Finally Lucas Is Able To Redeem Himself

Rating: 6/10 (21 May 2005)

I had walked out of Star Wars: Attack of the Clones feeling utterly disappointed. They same thing with The Phantom Menace. I really had little hope for the third installment of the prequels. I went to see the late show last night and was pleasantly surprised.
The film starts out with a massive battle over Coruscant and Anakin (Hayden Christensen) and Obi-Wan (Ewan McGregor) flying through the explosions trying to reach the dark Sith lord Count Dooku (Christopher Lee) who has kidnapped Chancellor Palpatine (Ian McDiarmid). After killing Dooku and rescuing the Chancellor, they return to Coruscant and Anakin to his forbidden wife Padme (Natalie Portman).
Soon, Anakin discovers that his wife is pregnant and this throws his life into chaos. Obi-Wan is sent off to find the remaining Sepratists who are carrying on the Clone Wars. Anakin, on the other hand, is becoming very close to Chancellor Palpatine and eventually stops at nothing to protect, even killing other Jedi. Soon, Anakin is being seduced into the dark side and now he is the biggest enemy of the Jedi Knights.
As I said above, this film redeems Lucas for his two earlier films. there still are some cheesy scenes between Padme and Anakin, but they were needed to emphasize why he was joining the dark side. The special effects are much improved and aren't overblown like in the first two. Lucas did try to cram a little too much into this, the Wookies were not needed but that's that's what you get when it takes two films to make the third one good. Far by the best scene in the film is the extermination of the Jedi which is beautifully filmed.
The acting is definitely improved. Hayden Christensen playing a dark character is way better then him playing a sappy love story character. Ewan McGregor deserves special recognition for his role. He was absolutely amazing as the troubled Jedi Knight and mentor of the evil Anakin. He is totally believable and able to really suck you into the emotion he is feeling.
Some scenes may be a little much for kids. I wouldn't recommend them seeing this, especially with some scenes like when Anakin walks into the Jedi Council Chamber and all of the kids come forward and then he ignites his lightsaber or when Anakin catches on fire after fighting Obi-Wan. o
You'll have a good time, though. The action is well choreographed and the story is much improved. There's no more pointless lightsaber duels and shooting. All of it has a purpose of emphasizing the struggle between good and evil taking place.
Thank's Lucas for the great entertainment of the past 30 years.
Star Wars: Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. Starring: Hayden Christensen, Ewan McGregor, Ian McDiarmid, Christopher Lee, Natalie Portman, and Samuel L. Jackson.
4 out of 5 Stars.