I would say this third installment in the Star Wars series is likely my least favorite. It might be due to some shortcomings in the script, but really, it's those "Ewoks" who steal the show and are just incredibly irritating. What could have been a powerful confrontation between ultimate evil and the Rebel Alliance devolved into something resembling a toy-based slapstick routine—the plot felt very childish. That bein…

While it might not measure up against the others when viewed side-by-side, *Return of the Jedi* is still a really good movie! Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, and Carrie Fisher are great together as always. I noticed some parallels with the original 1977 film, specifically in scenes reminiscent of the Death Star sequences, but for the most part, I definitely got my money’s worth out of those 135 minutes. The music i…

"Star Wars VI: Return of the Jedi," released in 1983, marked what everyone expected to be the conclusion of the original trilogy that started with the groundbreaking movie from 1977. It's a sweeping but straightforward fantasy set in space, centering on an oppressive empire and those brave enough to oppose it. The film stars Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker, Harrison Ford as Han Solo, Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia, Bil…

It’s not exactly what one might expect. Coming after the innovative spirit of Star Wars (1977) and the overall quality of storytelling and filmmaking that defined The Empire Strikes Back (1980), Return of the Jedi faced an uphill battle to measure up. That's not to suggest there aren't viewers who favor it over the initial film, because a considerable number do, and those who appreciate George Lucas’ space opera s…