A Monumental Disappointment!

Rating: 5/10 (27 August 2003)

George Lucas was once a masterful storyteller. Not relying on eye candy to attempt to capture the audience. Star Wars was and is a epic masterpiece, due mainly to high story telling and his direction. Both of these aspects are gone in this flick. Don't get me wrong the special effects are mind boggling, but the pacing and plot had me constantly looking at my watch and wondering if this movie was ever going to end.
A spectacular final sequence saves it from the total bottom of the barrel. (Worth having on dvd just for it.)
Bottom Line: 4/10! Effects can not drive a movie!!