Return of the Jedi was released in 1983 and rounded out the original Star Wars trilogy. Set shortly after The Empire Strikes Back, it follows our heroes as they rescue Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt and face a new menace: a second Death Star, currently under construction and orbiting the forest moon of Endor. The Emperor himself is on board overseeing the project, and the Rebels know the time to strike is now. Meanwhile, Luke knows there's good in Vader . . . can he turn him, or will he be turned?
This one has received criticism for two main reasons:
1) Similarity to Episode IV (goal: blow up Death Star)
2) The Ewoks, which people criticized for being too childish (until they met Jar Jar Binks)
I, however, liked this one a lot, because it features my favorite space battle in all Star Wars films to date. The battle over the space station involved capital ships and fighters on both sides, and was massive in scope and impressively done. The effects, as before, are amazing, and it's nice to see the Rebels rebound after Empire.
Rating: A
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