Fitting towards the original plot...mostly.

Rating: 8/10 (10 January 2006)

This movie puts much of the original trilogy into perspective, but the question remains as to whether or not it and the other prequels were better than the original. With well done music, fine effects, and superb acting, one would think that such a movie would leave little left to say in the terms of how good it was. Alas, this is not such a case. This film was good, I can admit, but it was a tickle compared to the original trilogy. For one thing, there is far too much political meaning and less action than some fans would like. With that, the bulk of the foes seem to be pushovers and little else. But what action sequences there are are certainly ones that are not to miss. All in all, it is well done and worth a look.