User blog:ARTaylor/35 Years of Return of the Jedi

Today is thirty-fifth anniversary of the premiere of Return of the Jedi. The film is the final entry in the original trilogy of Star Wars, and released exactly six years to the day after the release of the original. It follows the Rebellion as they attempt to defeat the Galactic Empire once and for all by destroying the second Death Star and killing the Emperor while Luke Skywalker tries to save his father Darth Vader from the Dark Side of the Force.

The film was highly regarded by critics at the time of its release. Over time it has been seen as the lesser of the original three films but is still beloved among the entire series. Fans and critics enjoyed how the series was concluded and stories wrapped. The film was a box office success and won an Academy Award for Special Achievement Award for Visual Effects.

The film was written by George Lucas. It features the talents of Mark Hamill as main hero Luke Skywalker.