Review of Return of the Jedi (1983) by Theo W — 03 Jan 2016

Maybe not as flawless as the previous two films, Return of the Jedi culminates in poignant character arcs and one of the greatest endings in cinema history.

Luke isn't a whiny kid looking for power converters anymore; he's a full-fledged Jedi. From the first time we see Skywalker, there is a stark contrast between the rash Luke who rushed to face Vader and the Jedi Master who formulated a cunning plan to save his friends. The Ewoks and Death Star rebuild are admittedly weak points in the film, but they are overcome by the action-packed emotional high of the Emperor-Vader-Luke exchange. Return of the Jedi is an incredibly satisfying ending to one of the greatest trilogies in movie history.