Han Solo: Chewie, give me the gun. Don’t move, Lando.
Lando Calrissian: Wait! I thought you were blind!
Han Solo: It’s all right! I can see a lot better! Don’t move!
Lando Calrissian: A little higher! Just a little higher!
Where does this quote come from? (Source)
This quote is from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (1983), also known as Episode VI. Produced by Lucasfilm, the film is a part of the Star Wars universe.
- Movie: Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (1983)
- Movie Number: Episode VI
- Production: Lucasfilm
Why we collected this quote
This is one of Han’s most purely funny moments in Jedi – a chaotic, slapstick action beat that shows his improvisational instincts at their best. The fact that he’s still half-blind and shooting by instinct makes it both tense and hilarious at the same time.
What does this quote mean? (Meaning & Context)
On the sail barge above the Sarlacc pit, the battle is in full chaos. Han grabs Chewie’s gun and takes a shot while his vision is still barely functional – surprising Lando, who thought Han was still blind. Lando’s frantic “a little higher!” as Han nearly shoots him instead of the villain behind him is a great comedic beat in the middle of a life-or-death fight.
