Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983) ✦ Reaction & Review ✦ "You were right.."

Imagine me crying and having a broken heart about a villain in a movie, couldn't be me! 😅 Darth Vader, I knew you would come around. Such an emotional moment, and what a fantastic film, thank you George Lucas! Thanks so much for checking out my first time watching reaction to Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. I cannot wait to dive into the prequels and get some more depth and backstory to these characters that we know and love so much!
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[@mikek0135]

Please, my fellow Star Wars fans, don't make any more comments about the content of the prequels. I'm with you with your enthusiasm, but we must practice patience. Everything you say regarding the content of the prequels reveals something, and it's best if she discovers it ALL for herself. Be patient and bombard her after she's seen the prequels, but wait till AFTER. May the force be with you all.

[@kaiielle]

Thank you for saying this. I know people get excited and it can be hard to remain quiet, but fans need to remember that _they_ experienced these movies without any prior information, and new viewers should have that same experience. 💛

[@paulgnsn554]

@@kaiielle that's one of the best things about your reactions., how fresh they are. Hope you can go in knowing next to nothing and having the truest response.

[@kaiielle]

@@paulgnsn554 Me too!

[@CaptainAmercia]

By Your Command

[@blakestuder5758]

Agree with you I will for do or do not their is no try

[@adrianfuegoscuro6308]

-"I've accepted the truth that you were once Anakin Skywalker, my father." what a powerful line!...Love your react.

[@JaroslawKwasniewski]

"It is too late for me, son." for me that always was the most important quote from this movie. The first time we see a glimpse of Anakin in conflict with Vader.

[@gatget007]

I think the first clue is when Darth referring to Luke as my son. "My son is with them." Before that, he only mentions him as Skywalker.

[@dirtyhawkstv1575]

The fact he said it was too late for him let me know it was not too late. Probably the most conflicted he's ever been as Vader.

[@UTU49]

@@dirtyhawkstv1575 Totally agree. I've always loved that concept.

[@tommytommy7535]

@@dirtyhawkstv1575 when someone says " its to late for me" , means its actually not to late ^^

[@annaclarafenyo8185]

The first time was in Empire, when he didn't murder the fellow in charge when the Millenium Falcon gets away for the last time, due to being around his son.

[@IdealUser]

When you asked what Luke was thinking (when he looked at Vader's missing hand and his prosthetic one), he was remember the vision at the cave. It was a sign he was "turning into" Vader by giving into his hate. Lot's of people forget that scene in ESB during this event.

[@FM-kl7oc]

Never thought you'd cry when Vader died? This is why I love the old Star Wars movies. Every character grows throughout the saga -- even Vader. We go from hating him, to crying when he dies. :)

[@myspiderungoliant]

Darth Vader died the moment he threw his master down the reactor shaft. We all got emotional at the death of Anakin Skywalker.

[@SWTobito0702]

I absolutely love the moment in the conference room when Luke, probably not even having heard all of what was happening, just went "my friends are doing something, I'm helping them". It's a small moment but speaks so much in regards to Luke's character.

[@Uatu-the-Watcher]

Well, I suppose that’s easier to do when you’re the most individually capable person in the room and on the mission.

[@digitalcassette5]

And then they proceed to ruin it in disney SW

[@Uatu-the-Watcher]

@@digitalcassette5 I would place the blame on Kennedy before Disney.

[@gumdeo]

@@digitalcassette5 Sequels are just a bad dream.

[@ultimateninjaboi]

@@gumdeo gone the way of Dragonball GT. Official but ignored. XP

[@SheevPalps868]

Episode 3 is going to be one emotional rollercoaster that’s for sure….

[@onemoreminute0543]

*Laughs in the films climax* Seriously, the climax to ROTS is one of the best I've ever seen in a movie.:O

[@kaiielle]

I've watched it now, so I can finally come back to this comment and reply... YES, YES IT WAS. AND I AM NOT OKAY.

[@onemoreminute0543]

@@kaiielle I love all of the original 6 SW films, but in my opinion the two I would only call 'masterpieces' are Empire and Sith. They do a great job of portraying tragedy on an epic scale, though I'd argue Sith does it slightly better than Empire :)

[@bagelj]

Shhhj! 🤫🫢

[@bagelj]

The Darth Vader chair isn’t a chair. It’s a meditation chamber with a swivel stool. The Siths focus is power. The lust for power. Darth was no exception in acquiring power, especially for himself. All 3 movies he emphasizes people that they don’t know the levity of the Force. He loved that as much as the Emperor did. If he could get Luke on his side, yes they could have overthrown the Emperor. In fact one of Lucas’ alternate story lines was to have Luke and Lea turn. Then a new character would have stepped in as the major hero, to bring back the balance in the Force. Glad that story didn’t happen. But as it was he was in conflict with lust for power and his feelings for a son he didn’t know.

[@SWTobito0702]

Out of all the emotional moments in this movie, especially the many moments involving Luke, the moment when Luke lashes out and defeats Vader makes me really emotional in large part due to John Williams' theme "A Jedi's Fury". You can really feel Luke's anger in the choreography, consequently advancing and pushing Vader back until the moment he just wails on Vader and cuts of his hand. Absolutely incredible. Gets me every time.

[@Jim-Mc]

Yes! This moment and the music in it has gotten lost among more recent Star Wars lore, but it is by far the most powerful in all of Star Wars.

[@slchance8839]

yes. "I am a Jedi. Like my father before me." Every time i hear this, i smile from ear to ear and feel like an 11 year old again.

[@jglen888]

For me, it's always been my favorite scene in all of Star Wars

[@slchance8839]

@@jglen888 now that i think about it...it might be my favorite scene, too. that, or yoda's explanation of the force: "....luminous being are we. Not this [pinch] crude matter...." In that moment, i feel the wonder.

[@LukeMaynard]

The subtlety in these larger-than-life films still blows me away. It's very much a Western thing, but as English speakers we read left to right, and it feels very natural after a lifetime of fiction for the action onscreen to move left to right. When Luke starts driving Vader back, we see it from right to left, a direction that just feels *wrong* somehow. It's remarkable how such a small thing warns us that Luke's triumph, which we were cheering for only moments before, now feels like the trap it is. Even if he wins, he loses... and even the smallest camera movements tell the story. Lots of people call George Lucas out on his campy dialogue (even though it's Lawrence Kasdan who writes all the best lines in Empire and Jedi). But people forget just how many storytelling elements go into putting a good film onscreen. I'm reminded by Richard Marquand's direction how important that is. And it's a big part of why, as much as people complain about the campy dialogue when Lucas writes it, he still manages to tell a great story. He's a technical filmmaker, not a novelist. And it's in the whole technical apparatus of his films that he tells these stories.

[@oneironaut420]

I'm glad you noticed Threepio's design. Both he and Vader were designed to look as neutral as possible, so that their expressions could reflect what was being said or done in a scene. In fact, Vader did NOT yell "NOOOOO" when he threw the Emperor down the shaft. In the original version, he said absolutely nothing... his inner emotions were conveyed simply through the music and performance. The audience doesn't need everything fed to them, cinema is a language of its own.

[@zenhaelcero8481]

Yeah, Vader yelling "NO" isn't one of Lucas's better edits.

[@kaiielle]

Pretty sure that my opinion will be unpopular, but I actually like that he yelled "NOOOO!" ... Felt more emotionally impactful to me. 🤷‍♀ And yes, 3PO and Vader's facial designs are really good!

[@oneironaut420]

@@kaiielle Well there is a continuity reason for the “no” as well, but that’s in another movie. You’ll recognize it when you see it!

[@0retro0]

like poetry yknow

[@mikek0135]

@kaiielle I understand your point of view, and I invite you to wqtch a version of The Return Of The Jedi without Vader yelling "NOOOOOOOO". To me Darth Vader (Anakin at this moment?) is more desparate without yelling "NOOOOOOOO".

[@christopheryochum3602]

Like your sense of humor. I've seen this movie reacted to 50 times, but you're the first to leave in one of the best interplays in the series: "How we doin'?" "Same as always." "That bad, huh." Cracks me up every time and highlights Han's sarcasm. Love it!

[@kaiielle]

Such a good bit of banter!

[@lethaldose2000]

Kaiielle, The writing was meant to subvert you and give you conflicted and multi-layered feelings about all the characters. Which is why the original trilogy has lasted the test of time.

[@jumpcutreviews1545]

This movie came out on my 4th birthday back in 1983. It was the first movie I ever saw in the theater. My two brothers and my uncle took me to see it. We were all big fans of Star Wars and I had only seen Empire on a bootleg VHS. I didn't see Episode IV tell years later when they re-released them all on VHS. This Movie will always hold a special place in my heart. I used to hate the inclusion of young Anakin at the end. Originally it was the same actor who played Vader in the movie when he died. Now after the years, I really like it and it changes the meaning of the title of the film for me. I used to think of the returning Jedi as Luke. Now however, It's the return of Anakin Skywalker as the Jedi. The scenes between Luke and Vader have so much more emotional resonance for me now that I have seen the prequals. This is why I think they should be watched in release order.

[@kaiielle]

I really like that they changed it to a young Anakin as well. I think it hits harder and has more emotional impact because to me it showed that in Darth's final moments, he was Anakin again.

[@strategicthinker8899]

It's my first theater movie as well. But since I was born and grew up in a communist country, I saw it in the theater at 9 years old. Holds a very special place in my heart as well. I cried like a baby (well I almost was still a baby then :)) at his father's death and especially the line "Let me look on you with MY OWN eyes." So touching.

[@VadersRage]

@@kaiielle These comments are making me feel freakin' old!!!😁 I was 17 when this was released. We saw it in your typical multiplex theater where the film was playing on like 3 different screens.....and being the "genius" that I was, I walked into the wrong theater just as Luke was watching Vader's funeral pyre. Worst......spoiler......EVER. I had no one to blame but myself. I heard the music and such but thought it was the "Coming Attractions". I'm STILL mad at myself over that😁.

[@kaiielle]

@@VadersRage Oh NO that's brutal!!!

[@extantsanity]

@@kaiielle Btw, not sure if someone has mentioned this, but "Darth" is his title, not his name. Obi-Wan actually mis-uses the title in the movie, also, and it annoys some people lol. It isn't technically inaccurate to use it by itself in a sentence to refer to a person, though, because you can say "the captain" and everyone knows who you're talking about -- just as long as you don't think "Captain" is his first name :) Great reaction, though, looking forward to more!

[@BanditoBurrito]

I genuinely think Lucas is a genius. The fact he made Vader’s force-ghost Anakin to show that was who he truly was, and the force itself “forgave him” in a way. So cool.

[@shaggjones4854]

what and made him young and beautiful again?....

[@TheGreenThunder1607]

@@shaggjones4854 i've heard that he came back as young anakin, because that's only when he really Was a Jedi.. doesn't make a lot of sense ik

[@VORASTRA]

@@TheGreenThunder1607 it was included in remaster, in the original movie there was old Anakin actor, as Vader without mask (and with clean face, without burn)

[@VORASTRA]

@@shaggjones4854 the magic of the remasters

[@isaiahpavia-cruz678]

“I have a baaad feeling about everything…” That’s the Star Wars spirit! 😂

[@BratBond1]

33:13 Thank you for managing to include this scene, which is my favorite. Few reactors have this because of the f'n copyright issues, but the score is so important to show how Luke tastes the Dark Side of the Force for the first time as he fight Vader. Congrats to you making it this far, Kaiielle. The Force is strong in you now. Now, to the Prequels, and your questions will be answered.

[@kaiielle]

You're welcome! And thank you for the kind words.

[@BKPrice]

"I have a bad feeling about just about everything." Now you're getting the hang of Star Wars.

[@ezz_breezy]

Another amazing reaction video! It's been such a treat to watch you experience my favourite fictional world for the first time. I look forward to join you in experiencing the prequels next!

[@ryanrmcshane]

It’s a joy to watch you experience these incredible movies! I grew up with them, and I still cry when you did. 😊

[@kaiielle]

I'm glad you're enjoying them!

[@Murrlin27]

I almost envy you! Getting to watch all three movies in a span of about six days, instead of across SIX YEARS! It's easy to forget all the small details and connections in that span of time.

[@tirayabonnet2586]

38:31 i love the transition of the music in that scene, how went from the force theme to a song of celebration, is so fucking beautiful

[@Scorpion-Gamer82]

Great reaction KL. A lot of people cry when Anakin talks to Luke on the shuttle walkway. I know I did, the line that gets me is 'You already have Luke'. I can't wait to see your reactions to the prequels. Already looking forward to Episode One The Phantom Menace. Keep up the awesome work. 👍

[@onemoreminute0543]

Aye. That moment is superb. Without spoiling anything, I watched SW for the first time in chronological order and it was super impactful. To see Anakin be consumed by the monster that was Vader and prepare to show his face after several movies was chilling, but as soon as the mask came off... so much changed. There was no monster under the mask. Just an old , sad, dying man who had lost so much in life and wanted to look upon his only present loved one before passing. He truly was trapped in the Vader suit, both physically and spiritually. As mentioned in the video, the sad lullaby version of the Imperial March.... that just added to the feels man. It's also nice how on the dvd chapter listing for ROTJ, it refers to the unmasking scene as 'Anakin Unmasked ', not Vader :)

[@christoffsimply3179]

Thank you for uploading this. From one old guy who was a kid back in 1977, thank you young beautiful people for still watching this all these decades later. Yeah, even as a grown man, Star Wars has made me cry several times, even through the newer TV shows. It's just so amazing. I'm so happy to know your generation likes this too. Thank you!

[@kaiielle]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@marksaldana3051]

Same here! I was 9 years old when this movie came out in 1983. The entire theatre was crying when Vader died. So neat to see the new generation of fans react the same way we did 39 years ago!!!

[@wxgrad]

While Boba Fett's name is used for the first time in this movie, I'm sure most people first saw his name in the credits of Empire or from the Star Wars section of the local toy store. It has always amazed me how big of an impact he had on the fans with so little actual screen time. Your "nicer" feelings toward Darth Vader reminded me of this bit of trivia. In the 80's National Geographic Kids held a contest to draw grotesques (gargoyles) for the Washington DC Cathedral. One of the winners had of course drawn Darth Vader and so now there is a sculpture of Darth Vader's head/helmet on the Washington DC Cathedral.

[@Mr.Ekshin]

Yup... I was 10 when Empire Strikes Back was out, and immediately thought Boba's armor was super cool. That was one of the first Star Wars toys I owned. In fact, I owned a Boba action figure, as well as a Vader, an R2, a stormtrooper, and a Jawa... but oddly enough, I never owned any Luke, Leia, Chewie, or Solo figures. So yeah... most of us had the toys and knew all the names by heart. The movies didn't mention that the Empire was using TIE Fighters, but we all knew them from the toy stores.

[@extantsanity]

A lot of people point to Boba Fett's armor as being the reason for his popularity, but I think a very subconscious part of it is the fact that he's the only person, besides the Emperor himself, who Vader capitulates to. He treats Boba Fett with respect, and actually makes _promises_ to him about being appropriately compensated if Han dies or is damaged. I mean, Vader snuffs out full-blown imperial ADMIRALS, on his side and in his own fleet, without a second thought. If Darth MFing Vader treats you with respect and goes out of his way to make sure you get paid, you're a badass among badasses. A lot of people overlook that part, but I think it's psychologically pretty crucial to his allure and mystique.

[@nowthatsjustducky]

We actually learned the name of Boba Fett during the immortal Star Wars Holiday Special. And I swear, that segment had to have been animated by folk who would later do Heavy Metal.

[@Crotal_Karma]

Omg you're making me cry now! 😥 Then you saluted Vader! 😭 Your reactions are the best in so long! Glad you're finally enjoying what we have enjoyed for so many years! ❤

[@shanegarland3954]

I reckon you would love the clone wars the animated series. Too many episodes for a reaction series but it really fleshes out Anakins character and the whole universe. Also introduces Ahsoka and other new characters . And the final season is amazing especially the final 4 episodes. The final scene in the clone wars is up there with anything in the movies.

[@kaiielle]

I want to check it out, but pretty sure I won't be doing it for KZbin. Have had a few people recommend it now!

[@GingerNipples]

Loved your reactions to all 3 movies! You pick up on so much information and a lot of little details and intricacies in the characters and their relationships that a lot of other reactors miss. I also love that you said you're watching all the movies, no matter what people tell you about them. That's exactly how they should be enjoyed, now that you've started the story, watch it until it's conclusion and form your opinions along the way. Don't let other peoples opinions ruin things for yourself. I am so excited for you to continue the series and will be here all the way until the eventual Episode 9 conclusion!

[@kaiielle]

Thank you so much. Really appreciate that. 😊

[@KamramBehzad]

George Lucas creates arguably the greatest villain of cinematic history and then makes you weep for his demise.

[@leroylowe5921]

I haven't noticed where anyone mentioned the Ewoks were originally supposed to be big scary monsters. Lucas wanted them changed to short and cute teddy bears so they would sell more toys.

[@FallenRingbearer]

When you saluted at the burning of Anakins body, I fell in love. You just became my favorite reactor.

[@Mikesupr1]

39:06 Yes!!! She loves me! I did it! 😀

[@thealmightypancakeface9585]

Yaahah

[@LittleJoeTheMoonlightCat]

@Lando Calrissian Are you Really Billy Dee Williams or just a KZbinr using the Name Lando Calrissian?

[@Mikesupr1]

@@LittleJoeTheMoonlightCat I am just an ordinary guy...card player, gambler, scoundrel, Baron Administrator of Cloud City, general in Rebel Allience etc.... 🙂

[@LittleJoeTheMoonlightCat]

@@Mikesupr1 Oh Okay got it Your in The Galaxy Far far away😉.

[@epa316]

9:36 Finally someone recognizes the Wilhelm Scream!

[@brianalambert1192]

The older I get, the more I come to realize how truly remarkable this story was. We should not be crying at Vader's death. Nothing he's done up until Luke says "There's good in you" has ever indicated the legitimacy of that statement. He doesn't have a traditional redemption arc, it's just that in the moment where it mattered, he chose his son. Not once are we wanting Vader to turn to the good sign; in fact half of reactors I see call Luke stupid for thinking there's good in Vader only to start yelling at the screen for Vader to intervene while Luke is being electrocuted. This by all accounts should not have worked. But it did. It's so complex in it's simplicity

[@josephcastaneda4424]

Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader is one of the best characters ever created These movies are incredible and your appreciation for them is equally incredible I can't wait to see you react to the rest of the films and maybe some of the other star wars content

[@leesmith9299]

lucas had it so well planned from the start he put the kisses in to throw us off the scent. genius

[@S.M.Jean-Mahmoud_Ier]

I must say I love your reactions to this one, especially the tears of pride when Skywalker surges back, as well as his return in the end. But hey : it's OK to cry on this moment ; Why holding them back ? don't restrain them !

[@davesilkstone6912]

Return of the Jedi : The only film to make you cry when the villain dies.

[@roxiepearl1]

Awesome reaction again KL🙌 I noticed that the expression/ look on Han’s face when Leia said “he’s my brother”, was exactly the same as yours when Luke said “Leia, Leia’s my sister” 😂. That moment as everything was clicking was priceless 👍 Really looking forward to the prequels journey! Personally, I love them …..and always have, even though I’m technically of the OT generation.

[@kaiielle]

Thanks so much!

[@Dash277]

There is just so much here. Luke's fight with Vader, succumbing to his emotions and rage. Seeing his fathers hand and realizing he will make the same mistakes if he's not in control of himself. Then the lines that to me fully encompass the original trilogy: I've got to save you. You already have Luke. You were right.

[@GrinningDwarf]

Howdy, kaiielle. I just discovered your channel through the Popcorn in Bed crossover for Hook. I'm a sucker for reactors discovering the Star Wars universe!! Well done, and I'm looking forward to the rest. I have to say that even though the light saber duels improve in action and tech over the series, the Skywalker-Vader duel in this one is still my favorite, for story reasons. When Vader realizes that Luke has a sister and Luke jumps out and goes to town on him, Luke's entire motivation for fighting has changed. He's not fighting just to beat Vader anymore. He's fighting to defend his sister. That made all the difference.

[@markmcgee2417]

When I saw this in the theater it was packed and sold out. When Vader threw the Emperor down the shaft the whole theater stood up and applauded and screamed "Yes!" It was the most powerful movie experience in a live audience I have ever had. I noticed watching this edited version that Vader spoke and said "No" during this scene but it was an unnecessary editing decision because him just silently acting as we saw him in the original theatrical release was so powerful on its own.

[@brianlafrazia8237]

Let me just say that I LOVE that you LOVE this trilogy. You are now hooked. I recommend you now watch the prequel trilogy (e1-e3). Then the Clone Wars animated series (it’s worth it). Then The Mandalorian series. I am jealous - you have SO MUCH great stuff ahead of you!

[@kaiielle]

All 9 movies, plus Rogue One and Solo for sure. Still undecided on anything else. I'd love to dive into some other movies that I haven't seen before since folks are enjoying my reactions. But won't write it off completely! And thank you!!

[@backstreets2473]

The Mandalorian is currently the best Star Wars content out there for sure!

[@thewheatharvester9156]

Clone wars and rebels add so much more depth to star wars that I didn’t know needed. 40 years old when I decided to watch them and some of the content of the cartoons is some of the best emotional television that I have ever watched.

[@danielmorency2242]

The familiar scream you heard is called "The Wilhelm Scream"... It's is a stock sound effect that has been used in a number of films and TV series, beginning in 1951 with the film Distant Drums. The scream is usually used when someone is shot, falls from a great height or is thrown from an explosion. Cool directors (like Lucas and Spielberg) use it very often in their movies...

[@kaiielle]

So interesting!

[@danielmorency2242]

@@kaiielle Now that you've noticed it, I swear you'll hear it everywhere... TV shows, movies, commercials... lol

[@Sherman1fan]

(No spoilers) A lot of us thought in 1983 that was all to the saga. Glad it still continues even today. See you again!

[@thegorn68]

"...and also, eat some chocolate." LMAO! That is so ME when I need calming down. Be careful not to calm yourself down too much with chocolate or you'll look like me in the mirror. Yikes!

[@chandlermccoy3942]

Excited to see the rest of your reactions! I think you'll be a Star Wars fan for life now!

[@kaiielle]

I can already tell that I will be!

[@TheOneTrueChris]

The moment where Vader turns on the Emperor was SO MUCH more powerful before Lucas added the "Noooo!" That addition totally takes away from the impact -- the swelling music was all the scene needed.

[@kaiielle]

Respectfully disagree. I think it was very impactful!

[@CaptainAmercia]

Jedi is such a fun and enjoyable movie. Fun fact before the Special editions Return of the Jedi would've be the first appearance of Jabba the Hutt only being mentioned throughout A New Hope and Empires Strikes Back. A New Hope at a cut scene where Jabbas meets Han along side Boba Fett in the background which was added back into film in 1997. The original non CGI scene had a stand in actor as Jabba who was depicted as a normal human. Personality don't like the change do prefer the building up to the character and then revealing him in Return of the Jedi as this massive Slug looking alien. Return of the Jedi also has alot of added scenes in general from the music band scene playing "Jedi rock" which many people hate lol Personality i don't mind it but still prefer the original song remember in Battlefront 2 2005 Hero's vs Hero's with my friends with the sound blasting in the background. There was also a cut scene of Luke building his new Green lightsaber which I do wish was added in the final film. Another fun detail the two last locations shown in the victory celebrations is the city of Theed on the planet of Naboo (Very classical architecture) and The Imperial City also known as Coruscant a Ecumenopolis one massive planetwide city. Coruscant was added to the 1997 Special Edition two years before The Phantom Menace. The planet Naboo was created for The Phantom Menace and was added later in 2004. Coruscant on the other hand was introduced as far back as Timothy Zahn's Heir to the Empire in 1991. It was first pronounce in the game TIE Fighter 1994 as "CorusCAN'T" Prior to Episode 1 everyone pronounced it CorusCAN'T. Core-us-ent is what everyone calls it now. If you wanted to know what happened after Return of the Jedi in 1983 you would've had to wait 8 years for Heir to the Empire by Timothy Zahn releasing in 1991 kickstarting the Star Wars Extended Universe. This novel was a massive hit set 5 years after Return of the Jedi the fans just loved it. This was followed by Dark Forces Rising and Last Command. This was also 8 to 6 years before the next Star Wars film Episode 1: The Phantom Menace so there was a massive want for Star Wars content. Throughput the 1990s there was a massive wave of Star Wars comic's and games feeding peoples need Star Wars which in many ways increased the hype even more for a new movie. If you wanted to know about the past then you'd just have to wait for Phantom Menace but thankfully the EU had peoples backs until then. George actually had some demands for writers one of the main ones being a limit on how they could reference the Clone Wars as George had his own plans on what this conflict was about while of course writers of these novels had their own ideas with one of them having the idea that The Clone Wars was a conflict between the Jedi and a group of Cloned Jedi which sounds pretty interesting tbh. The actual canon Clone Wars is very different but I'll let you find that out for yourself. Timothy Zahn was told that the Clone Wars was 35 years before A New Hope, and based his history around that fact. This of course adds 13 years to the how long ago the Clone Wars took place in Timothy's eyes the Empire was around for a little longer and the events of the Clone Wars happened long ago as well. Zahn later suggested that any discrepancies in the dates might be the result of differing calendars being used in different parts of the galaxy which i can get behind. Onto the Prequals now hopefully you'll enjoy them love the world building and the greater look at the galaxy. The Prequals also span a lot more years so you'll have a better look at how aspects change which is always fun to watch. The Clone Wars is one of my personal favourite era's unfortunately the movies don't showcase much of it but it's highlighted much more in The Clone Wars and games such as Battlefront 2 from 2005 along with some other mediums.

[@erindrury785]

I know this video is from a year ago, but welcome to the Star Wars universe. Three great reactions and I'm moving onto Rogue One and then the prequels for what I'm sure will just as genuine and emotional for you. ❤️

[@cklambo]

This is where the fun begins

[@leroylowe5921]

I always loved how Vader was like "I'm just doing what The Boss Man wants."

[@alsyville]

Kaiielle, I first watched Return of the Jedi in the 80s as a kid, collected all the merch and got into the Ewoks. I lived Star Wars! Now I'm 48 and watching this movie with you made me cry! I knew what was coming and I still shed tears. All three films are fantastic but I have such a soft spot for Return. Brings back lovely memories. Thank you for allowing us to share this experience with you.

[@kaiielle]

Thank you for this super kind comment. ❤️ Glad you enjoyed it.

[@pngz]

Finally a reactor who empathises with Malakili (the Rancor keeper)

[@4everhealthwellness344]

I know the expression on your face when Luke said "Leia, Leia is my sister!" You were thinking "wait....but they KISSED!!!"

[@johnbarry1712]

The actor playing Wicket (the Ewok that Leia met first) is Warwick Davis. He was 11 when he got that role. He also played the title character in one of my favorite movies: Willow...another movie George Lucas had a hand in.

[@theashrook6129]

I'm so glad when a new fan finds there way to the original trilogy

[@coyotej4895]

When My daughter was watching her husband's reaction to the news about Leia being Lukes sister it was hilarious. He got the confused look then said Wait, they kissed, Hay hold up, didn't Vader torture the sh*t out of her on the Deathstar? To witch her reply totally dead pan was Perfect. Yes they have a complicated Family dynamic don't judge. LMAO

[@sarah-kateryan9953]

OMG! I never noticed that that was the Imperial March slowed down 😱😱

[@noahmoreno3972]

I noticed that the lights in your background match the movie. That’s so cool!

[@MoviesandCoffee]

This is my favourite of the OG trilogy. Two of my favourite music cues of all time are when Yoda dies & then when Luke finally duels Darth Vader. Still gives me goosebumps.

[@CaptainFettCosplay]

Glad I found your channel. I feel you actually understand and get the emotional beats of this trilogy. Watching your Prequel reaction is gonna be great.

[@kaiielle]

Thank you! Glad you are enjoying these.

[@Uatu-the-Watcher]

The Wilhelmina scream is famous by being used by so many sound designers on so many films. Yes. You’ve heard it before, and will continue hearing it through your life. It’s pretty awesome. There’s a video out there showing where it’s been used. However, as a reactor you’re duty-bound to remain spoiler-free. Thanks for the sacrifices that come with this profession.

[@WhiteFangofWar]

Tale as old as time... or at least it feels that way. Fun fact: The original script had Endor being inhabited by Wookiees, hence why Chewie gets so many scenes happily fighting alongside the Ewoks.

[@BrotherDerrick3X]

Endor was originally supposed to be Kashyikk, the Wookie home planet.

[@simongoddard7692]

When yoda tells Luke to not underestimate the powers of the emperor I always imagine their meeting in ROTS

[@Arthezius]

I was NOT expecting to get so into another reactor, as the whole reaction video thing is losing steam with me. This though, these 3 movies, have been such a great journey with you and you have climbed to the top of my favorite reactors. You are well spoken, smart, adorable and real. I am so looking forward to watching more of your videos!! Thank you for doing this.

[@steved1135]

So glad you liked it Kaiielle. Really enjoy your afterthoughts too. You can understand why these movies had such an impact on a generation (or two...). You'll no doubt then enjoy the next trilogy Eps 1, 2, 3) and Rogue One. Thank god they never made anymore after that...

[@dorukgolcu9191]

I still feel bad for the Rancor's handler after all these years, so good to see I am not the only one 🤣

[@kaiielle]

It was heart breaking.

[@BitBlink]

I cannot tell you how satisfying it is to see a newcomer watch Star Wars and see their reaction to Vader’s death after watching episodes 1-6 first. It’s pure emotional nostalgia.

[@kaiielle]

I haven't seen 1-3 yet! Just 4 and 5 before this one. Appreciate it though!

[@BitBlink]

@@kaiielle Can’t wait to see the prequel reactions!

[@paulgnsn554]

Yep that was another fantastic response! Amazing reactions throughout. I hope you like the sequels, they are pretty uneven but they all have good moments. Episode 3 is where it all really happens, I think you'll love it.

[@kaiielle]

Thank you!

[@theoc511]

Prequels NOT sequels

[@paulgnsn554]

@@theoc511 indeed.

[@tanisdevelopment]

Irvin Kirshner explained that the original intent of the lines: "That boy is our last hope / No. There is another" in Empire was to make you worry for Luke's safety. If there was another potential hero, then Luke might actually die when he faces Vader.

[@Ty-le3tm]

This is the correct emotional response to watching Star Wars

[@ebashford5334]

Wonderful reaction! I don't know how to say this without sounding dorky but I get misty-eyed watching a beautiful reaction like this in the emotional moments. All the best!

[@kaiielle]

I appreciate that, thank you!

[@Jerome616]

As far as action sci-fi movies go, it’s hard to top the perfect emotional resolution you get with Star Wars. Thanks so much for sharing this with all of us.

[@warrenphilbert6856]

"Another happy landing!" Cheers! ✌️❤️❤️

[@timfahey7127]

Just viewed your episode 3 reaction. Now here and ready to sob again and I haven't had my second cup of coffee yet 🙃

[@christopheryochum3602]

I cry every time I see Anakin, Ben, and Yoda on the branch. How do you not? Wasn't that one of the best scenes ever? I have to go blow my nose now.

[@kaiielle]

That hit me harder than I was expecting LOL

[@Chris_34]

Great reaction, Kaiielle😁👍

[@lethaldose2000]

Kaiielle, A great movie will make you like the villain. You see their point of view and you can understand part of their motivations. They just the way they go about achieving thier goal like a dictator. Which ends up harming more than it helps.

[@mostaley5049]

Love your reactions. You had me tearing up at the end there. 😊

[@julianbirke]

Timeless tales told in epic ways. A true classic.

[@lesliedaubert1411]

Leia was able to hear Luke's cry in Episode 5 because the force is strong in her too. Plus they are twins. There's a connection right there.

[@ajrwyfu]

Really great reaction videos... Always makes me happy to see people love these movies who haven't seen them... And your laugh is great haha

[@kaiielle]

Thanks so much!

[@ajrwyfu]

For sure! Hope to see more vids soon 🔥

[@Gilgland]

I have so many Star Wars things I could comment about but the entire video I was just staring at the pillow in the background thinking "Is that from ACOTAR?!".

[@kaiielle]

It is a Velaris pillowcase! ☺️

[@Gilgland]

@@kaiielle That's awesome. I was watching more of your Star Wars stuff after I commented last night and it's funny watching videos about a fandom I've been into since I was a kid in the 90's but staring at your walls for easter eggs from a fandom I just recently got in to.

[@lNiizz]

been awesome to see this series of your reaction as a new viewer of a classic franchise :D

[@JasonTheDetectorist]

Great videos. It’s few and far between in regards to people who haven’t seen Star Wats. I enjoyed your genuine responses and it made me feel as though I was reliving the moments. Great job 👍

[@Juffington]

NGL, a large part of me was just hanging out for you to see the reprisal of the "I love you"/"I know". :D

[@kaiielle]

HAHA I hope you enjoyed that!

[@darkjedi447]

Omg your reaction to Darth Vader at the end almost made me cry too! When I watched this in the theater in 1983, I actually did NOT cry when Yoda died but I DID cry for Vader. I never expected that to happen lol. So excited now to see your prequel reactions!! Your reactions are awesome and heartfelt and I really like that about you. Keep smiling 🤘 🙂

[@kaiielle]

Thanks so much!

[@josephD32]

The whole thing with Lando, it's kind of the point. While he was an unwilling accomplice in Empire, this movie still completes his redemption arc.

[@jamieburnette2438]

This is the " edited re-released " version. In the original release , at the end when Obi Wan , Yoda , and Anakin appear, its the older Anakin who was in the Vader suit not young Anakin. , and the music has been changed too.

[@kaiielle]

I prefer the edited version. It's way more emotionally impactful having the young Anakin standing there and the song they put in is BEAUTIFUL.

[@henryviper9091]

Awesome reaction! I saw this first when I was like 8, so a lot of stuff went over my head, but the Vader/Luke stuff always hit me hard. Thanks for the reaction and I'm glad you liked it! And you were right to not like Lando when he betrayed Han, but then you see later how he was just trying to protect Cloud City and had no choice, etc. But he totally redeemed himself and did the right thing when he was able to, so it's all good.

[@GeoffreyToday]

The best advice I can offer regarding the Star Wars movies is: Ignore the fandom. You are going to encounter no end of salty fans who want to hate on the prequels or the sequels, and they're all going to be invested in getting you to join them. In the immortal words of Admiral Ackbar "It's a trap!" Watch the movies, make up your own mind, and don't let yourself get pulled into the toxic infighting the fandom is unfortunately infamous for. Star Wars is huge, and there's a lot of it. It won't always be to your taste. When it's not, just drive on, because there's plenty more that will be, and there will be more to come in the future.

[@kaiielle]

Thank you for saying this! I've def experienced some interesting comments so far, but I am pretty good at just forming my own opinion and not letting any negativity get to me. The best response to people like that is "That's just like your opinion, man" - Classic line from The Big Lebowski that is such a great response to so many things.

[@TechyMantis]

The actor who plays the emporer was younger than he appears, he was only about 10 years older than Mark Hamill who plays Luke Skywalker. As you said, its down to excellent makeup and acting to make him appear older.

[@edcliffe2988]

C-3P0's recount of events to the ewoks is an excellent bit of writing. In episode IV, Luke queries 3P0 on his experiences and 3P0 replies "I'm not very good at telling stories. The whole gang has come a long way.

[@indydave1955]

I had a lot of fun watching your joy as the story unfolded and your wondering what the final outcome would be...as well as your emotional reaction to Vader's final moments.

[@robthebuilder9908]

I went to see this the day, it came out. We had to wait 3 years, I remember me and my friends yelling its green its green. When Luke lit his saber. I never would have thought, all these years later. Young people like you enjoying these films bless you. Oh, if you could react to Superman 1978.

[@cyatic]

Awesome! Now you have the Prequels, Rogue One, The Clone Wars Series, Rebels, The Bad Batch, The Mandalorian, and possibly Book Of Boba Fett. Yes, the lore is very deep!

[@mikeburke8772]

“Leia is Luke’s sister. And they’ve kissed. That’s…awkward.” This sums up the movie so well in one sentence.

[@BigBWolf90]

But Han's smile after the initial shock just screams "my best friend is gonna be my brother in law."

[@mikeburke8772]

@@BigBWolf90 true, though I’d argue that Chewbacca is Han’s best friend

[@lesliedaubert1411]

She kissed look to twirk Han. It wasn't a genuine kiss.

[@3dbadboy1]

Believe me, back between 1980-1083 that debate went on and on about whether Darth Vader was lying or not. I didn't settle in about it until Yoda confirmed it. You have nothing to apologize about that matter.

[@tofersiefken]

Early concepts of this episode had Wookies in the battle rather than Ewoks. For a variety of reasons the creatures were switched, which in the end appealed to a younger, toy-buying audience who purchased Ewok merchandise and supported Ewok television spin-offs. A great money-maker, but I am still curious what the battle would have looked like with a hoard of angry Wookies.

[@kaiielle]

That's so interesting! Would have been very different I think.

[@nowthatsjustducky]

Wookies instead of Ewoks likely would have resulted in an R or a PG-13 rating.

[@onemoreminute0543]

I think another reason why the Ewoks were switched out was because Lucas wanted the Rebels to ally with a technologically inferior group against the Empire to mirror the Viet Cong fighting the US. The issue with using Wookies was that, Chewbacca was capable of using a blaster, which by extension implied that all other Wookies could wield blasters (which didn't make them technologically inferior). As a result, an entirely new species had to be made that quite literally used sticks and stones :)

[@Kjf365]

The main thing was that the wookies had been built up to be so brutal that having them show up as a whole would be bad for children lol

[@randalthevandal3835]

@@onemoreminute0543 the Vietcong symbolism by Lucas was dumb because the the technology gap between the Vietcong and the USA was not nearly as extreme as between the Ewoks and the Empire.

[@aldo4908]

wonderful reaction in deed. THANKS FOR SHARING IT!

[@tonyredondo6846]

Hearing the Imperial March turn into a lullaby to reflect Anakin’s passing in a peaceful way makes me bawl like a baby. And also seeing young Anakin on Force Ghost mode tears me to shreds every time lol. Awesome video! Just subscribed! Awesome channel! Keep it up!

[@kaiielle]

It's so good. Thank you!