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I sat down in 2021 to watch the 1985 "Ewoks: The Battle for Endor" with my 11 year old son, as I assumed that this was definitely a Star Wars movie for kids. However, I wasn't really expecting that we were in for a sort of mash-up between "Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi" and "Willow". But that was exactly how "Ewoks: The Battle for Endor" felt to me.

And while it might be aimed at a younger audience, you might have to keep in mind that there is a fair amount of action and semi-violence on the screen. And there is a distinct pseudo-dark atmosphere to the movie, which may prove a bit unsettling to a younger audience, I think.

The storyline told in "Ewoks: The Battle for Endor", as written by Ken Wheat, Jim Wheat and none other than George Lucas himself was pretty straight forward. Though, it should be noted, that the storyline wasn't really overly memorable or indulging. It felt like a cheesy laid-back movie aimed at a younger audience, but at the same time trying to cash in on the success of Star Wars and have some appeal to the adult audience that grew up watching the original trilogy.

Visually then "Ewoks: The Battle for Endor" wasn't actually all that bad. Sure, the stop motion animation footage with the creatures was hopelessly outdated by today's standards, but it was still watchable. It was definitely a blast to see the screen debut of the blurrg creatures, that were later risen to stardom in "The Mandalorian" series. They moved like horrible rigid dolls, but it was still fun to watch. And of course it was the ewoks that stole the show in "Ewoks: The Battle for Endor"; could it have been any other way? For me, it was definitely a nice treat to see the ewoks milling about on the screen in this 1985 movie. And the visuals on the raiders, whatever race they were supposed to be, were definitely also good and fit right into the Star Wars galaxy of strange alien creatures.

It was nice to have Warwick Davis return to reprise the role of the lovable character Wicket. But I just don't understand the fact that they made him capable of speaking English. Sure, for the sake of entertaining the kids watching it. But come on, at least have kept it like they did in "Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi" where he didn't speak English, but communicated in the jibberish ewok language and by gesturing.

I never would have guessed that I would ever see Paul Gleason make an appearance into the "Star Wars" universe, but here he was, playing the character named Jeremitt.

Then there were the issues with horses on the forest moon of Endor! Wait, what? Seriously? Yeah, they had horses running around here. And there was a woman sorceress of some sort whom could turn into a crow. No. That was just downright bad and set in the wrong universe. Hence the mutated hybrid feel of the "Willow" movie. It was just misplaced in "Ewoks: The Battle for Endor".

And while on the topic of Endor, then there wasn't that particular distinct feeling of a vast forest moon present in "Ewoks: The Battle for Endor", not like what we saw in "Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi", as there were vast plains and mountains here as well.

"Ewoks: The Battle for Endor" is enjoyable for what it was, love it or hate it. I found it to be a watchable enough foray, but it didn't capture that essence of "Star Wars" as seen in parts IV, V and VI, nor in the subsequent movies and series that followed.

My rating of "Ewoks: The Battle for Endor" lands on a mere four out of ten stars, given the fact that it felt more like a movie set in the universe where the movie "Willow" took place, than it felt like a "Star Wars" movie.

First things first, both this movie and the "Ewok Adventure" were made for TV-movies. Therefore, to compare them to Star Wars is unfair due to the differences in budgets and people on board. That being said, I love this movie! Both The Battle For Endor and The Ewok Adventure were childhood favorites of mine. The story is still entertaining, albeit still on a child's level. But that's OK, because that's what these movies were meant for. George Lucas continues to show us again and again how to believe in fantasy and have fun. I recommend watching this movie with the whole family, and if you're into the Star Wars Universe like myself, you'll certainly get a kick out it.

Despite some reviews, I think both the Battle For Endor and the Ewok Adventure are fun and well done (for TV) movies.

This steady-going follow-up is simply both more and less. Even though the stop-motion effects look out of date, the visual quality is an improvement over the previous Ewok adventure. You won't be seeing too many strings attached anymore, and the costume appearances are much cleaner. What it lacks for the continuous thrills and excitement of the last one greatly gains in the characters including "Cindel", "Noa", and the stellar cast of Ewoks. Both movie adventures aren't too shabby when it comes to George Lucas' imaginable sensations, but does this mean they're an absolute must-have for every STAR WARS collector? Hmmm....

This movie is surprisingly dark at times, and for no clear reason. It doesn't explore the dark things that happen very much (there is one "dream"-scene which is the exception to this), and it's not really necessary to the plot. There would be plenty of ways to write around it. I don't mind a movie like this having dark sides (see what I did there?), but if you don't explore them or put them to use, they serve no purpose, and is only in the way of the story.

But fair enough, lets look away from that. The movie follows Cindel and Wicket - both feeling more like sidekicks than they do protagonists. They end up in trouble a couple of times, and after a while meet Teek and Neo. These are more like side characters, the good helpers the hero meets on his way. The four of them works as a group in a sense, but even when they have a clear purpose, it feels like they have no aim. I think the movie wants Wicket to be the main hero of this movie. It's hard to have clumsy and heroic characters at the same time, but it is possible.

The story is not really that interesting, and some of the plot elements in the movie feels a bit out of place, especially the ring and the witch-like Charal-character. It all builds up to the final battle for Endor, which is an obvious attempt to capture the magic from Star Wars episode VI. The battle is alright, but because neither the heroes nor the villains are particularly interesting, the big battle itself doesn't really grab a hold of you.

Like in the previous Ewok film, the most interesting part are the visuals. This movie has some nice stop motion, especially the creatures the marauders ride. I also quite like the Teek character. Some of the scenes with him running are great fun.

While I appreciate what they tried to do here: give the story some gravitas, create an ensemble of interesting characters on a quest, risking everything for each other, etc. etc. - it just doesn't work, and the charm from the previous movie is not to be found in this one. At least not as strongly.

This is one of the great movies of the 80s in MY collection that I think about all the time.

Back in the early 80s there were two good movies about the the Ewoks from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. Both film have the spirit of the Star Wars film in MY opinion and especialy ROTJ. Both films are sad in a way but they are never boring and both have good special effects and the whole nine. Both film has some great music aswell!

Seeing Wilford Brimley in this film is a treat. The begging is quite sad but this feature is never boring and like the other its action packed. Fans of Brimley and Star Wars should see this!

Ewoks: The Battle for Endor. The adventure continues. One level up and not so irritable story about little Ewoks. Loved the cutie Teek. But it still feels more like a movie about magic and the Middle Ages than Star Wars.

This story of an orphaned girl and the lovable teddy bear ewoks is no masterpiece by far, but still is a great family movie. I loved the ewok movies as a child, and I believe that generations of children will love it in the future. 7.4 out of 10.

I know that many Star Wars fans resent the Ewoks for adding cuteness and comic relief to Return of the Jedi. I also know that they relate him to Jar-Jar Binks, the obnoxious, terribly written character from Episode I. However, I disagree with them. I did not think that the Ewoks served the same purpose as Jar-Jar. I did not like Jar-Jar in Episode I. I found his humour juvenile--but I understand why it was. The humour was juvenile because Episode I was aimed toward a new generation of Star Wars fans: children. The Battle for Endor and its prequel, Caravan of Courage, are spinoffs from Star Wars using the fuzzy little creatures that helped out the Rebels on the forest moon of Endor in that galaxy far, far away. The movie is for children, and teaches important lessons. It deals with issues that children are not usually exposed to, such as death, grief, and abandonment. It also tells children that family is whoever loves you and will care for you, regardless of apparent differences. When I was very, very little, the Ewok movies were my very favourite. My mother gave me a present when I had successfully been potty-trained: a Wicket stuffed animal (just to let you know HOW young I was when I watched these movies). I remember years later seeing Return of the Jedi for the first time, when it premiered on television. That movie enthralled me as well, but at the end, I was surprised and excited to see my little friends, the Ewoks, getting in on the action as well. I don't think the Ewoks spoiled anything in Return of the Jedi--they are not unlike other Lucas creatures. They serve their purpose of being the indigenous species of Endor, and so big deal if they are tiny and furry. Its allowed once in a while. So chill out, and let kids enjoy the movies.

The Battle for Endor makes a number of improvements that luckily make it over-all a better film than the previous "Caravan of Courage". The film's mood is decisively darker and more serious, its cinematography is cleaner and for this it almost manages to capture the flavour of "The Return of the Jedi" and other bigger Star Wars films.

Moreover, the film does away with the dreadful narrator of the first film by allowing Wicket to speak and simultaneously giving him more character. In all, the characters of BFE are far more colourful and interesting than those of the previous film. Additionally the aliens, the Marauders, add a nice sinister element which makes the film all the more dramatic.

The only points of criticism for the film are undoubtedly its kid-friendly story and the character of Noa who delivers a number of unconvincing lines throughout the picture.

None the less, The Battle for Endor is just exciting enough so that it wont traumatize the kids and will make the film fun for the adults as well.

This is the best of the two 'Wok films. The first, "Caravan of Courage", was terrible. Luckily the lessons were learned. This time Wicket has learned a little of Cindel's language so narration isn't necessary. They meet a mischievous creature called Teek and his grumpy master, Noah. Together they set out to rescue Wicket's family and repair Noah's space craft to leave Endor. They are threatened by various monsters, including a shape shifter. They share many cute moments too. I did think the end battle went on for too long but that's the only drawback. The dialogue & set pieces are much improved. The plot moves forward. Avoid if you're not a 'Wok fan but if you are, you won't be disappointed. 9/10

I agree the first Ewok movie sucked...it was so bad that I didn't even want to try the Battle of Endor until the kids demanded to see it and watched it twenty or thirty times laughing their heads off with their friends (the girls are 8-11). Finely, I sat down and watched it. I can see why this would rate 10 stars with little girls... all the cute teddy bear creatures and super fast Tweek or Tweet or whatever his name is and the guy that looks like Santa Claus are all cute and cuddly for little Cindel and our kids who watch her and imagine to be her.

When I first saw this I thought Cindel, played by Aubree Miller, was either Drew Barrymore at six, or Shirley Temple...she is a dumpling of a curly blonde, rather not the best actress around... if you want to see girls this age who can act I suggest Hayflower and Quiltshoe (A Finnish Movie).

I think when you review a movie that is for kids that we should see them through their eyes and not be so picky about cardboard rocket ships that would be impossible to fly. Thus, I give this a 10 star rating because my kids and their friends loved it.

If you don't count behind the scenes programs and internet films like Dark Redemption featuring Myra Jade, this is the best of the Star Wars television offerings. Yes it is rough in some places, but it is an improvement over The Ewok Adventure and I give this one extra points for having the balls to kill that annoying older brother Eric Walker right at the top. I wonder what happened to the little kid Cindel. I though she was quite promising. I personally think aiming at children in film writing can water down the dramatic impact. The ewoks were the Jar-Jars of Return of the Jedi, a dramatic buffer between incidents in which we already had an emotional investment. The Mos Eisely Cantina would be a more lucrative setting for a TV series or set of TV movies.

There's nothing I like about it, but it at least betters 'The Ewok Adventure'.

'Ewoks: The Battle for Endor' makes for a boring watch, despite some attempt at action and even a minute amount of heart at the conclusion. Overall, it's not good enough... but there isn't anything I hated or anything, I just won't remember it for all that long after viewing.

This is the greatest Starwars movie ever made. It is the sequel to Ewoks. The first Ewoks movie is stupid but that is not the case with Ewoks: Battle for Endor. It has Wilford Brimley in his greatest role as Noah. Another great character is the superfast moving animal called Teek. The score is a great composition. Almost nothing goes wrong with this film. It's a pity that its so hard to find a copy of it. My mom taped it a long time ago when it was on TV. Our copy has a McDonald's commercial with Jason Alexander doing a musical number.

How did I miss seeing this movie? I saw Star Wars first-run.

I would've liked this as a kid, but not now. This is just too gimmicky. I don't care about the low effects & animontronics, but the content is just bad & kid-like.

If I had offspring (god forbid), I would probably show them this movie. Of course, this content isn't questionable, but its just worthwhile.

This movie is a little painful to watch now days, but I remember really loving it as a kid. The important thing about this film is that is does nothing to tarnish my love for the original trilogy. You can make a bad Star Wars film and that's fine, but when you destroy the characters I grew up with and loved and change the story so that it no longer makes sense with the original, that's when we have a major problem Ryan Johnson.

Kids between the ages of 5 and 11 you should find this movie, entertaining and funny and just plain Enjoyable like I did. There is a new Villain in town named King Terak who is very different than any other Star Wars Villain, and though not as popular or charismatic as Darth Vader or the Emperor, he will still chill your bones.

If your over the age of 11 but are a Star Wars fan I really recommend this film since it allows you to explore a different part of the Star Wars universe. Of course the main stream Star Wars characters like Luke. Han, and Vader are great, this movie also has some characters that you may find entertaining.

The Ewok movies are not that bad as people say. Of course they are not the same quality as the SW movies, but they were made for tv and made for small children. Every SW fan should see these movies because it really is a SW spin-off and it gives a nice view of Endor's Moon.

Same as first uninterseting and boring story of life of ewoks

This sequel to 1984's The Ewok Adventure is as good as the original. If you love Star Wars, you need to see these Ewok movies. These are the movies from my '80's childhood that I'll never forget. If you can't find these films to rent, try to buy them on eBay; they're great!

Since my first Star Wars experience was Return Of the Jedi I have always had a soft spot for those furry fellas. I know a lot of older fans consider them the weak point of the first trilogy, but I think they're great, especially the song at the end of Jedi!

I had seen the first spin off, Caravan of Courage, a long time ago on video. So when I got the Caravan of Courage/Battle for Endor double bill, despite this being the second film, I watched this film first.

Was I in for a surprise. Not only does Principle Dick Vernon from Breakfast Club turn up, but a lot of the major characters from the first film die very early in the film. Although Deej and Shoda from the first film appear, the only Ewok to feature prominently in this film is Wicket. He, along with the girl from the first film, an old man plus a speedy little thing called Willy eat up most of the film with their crazy hi-jinx. I have to admit to to having a smile on my face through most of the comedy middle part of the film and even chuckling a few times.

Also |all the Ewoks seem to be be able to speak English with no problem at all! The ending of the film has the real shock for me. The Ewoks manage to get their hands on some firearms and seeing them shoot within sharpshooter accuracy is a bit disturbing.

Despite all the changes difference from Ewok canonlogy (is that a word?) and the very ropey special effects, I prefer this to the first film. It may not be that great a film, but anyone like me with a soft spot for the Ewoks will probably get something from this.