Star Wars Episode 3: Fall of The Prequel-Haters

Rating: 10/10 (4 June 2005)

This movie is so darn good I had to post my review here, but two things bother me ,is some of the negative reviews have been reading here and the unusual lack of attention to details by the so-called Star Wars purists. Either they're just going through the same "Episode 1 is crap" mumbo-jumbo since 1999 in a very childish manner or they must be talking about some other movie. Anyways here's my lowdown: This movie is that good! The Phantom Menace was a decent Sci-fi/action movie, but pales in comparison to Attack of The Clones, Revenge of The Sith is one giant leap above these first two movies. Revenge of the Sith takes place 3 years after the events of Attack of The Clones. If you read Labirynth of Evil and if you watched season 3 of Clone Wars you can place yourself right in the middle of the action. The story begins during the final campaigns of The Clone Wars which have left the Republic and most of the Galaxy devastated, in a surprise assault the Separatists attack Coruscant and abduct Chancelor Palpatine. Enter Jedi Master Obi-wan Kenobi and Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker to lead a daring rescue which, although vital, will have consequences in the fate of the Republic and young Skywalker. That's how much I want to tell about the story, trust me if you already spoiled yourself with vital spoilers you will still love this movie. Where can I start? The story is exceptionally well-told managing to create a bridge between two worlds in one movie in what I might add as being the darkest prequel of the saga. Some questions are still left in the dark, but come to think of it they were never that important to begin with. The acting is one big step forward, the force is strong with Mr. Christensen as he has truly become the great Anakin Skywalker and the true face of evil as Darth Vader. If you didn't like the Teen movie quality-romantic scenes in Attack of The Clones, you'll feel surprised how much better this is. Natalie Portam, although with less screen presence, manages to work with Hayden, to which again I say that he's more confident and acts far more natural then in the previous movie. Ewan Mcgregor is Obi-wan in the movie that places him as a mentor and a father to the hero, his chemistry with Hayden is also excellent. Ian Mcdiarmid, tells us that there is one far more evil then Darth Vader. Where can I go really? Nothing seems forced, the editing is good, because no scene is way too long nor too short. After watching a third screening, the movie never gets boring. You're probably thinking where's the fun in watching a movie where you know what happens at the end, but like Hayden said: "It's like the Titanic sinking...". Everybody knows Anakin Skywalker becomes Darth Vader, and by watching The Phantom Menace,Attack of The Clones and Revenge of the Sith we know how did he become such a monster. GL tries to tell a story that there was a man before he became a machine. Star Wars Republic comic book fans got a taste of things to come. Music is one of the highlights of the film, the new Battle of The Heroes is a welcome addition and most of the music gives the film a more distinct personality, rather then TPM which had a somewhat generic Hollywood score feel to it(counting out Duel of Fates, of course). Special Effect are spot on, they don't get in the way of the story and are actually very appealing. General Grevious, although sporting a shorter role then his Clone Wars role, feels like a living breathing eco of Darth Vader, fearsome although obviously incapacitated due to a few late-Clone Wars events. The battles have a greater scope then those found in AOTC, the space battles are awesome, truly feels like a war in the stars. My only nitpicks regarding the movie are definitely the occasional music missing from key scenes would could make them more dramatic, still nothing to be worried about.