Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi

 (1983)

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User Reviews

Underrated
Mar 29, 2006
avenatticlint - imdb.com
I noticed that A NEW HOPE and THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK are in the TOP 10, but that this one isn't even in the TOP 100.This movie has a bad reputation because of Ewoks, but there are so many reasons... Full review
One Of The Best In The Series
Feb 12, 2006
ccthemovieman-1 - imdb.com
Up until the sixth and last episode of the Star Wars saga, which finally ended in 2005, I had always looked at this 1983 entry as my favorite film of the long-running series. The varied action scenes and really different... Full review
The Boy Who Loved "Star Wars"
Dec 02, 2005
brocksilvey - imdb.com
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away.....There was a boy who was only two years old when the original "Star Wars" film was released. He doesn't remember first seeing the movie, but he also doesn't remember life before... Full review
Jedi's Swan Song
Sep 05, 2005
Hal-900 - imdb.com
The last film in Lucas' saga is a lavish, spectacular-looking production. It is often considered the ugly duckling of the original trilogy, but I think it is a notch above episode IV (and just a notch below episodes III and... Full review
A fine ending - especially after having seen Episode III
Aug 09, 2005
MinorityReporter - imdb.com
When it comes to creating a universe George Lucas is the undisputed master and his final Star Wars film is very, very good (and more appropriately rated in comparison to the two previous films in the original saga). Having recently... Full review
"You will bring Captain Solo and the Wookie to me."
Oct 14, 2004
Adam Morrison - imdb.com
Episode VI- Return of the Jedi, although never reaching the heights of Empire or A New Hope, ends the trilogy on a strong note. The first 37 minutes are terrific. Back on Tatooine, Luke and his buddies make a daring... Full review
My five children were growing up but all still at home when 'Return of the Jedi' came to the theater. While there had been other Sci-Fi movies with a theme of conflict in outer space, the 'Star Wars' trilogy filled... Full review
It All Comes Together
Nov 16, 2003
Brian Washington - imdb.com
This is the film that pretty much answers all the questions. One thing that I did notice is that it dealt with the theme of redemption. Luke pretty much wanted to redeem his father's good name and at the end... Full review
The end of the Star Wars saga?
Jul 21, 2002
Michael DeZubiria - imdb.com
The Return of the Jedi was George Lucas's last Star Wars film for 16 years, until he followed it up with the disappointing prequel The Phantom Menace in 1999. At the time that I am writing this review, Episode II... Full review
Age helps final episode of sci-fi saga
Nov 14, 2001
Duncan Gowers - imdb.com
Perspective is a good thing. Since the release of "Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace", claims and counter-claims of just how Episode's II and III will eventuate has taken the spotlight off the 'original' Star Wars films, making them... Full review

Critics Reviews

| Mar 01, 2009
associatedcontent.com
Wikipedia calls this  film a "space-opera" due to the intense psychological drama the film possesses;....The best part of the film (and probably why it is dubbed a "space-opera") is the final confrontation between Darth Vader, the emperor, and Luke.....a take all finale by the rebels, not to mention fantastic special effects, probably best to date then..... ... Full Review
| Aug 05, 2008
associatedcontent.com
Which Star Wars Movie is Best....Look at how each of the movies fits into place with the whole picture.....The best movie would have to be the one that brings the series full circle:....The movie is incredibly sad with the destruction of the Jedi order.....There is a great deal of drama in all of the movies and I love them all, even The Phantom Menace..... ... Full Review
| Sep 22, 2006
DVD MovieGuide
Many others disagree, but I definitely prefer the DVD's ending song to the old Ewok "Yub Yub" number from the original movie. The weakest link came from shadowy shots. Unfortunately, this disc acted funky in my drive and I couldn't access it. ... Full Review
| Apr 28, 2006
groundlings-review.com
The Empire Strikes Back is probably the best of all the movies....I also thought the special effects weren't as good as should be expected.....All of the movies back in the theaters with enhanced special effects!.... ... Full Review
| Apr 06, 2004
Entertainment Weekly
Most intriguing are photos scenes that never made it final films --....While the commentaries feature too much of sound guru Ben Burtt, there are revealing tid-bits, such as Lucas killing Obi-Wan off.... ... Full Review

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