TOP "Darth Vader's Death" Reactions! Star Wars Episode Vi Return Of The Jedi (1983) Movie Reaction

[@shrews12001]

"I've got to save you." "You already have." Damn.

[@chrislecount4801]

He will not go to Hell in the afterlife.

[@GlobalOutcast]

​@@chrislecount4801 I dont think the star wars universe has a heaven and Hell, the dead just return to the Force. With the exception of a handful who learned to persist after death

[@trillline4563]

Rest in peace James Earl Jones and David Prowse and Sebastian Shaw.

[@SupermanIII99]

That's not David Prowse, someone else played the face

[@chasetoy1087]

@@SupermanIII99Sebastian Shaw

[@trillline4563]

@SupermanIII99 I know but DP never got the proper attention imho

[@SupermanIII99]

@trillline4563 Well, JEJ got all of that, I thought that JEJ was actually in the suit until Luke took off his helmet, I was like, "wtf is this?" Lol

[@trillline4563]

@@SupermanIII99 😂

[@bigsarge8795]

RIP.James Earl Jones. One of the greatest actors in movie history

[@williamsekely1476]

I first loved his performance as Thulsa Doom in Conan the Barbarian.

[@Hanz_Stuka]

Darth Vader is like Frankenstein. George Lucas built him with David Prowse's body, James Earl Jones's voice, Sebastian Shaw's face, and Bob Anderson's lightsaber skills. The best iconic movie villain.

[@jamesrein648]

I often thought the same thing well said

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

Nah Joker is the most iconic villian ever.

[@jamesrein648]

@@dcmastermindfirst9418 🤣🤣🤣 sure keep telling yourself that

[@Dagger_323]

@@dcmastermindfirst9418 Joker is nowhere near as iconic as Darth Vader. Sorry.

[@jenniferjasmine1813]

RIP to all four of them. All four of them were legends and now with James Earl Jones, all four actors passed away

[@GPBA89]

This moment was what the title "Return of the Jedi" meant. In this moment, Darth Vader, Dark Lord of the Sith no longer existed and Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker was reborn.

[@shrews12001]

*Spectral voice of Mace Windu in background* "Yeah but you still ain't a master!"

[@rickyJR8768]

​@@shrews12001🤣

[@ashurmom2969]

Full props for John William’s score here, so beautiful

[@ajjdarklord]

He did all the films well no doubt I remember getting the CD for return of the Jedi in 1983 for Christmas, but they didn’t have the music with the Orchestra. I think they have it on there now at the end of the Luke v Vader duel.

[@DamianHowardTV]

Especially that lullaby version of the Imperial March.

[@danielbyrne5402]

Look up "star wars imperial march (anakins suffering)" really good mix, bring a tear to the biggest man's eyes

[@rb1691]

The single harp string plucking the notes of imperial march

[@donaldfleming5049]

I remember being in the theater in 1983 watching this. Throughout the entirety of the original series, Darth Vader was the most despised villain ever, and then Return of the Jedi happens. In a moment of love for his son, Anakin attacks & kills the Emperor, knowing full well what would happen to him, and totally redeems himself. And then Luke removes his helmet, allowing the audience to see what was beneath for the first time. And then Darth Vader is gone, and despite being a hated villain for years, the entire theater was stunned into silence. No cheers, no applause, just a moment of profound sadness knowing that Anakin had finally redeemed himself.

[@M-113]

Yup ! i was there , 1983 North Hollywood .. nothing but silence in a packed theater when that helmet came off .. I was 8 and could not believe what I was seeing ..

[@thetwikikid4444]

Nailed it!! All those thoughts were running through my 7 year old head sitting in a Canadian movie theater

[@TheScottThomas]

Vader saving Luke and killing the Emperor is the greatest moment in cinema history.

[@phen277]

Oh there was much sniffling in Theater 1 of the Beaver Valley 6 Cinemas on Opening Night in May of 1983. A wonderful scene in a somewhat mediocre movie.

[@kevinlakeman5043]

One act 'totally redeems' him for countless slaughters??? Including killing the children in the Jedi school? Screw that, fanboy.

[@HarveyTwoFaceDent]

One of the greatest characters ever to appear on screen. I love all six Star Wars movies, classic cinema

[@gonzowood1]

There have been eleven…whether you like it or not

[@HarveyTwoFaceDent]

@@gonzowood1 Next you’ll be telling me there’s more than 3 Indiana Jones movies

[@jorgegames7066]

@@gonzowood1we don’t talk about the sequels

[@sasa051]

​@@gonzowood1 cope harder

[@loganchitty]

“I won’t leave you here. I’ve got to save you!” “You already have” Jesus Christ, this line makes me cry every time

[@alphatrion4365]

One of the most epic finales to a story ever. A father and son saving each other and the galaxy. Nobody expects to be sad watching Darth Vader die while watching the previous movies.

[@cra0422]

This is where you realize that Vader didn't wear that mask just to look intimidating, he needed it to survive. Him asking Luke to remove it shows he knew he was about to die so in a way he wanted to die as Anakin Skywalker rather than Darth Vader.

[@tonyfendex2558]

Very cool observation!!!

[@GlobalOutcast]

"I will not die a monster" -Doc Ock

[@Swissswoosher]

You can see that under that intimidating armour, he was just a disfigured, broken man.

[@Davidofthelost]

Hated the Galaxy. Hated the Emperor. And hated himself most of all. Only learning he had a child. One part of the woman he loved still in the galaxy made him feel the same love.

[@connorredshaw5650]

He's a man basically on life support.

[@Swissswoosher]

@@connorredshaw5650 literally.

[@thetruej7872]

Darth Vader is the greatest character not just in Star Wars, but in all of fiction

[@petconerd1984]

A fallen hero who was redeemed by his children and finally able to do the right thing in the end

[@TylerD288]

Jar Jar

[@benjaminroe311ify]

One of the greatest for sure. Hard to say best ever. But maybe.

[@GlobalOutcast]

​@@benjaminroe311ify Darth Vader is widely considered to be one of the best villains in fiction

[@M-113]

There was nothing like seeing this first hand in a packed theater in 1983 when you were a kid ... talk about a shock and a surprise .. and keep in mind this was back before the internet ruined everything so it was all kept secret ..

[@blueroninstudios]

Anakin's mother died fulfilled and complete in her grown up son's arms .... Luke's father died fulfilled and complete and one with the light side as he died in his son's arms as well. "It's like poetry, they rhyme."

[@Davidofthelost]

One son fell to darkness. One remained in the light and redeemed his father. Rhymes but also different.

[@ajjdarklord]

@@Davidofthelost he is quoting George Lucas so I’m gonna go by George’s words. It definitely rhymes but it’s like you said to me it’s as simple as in Anakin fulfilled the prophecy but the Jedi didn’t know what it truly meant. It meant. The Jedi had to be mostly destroyed & the Sith meaning Darth Vader & Darth Sidious. Order 66 & years after the inquisitors & Vader killed many of the 100+ Jedi survivors. The Sith from Darth Bane were only 2 a master & apprentice.

[@MichaelHonscar]

Poor Sebastian Shaw and David Prowse. That one woman didn’t even know there were other actors who played unmasked Anakin and the body in the suit.

[@Billp19733]

Darth Vader is the greatest fictional character ever created.

[@kevinlakeman5043]

Not even top 20. Maybe read books for actual grown up ppl sometime. You know, the ones where you don't color in the pages.

[@Billp19733]

@@kevinlakeman5043 well that’s your opinion. This was my opinion. See how that works? Don't announce it like it’s a fact. Also, how do you know what I read you condescending prick? Hey everyone, Kevin wants everyone to know he reads! He took the time to post an arrogant reply to my opinion. Every praise Kevin for reading!!!!

[@mickmack1409]

Thank you for the compilation and your insights at the end.

[@firsttimewatching7861]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@raybernal6829]

When i first saw this in 1983 this scene did not give me any of the feels it did after watching the prequels. I then understood what Anakin went through... 😢

[@raybernal6829]

@@bwilson5401 to answer that talk to George Lucas. It's just a movie as no one actually died... I think 🤔😉

[@briantieken6718]

When the prequels were released, George Lucas said in an interview that the story he wrote was about the fall of Anakin, not the rise of Luke

[@sbarrow06]

That's what Star Wars was all about... The Rise, the fall and the eventual redemption of Anakin Skywalker.

[@johnfriday5169]

Lucas said Star Wars could just as easily be called The Tragedy of Darth Vader.

[@DamianHowardTV]

@@sbarrow06 💯🎯 Exactly. It's Anakin's story.

[@sbarrow06]

@@DamianHowardTV Finally, someone who agrees with me.

[@greenmonsterprod]

I prefer to think of it as the Skywalker Family Saga. Ani is the central figure of the PT, while Luke is the focus of the OT. It's not all one or the other, but both.

[@johnfriday5169]

When was the last time you felt saddened by the death of the villain. This is the moment that made Star Wars truly special.

[@benjaminroe311ify]

Well Japanese anime does it all the time and sometimes really well. But yeah Vader/Anakin is probably the best most sympathetic villain death in live action ever.

[@BobbyMoore2-mp8wb]

RIP 🪦 James Earl Jones

[@andrewpetik2034]

One of the most unexpected, poignant moments in the Star Wars original trilogy. Who cries when Darth Vader dies? Me.... Rest In Peace, Mister James Earl Jones.

[@laurelanderson6782]

This scene hits so much harder for those of us who have lost our fathers…

[@factsoverfeelings7592]

How very true. 30 years now, would like to look 1 more time in my father's eyes.

[@MarrockV]

I lost mine only two years after this movie came out... and sometimes, to this day, it still hits me like a kick to the stomach, same with my mother who passed in '01. I'd give anything just to be able to see them one more time.

[@rainbowpegacornstudios]

In a way, this brought the Chosen One prophecy to fruition. Darth Vader died so Anakin could be reborn, even for a brief time, to defeat Emperor Palpatine.

[@slider954]

There is no 'in a way' about it. This is EXACTLY what the prophecy meant

[@williamsummerson1204]

This scene left me devastated as a kid. 😪

May James Earl Jones rest in peace Rest in peace, Lord Vader

[@Saver1701-A]

Rest in peace Lord Vader......

[@patricksnow5326]

The original trilogy is a story of redemption.

[@TANKTREAD]

Loved David Prowse's mannerisms, James Earl Jones's voice and Sebastian Shaw's acting. Together with the awesome power of John Williams. Such a winning team.

[@EagleFangBasketball22]

RIP James Earl Jones. He was a great voice actor, especially for Darth Vader and Mufasa.

[@Robert_Douglass]

Requiescat In Pacem, James Earl Jones and David Prowse-Skywalker. The Force welcomes you home, dear friends.

[@OmegaS-117]

The Sun Has Set On My Time Now It’s Time For A New King To Take The Throne

[@williamjones6031]

If tears were the goal, job well done.😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@DarkPaladin24]

The way I see it, every evil deed done was by Vader. Anakin was buried all these years. The fear of losing his son helped Anakin defeat Palpatine and Vader.

[@TobyKester9]

Rest in peace James Earl Jones, Sebastian Shaw, and David Prowse.

[@claytonbishop4021]

Anakin finally redeems himself at the end of his life and shares his last moments with his son Luke.

[@boqndimitrov8693]

the scene that makes us remember Vader as a man and not a soulless monster.

[@KevinGuallpa-Saquipay]

Sebastian Shaw the unmasked of Darth Vader (1905 - 1994) David Prowse the suit of Darth Vader (1935 - 2020) James Earl Jones the voice of Darth Vader (1931 - 2024) Will miss you in may Rest in Peace. 🙏

[@connorredshaw5650]

Anakins death Vader died when he threw Emperor Palpatine down the reactor shaft.

[@donjuan4067]

The part where everyone missed is when Vader says "Tell your sister, you were right!" Vader is eluding to when Luke was taking with Leia on the bridge at the Ewok village on Endor. Luke was telling Leia how he has to go try to save Vader because their is still good in him. And that he is their Father and he is her brother. Vader was connected to Luke through the Force like he has several other times. Another Example was at the end of Empire Strikes back, Love for his son saved Anakin in the end!

[@lemmiwinks2291]

All the girls who cried to this scene are marriageable.

[@Grand_Moff_Tarkin123]

I didn’t realise Luke had tears in this scene.

[@UceyJuceyUce-j9g]

"Omg, he looks like an easter egg..." I actually cant with Ash bruv😭😂

[@andreikizzie1140]

Looking at it now vs when I did back in ‘83. Now I see it as a parent at peace with dying and he is comforting child. He’s free of Palpatine and the Dark Side

[@DurkMcGerk]

Darth Vader is a cultural icon, favorite bad guy for all, and known in practically every country in the world. He directly helped kill millions of innocent people and betrayed many others. A very tragic character. But in that moment of redemption, Luke just wanted to be with his dad.

[@NoiZeTribe4Life]

@15:28 "Well thts not James Earl Jones!"🤣

[@MegaSting1981]

Done me that did 😂

[@tconley2185]

Amazing how many people didn't realize his suit was a life support system

[@chrislecount4801]

R. I. P. Darth Vader and Also James Earl Jones. 😢

[@chrisv1674]

It's insane how we now have the entire course of Vader's life. Watching the young Anakin, full of life and vibrance, and realizing that his entire life and results of all of his actions had eclipsed by this scene.

[@seansimms8503]

Its weird watching younger generations react to this😂yall see Vader as Anakin which he was back then...we had very little history on Anakin despite knowing he was Lukes father, i never cried when Vader died and viewed him as a bad guy that died doing good for once since going over to the Darkside😅

[@TreysBlindSpot]

Absolutely

[@TreysBlindSpot]

For is Star Wars was about Luke. For them, it's Vader's. 😂😎

[@seansimms8503]

@@TreysBlindSpot yep, they could careless about Luke where as in the last movie of the six...when Luke popped up, hell...I got tears in my eyes.

[@firemedic5100]

Never in movie history has the villain caused such emotion and tears when he dies, as has the death of Darth Vader. Nobody was expecting this.

[@stevencorrell6473]

He says "tell your sister you were right" and thus started the most epic brother/sister fight ever "yeah you may be right about that but I was right about dad"

[@ssjhilfling]

Well that is not true, Leia became a senator in the new republic until her heirtage was made public, she stepped down and formed her private army “the risistant” and was trained by Luke, never became a jedi Had a boy with Han, that boy is the main villian for most of 7-8-9

[@donlengel4770]

A sad moment in cinema history.

[@Will-nn3pb]

3:51 *"He looks like an easter egg"* 😂😂😂😂

[@estherfu6288]

My thoughts exactly 😂😂 Humpty Dumpty

[@GORT70]

I remember seeing this in the theatre. Not not even a pin drop. I was about 10 years old.

[@apostleianlovelette]

"Why does he look like that under the mask?!" That's what lava does to a former Jedi, folks - from a certain point of view.

[@genghisgalahad8465]

The range of reactions is wild. The selection here showcases a ton: an out of the blue distirust lol, an overanalysis of who what, an offscreen incident, quite a few moved and in the moment, some who can't believe their tears, some clinical, some after seeing 1-3 first because it's the thing to do (like, why spoil your own experience....generational in-crowd thing) all over the place!

[@motorcycleboy9000]

Ah, man, Ash is way off. The green lightsaber isn't symbolism of "veganry," it's dissonance with the Force. The Jedi, like a true blue Kenobi, are blue, and the Sith are always red. Qui-Gon, Yoda, and Luke have green sabers because they're in a conversation with the Force and its will. Also, actually, because blue sabers don't work on any Tattooine shots. 😂

[@TylerD288]

Ash is off about many, many things which is one reason I can't watch his channel, and I've tried to like him.

[@user-wi9hv2pb2q]

I loved the vegan ism comment 😂

[@djackklingler3]

5:52 The best line I've heard yet. I nearly choked and spit up what I was eating. God dam it this mascara is expensive.

[@ArvelDreth]

It astounds me how many people just didn't notice how Vader was being electrocuted the entire time he was carrying The Emperor.

[@biancataylor1986]

Rest in peace James Earl Jones

[@emafex]

Peace James. The one girl that thought it would be James Earl Jones for some reason? Really....but it would have added a whole new level of mystery if it had been. Super twist ending for Vader.

[@Baldwin-iv445]

14:00 "He looks like a prisoner." That might be one of the best observations Alex has ever made in his youtube career.

[@uncletaylorify]

I'm one of the lucky ones who got to see this back in 83 in the theater. I was nine years old

[@ryderkreutzer8859]

Please do Vader's funeral

[@matthewphillips2698]

After 47 years this scene still gets me. Because no one truly understands the power of the love between Father and son. Just like most people don't understand the power between the love of a mother and a daughter! That's what makes this movie series and trilogies so amazing. Luke was everything his father wasn't. If you've ever read shadows of the empire where Darth Vader openly states that his son is more powerful than he ever was he's more powerful than Yoda. It's the only time you ever hear Vader's true feelings for his son where he believed his son is the most powerful Jedi to ever live. The book The Shadow of the empire is in between episode 5 and 6 and that's where Vader claims that his son is the most powerful Jedi to ever live! Which frightens him and makes him well up with pride for his son! That's how you know that Luke was the chosen one not Anakin!

[@ChrisVillagomez]

The real tragedy of Star Wars is Anakin becoming Darth Vader. When Luke removes his mask, Anakin is back, and everyone can see the love in his eyes for his son. Stannis Baratheon said: "A good deed does not wash out the bad, nor a bad to good." Anakin was the killer of millions, possibly billions over the course of the Empire, and he also gave his own life to save his son, destroy the Emperor, and return to the Light Side

[@LuisSandoval1138]

Richard Marquand nailed it directing this moving scene.

[@Mechanix81]

This hits different since James earl jones passed away

[@TheScottThomas]

He was the chosen one. 😢

[@deepzone31]

LOL. I forgot about the Lucas cheeky eyebrow edit.

[@MrRyguy2112]

The Emperor was at full power trying to kill Luke so that transferred to Vader's helmet trying to stop him from trying to throw him over the side. Also R.I.P. James Earl Jones

[@AtoZStorytime224]

I love your enjoyment of this bring tears too my eyes

[@slated9]

I'd like to think at this point, Vader was so "in" the dark side that, in a way, it was both poison and life support. As if the hatred and anger were the only thing keeping him together.

[@VileSoulz]

This hits even more different with James Earl Jones gone. 😢🕊️

[@charlesgriffith9268]

"Let me look on you.. with my OWN eyes." If you look deeper into this.. Anakin basically spent his entire life looking at things through someone elses eyes. He was a slave and had to do what his master wanted in his perspective. With the Jedi, he still had a master and he was told to view things on a specific way. Then he turned to the dark side, and viewed the galaxy as his Emperor saw fit. In this moment.. the one moment in his life.. where he wanted to look on his son through his own eyes rather than through the eyes of others. In this moment, he was TRULY free.

[@Stubbies2003]

This just goes to show what a brilliant piece of story telling the character of Darth Vader is when people who hated him cry for his end.

[@tomlichnofsky.7048]

MAY THE FORCE BE WITH US ALWAYS! 👋😎👋🍁

[@KyberGaming47]

Ayy Alex(hefner) is the man!!

[@LordNifty]

Seeing the prequels adds additional weight to this scene for me, because he dies sacrificing himself to save his family.

[@Fatherofheroesandheroines]

I remember watching this in theaters when I was little. I didn't get it then but only love could save Darth Vader.

[@amrosoronar1853]

People often forget the pain, suffering and death that Vader has caused to millions, including the murder of younglings.

[@JediKnight19852002]

Any surviving Imperials would speak of Luke in hushed, fearful whispers. He walked into a room with the Emperor and Vader. He left with a dead Emperor and a dying Vader.

[@movortep]

"Didn't think Star Wars would make me cry" Execute Order 66

[@JediPhoenix1976]

"Wait, why does he look like that?" That's the cost of tapping into the power of the Dark Side. It seduces you, then it corrupts you...and eventually it destroys you.

[@exitar33]

Kinda surprising many didn’t watch Episode 3 before this movie.

[@MegaToronto1]

Did you notice the sound of blaster fire in the background? There were a limited number of escape pods and the stormtroopers were shooting each other trying to get one in order to get off the station before it blows up.

[@michealbohmer2871]

"Green lightsabre, representing veganary [sic]." LOL!!

[@DarthVoxyn]

Nobody realizes that Vader’s suit is full of electronic equipment that kept him alive. So when Palpatine shot Vader with lightning, all those electronics in the suit died. Without them Vader can’t breath and his heart was failing.

[@Foldy435]

The damage from losing his hand and Palpatine's force lightning completely fried Vader's life support. No time to get him to a Radio Shack for repairs.

[@GlobalOutcast]

"Now go my son...leave me" "No.."

[@Cauin450]

Sidious rigged the Vader's Suit's life support to be susceptible to Force lightening as a fail safe and an entertainment, the sick fu*k!

[@braydendenney3836]

One of, if not the greatest movie character of all time! 👍

[@mattp6089]

And for a brief moment, Sebastian Shaw was Anakin Skywalker. Of course, he used to be Anakin for a few more seconds as well. And always will be in any copy of Return of the Jedi that I watch.

[@HorrorFan-WrestlingFan]

You have to remember The Emperor told Anakin/Vader that both Luke and Leia had died with Padme and lied to him saying he killed her when he became Darth Vader

[@robmlisanti]

Best scene after the scene before ( The redemption of Anakin) but I guess no one watched the prequels and didnt realize why he was in a suit

[@danielbyrne5402]

I remember as a kid, when the mask came off, i just thought the mess was what happened if you wore plastic on your head for too long 😅

[@johnbrown6644]

All of you who Reacted needs to watch the OG Trilogy 1-3 and you'll understand why he wore the suit

[@acheronnchase6220]

The emperor designed darth Vader’s suit to conduct force lightning and amplify it…he wanted to make sure that he could control Vader if his power grew stronger than his own