Brilliant End to a Saga That Rivals the Greek Tragedies

Rating: 10/10 (20 May 2005)

Although we all knew how it was going to end, the drama that leads up to Skywalker's transformation is tremendously passionate and powerfully acted on-screen. The movie has the philosophical undertones of A New Hope, as well as Shakspearian drama and Eastern mysticism. Most importantly, the viewer develops compassion for Vadar as we begin to see that his descent into the dark side is a result of his violent, unfortunate and sad past, and his tremendous love for Padme. As Yoda explains, it is through the fear of loss that we unintentionally walk the dark path, and this is what becomes of Annakin Skywalker. His love and compassion for Padme, and his fear of losing her the way he lost his mother, forces him to protect her by any means and ultimately leading to his own demise. In a Romeo and Juliet twist, all is lost.
Lucas' Star Wars saga is one of the greatest in human history. It is every bit as good as Oedipus Rex, anything Shakespeare did, and will be remembered as the finest story ever told on screen. I am simply in awe of what he created over the last 30 years.