The Conclusion to One of the Greatest Sagas in Film History

Rating: 10/10 (21 May 2005)

I have to admit that I am biased when it comes to this film. This was one of the first films that I ever saw at the cinema, back when I was five. For a long time it was my favourite of the "Star Wars" films, mainly because of the vast array of great creatures in it.
The film continues almost directly from "Empire Strikes Back", as the evil Galactic Empire are building an even more powerful Death Star battle station, the heroes try to rescue Han Solo (Harrison Ford) from the slug-like gangster Jabba the Hutt.
The film is fast and exciting and the pace never lets up. The special effects are superb and there are some great action sequences. The film is also at the end, genuinely moving. It's not a flawless film though, the Ewoks (spear carrying teddy bears) have always been criticised as a blatant merchandising gimmick, but they're not that bad, and I thought they were great when I was five. Also the acting is pretty poor in places, but that's par for the course with these films.
I've lost count of how many times I have seen this films, but I still find it as exciting and fun today as I ever did, and that's the hallmark of a lasting film. Also it features Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) in that famous gold bikini which is no doubt indelibly imprinted on the brains of 20- to 30-something men everywhere.