40th anniversary of "Return of the Jedi" - May 25th

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40th anniversary of "Return of the Jedi" - May 25th May 25, 2023 4:02:34 GMT Rey Kahuka likes this

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Post by ck100 on May 25, 2023 4:02:34 GMT

It may be the weakest of the original trilogy, but it still wraps things up nicely overall from the first two movies even if done in a relatively safe manner. Characters like Jabba The Hutt and The Emperor are highlights as are the visual effects (like the Endor bike chase and space battle). The heart of the movie are the scenes between Luke, Vader, and The Emperor. I don't think the Ewoks overall are that bad even though it's silly that the Empire's finest troops can easily be beaten by teddy bears with sticks and rocks. Given the way the subsequent Star Wars movies turned out, you do wonder if maybe things should have really ended right here. At least we certainly got one of the better third movies to come out in Hollywood.

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Return of the Jedi (1983) - 3.5 out of 4 stars

"Third installment in the STAR WARS saga is a sheer delight, following the destiny of Luke Skywalker as his comrades reunite to combat a powerful Death Star. Some routine performances are compensated for by ingenious new characters and Oscar-winning special effects. More sentimental and episodic than its predecessors, but carried out in the best tradition of Saturday matinee serials, from which it draws its inspiration. Full title on-screen is: STAR WARS EPISODE VI: RETURN OF THE JEDI. Special edition released in 1997 features enhanced effects and 4m. of additional footage. Followed by two Ewok adventures for TV and the prequel STAR WARS EPISODE I: THE PHANTOM MENACE. J-D-C Scope."

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Phoenix101 Sophomore @angryjoeshow Posts: 605 Likes: 141	40th anniversary of "Return of the Jedi" - May 25th May 25, 2023 4:06:00 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Phoenix101 on May 25, 2023 4:06:00 GMT You already have a thread on this: imdb2.freeforums.net/thread/105474/35th-anniversary-return-jedi-25th

ck100 Elite Member @ck100 Posts: 17,712 Likes: 10,650	40th anniversary of "Return of the Jedi" - May 25th May 25, 2023 4:06:35 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ck100 on May 25, 2023 4:06:35 GMT May 25, 2023 4:06:00 GMT Phoenix101 said: You already have a thread on this: imdb2.freeforums.net/thread/105474/35th-anniversary-return-jedi-25th That's for the 35th anniversary and not the 40th.
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40th anniversary of "Return of the Jedi" - May 25th May 25, 2023 4:09:09 GMT

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Post by Winston Wolf on May 25, 2023 4:09:09 GMT

May 25, 2023 4:06:35 GMT ck100 said:

May 25, 2023 4:06:00 GMT Phoenix101 said:

You already have a thread on this:

imdb2.freeforums.net/thread/105474/35th-anniversary-return-jedi-25th

That's the Special Edition. This is the original theatrical release.

Not to mention that thread is from 5 years ago...

Anyway, for a long time this was my favorite from the original trilogy. I still like it more than ANH, although the flaws people have brought up has taken some of the shine off of the apple. Ewoks taking down the mighty empire, for instance.

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40th anniversary of "Return of the Jedi" - May 25th May 25, 2023 4:11:55 GMT darkreviewer2013 and trustypepper like this

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Post by ck100 on May 25, 2023 4:11:55 GMT

I don't think there is anything wrong with doing an updated anniversary thread every five years for example. We don't celebrate the same anniversary number over and over again. Plus, we can compare and contrast our feelings from the past to our feelings today.

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40th anniversary of "Return of the Jedi" - May 25th May 25, 2023 9:03:32 GMT Winston Wolf likes this

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Post by darkreviewer2013 on May 25, 2023 9:03:32 GMT

The first act is a big weak but it takes off once they get to Endor. I would contend that the final act surpasses that of the final act of A New Hope. The Emperor is a little less interesting than Darth Vader due to the absence of moral ambiguity but it's a very solid conclusion to the trilogy. None of the following movies were of the same standard.

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40th anniversary of "Return of the Jedi" - May 25th May 25, 2023 11:09:07 GMT via mobile

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Post by vegalyra on May 25, 2023 11:09:07 GMT

Probably the weakest of the original films, but the space battle off of Endor is amazing. I always liked the idea of the ships going into the Death Star core. Plus the new types of smaller craft like the A wing and B wing are pretty fun. The original presentation is best and the duel between Vader and Luke was very well done. My gripes are the Ewoks trouncing the Stormtroopers and the overlong Jabba sequence. The gross out Jabba throne room and him eating some kind of sea creature interesting predates Temple of Dooms dinner, and I think there was some carry over of ideas there.

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Rey Kahuka Elite Member @reykahuka Posts: 23,375 Likes: 24,521	40th anniversary of "Return of the Jedi" - May 25th May 25, 2023 12:03:21 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Rey Kahuka on May 25, 2023 12:03:21 GMT I remember seeing this in the theater, can't believe it's been 40 years!

FridayOnElmStreet Revered Member Gentlemen, let's broaden our minds! @fridayonelmstreet Posts: 26,243 Likes: 20,466	40th anniversary of "Return of the Jedi" - May 25th May 25, 2023 18:45:39 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by FridayOnElmStreet on May 25, 2023 18:45:39 GMT Great movie. Third best Star Wars film.

jcush Senior Member @jcush Posts: 9,968 Likes: 3,116	40th anniversary of "Return of the Jedi" - May 25th May 25, 2023 19:15:41 GMT Winston Wolf likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jcush on May 25, 2023 19:15:41 GMT Always been my favorite Star Wars movie.

40th anniversary of "Return of the Jedi" - May 25th

Post by ck100 on May 25, 2023 4:02:34 GMT

Post by Phoenix101 on May 25, 2023 4:06:00 GMT

Post by ck100 on May 25, 2023 4:06:35 GMT

Post by Winston Wolf on May 25, 2023 4:09:09 GMT

Post by ck100 on May 25, 2023 4:11:55 GMT

Post by darkreviewer2013 on May 25, 2023 9:03:32 GMT

Post by Popeye Doyle on May 25, 2023 9:10:50 GMT

Post by vegalyra on May 25, 2023 11:09:07 GMT

Post by Rey Kahuka on May 25, 2023 12:03:21 GMT

Post by FridayOnElmStreet on May 25, 2023 18:45:39 GMT

Post by jcush on May 25, 2023 19:15:41 GMT