“Grown woman”cries watching STAR WARS: Return of the Jedi (FIRST TIME REACTION)

[@gumdeo]

Making the audience sad for Vader's death is genius writing.

[@QuayNemSorr]

"The Emperor is not as forgiving as I am" One of my favorite Vader- lines. His dark sarcasm is always on point.

[@RobTheWatcher]

"I find your lack of faith disturbing." is an equally epic line.

[@The_Kiosk]

"why are they dressed like Nazis?" Because they're basically space Nazis. The prequels are all about Anakin's fall and the emperor's rise to power which mirrors a certain Austrian painter who became a chancellor, then a supreme chancellor under emergency authority based on a false flag that enabled emergency powers. It's very blunt in the prequels, too.

[@boqndimitrov8693]

Princess Leia is everything that today's "strong women" that Hollywood is so proud of are not. That's why people continue to like her..no, love her!

[@crispy_338]

Prequels and Clone Wars next?

[@minnesotajones261]

And Rogue One!

[@wyldink1]

Vader didn't know Leia was Luke's sister. He could only sense that Luke had a sister. Notice he only ever refers to a sister. He didn't tell Luke to tell Leia he was right, he said to tell his sister he was right. He likely learned who the sister was after he reunited with them in the Force, but there is nothing suggesting he knew it was Leia while he was alive.

[@mattdunne1754]

I cried six times in the cinema when I watched this when released. I then watched it again when reedited and it still holds up I don't know more than more I can Say.

[@michaelschroeck2254]

“That’s how Boba Fett ends?!” That’s exactly how thousands of fans felt at that moment.

[@rumrunner5266]

Not at the time that this was released.

[@minnesotajones261]

I've always chalked it up to the fact that Luke and Leia felt a... bond between them. Being twins and both force sensitive, they felt a strong connection that just made sense when they realized how they were really connected. Yeah, the kissing in hindsight is weird, but they didn't know. Now that they do, their sibling love grows and yeah, no more mouth kisses... lol

[@pablozee6359]

The kisses are weird, but they were careful to make sure those scenes were closed mouth smooches and not passionate, open-mouth, spit swapping tonsil hockey. It’s not like they made out and were trying to get it in, lol.

[@ruarikelsey1793]

You know who else didn’t know? George, because he didn’t plan it 😎😂

[@RichardM1366]

This can make a grown man tear up. Seeing the force ghosts is enough to make anyone tear up.

[@danielmorency2242]

The scream you hear when that guy falls onto the Sarlacc Pit is called a "Wilhelm Scream". It is used often in movies (Lucas and Spielberg are particularly fond of it) and it it an homage to older films. Once you hear it, you'll recognise it forever from now on when you hear it again in some other movie... :D

[@BillyBob-xi9ih]

Another example is when Buzz falls out of the window in Toy Story 😂

[@dannydone1]

@@BillyBob-xi9ih -- It's buried in every Lucas film as an inside joke... kinda like "I've got a bad feeling about this"

[@QuayNemSorr]

It was actually in this movie I first noticed it as a child. Ever since then I always called it the "star wars scream" whenever I would hear it and wanted to make a list of movies that had it. Wasn't until I was a grown up I realized it had another name and such lists already existed.

[@Coonazz791]

It’s not just used in Lucus and Spielberg movies, the Wilhelm Scream is actually the most used scream in history, between movies, TV shows and commercials.

[@dannydone1]

@@Coonazz791 but Star Wars made it cool 😎

[@thewheatharvester9156]

Leia: I would rather kiss my brother then a scruffy looking nerf herder!

[@KaiC4C]

Fun fact 29:37 Nien Nunb Lando's co pilot spoke Gikuyu an African language spoken in Kenya so when the movie premiered in Kenya the theater erupted with applause when Nien Nunb spoke because he was the only character they could understand . also you should do the prequals next I know they are not everyone's favorite but I grew up with them and it will be cool to see your reaction.

[@ariavenger]

That is so cool ! Thank you for sharing that with me 😊 and most definitely I will

[@rumrunner5266]

The Ewoks speak a combination of Tagalog and other SE Asian languages. Traditionally Spaceballs is watched next not just because of release date but that it's a parody of Star Wars by Mel Brooks. If you haven't seen Mel Brooks Blazing Saddles it's a definite must see.

[@KaiC4C]

@@rumrunner5266 Awesome I never knew they used so many different languages

[@kellymarklong]

John Williams is a master composer/conductor. He did Star Wars and Jurassic Park like you said. He also did Jaws, Superman, E.T., and Indiana Jones. If you haven’t seen them, definitely recommend the Indiana Jones series as your next series to react to, especially since you love Harrison Ford.😉

[@cuoy13]

My journey begins in 1997. A 3 year old Cuoy Harmon is watching the Special Edition gold box set, purchased by his mom. He's watching all 3 movies back to back. His mom had no idea that she was introducing him to magic, creativity, and unique understanding. A New Hope - Made me believe. The Empire Strikes Back - Made me understand. Return of the Jedi - Made me confirm. I love how you watched all 3 movies and I took the journey with you. I'm proud of you for taking your first step into a larger world - Ben Kenobi. I love how you cried because that's the emotions that most of us felt watching this movie all the way to the end. If you want, I recommend continuing your journey with the Prequel films, the Sequel films, the TV shows, the video games, and the old novels. Mad love. P.S., a black woman into Star Wars, I love to see it. YEAGER!!!

[@chasemiles2166]

Not sure if anyone said already, but David Prowse was in the Vader suit, while James Earl Jones was the voice

[@mimoe7587]

One of my favorite lines in the franchise "I am a jedi, like my father before me." Glad they didn't kill off Lando 🤣🤣 Or any of our team.

[@MyBlackandRedCZ]

Your testimonial as to why you’re reacting to Star Wars and you mentioning that your mom would hate your cussing is so genuine and unapologetic and I love it! You’re my kind of woman! 😊

[@zenhaelcero8481]

I really admire how into the OG trilogy she got. Lots of people have reacted to the OT, but not many have been so excited about them.

[@ariavenger]

I’m not gonna lie, while I have respect for episode four, it was just very hard to get into, the Empire strikes back and return of the Jedi really got me to love this series. 😊🤍

[@zenhaelcero8481]

@@ariavenger Yeah, can't blame you. A New Hope spends a lot of time setting things up, then they get heated later. The prequels have their good and bad qualities, I'm sure you'll enjoy them. The Disney trilogy... is what it is. It looks pretty, anyway.

[@BunBun299]

I was 3 when this movie hit theaters in 1983. It was the first movie I ever saw. So I have literally always been a fan. Leia in the slave bikini definitely influenced my tastes as I grew up. No, Luke and Leia being siblings was not part of the original plan. Nor was Vader being their father. Originally, Lucas had 3 Jedi from the past as part of the lore, Obi-wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker and Darth Vader. He was a couple of drafts into Empire Strikes Back before he had the idea that Vader and Anakin were one and the same. Lucas did always plan for Luke to have a sister, but she was intended to be a separate character until writing this movie, and Lucas realized he did not have enough time to cover all of the story beats, and introduce a new sister character, so Leia, as the only major female character, got the job.

[@MilkSteak55]

Awesome reaction. You’ve earned yourself a new subscriber

[@michaelroberts2394]

I have not missed an opening day of a star wars movie since 77. The movies help me through some tough times in my life.

[@slowbro173]

Han was blind the whole time and never got to see Leia in the gold bikini

[@emurphy42]

Regarding the Death Star being made to look incomplete: I mean the overall structure was incomplete, hence why they were able to fly in and blow up the reactor core, but yeah the plan was to fool the Rebels into assuming that the superlaser was also incomplete. IIRC, the original idea was that if they'd finished building this one, then it wouldn't have had any vents large enough for even Luke to fire anything down them. The writers may have leaned in a different direction after Rogue One, though.

[@stephenlafleur1720]

Don't stop no matter what. Keep making content. I'm very proud of you!

[@ariavenger]

Thank you Lafleur!!!

[@jerrykessler2478]

I took my best friend to see the original for his 17th birthday in 1977 and I've been a Star Wars fan ever since. I'm so glad you enjoy them.

[@balintkovacs4089]

Originally his was the actor playing old Anakin/Darth Vader who appeared beside Yoda and Obi-wan as a Force Ghost. Hayden's version was indeed only added once the prequel trilogy was complete, so as to not confuse viewers that much.

[@pandemicwarfare4288]

Good to see people like yourself appreciating the Wilhelm scream!

[@ariavenger]

Lol I didn’t even know it was called that till it was pointed out to me! You in the Air Force btw??

[@pandemicwarfare4288]

@AriAvenger oh man get ready! You have to watch Lord of the rings The Two Towers and the Forever Purge. Two of the best and loudest Wilhelms 😂 and yes I am in the Air Force, loving it so far!

[@ariavenger]

@@pandemicwarfare4288 i got you man, I've been traveling alot so it's been hard to edit and film, but i'll check it out and get the videos up for you guys! and that's awesome, i've been active duty air force for almost 10 years now, so i'm happy to hear you're enjoying it :)

[@TheCryptofHorrors-DerCryptaxis]

Chet in weird science probably was a jabba callback, good catch

[@nathanclaytonvarietyasmr8224]

i loved your reaction to return of the jedi, one of my favourite star wars films. havea great day and you are very beautiful

[@rafm3068]

That was a great explanation of the Star Wars Trilogy at the end!

[@jordanglasper1064]

Phenomenal Reaction!!!

[@hakon5473]

Clone Wars is a deff must watch. It makes Anakin's story so much tragic.

[@philipgiger9940]

Nice reaction! Tears fell here along with you... ;)

[@Geoflex222]

Forget the trolls. Just keep being you. I enjoyed watching your reaction to my fave childhood movies and your appreciation for these iconic characters.

[@ariavenger]

I’m trying to be as authentic to myself as possible. I’m grateful I seem to be gathering a group of people who appreciate my random candid and at times vulgar sense of humor. Lol thank you 😊🤍

[@Geoflex222]

@@ariavenger Good for you for not letting other's opinions dictate your journey! I appreciate the fresh perspective and humor you provide and it's great to hear I'm not alone :)

[@CoolnessNSparks]

@@ariavenger when they were releasing the original trilogy in the early 2000s, it was because Lucas wanted to make the prequels come full circle, those six films were the Skywalker not the sequel too woke for itself Skywalker wannabe films a few long years after All six were out here in the open for a Truly long time now.

[@CoolnessNSparks]

Re-releasing* typo

[@Garryck-1]

@@ariavenger - Any time someone objects to you being yourself, just remember (and maybe point out to them!) that you're not the one with the problem.. *they're* the one with the problem...

[@JayGHDTTP]

Subscribed. Loved the energy and your authenticity!

[@ariavenger]

Yay! Thank you! 🥺

[@The_Kiosk]

No, Leia's abs are not photoshopped. I grew up with the original and she was that fit. As far as your understanding of Leia as both a baddie and a general and a fighter, people who already knew about her and about Ellen Ripley from the Alien film franchise were the ones giving Jennifer Lawrence and that chick who played Captain Marvel so much grief about their claims to be the first female action heroes. Leia was doing better and more effectively back in 1977, Ripley since 1979.

[@dmanimousprime3858]

Great reaction! You really got into Luke’s Hero’s Journey. You should check out Dune (2021) based on the Frank Herbert novel from 1965. You can see some of the inspiration for Luke’s story here and it’s awesome!

[@mikefoster6018]

In 1990 Tremors came out, and in 1997 George Lucas released the 'special edition' that you're watching in which all those extra details (the mouth/beak etc) were cgi-added to the sarlac pit. He added that really annoying extended Sy Snootles Band skit in Jabba's palace too. The was no CGI, as we know it now, in the proper original Star Wars Trilogy - only in these speical editions. But there were gazillions of awesome special effects in them when they were released in 1977, 1980, and 1983 anyway. Awesome films. Cool to see you loving the addition of Hayden at the end.

[@Azereiah]

holy shit i love your hair as for the incest thing, i feel like part of it can be explained as "they felt a bond with eachother for some reason and mistook it for romantic feelings". i wish they'd had had more of an "oh shit" reaction to figuring it out tho :')

[@bantusen7309]

The progression from the Episode 4 reaction until the Episode 6 reaction would make any Star Wars fan smile

[@ariavenger]

Bruh literally documented a growing love story 😭

[@bantusen7309]

@@ariavenger Honest reactions are never wack. 👏👍

[@domingocurbelomorales8635]

I loved your react!! This ep is so emotional. And Anakin... came back after life and before bringed balance to the force finally.

[@jaernihiltheus7817]

Oh look, the black guy didn't die 😜 Leia's force awakening actually happened at the end of episode 5, when she and luke communicated with each other, but it was played off as just luke doing it. People with the force, especially ones that are naturally gifted (like the skywalkers) tend to show traits of latent force abilities, usually small things like being a really good shot or having good reflexes and instincts. It doesn't mean everyone with good instincts and good aim is force sensitive (han isn't), but rather that people with the force tend to be naturalsm. That's why princess leia is as good a shot as soldiers and bounty hunters despite growing up as a diplomat in luxury - just like how luke is a god-tier shot despite being a moisture farmer.

[@zebedeedoodaah6454]

Believe it or not there are still plenty of us alive that experienced these movies as they came out 25yrs before mobile phones or internet. Star Wars blew the whole planet's mind like NOTHING before. Civilisation went through a paradigm shift in many ways in the '80's and Star Wars was the spark!. I knew it would get to you sooner or later!🤣 Imagine years instead of weeks between movies!. Your burps are what opened the door to me dropping my guard towards you!.😆 I knew you would love all this eventually!.👍

[@mogwiawolf4354]

grew up watching this and love it from beginning to end but will have to watch this sometime tomorrow once i get off work

[@bryce253]

Lando dies because he's the only black character? Nope. But it's even more telling that Lando is the dude the blew up the second Deathstar and noooooobody remembers. Juss sayin.

[@mogwiawolf4354]

finally am off from work now i can watch it

[@UESide]

Watch Rogue one next! Explains how they got the secret Death Star plans

[@BT-fd2ne]

7:10 For context; C3PO has an 'interpretation' chip so he can communicate with more species. As a unintended feature, he cannot lie or keep secrets. 7:35 Yes. Lucas always hated how far behind costumes and computer effects were when he made the original series. He went back and modified the effects in 2006. So the only originals exist as VHS or DVDs before 2006.

[@criss6945]

Yep, you're a SW fan now 🙂

[@ariavenger]

It feels good to be here 🥲

[@nickthepeasant]

Never heard 'bitch' said so much in a SW reaction..and I support it. Really hope you dive into the rest of the SW content out there - it varies from superb to really shit but it weighs more on the good side, so the movies and TV shows need to be watched whenever you can. May the Force be with you and happy holidays.

[@daanvanderleest7171]

I love watching people their first reactions to Star Wars. Your energy is also super fun and I love your vibe!

[@edminister]

Return of the Jedi refers to Anakin's redemption as much as Luke completing his journey.

[@LanceStoddard]

You're supposed to wait three years to watch Jedi after Empire.

[@ariavenger]

I’m not trying to stay THAT faithful to the theatrical release lmao

[@tjsogmc]

I'm one of those that saw Star Wars when it first hit the cinemas and every movie after that when it was released. It was a game changer. You can't overstate the cultural influence that SW had up until this very day. And that's it, that's the end of the Star Wars stories. There's nothing after this, no sequels or anything. You can watch the prequels and the cartoons like the Clone Wars which will fill out the universe and background information. But there aren't any more movies after this.

[@CJM44]

22:25 When Leia says this she doesn't mean it literally. She means that she always knew they were connected somehow through the force

[@MeanMrMustard1]

AriAvenger during A New Hope opening crawl: "I hate reading!" AriAvenger during Return of the Jedi opening crawl: "I love reading!"

[@ariavenger]

Lol I don’t love it. I’m invested. There’s a difference

[@mattkylie6723]

You’re review was heat!! looking forward to prequels I - II - III

[@mulletking]

Dunno if anyone mentioned this yet, but Luke and Leia being siblings wasn't planned in the first 2 films. "Return of the Jedi" originally was going to introduce Luke's twin brother instead. But the script got changed last minute, and they decided to go with Leia being his twin. But since it was unplanned, they couldn't really go back and change the previous two films.

[@SuperCeoman]

These reactions are 10/10. Very excited for you to see the prequel trilogy!

[@ariavenger]

Thank you so much for the support! It feels good to know I’m getting my tribe together welcome 😈 lmaoooo

[@SuperCeoman]

*Getting your tribe assembled

[@ariavenger]

Ooooooou , I see what you did there 😌

[@luketimewalker]

SO I discovered your existence a couple hours ago and I'm 1) hooked 2) alarmed that you have so few reactions so far... MOARRR PLIZZ What you said in the end made me edit my comment on Empire Strikes Back... and makes me tell you YOU. WILL. FALL. IN. LOVE. WITH. THE. MANDALORIAN I have spoken!

[@aquariandawn4750]

Loved this one, Luke finally became a badasss.

[@ProfessorDoom]

That scream is called the "Wilhelm Scream" and is used in many popular action films.

[@silverdandylmao]

i hadnt actually watched the prequels when i watched the original trilogy, but i recognized hayden as prequel-anakin and seeing him as a force ghost in the end got me so emotional!!! T_T and then i watched the actual prequels and AAAAAAAAA

[@ariavenger]

Omg yeeeesss this is exactly how i felt too. I’ve never watched the prequels but I knew of the actor already so when I saw him.. well I mean you know how I reacted , you were there 😂

[@The_Kiosk]

When I was a kid and Anakin died, I cried.

[@ariavenger]

🥺🥺🥺🤍

[@katherineaubrey6721]

that is why the first 3 that came out are the best, star wars were originally wrote by George Lucas and the story was so long it had to be made in 3 parts. that's why the first 3 are the best

[@drigerdranzer7514]

5:05 With that comparison, imagine how unforgiving the emperor is.

[@lovelovelove5744]

FYI the scream is the famous Wilhelm Scream used on all Star Wars, and Indy and others. Look it up. The Millennium Falcon was not a bad green screen because it was a backdrop painting. It is also in a matte painting of the entire hangar bay.

[@easy_e_1976]

The real ending. 7,8 and 9 mean nothing to me. So happy you loved the this trilogy. Forever greatness!!

[@ruarikelsey1793]

That’s your loss 😂

[@elsacristina9]

She kissed him to make Han jealous. Everyone knows this and yes Luke had a crush on Leia, but first they didn't know they were siblings and when he saw that she loved Han he backed off. That is why he was not upset when he found out. Besides the kiss in Empire, when that happened GL was not planning making Luke and Leia twins, that happened when he was writing Return of the Jedi.

[@adampare8088]

Gotta waych epi 1-3 now. See how Vadar becomes Vadar

[@ariavenger]

I already got epi 1 reaction posted, editing epi 2 now 😗

[@adampare8088]

@@ariavenger ok well hurry hurry we're all waiting young lady 🙂

[@sorinturle4599]

Exactly because of that ending (the appearence of Obi-Wan, Yoda and Anakin), this serie should actually now been watched starting with The Phantom Menace and finishing with Return of the Jedi. Now of course, in the original ending, it was Sebastien Shaw, same as the dying Dart Vader.

[@Guiltyspark0801]

Only if she knew the absolute nightmare that the empire had to endure on that night after the defeat on Endor... Imagine being eaten alive by a bunch of fluffy yet dangerous and ruthless creatures, being hunted down one by one and see your comrades disappear into the void of Endor just to hear screams while the rebela cheered their victory

[@JoeFF85]

"Mark Hammil looks aged" He was in a pretty significant car crash between making Star Wars and Empire Strikes Back, which necessitated some major surgery. The snow beast attack at the beginning of Empire is supposed to explain the change in universe.

[@RamonJuarez]

Look up "Wilhelm Scream"

[@MrLorenzovanmatterho]

Yes, this was when Carrie Fisher KNOCKED YOU OUT!

[@ariavenger]

😂😂😂😂 most definitely

[@alextennant4218]

Fun fact, Mark Hamill looked like this in the last one too because of this, he was in an accident and needed surgery on his face sometime after the first film was made.

[@sinfulkivisian20]

@AriAvenger there was Mad Magazine joke for this movie when Sidious was electrocuting Luke telling him how much voltage he was sending through his body. And if the bolts didn't kill him, his electricity bill will

[@rahasanum]

The OT movies were basically made to look like a futuristic WW2 setting in a way. Not only does the empire represent Germans but a lot of Star Wars guns are actually real like WW2 guns that are slightly changed.

[@The_Kiosk]

"that is a terrible green screen." That shot was done in a hangar and the background is a painting behind them. The far away shots are the reverse, a painting on glass close to the camera with a cleared blank spot where the actors stand at a distance, visible through the opening. Forced perspective and practical camera matte effects that won an Oscar.

[@MeanMrMustard1]

The one effect Lucas didn't fix that badly needed fixing.

[@The_Kiosk]

"did the emperor have something to do with Vader?" Yes. Watch the prequels. It's heartbreaking.

[@mogwiawolf4354]

also originally George Lucas was going to have Han and Luke be brothers but changed it last minute to be Leia instead

[@tommacari4103]

Great reaction, thank you. Ending always gets me

[@juandegruy9483]

You have to watch 1-3 to understand the 4-6

[@montist1]

Awesome reaction!

[@ariavenger]

Thank you!! 😁

[@NoWeyDude]

DUUUDDEEE I fucking loved this!! You def should watch the prequels next!

[@ariavenger]

Thank you Dominguez!!

[@arraymac227]

Best. Leia's 'I know.' Reaction. Ever.

[@luketimewalker]

This is the best reaction EVAH to the Wilhelm scream looooooooooooooool

[@jackfrod3679]

She said "Mario go karts" hahaha and showed footage of Double dash? She's an OG

[@no_rubbernecking]

Second film I saw in the theater, and the first that was worth seeing. Originally, the same guy who you see as old Anakin's face played the spirit Anakin, without the head injuries.

[@aria2917]

Damn i cannot wait for you to watch Revenge of the sith lmao

[@3rdNationInc]

🖤👑🪶 G.O.A.T. This franchise was with my whole life…and continues to grow and inspire new fans…all over the world 🌍

[@Pecos1]

So, I guess it is safe to say you are a Star Wars fan? Well then... WELCOME TO THE STAR WARS FAMILY!!! (just in case no one else has already said it) I look forward to watching you react to The Mandalorian. Eventually. 😁

[@ariavenger]

Thank you for the warm welcome!! I’m just happy to be here 🥳 lol

[@ajrwyfu]

Looking forward to seeing you watch the prequels... keep up the good work!

[@chidiumeh]

Excellent reaction and prediction of the plot line. Very amusing too.

[@semperterra3235]

31:09 - Yeah I didn't like seeing Hayden Christensen either 😄😄😄. Sebastian Shaw's the GAOAT!

[@futuramayeah]

Ari, most reactors get overloaded by the cuteness of Wicket the Ewok when Leia meets him

[@zach_attacker]

I love seeing people react to Star Wars

[@The_Kiosk]

"he's my brother [loading content]" he's also realizing that Vader is also her father. Imagine finding out your girlfriend's dad is a serial killer or a dictator or a hitman. Something famous and bad.

[@phillip_rogers]

Great reaction. This is my personal favorite of the franchise. Fun fact: the actor who played the Rebel pilot Wedge, Denis Lawson, is Ewan McGregor’s uncle :)

[@ariavenger]

Thank you for the fact! 😭🤍