Star Wars Episode VI: The Return of the Jedi (1983) – Encore Review 8

This a Covid-19 2020 minireview!

“No more training do you require. Already know you, that which you need. ” – Yoda

Number of Times Seen – At least 60 times, if not more (yes, I said 60 times) (17 times in the theater, Cable, video,12 Oct 1992, DVD, Special Edition in Theater in 1997, 19 Jan 2014, 24 Apr 2015, 4 Jul 2016, 6 Mar 2017, 24 Nov 2017, 4 Sep 2018, 21 May 2019, 4 Oct 2019 and 29 Dec 2020)

Link to original review – Here, Here, Here, Here, Here, Here, Here and Here

Brief Synopsis – Luke Skywalker and his friends try to find a way to save Han Solo, who has been frozen in Carbonite, from the vile gangster Jabba the Hutt.

Bottom Line – Great continuation of the epic story of Star Wars. The characters have been developed well enough in the previous two films. The greatest thing about this film is that it is able to jump right into the action an story as it takes off from the end point of the previous film. The do a wonderful job here introducing new characters to the mix while strengthening the bonds between the old characters. The special effects are amazing and it helps make things so realistic to watch unfold. The cast is great with Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher all doing wonderful jobs with these roles. The film is action packed and moves along at such a great pace. The way that they have three simultaneous battles waging at the same time is great and the editing between them is seamless. One of my all time favorite films that I know practically by heart and could watch on a loop because it is so much fun to watch t all unfold. Highly Highly Recommended!

MovieRob’s Favorite Trivia – Carrie Fisher really cared about Warwick Davis’ well-being during filming, as he had to spend it in a hot Ewok costume. She also provided him with cookies and chocolate milk between takes. Davis later commented “She was everything an eleven-year-old Ewok could possibly wish for.” (From IMDB)

Rating – Oscar Worthy (10/10) (no change from original review)