Thoughroughly enjoyable

Rating: 9/10 (18 May 2005)

Just saw Episode III and it was terrific. I especially liked how the film takes shape to prepare for Episodes IV, V and VI. The clones looking more and more like Stormtroopers was a nice touch among many others that I won't spoil. Sith has the rhythm, quality, and brilliance of "Empire", but with a much stronger message of pain, struggle and hope. I thought Padme's character was finely-tuned to tug at our heart strings this time. Added to Star Wars authenticity are fantastic battle scenes, better dialog, great characters (Grievous rules!), make this film a winner.
My gripe is this: doesn't Anakin seem childish and naive throughout this new trilogy? I never thought of Vader that way. I just think he should have been built up a little more as someone who had some ability to lead rather than simply destroy. Buuuut, I suppose Vader has a good 18 years to learn some leadership while the Death Star is built. (Hey... couldn't we get another movie there? Please! Please, Mr. Lucas, please!) Great job! Go see "Sith".