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Rating: 10/10 (1 June 2005)

It was with extreme apprehension that I entered into the world of George Lucas' Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith. Episode I left me brutally scarred; Episode II, disappointed but hopeful of a brighter future. I had faith that Lucas would pull through for this one.
The movie began, I braced, took a deep breath and was taken far away into the heat of a spectacular galactic battle.
The final installment of Star Wars grabs you in a choke-hold and doesn't let go until the end, even then the grip is uncomfortably tight. As Obe-Wan Kenobe (Ewan McGregor) and Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) gracefully soar across the screen there is a genuine bond between them which tragically foreshadows what will come.
Anakin's spiraling decay into the dark side of the force is truly poignant, as it springs from his love for Padme and his need to protect her.
The performances in this movie is stellar compared to the other prequels, in particular Chancellor Palpatine as the laughing, sinister and Machievellian villain and Christensen.
The dialog has some weaker moments, such as Vader's painful cry 'nooooooo!' into the void of his new empire but they are quickly replaced by awesome action and of course, the final showdown between Anakin and Obe-Wan will not let fans down.
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith leaves you feeling twisted with depression and elation. It was a great comfort for me to know that my trusty Star Wars DVDs were waiting patiently at home for me to set things right again. There are a lot of unanswered questions in this one and I am grateful that Lucas has left viewers the freedom to come up with their own interpretation of his story. In particular, he draws focus to the question of Anakin's creation and the unending debate whether it is Anakin's heir, Luke Skywalker, or in fact, his father is the 'chosen one' that restores balance to the galaxy.
From the other comments posted, it looks like this movie has gotten a lot of flack, but at the same time the viewer rating is consistently high. I loved this movie, I can't stop watching it. Don't be driven by negative feedback, go and see it and make up your own mind.