The weakest of the original trilogy, but far easier to watch than Episode I or II
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03/19/03
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Return of the Jedi (1983)
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Reviews Counted:60
Fresh:45
Rotten:15
Average Rating:6.5/10
Consensus: Though failing to reach the cinematic heights of its predecessors, Return of the Jedi remains an entertaining sci-fi adventure and a fitting end to the classic trilogy.
Theatrical Release:May 25, 1983 Wide
Synopsis: The third and final chapter in the wondrous STAR WARS saga is RETURN OF THE JEDI. Luke (Mark Hamill) must save Han Solo (Harrison Ford) from the clutches of the monstrous Jabba the Hut, and bring... [More]
Starring: Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford, Billy Dee Williams
Director: Richard Marquand
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Reviews for Return of the Jedi
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12/18/02
Falls short of the high standards set by the opening chapters.
10/15/02
Even a lesser Star Wars movie has a lot to offer visually.
09/10/02
Though it looks almost too polished, a handful of eye-smacking action scenes were breakthroughs in precomputer cinematic graphics. And when the film moves, it does so with blazing energy and awesome noise.
06/18/02
Top Criticla esencia está en los duelos asociados a la filosofía Jedi y la esperanza en que el bien terminaría venciendo...
02/28/02
The episodic plot and abundant spectacle do not drown out the human interest.
08/01/01
the least of the three, but it is still a magnificent experience in its own right
02/27/01
The force isn't entirely with the re-release of this computer- altered, warm-and-fuzzy Star Wars sequel.
01/01/00
Darth Vader is one of the most magnificent villains in movie history.
01/01/00
Jedi may not be George Lucas's crown jewel, but his trilogy as a whole is as good as film fantasy gets.
01/01/00
Top CriticA terrific wrapup to a terrific series!
01/01/00
Despite George Lucas's 'improvements,' Jedi is still a better ride than last year's Event Movies Twister or Independence Day.
01/01/00
The most disappointing of the original three episodes but still charming and thrilling.
01/01/00
People ask me what they should go see in the theaters right now, and I always point them to the Star Wars trilogy.
01/01/00
Chewbacca doesn't have enough dialogue.
01/01/00
Every scene meets the movie's generally high standard!
01/01/00
A good piece of cinema. It is far from perfection, and far from the heights reached by its two predecessors, but it still can entertain the audience -- not just the children who would enjoy Ewoks.
01/01/00
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