Recaptures the spirit of the Original Trilogy

Rating: 8/10 (30 November 2005)

Finally, George Lucas has made a prequel film worthy of the name Star Wars. The film has the qualities that made the original trilogy what it is - great music (John Williams really outdid himself overall with the score - the Anakin vs. Obi Wan battle music is made all the more personal and fitting because of his music), great story (this is the episode we wanted to see, not the fillers that were Episodes I and II), great performances for the most part (especially of Ian McDiarmid in a FINALLY outgoing performance as Palpatine - we waited 5 films for this "unveiling").
The only real complaints I have are: the continuing over-reliance on CGI and horrible dialog's during the Anakin and Padme scenes.
Thus, overall, 8 out of 10. Well done, Mr. Lucas!