Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
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8.2 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 254 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 231 out of 254
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 254
  3. Negative: 16 out of 254

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  1. ChristianW.
    Sep 4, 2007
    2
    I love the star wars mythology and that is why I think this messy try-hard rehash stinks so much. The final hour is particularly dire. What a disappointing way to finish a legendary saga. Oh, and the ewoks! Why did Lucas think the franchise needed furry smurfs? This mov ie makes AOTC look good and ROTS look like Dr Zhivago. Only TPN comes near it in terms of crappiness.
  2. TomHuntB.
    Mar 1, 2005
    0
    Some of the weakest filmmaking ever to be so popular. From unwatchable framings of almost every shot, to actors who'd rather not be there (Ford could have phoned in his performance), to rehashing music cues from 'A New Hope' (shame!) - this film is more embarrassing than good.
  3. Pletskaia
    Aug 13, 2011
    1
    Very, very, very sad end for a great saga, this natural trash movie should be completely redone, and even George Lucas recognize he made a lot of mistakes in the series and if he could he would change that, only children or completely blind, insane ans brainless fanatics with childish behaviour thinks George Lucas don't make mistakes, but even him agree with this. For little children this a good film, but for the old fans the only scene in the whole film that is great is the death of Darth Vader, and it's all, don't buy or see this film, only this scene.… Expand
  4. JonH
    Sep 21, 2004
    3
    I am really disappointed in the changes. i gave this a 3 because there will not be dvd release of unedited originals. if the unedited originals were released on dvd i would be more inclined to give this a better rating. :(
  5. asylumspadez
    Nov 21, 2011
    2
    Easily the worst film of the original trilogy. It lacks originality and is really just a recycled version of the 2 previous films. The acting is pretty terrible as well. A huge disapointment.
  6. BoabDreeps
    Sep 12, 2011
    3
    RE: The Star Wars Prequels...This film was George Lucas's warning from history.
    We were taken to such dizzying heights with The Empire Strikes Back, that it should have been predictable that we'd have to be brought crashing back down to planet Earth with this anti-climactic conclusion to the saga.
    There was no way to better the excitement of the destruction of the first Death Star or top t    he "I'm your father" cliff hanger. So all George could think to do was...do it all again.
    Once we get past the Star Wars edition of the Muppet Show at the start of the movie, we are then presented with another flawed Death Star and another addition to the Skywalker family. All the character development from the first two films is discarded and it's like watching a TV special.
    As for the ending...all I can say is avoid the Blu Ray edition.

    Fo me, Han Solo will forever be encased in Carbonite. His friends endlessly scouring that galaxy far far away, in a vain effort to rescue him.

    And I didn't even mention the Ewoks!...oh damn!    … Expand
  7. galientdomo
    Nov 7, 2011
    4
    The original Star Wars is a classic space opera that invokes the sense of adventure in our hearts, making it a great watch. The second one was even better, furthering the plot and containing even more action and drama. However, this end to the trilogy is a weak mess of a story with almost none of the charm that the first two movies had. It does have an excellent first act, and the conclusion is fulfilling . Overall, worth a watch just to finish the story, but not a great movie by any stretch of the imagination.… Expand

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Metascore
52 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 14
  3. Negative: 3 out of 14
  1. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Staff (Not Credited)
    70
    The dialogue is repetitive ("I won't give in to the dark side of the Force!" "You will!") and significant characters from earlier films -- notably bounty hunter Boba Fett and Yoda -- are dispatched without fanfare, and the whole business has a slightly rushed, perfunctory feel at the same time that it feels oddly attenuated.
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  2. Variety
    Reviewed by: Staff (Not Credited)
    40
    Hamill is not enough of a dramatic actor to carry the plot load here, especially when his partner in so many scenes is really little more than an oversized gas pump, even if splendidly voiced by James Earl Jones.
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  3. Christian Science Monitor
    Reviewed by: David Sterritt
    75
    Less original than the first "Star Wars" and less resonant than "The Empire Strikes Back," but packed with fast-paced action and downright cuddly Ewoks.
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