Geat VFX but weak dialog. The best of the prequels

Rating: Null/10 (19 February 2009)

This is the best of the prequels by far but doesn't come close to the strongest entry in the series - The Empire Strikes Back. The film is better focused, the VFX are impressive as usual, and there is a lot of action. In fact, some of the fighting could have been toned down. Yoda remains the most expressive of all the performers(!) Hayden Christensen is stiff as usual while Natalie Portman gets some awful dialog. Ewan McGregor tries his hand at an Alec Guinness accent. The (MINOR SPOILERS) battle between Yoda and the emperor is a treat to watch. The film is a solidly entertaining watch.
Overall 7/10