It's a Trap!

This project went above and beyond parodying Star Wars and created a legend! That legend is the Sock puppet guy in Jabbas Palace

A lot of this drags on, but the part with the Seth Green jokes are amazing, even though I didn't really understand them, they were still funny.

In general, the whole episode still held up lots of quality, and like the other reviewer said, this goes beyond parodying Star Wars and has become it's own thing, and even though the other 2 Star Wars parodies were better, this is the only one that does that.

Another thing is that I can definitely believe that MacFarlane was forced to make this episode. It was shorty after this episode when he stopped being involved with the writing completely, iirc.

7/10.

Family Guy milk the Star Wars cow for the final installment. The opening crawl says that they weren't even trying and that Fox forced them into it. Either that was a poor joke, or just really honest. This installment doesn't have the hilarity of previous outings. We are used to the characters in their Star Wars guises now and as Stewie points out, they run out of their own characters. Instead we have characters from The Cleveland Show and American Dad pop up. Jokes carry on for far too long, which is supposed to be funny in itself, but just gets annoying. The whole Seth Green vs. Seth McFarlane thing didn't have to be used so much. Other jokes are just obvious at this point. e.g. Meg being a monster yet again. Some of the best laughs come from this special insulting itself, but blaming Return of the Jedi for being the way it was. TOO much of the same, but still enjoyable.

With the regularity of a third world country, another power cut hits the Griffin house and it is with a weary sigh that everyone knows that the telling of Jedi is on its way.

This film has not been particularly well received but for me I found it funny enough to like if not love. The Family Guy Star Wars parodies are structured on the movies themselves so the fact that Jedi is not particularly good sort of makes it harder to do as a comedy everyone will like. In combination with this is that the spoof "franchise" is perhaps not as fresh as it was when they did Blue Harvest. This leads to some bits that are amusing but drag on far too long (the nodding bit for example, or that country singer) as well as material that is funny but is a bit obvious and seen-before. I still laughed though and there is enough here to draw regular laughs from those that like Family Guy – although I will caveat that by saying I do not watch the TV show so perhaps It's a Trap feels fresher for me whereas for regular viewers it may just be more of the same.

The in-joking is overdone even if it is funny. I liked them sticking it to Seth Green even if it did lack teeth in terms of what was said, but they did do it for too long. The rest of the material is reasonably good but, like I said, there didn't seem to be much enthusiasm or imaginative wit in the writing, like the obvious jokes were enough and if everything could be made to last a few more seconds it would only help the writers fill it up. The voice cast are typically good and the animation cannot be faulted (I do love how they look just like the original films), but the material just needed more spark.

I'm not sure if the "we were forced to make this by Fox" line is a joke or true but there is certainly a sense that it is an expectation rather than a good idea. I still found it funny and it provided me some good laughs throughout, but they were mostly silly gags and most of them ran on for a few seconds after my laugh had finished. Worth seeing and certainly not the dire spectacle that others here have said, but not as good as they first managed and it certainly had room to be sharper.

"It's a Trap!," the third and final installment in Family Guy's "Laugh It Up, Fuzzball" trilogy, tackles the climactic and emotionally charged Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi with its signature blend of irreverent humor and surprisingly accurate narrative retelling. By this point, the formula was well-established, and "It's a Trap!" delivered another strong entry, finding comedic gold in the Ewoks, Jabba the Hutt's palace, and the ultimate confrontation between Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader. The episode showcased the writers' deep affection for the source material while simultaneously lampooning its more absurd elements through the familiar lens of the Griffin family's chaotic world.

One of the joys of these Family Guy Star Wars specials is seeing how the established personalities of the Quahog residents are mapped onto the iconic characters of a galaxy far, far away. Stewie's portrayal of Darth Vader remains a consistent highlight, his megalomaniacal pronouncements delivered with a childish petulance that perfectly undercuts the Sith Lord's menacing presence. Brian's dry wit as Chewbacca provides a grounded counterpoint to the surrounding absurdity, while Peter's Han Solo continues to be a masterclass in self-serving heroism and oblivious charm. The Family Guy nuances, such as random cutaway gags and character-specific running jokes, are seamlessly woven into the Star Wars narrative, enhancing the comedic effect without completely derailing the plot.

While the original trilogy has been thoroughly and hilariously parodied, a lingering wish remains for Family Guy to tackle the prequel trilogy. The over-the-top melodrama, political intricacies, and often-clunky dialogue of Episodes I-III seem ripe for the show's satirical treatment. Imagine Stewie's take on the whiny Anakin Skywalker or Peter's interpretation of Obi-Wan Kenobi's stoic pronouncements. The comedic potential of Jar Jar Binks alone within the Family Guy universe is almost limitless. While the original trilogy provided fertile ground for parody, the prequels offer a different kind of comedic landscape just waiting to be explored through the Griffin family's unique lens.

"It's a Trap!" is also rich with the cultural references that are a hallmark of Family Guy's humor. From quick visual gags referencing other films and television shows to meta-commentary on the Star Wars franchise itself, the episode keeps the laughs coming at a rapid pace. These references often add an extra layer of comedic understanding for viewers familiar with both Family Guy's established universe and the broader pop culture landscape. The ability to seamlessly blend the specificities of the Star Wars saga with the wide-ranging humor of Family Guy is a key to the success of these specials.

On this May the 4th, "It's a Trap!" stands as a fitting and funny tribute to the conclusion of the original Star Wars trilogy. It's a celebration of the enduring cultural impact of George Lucas's creation, viewed through the warped and wonderful prism of Seth MacFarlane's comedic sensibilities. While the hope for a prequel trilogy parody remains, "It's a Trap!" provides a satisfying and hilarious end to Family Guy's take on the initial saga, proving that even the most epic of space operas can be ripe for the comedic stylings of a dysfunctional Rhode Island family. May the fourth be with you, and may the random cutaways bring you endless laughter.