Ugh!

Rating: Null/10 (16 May 2002)

Well, I saw the latest of the Star Wars films (at 12:01am local).
When the first film came out in 1977, the actors threatened George Lucas with the torture of having to repeat his own lines.
In this film, the *audience* should do the same. What passes for dialogue here has got to be some of the most stilted language I have ever heard. Guaranteed-- you *will* wince when you hear it.
The characters all appear to be foreground material for the CGI effects that are scattered throughout the film.
Lucas appears to be straining himself in an effort to tie up loose ends and connect as many dots as possible with this movie because he knows he has limited himself to exactly one more film to complete the cycle. Contrary to his original vision in the 70s, that will be no more Star Wars films after the next one.
Will you enjoy this film? Probably. Remember that we're not talking about William Shakespeare here--and try not to grimace during any scene that involves dialog.
You have, however, been warned.