Necessary, but not good

Rating: 4/10 (19 May 2005)

This movie fills in the gaps - as a matter of fact, a LOT of time is spent talking as they try to take care of these 'housekeeping' matters. The visuals are outstanding, and most of the acting is good...except for Hayden Christensen. What a flat performance! He only has one expression, and his character is written so badly that I found it impossible to sympathize with (or even care about) him. Anniken/Vader just doesn't makes sense.
Lots of action and looks great, and it wraps the story up okay, but I came out of the theater not caring a whit about any of it. Too bad.
It could have been much better. Hope Lucas now focuses his talent and energies and resources on something new, not just re-making these films.