The Superb Ending To One Of The All-time Greatest Cinematic Trilogies

Rating: Null/10 (26 December 2011)

Just when you think it couldn't get any better, Lucas provides the final film of the (2nd) trilogy which beautifully rounds up the first two films. If I had to choose a favourite of the three I would say 'Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi'. Just like in the prequels, here the execution is excellent whether you're talking about cinematography, art direction, costumes, visual effects, sound, makeup, props, robotics, score and editing.
This one has more of an adventurous feel compared to the first two. There's plenty of action, romance, humour and energy. Here the whole Han Solo-Jabba the Hut angle is wrapped up. There are plenty of amusing new characters which and the Iwoks are adorable and hilarious. There's also a brilliant chase sequence that takes place in a forest. The final consists of three major battle sequences: Luke confronting Vader and the Fall of the Evil Emperor, the defeating of the Second Death Star and the Battle of Endor all of which are filmed superbly and remain memorable.
The growth of the characters, especially Leia and Luke, is depicted smoothly. Fisher's Leia is more sexual and mature. There's a motherly side to her as well. Hamill's Luke is no longer the boy he was in 'Star Wars'. He's ready to lead an army and battle evil. Han too is more responsible here.
The cast is great. Fisher is much sexier in this movie (for obvious reasons) and she's charming all the way. Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill are fantastic as usual. David Prowse and James Earl Jones (with his strong voice) are stupendous as Darth Vader. Frank Oz, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, Kenny Baker and the actors playing the Iwoks provide fine support.
Overall, for me, this is perhaps the most memorable of what I would call one of my all-time favourite trilogies. I'm a tad disappointed that it's finished but now that I have the boxset, I'll be revisiting it again and not twenty years later.