A Triumph of Special Effects and a Fine Story Hampered by bad horrible acting

Rating: 7/10 (11 June 2006)

The special effects are possible the best in any film to date. Lucas does a better job than he did with the previous films. The actions seem forced and Hayden Christiansen never clicks in the pivotal of Anakin. His performance lacks the intensity and he certainly does not sink his into the role. Ewan McGregor is adequate and nothing more. Natalie Portman is once again nearly as bad as Razzie Winner Hayden Christiansen. Ian McDiarmid is deliciously over the top in the performance of his career. The dialog is still lousy at times, but is definitely a step-up from Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones. The acting lacks intensity and emotion. George Lucas does bring both trilogies together abruptly and sloppily. We never really believe twerpy Hayden Christiansen's joining the Dark Side to become the greatest movie villain Darth Vader. The film is actually campy at times, yet nonetheless enjoyable. Hopefully Lucas can finally close the book on Star Wars Saga. The last 3 films did not live up to the remarkably high standards that the Original Trilogy Set. A were a genuine disappointment. This movie is still easily the best of the last 3. A 7/10 Good But not Great.