The Force is with this one....

Rating: 10/10 (5 April 2006)

The Star Wars franchise is one of the greatest cinematic achievements to date. And, in my opinion, this movie hasn't let the great name down! Capturing George Lucas's magnificent vision and emotion, this film was touching and incredible, as far as special effects go. A very emotional look into one of Hollywood's most feared villains ever: Darth Vader!
First off...the visual effects! That's what comes to everyone's mind when they think of this film, and with good reason! Heavily laden with visuals, this movie has a little too much CGI for my tastes, but it's impressive nevertheless. The intense battle sequences are so well done you actually start to believe you're there when you're watching the film. That's exactly how it should be!
Next...the acting! Hayden Christensen's performance is highly overlooked in regards to this film. That's not right! He gave an amazing performance and great portrayal of the "man in black". The scenes at the end of the film, after Anakin has succumbed to the Dark Side were amazing and so full of emotion! I was in tears several times. Ewan McGregor and Natalie Portman also did great!
Finally...the story! The tragic tale of the fall of Anakin Skywalker, the central hero of all the Star Wars films. George Lucas captured perfect emotion and tragedy in the screenplay and it comes out in the dramatic performances by all of the actors.
This film is amazing, like all of the other Star Wars films! The Force lives on....always.....