Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (40th anniversary) ~ Opening Audience reaction

[@theredhare2483]

Just the people singing the 20th Century Fox theme was enough to make me smile

[@quicktalk4159]

the 20th Century Fox fanfare is basically Star Wars media in a pop culture sense

[@GaryVelardo-rb6nw]

Nothing will ever touch the magic of the 1st trilogy of Star Wars. It will forever be the classics frozen in Carbonite & will never be melted away.

[@queencancerous5332]

I felt the hairs on the back of my neck straight up when the Star Wars fanfare started, greatest movie theme of all time.

[@chrisbrodie6586]

Love the sing along to the freaking 20th Century Fox music!! Diehard fans for sure!

[@patriciopss1491]

This remastered version was made by Lucas not Disney. Awesome.

[@larrytalbot3824]

I saw it on Saturday & I loved that, not only was it a full house but it was a mix of all ages, lots of families there to enjoy this, & yes, I know it's not the og '83 release which I was lucky enough to see back then, but I'll still gladly take this version over any Disney amateur hour Star Wars effort. It reminds me of the tagline on the 'Face your Destiny' poster for the old 'Super Return Of The Jedi' game boy that was out in the '90s, it had a picture of the Emperor & it said: ' The first time, you won. The second time, they won. This time...there won't be a next time.'

[@Deepthoughtsabound]

Theater was packed at 915am

[@larrytalbot3824]

@@Deepthoughtsabound I remember Steven Spielberg talking about how anxious George was when the og Star Wars debuted back ‘77 & they got the first numbers for theatre attendances & he laughed saying: “ ALL the 9 A.M. showings were sold out… that’s, that’s a good signal! “😂

[@jimhults4916]

This movie came out in 1983 the same year when Terry Farrell is modeling.

[@palpatine775]

Sadly, nothing that Kathleen Kennedy has ever done while in charge of Star Wars will ever receive this wild, passionate response from Star Wars fans.

[@dylanmorgan2374]

The greatest movie theme of all time

[@nikmar77]

I like how everyone got quiet in just 1 second after "A long time ago...", just to hear the music kick in and the logo appear

[@markherron1407]

I'm watching it on Hulu right now Happy 40th Anniversary and May the Force be with you 🌹💗 Blessings and Hugs 💖💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕!

[@joshhunt4146]

It’s the 40th anniversary! Let’s release the version we made 12 years ago

[@xaviersawyer5029]

😂😂 fr

[@MN-fc5so]

@@xaviersawyer5029 Exactly... what a waste

[@tuftycupid8721]

This is actually the Disney+ 4K version.

[@Valiantes_]

The version Lucas made? Special edition changes order not, they're all George Lucas Star Wars.

[@nicolasribeirodossantos6082]

​@@tuftycupid8721See? I told you!

[@ConnorMiller417]

Disney’s “trilogy” cannot hold a candle to the originals or even the prequels. Those movies delivered one of the greatest storylines in cinematic history and Disney went the opposite direction. Anakin Skywalker destroyed the Sith and brought balance to the Force. Not some random scavenger who was able to fight a Sith Lord without any training. And she damn well could never destroy the very thing Luke, Yoda, or Mace couldn’t. Return of the Jedi is the true ending of Star Wars!

[@Michael20]

i saw this in boston and i was one of 7 other people in the showing lmao

[@darth_crol6888]

See! People love the og😎

[@highfiveanimations]

I wonder how everyone felt about the "Nooooooooooo!" that plagued the film LOL

[@anthonyyoutubefan7567]

It bothered me. It was so much more impactful a scene, when Vader said nothing, and just reacted.

[@primerex04studios42]

The no is better, because we actually feel what a akin is thinking in that moment

[@highfiveanimations]

@@primerex04studios42 Sadly, I have to disagree. The original is an example of less is more, and the fact that visuals can say a lot about what a character is feeling. It was also surprising (in a good way) to people who saw it for the first time. This is original: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3ammWeXfrCKr7c

[@primerex04studios42]

@@highfiveanimations maybe it’s because I grew up with the no in rotj, I more attached to it than the other version where Vader doesn’t say a thing in redemption. Both versions are good, because it’s the true ending to Star Wars

[@condog209]

can't wait for the 50th anniversary of a New Hope in 4 years

[@richarde.skywalker1977]

Same!

[@condog209]

@@richarde.skywalker1977 I'm definitely going to have my Lightsaber for that

[@richarde.skywalker1977]

@@condog209 hehe, nice. 😄

[@Max-sl4wb]

That year will be the same year I graduate high school! It will be so cool if they release a new hope in theaters then.

[@nicolasribeirodossantos6082]

If they do the same i will cut ties with the current SW special editions for good.

[@NUTnCASE]

Awesome. Please tell me you recorded the reactions to other big moments like the ending with Luke seeing Ben, Yoda and Anakin.

[@monsieurj9139]

No sorry :/

[@NUTnCASE]

@@monsieurj9139 ah, well. Thanks for sharing this awesome reaction with us at least! I hope you enjoyed seeing the film on the big screen.

[@genius2005]

EPIC!!!

[@mattheone2297]

😊

[@elieffertz2494]

Disney nor Kathleen Kennedy will never be able to say that they have created ANYTHING that will ever garner this crowd reaction... Never.

[@MarioBrosJediKnightXD]

If you notice closely, this is in France. There are French subtitles in white, above the big yellow letters. Things like "la galaxie est menacée par l'empire du mal. Luke et d'autres doivent sauver les plans secrets". I was like "Ahh, this is France!". That should have been in the video title, French fans need some love too.

[@chadgaming8288]

I LOVE Star Wars fans.

[@watching..........6494]

It's not the original,it's the 1997/2020 Disney version .

[@nicolasribeirodossantos6082]

Yeah, the original has the 1981-1994 TCF logo. DISNEY LIED TO US ALL THIS TIME!

[@nicolasribeirodossantos6082]

2:00 THEY'RE SHOWING THE 2020 DISNEY+ VERSION OF ROTJ! YKW? IF THEY DO THAT TO EPISODE IV, I AM DONE WITH THE CURRENT SPECIAL EDITIONS FOR GOOD!🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬 Also thank god they only showed the opening crawl.

[@jasonleetaiwan]

There were subtitles. Where did this take place?

[@monsieurj9139]

In France :)

[@broncojuan]

Had to return my tickets once I discovered it was the special edition. Fortunately I have the 2006 DVD with the OG cut. I didn't hate every change Lucas made, but I will never listen to Jedi Rocks, or see young force ghost Anakin, again.

[@Daayron]

Old Anakin is horrible, Hayden Christensen is Anakin, he is so iconic for the mayority of people at this point.

[@broncojuan]

​@@Daayron Hayden was shit. The dude still can't act. That change was as dumb as making Han shoot second.

[@nicolasribeirodossantos6082]

All of us rather watch the 2006 DVD cut than the 4K Disney+ version.

[@redadamearth]

Saw the original version in '83 5 times. I don't need to see the 1997 "Special Edition" with the added CGI nonsense, thanks. lol

[@mercatorjubio3804]

Still it's original George Lucas STAR WARS and not this abysmal Woke-Fiction we get from Disney and Kathleen Kennedy.

[@Valiantes_]

It's still George Lucas Star Wars. Fans caught in that "Screw the special editions" action as if the Original Films are YOURS. They're Lucas' and it's not like he altered the story, he just altered the effects.

[@AidanFarren-Hart]

I don’t personally mind the Special Editions being a thing (I like some of the changes), but what I don’t like is the original versions (my preferred versions) not being officially available in HD.

[@imanolalonsotegui7999]

Porqué no la han reestrenado es España? Quizás si se alarga la huelga de Hollywood y, ante la falta de estrenos, lo hagan

[@thehikingcucumber3410]

Disney Sequels were so bad it pains me just to think about them

[@mercatorjubio3804]

#MeToo

[@broncojuan]

That's how I feel about the prequels.

[@mercatorjubio3804]

@@broncojuan To be fair, they were not what I expected either. But I could live with all three of them, unlike those atrocious "sequels".

[@broncojuan]

@@mercatorjubio3804 I can live with two of the 3 sequels, but I'm glad I never have to watch the prequels again.

[@mercatorjubio3804]

@@broncojuan Fair enough, to each his own.

[@BanthaPooDoo64]

I will not support Disney who had absolutely nothing to do w the making of the iconic film that is legendary. So if I want to see it ,I hav my dvd copies to enjoy put out by G Lucas not Disney who ruined the 3rd installment SW trilogy and for those who paid to see it are traders

[@broncojuan]

Ooooohhhhhh, what do I get to trade?

[@nicolasribeirodossantos6082]

Yes or just put the 1995 VHS.

[@mannymarc24]

Yeah, not the original.sad money grab, from true fans.

[@nicolasribeirodossantos6082]

Since it's not the original then just put the 1995 VHS and watch it.

[@HotYeet92]

They could've at least use the 20th Century Studios logo before the Lucasfilm logo if they re-released this in the theater.