Star Wars: 50 Greatest Moments - Ranked

48. Ewoks Attack (Return Of The Jedi)

Star Wars Return of the Jedi Ewoks
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There are some people - quite a lot of people, in fact - who do not like the Ewoks, deriding them as nothing more than a shameless attempt to sell merchandise.

However, that overlooks some important facts. Yes, the Ewoks are cute, but they're also vicious little badasses who play a crucial role in bringing down the Empire.

This is best signified when they start working with the Rebels to protect Endor and defeat the Imperial forces. With Han and co captured, the Ewoks announce their arrival with a triumphant horn, and then spring their attack: a series of bows, arrows, catapults, and booby traps, adding a new whole dimension to the climactic battle. How can anybody hate them?

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