Passion of the Lucas

Rating: 7/10 (26 May 2005)

George Lucas had to deliver this time. And delivered it well, he has. Episode III is the bridging between the twenty some-odd years off a dynasty that has defined a generation. It brings in those viewers now who grew up knowing that generation. Towards the end of Episode III, the chaos brings about the identity we all know and love. The music. The style. Darth Vader. And the 'New Hope.' Sure, it's havoc to watch. But after the first two prequels, I was kind of hoping that's what I would get.
War between the Republic and the Separatists go all out as Obi-Wan and Anakin set out to save Chancellor Palpatine, who has been captured by Count Dooku.
Many comments I've read bash the acting and dialog in the film. For that, I have to say, "Give me a break." Seriously, who watches Star Wars for moving dialog? And no one watched Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher for show stopping performances. The real point of Episode III is to see how Darth Vader becomes the person we have always known him as. That scene, you can tell Lucas has had in his head for quite some time now, because it captures the campness that defined the first trilogy. If you've seen the first trilogy, by all means watch Revenge of the Sith. Trust me, this is the one you wanted to see when The Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones came out. And if you ONLY happened to see those two, give yourself a time out and take a break from this one. Chances are, you will see the same nonsense that made you long for the exit during those seatings. Overall, I thought it was great. It was a defining moment for our culture, and I enjoyed the completion of it. May the Force be with you all.