For me, the real problem with Jedi is that, story wise, it only does two things: tie up loose ends in a not so flattering fashion and finish Luke’s story. Everything else is explosions and chases.

The pacing is also weak. The first third of the film is spent saving Han and it’s basically a mini-film in itself that has zero impact over the rest of the story (except to put Han back in the picture). Then it’s a re-tread of 1977 with the rebellion having to face an even bigger Death Star they have to blow up except it’s padded with exposition to explain question after question that Empire had so beautifully set up. And the answers are just kind of…meh. Leia being Luke’s sister is the most egregious. Leia could have been the other one, but did they have to be siblings? I also ponder if making Anakin and Darth Vader the same person was the best solution. Also: perhaps Luke should be pissed at Obi Wan for not telling him the truth about his father and it could have been fuel for his flirt to the dark side (but no, we get a fireside chat instead…)

That said, it does have its positive sides (Luke vs the Emperor and the Death Star final battle) so overall it’s a decent product and a fun film to watch. It just could have done so much more and didn’t.