I, too, have found it amazing how ROTJ loses its luster as the years go on. As a kid, ROTJ was my favorite. As I aged, ESB moved into that slot and has maintained it ever since. However, ANH moved beyond and, sadly, even AOTC is tied up there with it. I don't think TPM could ever be better, though.

ROTJ is a joke in many senses. I'll have to watch again for the Han comic relief stuff, but there was just something off about Jedi compared to Empire and Hope. I never could put a finger on it.

Blame the Ewoks. That's what I do. Makes me feel better.