Sadly Over-hyped

a film so unique, intoxicating and bizarre that it not only demands another viewing, but is also forgivable as a satirical comedy where the jokes eventually take the back seat.

It's funny, it's tense, it features two great performances from two actors and the director expertly creates a web of odd tension where you actually don't know what is happening for the majority of the run time.

The thing I enjoyed most about the film is the fact that it doesn't shy away from being a super-sized-cliche;

I expected to either be bored or have a good laugh while watching the made for television Ewok films. While there are indeed dumb moments and bad acting in some spots, these Ewok films are actually watchable and have an almost Grimms Brothers fairy tale like darkness about them. Out of the two, The Battle for Endor (1985) is much stronger.The movie is dark from the start: the little girl from the first sees her entire family die in an ambush and has to rely on Wicket, a weird monkey with supersonic speed, and an old man named Noah who's been stranded on Endor for decades. The lot of them are menaced by a warlike clan of monsters and their sorceress accomplice.Really the whole thing feels more like your typical 1980s fantasy movie than a Star Wars flick, but it's a solid work in its own right. You actually care about the Ewoks and hope they make it through their adventure. It touches on themes of family and even death in ways that move. Definitely rough around the edges (and it IS odd to hear Wicket speak English-- yes he speaks English in this), but certainly not bad.

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.

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 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