The redemption of the prequels.

Rating: 7/10 (18 June 2014)

This movie saved the prequel trilogy after a disastrous 2nd episode.
OK,so every scene is packed with story and development of the characters in them, with the exception of some fighting scenes - they play their part in building a truly epic scene for all the stuff that's going on.
Right, so far so good - but why isn't this a 10/10? First off: A total and utter miscast of Anakin Skywalker, really Hayden Christensen is beyond bad. His static acting and very one dimensional work with Anakin is tough to overlook. Anakin is the main protagonist and should be easy to connect with and as a viewer you should have an emotional connection to him. There is no bond at all, none whatsoever. Secondly: It really bugs me that battle droids have personalities and lines in the intro. It makes for a very cartoonish impression, which is very misplaced.
It's role as the connecting jigsaw piece is however a a job well done. It builds up nicely to the 1979 classic.
This might be the best of the prequels, it's at least far better than Ep. II, attack of the clones. (The Phantom Menace might be contesting for the sole reason that Hayden Christensen isn't in it!)
Cheers