Star Wars Episode VI, the Return of the Jedi (1983, PG): *** ½
The Return of the Jedi is a lesser achievement then either predecessor, though it still should rank superior to all three films in the prequel trilogy. The acting is strong, the entertainment value is still impressive and it's a technical achievement by far. But Vader is such a weakling compared to the Emperor. Look at how dominating and threatening he was in the Empire Strikes Back. He's now reduced to nothing more then the Emperor's humble servant who gets to do all of the dirty work. Nevertheless, the sequences involving Jabba the Hutt and the Ewoks are very memorable highlights and are thus strong points in the film's plotline. In essence, Return of the Jedi is the conclusion to the sci-fi adventure of our time, and for a conclusion it succeeds: the good guys win, the conflicts are resolved, etc. It's a powerful ending to a powerful trilogy when the forces of freedom victoriously triumph over the forces of tyranny. Directed by Richard Marquand.
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