Some good things - Some bad things to say

Rating: 5/10 (24 May 2005)

My main criticism is the lack of emotional identification with the characters. One must care about the characters to care what happens to them. When Padme dies in childbirth from the lack of a will to live (because of Anakin's turn to the dark side), when Anakin gets chopped-up - these are moments that should carry some emotional impact...they do not. It is sad when the person you identify with and cheer the most is a CGI character (former puppet), Yoda. I cannot help but remember Alec Guinness doing Obi-Wan and how he held us spellbound - we really cared when he transitioned and became a part of the force. There was enough time to develop these connections, but evidently not enough directorial talent. Despite "Revenge" lacking any emotional connection I would still recommend that it be seen. It contains more computer animation and movement then any other movie I have ever seen. The light saber battles are at least somewhat interesting, although the Jedi seem to jump around a lot like grasshoppers. Many of the scenes are funny where humor was never intended. This last installment seemed to offer more (in the way of information) and, at the same time, less (emotional connection)than the other movies. That said, only two of the eight people I polled disliked it or had criticisms. Whadda I know.