The prequel trilogy is awesome! And the sequel trilogy is great and awesome!
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PhoenixReveiwsMar 9, 2021
A phenomenal conclusion to the original trilogy, this movie will go down in history. The Ewoks are a bit weird as a creative choice, but I'm not bothered by them. The movie throws in complex emotions about hope, family, and being a hero. TheA phenomenal conclusion to the original trilogy, this movie will go down in history. The Ewoks are a bit weird as a creative choice, but I'm not bothered by them. The movie throws in complex emotions about hope, family, and being a hero. The movie is a good resolution if that's your viewpoint on the films and if not it spins off some great story.… Expand
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TRANSFORMERSFANMar 11, 2021
Yes! this movies is amazing! star wars is one of the best franchise along with mcu and transformers!
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TropicalNayrMar 29, 2021
I would give this a 81%
It has a lot of creative ideas like example: "ewok" and very entertaining but there is fighting scene that are drag out a bit but the acting and the imagination is great
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TheTimeProjectMar 24, 2021
This is not quite as great as the first two Star Wars films. The pacing is a little clumsy, and the film is a bit too silly at times. Nevertheless, Return of the Jedi is still a satisfying conclusion to the original Star Wars trilogy, and hasThis is not quite as great as the first two Star Wars films. The pacing is a little clumsy, and the film is a bit too silly at times. Nevertheless, Return of the Jedi is still a satisfying conclusion to the original Star Wars trilogy, and has some great emotional moments.… Expand
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MaddoxWhiteApr 25, 2021
Really great ending to it all. The Palpatine confrontation is still amazing.
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HabibiehakimApr 25, 2022
8.5/10
While the whole battle scene in the jungle at the end of the movie was way too long, again there is still some nit picky here and there, still from the beginning till the end, Return Of The Jedi is a fantastic journey that mostly8.5/10
While the whole battle scene in the jungle at the end of the movie was way too long, again there is still some nit picky here and there, still from the beginning till the end, Return Of The Jedi is a fantastic journey that mostly entertaining and great, the movie thankfully manage to have a great perfect conclusion of Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker feud, with the movie also have the best ending in the original trilogy, still with a great visual special effects, great performances, incredible score, Return Of The Jedi is a solid conclusion of what many says one of the best trilogy in movie history, and i can see that mostly.… Expand
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ChristmasLoverAug 4, 2021
Once again another successful original trilogy Star Wars movie idk why some others hate the movie I loved it
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Roguejedi92Sep 22, 2021
Overall a great adventure that concludes the beloved original trilogy in a satisfying, if sometimes uneven way. From its space battle of Endor to the climatic throne room face off Vader and Luke the once thought of “finale” of Star Wars is anOverall a great adventure that concludes the beloved original trilogy in a satisfying, if sometimes uneven way. From its space battle of Endor to the climatic throne room face off Vader and Luke the once thought of “finale” of Star Wars is an enjoyable ride. Luke’s journey to become of Jedi Knight is complete. One of the more satisfying endings to a trilogy history. Plus Ewoks might be annoying to some, but they are still cute.… Expand
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HeroicAge616Oct 25, 2021
Return makes some strange and campy missteps that undermine it's otherwise heart-racing and emotional plot, but it's overall another fantastic ride and a terrific cap to the Original Trilogy.
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JJ2FAS4UDec 30, 2021
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MikhailSoloJan 14, 2022
The third and final episode of the Original trilogy.We see how Luke goes from being a mediocre fectorist to a strong war.Rescues his father from the dark side.A great ending.That's in contrast to Disney, which in its new trilogy does nothingThe third and final episode of the Original trilogy.We see how Luke goes from being a mediocre fectorist to a strong war.Rescues his father from the dark side.A great ending.That's in contrast to Disney, which in its new trilogy does nothing but obseret everything old in Star Wars.… Expand
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XathiahsFeb 11, 2022
My personal favourite Star Wars movie. Who loves Luke Skywalker loves Ep. VI. The final and legendary change of Luke becoming a Jedi Master. The conclusion of an era.
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DarkwingSchmuckMar 2, 2022
An exciting conclusion to the greatest movie trilogy of all time. While few action/adventure films in the 80s (without the name "Star Wars" in the title) could match Return of the Jedi, in this era of three-or-more Marvel movies a year itAn exciting conclusion to the greatest movie trilogy of all time. While few action/adventure films in the 80s (without the name "Star Wars" in the title) could match Return of the Jedi, in this era of three-or-more Marvel movies a year it doesn't hold up quite as well as its two predecessors. Still, sequences like the first act at Jabba's palace, and the introduction of Ian McDiarmid's iconic Emperor make Return of the Jedi incredible fun even today.… Expand
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AngryGeekJun 6, 2022
58 is a very bad score in my opinion. Darth Vader and luke scene is so deep :)
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AV-Apr 28, 2022
some of the most iconic scenes in star wars are in this movie, but the movie itself is just so boring
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liamexeSep 30, 2022
Luke Skywalker's attack on the Death Star marked the conclusion of "Star Wars." We went after Luke and Luke by himself. At the climax of "The Empire Strikes Back," there were two distinct streams of action: Leia and Han fought for theirLuke Skywalker's attack on the Death Star marked the conclusion of "Star Wars." We went after Luke and Luke by himself. At the climax of "The Empire Strikes Back," there were two distinct streams of action: Leia and Han fought for their freedom, and Luke Skywalker faced off against Vader. There were three divisions in "Return of the Jedi": Endor, Death Star, and rebel fleet. And guess what? "The Phantom Menace" breaks up the climactic action into FOUR streams. Things will get absurd if this tendency persists. They have already.… Expand
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GDsReviewsJun 5, 2022
Do yourself a favor and watch Return of the Jedi in Machete Order (A New Hope, Empire Strikes Back, Attack of The Clones, Revenge of the Sith, Return of the Jedi.) and in the Special Edition 2007 or later version as the ending is far moreDo yourself a favor and watch Return of the Jedi in Machete Order (A New Hope, Empire Strikes Back, Attack of The Clones, Revenge of the Sith, Return of the Jedi.) and in the Special Edition 2007 or later version as the ending is far more rewarding and the changes make perfect sense after watching Revenge of the Sith beforehand. This has always been my favorite of the Star Wars movies, mainly for the heroically uplifting final half of the movie, and the Machete Order makes exponentially more powerful. Still is an excellent movie in its own right, but the Matchete Order puts it over the top, and ends one of the greatest and most influential movie trilogies in history.… Expand
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Drizzt-Do-UrdenJun 4, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really love the themes of this movie, especially with Luke, Vader and Leia. But also with threepio and the ewoks, and the ewoks and stormtroopers. The one thing I might change is adding a few important villains in addition to Palpatine and Vader in the final sequence on Endor. My favorite redemption ever.… Expand
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Easy_mode123Jun 8, 2022
all theese old star wars movies are all nines to me if i have be honest the disney star wars are better. but its still a great movie.
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JackalsonAug 4, 2022
The best star wars film ever. Jj abrambs will never reach The Lucas levels.
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FionanMurphyAug 14, 2022
While not hitting the dramatic highs of the other two films, Return of The Jedi is a good end to the original trilogy with possibly the best lightsber fight in the series
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GiugiOct 2, 2022
Epic final episode, with a beautiful plot where all the narrative arcs are concluded in a masterly way and where all the bad guys die and good triumphs.
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Passionate_RedJan 17, 2023
Luke Skywalker lookin kinda dark tho.

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alerikandersonApr 25, 2023
Not as good as the other two, BUT, Return of the Jedi is still amazing and entertaining
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Rockvalevol1May 17, 2023
This movie shows us the growth Luke makes in such a small time. Proving him to be the chosen one. If you watch the original six movies. Don't waste your time with the last three. They change and destroy the entire story. I will say, the forceThis movie shows us the growth Luke makes in such a small time. Proving him to be the chosen one. If you watch the original six movies. Don't waste your time with the last three. They change and destroy the entire story. I will say, the force awakens wasn't terrible.… Expand
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DevilScrollMay 26, 2023
I couldn't resist the temptation and also re-watched the film that concludes the original trilogy, "Return of the Jedi". You really can't finish "The Empire Strikes Back" without feeling an immediate urge to watch this movie. And how much itI couldn't resist the temptation and also re-watched the film that concludes the original trilogy, "Return of the Jedi". You really can't finish "The Empire Strikes Back" without feeling an immediate urge to watch this movie. And how much it was worth. The original Star Wars movies are an unparalleled cinematic experience. Still, this movie is the weakest of the original three. Compared to the revolutionary "A New Hope" and the masterpiece "The Empire Strikes Back", here it is a slightly more ornate and silly film about the battle on Endor, and there are severe pacing problems here, with a 40-minute first act and then an immediate jump to the end of the film after a strange second act, which connects in the climax of the saga between three events that take place at the same time. It is also very strange that this is a film in which the event that takes place is hardly noticeable, rather it only comes in the middle of the film. And yet - the whole sequence of saving Han from Jabba is a brilliant film in itself, Vader's return to the light side of the force is still amazing, and it is still one of the best films in history, which holds up even after 40 years. On this optimistic note - may the force be with you!… Expand
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Trv280Jun 22, 2023
George Lucas creates a masterpiece when he wrote return of the jedi. The scenes are amazing and the visuals are intriguing.
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moviefanicJul 5, 2023
Not as good as the other two, but Return of the Jedi is still awesomely made entertainment
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JimshakesAug 8, 2023
I love this one cause I feel like it really expands on the non humanoid creatures including the amazing Jabba!
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