does not compare

Rating: 4/10 (11 December 2006)

I am sorry kids, but I have to go against the grain on this one. Having enjoyed thoroughly the original saga (episodes IV, V, VI) I have just watched episode III and found it to be about 4/10.
I've been trying to sum up my thoughts on this movie for some time, and I'm just going to put it simply because I am tired of rearranging my words and thoughts.
NEGATIVE: This movie drags on and is not very exciting. As others have said, the dialog was pretty unbelievable at times. This episode often comes to the point where you are only watching to see what happens in the very end... however, not at all like episode IV where you are like "Is he gonna make it?? Can they blow up the Death Star???" I feel as though they tried to compensate for this with all the special effects, which actually detract from the plot much unlike the original series. I could definitely read into this movie, but I have to say that despite it being "insightful" or "interesting" or "dramatic" or whatever adjective you care to use, no description would be fitting without the word "dull".
POSITIVE: Like the original three episodes, this film has the ability to make you ponder life's greater questions, mysteries, dilemmas, etc. The plot is intriguing because every step you wonder how Anakin fulfills his destiny. Some pretty cool fight scenes. Yoda is awesome. Obi Wan, and to an extent Anakin are well developed as characters, and you come to understand their relationships, intents, character, etc. I could go on, but no matter what, I still feel this episode would be better off in a pamphlet, or on Sparknotes.