It's a favorite, but it has it easy...

Rating: Null/10 (18 March 2001)

Of course most fans and critics like this one the best - it's got it easy! The first film set it all up, the next one would resolve any loose-ends - this gets to focus purely on the action! Nevertheless, the action scenes were more interesting than those in the previous film, and Frank Oz gives us the most sincere performance of the trilogy through his Yoda puppet, who gets ample screen time here.
It doesn't have much of a beginning or ending (no ending really), just some necessary preperation for the big finale, "Return of the Jedi", loads of tedious action sequences and a showcase of special effects. This is the best installment in the 'Special Edition', because it is the only one where Lucas didn't go overboard and the enhancements don't stick out like a sore thumb. But as for the trilogy in general, the first was the only fulfilling film and "Jedi" provided the only suspense - this was merely filler, but good if action-packed battles are your thing.