Dark and Disturbing Dramatic Elements Makes This One a Fan Favorite

Rating: 9/10 (19 May 2005)

No need to give any spoilers here...many of you know what happens..you just want to see how it happens. I think it's fair to say that Star Wars purists will say the back 3 cannot be touched...many new and younger fans will say the prequels are superior. Let's not beat around the bush here...this movie ties the two series together in a bittersweet fashion. I personally believe this will be many Star Wars fans favorite because it has unique qualities. The sappy dialogue is kept to a minimum, annoying creatures are hardly noticeable, and too few slow parts to even notice. One thing that is clear, Lucas has learned from his mistakes. This one is loaded with action, but the effects (which are fantastic) do not take away from the storyline. The dramatic elements are dark and disturbing, almost stylistically similar to the Lord of the Rings. This one makes you care about the characters more than the other two prequels did. 10 out of 10 if your a Star Wars nut, 9 out of 10 if you always enjoyed the series but didn't dress as Chewbacca to see it...7 out of 10 if your a wife or girlfriend who just watched the original series and the first two prequels for the first time last week...so you could see this one. 5 out of 10 if loved Fever Pitch