Makes it worthwhile to watch Episodes 1 and 2!!!!

Rating: 10/10 (19 May 2005)

This movie was well worth the wait! I just returned home from the midnight showing at one of the theaters here in Chattanooga. I must say that I was anxious to see how Anakin became Darth Vader. No spoilers here, but I feel that every question I ever had about the origins of Darth, the emperor, the mother of Luke & Laura, etc, have been answered. The special effects are outright phenomenal, if not dizzying in some scenes. The sound is superb, and the story has more depth than episodes 1 and 2. Lucas really should have gotten a woman or gay man to write the tender moments between Padme and Anakin, but still, if you like the love-story aspect, there's stuff in there for you, also. The first Star Wars movie I saw was "Return of the Jedi," since I was only 3 when Episode IV came out, and 7 when Episode V came out. So, I was too young, and wasn't familiar with it. So, I essentially missed out on the original trilogy and making it part of my childhood. However, watching this trilogy has closed any gaps, and now, these six movies are really something to cherish. I loved "Titanic," but I think this movie is good enough to get enough repeat business, it could become the #1 box-office champ for the U.S. May the force be with Episode III!