A depressing masterpiece

Rating: 10/10 (27 July 2009)

I will try to avoid as much spoilers as possible. I am going by my memory from seeing this movie in the theatre in 2005. I remember that there is little plot and endless battle.
I came away from this movie feeling depressed for days, thinking of the order by the Emporer to murder all the Jedi.
This movie actually made me think: which makes a better army, and why: droids or clones?
Most importantly, the overall political theme: that of a once great republic transforming itself, almost imperceptibly, into the evil tyranny, has not been demonstrated so spectacularly in any other movie. There is some great line now citizen Padme utters regarding this - I wish I could remember it.
Hayden Christensen's performance is perfect for this role and movie. It is heart-wrenching to see the pregnant Padme confront Anakin right before the movie's final showdown between Kenobi and Anakin.
Regarding my objectivity: I love all the "Star Wars" movies, but I never bought them nor any related paraphernalia (I don't collect stuff that is already "out there"). ROTS is the perfect logical ending (or midway point, I suppose) to the Star Wars sextet.