Welcome to Episode 105 of the “Reel Chat Podcast.” This week we continue our countdown of Empire Magazine’s Top 100 Greatest Movies of all time.

At this point, George Lucas hardly needs more hullabaloo. 1983’s “Return Of The Jedi” marks a triumph for Lucas and his production family – the third of three movies made over a span of 6 years that stand together as a unit, a mass entertainment coup. And as it turns out – that was just the beginning!

“Jedi” fails to be either as fresh as “A New Hope” or as surprising as “The Empire Strikes Back”. Too much is predictable here (such as the appearance of a second Death Star) and too many compromises were made for the younger audience members (the very presence of the Ewoks, for example) which is especially noticeable after the more adult themes of the previous installment. That said, “Jedi” does manage to adequately complete the story arc of the original trilogy. There’s nice symmetry with the way the character storylines are wrapped up, and there’s enough action to keep the film interesting and just as engaging as its predecessors. 

Joining your host Adam Stolfo to tackle “Jedi” for a second time is returning filmmaker Jesse O’Brien, as well as fellow Star Wars super-fans James Davidson and Sam Aftasi. Join the team as they discuss the film’s many versions, its controversial Special Edition, the work of creator George Lucas, the mysterious (and unknown) world of director Richard Marquand, Jesse’s run-in with the son of Kenny Baker (R2-D2)… as well as Adam’s take on how “Jedi” may have ended in an “alternate” universe!

So does “Return Of The Jedi” deserve it’s spot in the Top 100? And is position number 66 where it belongs?