Simply Amazing!

Rating: 7/10 (28 May 2005)

After watching the "Clone Wars" cartoon series (not to mention the previous two prequels), I was prepared to be fairly blown away by this movie - and I wasn't - initially. I saw it on opening night and was so nervous that it was going to have that cheesy dialogue and pointless, unbelievable moments like the last ones, but I was wrong. Overall, it was a solid film - I thoroughly enjoyed it - but I still felt like I wanted more.
Anyway, I went back and saw it again today (about a week and a half later) and I have to say, that this time, I was ready to just sit back, relax, and enjoy it even more - and I DID.
From the opening crawl to the final moment, I was absolutely enthralled. What a sad, compelling, forceful, incredible film! I had my doubts going in, but I have to say that I think this movie will play for years to come. It's probably right behind EMPIRE as my favorite SW film.
There was only one weak moment in the film as far as I'm concerned, and that is the scene where Anakin pledges himself to Sidious. That was a little weak and it was a little unbelievable - his actions that came next. But by the end of the film (the final battle) I was so sold on him having turned that I didn't mind so much. It's a weak point, but it doesn't ruin the film.
All I can say is, thank you George Lucas! You delivered a satisfying, excellent film! Good Job!
10/10