All the loose ends tied up

Rating: 9/10 (10 May 2007)

There is a lot of criticism about this film because of the ewoks which I think is unfair. I think it adds a new level to the film because it is all about how advanced the world is where Luke, Leia and Han come from so it is refreshing to see a civilisation who is still primitive and hasn't evolved, their weapons are sticks with sharp points. I think it works because the ewoks look so cute and don't look like a threat but they are underestimated because they are resourceful with what they have and the fact they are little fighters who will defend their home even if they don't have the resources the empire have.
I do think it is a bit creepy to find out that Leia and Luke are brother and sister especially after them kissing in The Empire strikes back.
What I have problems with is the ending where Vader is supposed to turn Luke over to the emperor but kills the emperor instead after he sees his son being tortured. It is hard to belief that this man who chopped his son's hand off would finally do something good and save his son.
It is compelling when Luke takes Vader's helmet off because for the first two films he hid himself behind this mask and imposing presence and then to see him as a weak and feeble person is shocking.
The film ends on a high note, good has won and Luke has managed to save his father's soul before he died. The loose ends are tied up and you feel it has been all covered and there is no angle which Lucas hasn't resolved.