Don't believe the backlash

Rating: 10/10 (19 May 1999)

I expected this movie to get a lot of flack because it was really over hyped, and when the critics came out with their reviews I wasn't too shocked. This movie was much more exciting than the previous ones and while excitement isn't the only important ingredient in a film, it's great to be on the edge of your seat for a large portion of the movie. While the movie lacked a han solo like character, I don't feel this movie needed one. Overall I found this new installment an excellent addition to an already amazing series. The fight scenes with Maul were the highlight of the film for me, and good performances by Liam Neeson and Natalie Portman are only two of many worthy efforts. There really is too much to say about the film's special effects, score, acting, etc... so I'll just tell everyone to go see it and experience.