A return for Lucas

Rating: 9/10 (6 June 2005)

Simply wonderful. I felt emotionally beat up walking out of the theater. The ups and downs without all the cute winks to the crowd (which dramatically lowered the tension and the reality of the danger in episodes I and II. This time, what was at stake was enough to keep me riveted throughout.
If I didn't know Star Wars was part four and how it all played out, I'd be tearing my hair out right now waiting for IV. Thankfully, that's not the case.
Christian Hayden's performance was remarkable. My how that young man has grown up -- suiting his character perfectly. He showed the conflict throughout -- all the way up to the end when the emperor crushed his last bit of goodness. His relationship with Obi Wan was truly heartbreaking. Brothers, confidants -- complete trust, love and respect between them. And then betrayal by lack of understanding and lack of faith.
How utterly human.
The digs at the current U.S. administration were very much appreciated and right on the money: "Only a Sith sees things in absolutes".
Heartbreaking, exhilarating, appropriate. Yes. Very, very well done.