Killing off most of the actors, apparently! The percentage of users who rated this 3.5 stars or higher. Paploo is Chief Chirpa's nephew and a scout who, along with Wicket, helps lead the Rebels to the shield generator protecting the second Death Star. The story was actually pretty interesting as well. The Ewoks also starred in cartoon series on ABC known simply as Ewoks. [12], After the release of Return of the Jedi, the Ewoks starred in two made-for-TV movies, both of which starred Warwick Davis reprising his role as Wicket from Return of the Jedi. Ewoks are a fictional species of small, furry mammaloid bipeds that appear in the Star Wars universe. While the cartoon was good, the two made for TV movies struggled from low budgets and poor acting. I Found It On Netflix...: Ewoks: The Battle for Endor (1985) It isn't particularly good, but it is a considerable improvement over The Ewok Adventure. His ability to make a sound practical judgement has caused him to have a position as a leader within the tribe. Only the costume of the Ewok portrayed by Warwick Davis had moving facial features,[7] though the 2012 Blu-ray release of Return of the Jedi added eye blinks to all of the Ewoks. Aside from its fantasy elements, this Ewoks installment is more like a true entry of the Star Wars saga. The Ewoks worship the protocol droid C-3PO, thinking he is a god due to his golden, metallic body and later display of power arranged by Luke Skywalker through the Force. Verified reviews are considered more trustworthy by fellow moviegoers. At 4-5 wouldn't there be a lot of trouble remembering lines and even being aware of the complexities of a action-adventure film? Coming Soon, Regal They won't be able to see your review if you only submit your rating. fantasy, September 8, 2020 [2] He also based the Ewoks' defeat of the Galactic Empire on the actions of the Viet Cong guerrillas who fought against American soldiers during the Vietnam War.[3]. This assistance paves the way to victory at the Battle of Endor. All rights reserved. Copyright © Fandango. C-3PO tells the Council of Elders the adventures of the rebel heroes Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Han Solo. The percentage of Approved Tomatometer Critics who have given this movie a positive review. Both Ewok movies are. J.R. 'Bob' Dobbs & The Church of the SubGenius, Fall TV First Look: Find Out What’s Coming, The Best Peacock Original Shows and Movies, All Upcoming Disney Movies: New Disney Live-Action, Animation, Pixar, Marvel, and More. Nippet is the daughter of Lumat. Chirpa was played by Jane Busby. Coming Soon. The plot is just ridiculously stupid, and gets worse and worse as it goes on. [17], The Ewoks are seen to be a controversial element of Return of the Jedi and the Star Wars universe in general, and are seen by some to be the weakest part of the original trilogy. Luckily Wicket throws a rock that hits the witch’s ring which Terak previously took from the witch. [15], A teddy bear-like Ewok doll appears in the animated series Star Wars Resistance. On the commentary track for the DVD of Return of the Jedi, Burtt explains that the language is based on Kalmyk, a Mongolic language spoken by the Kalmyk people of Russia. [4] Using the image of the Griffon Bruxellois, a dog breed which Lucas owned, the Ewok was developed by renowned make-up artist Stuart Freeborn. However, another character dismisses this as a myth, saying that most of the Death Star's mass was obliterated in the explosion, and that the Rebels "took care of the rest". The whole look of the film is actually quite good and better than the first if you ask me. Be sure to check out our other Movie Reviews. This language is understood by C-3PO, but not the humans in the film. She is known for her ... Born: January 15, 1979 Regal Acting again is pretty ropey but Brimley has a good go adding some flavour. Parenting, Entertainment, and Travel Tips, EWOKS: THE BATTLE FOR ENDOR – A MUCH DARKER EWOK MOVIE. The Ewoks accept the Rebels into their tribe and ally themselves to their cause.