Prequels redeemed!

Rating: 9/10 (22 May 2005)

In a very powerful and moving cinematic finale George Lucas closes his legendary Star Wars saga. Revenge of the Sith combines great acting, beautiful special effects, and an enthralling story to bridge the Lucas' two trilogies together. Revenge is a great improvement from the previous two films which were considered dry and dull by many fans.
We see a lot more character development in this film. Anakin has (more or less) grown out of his angsty teenage years and is becoming more mature and in the process, more arrogant. It is in this film that the psychological schism in Anakin's mind is exemplified and accelerated to its inexorable conclusion - Darth Vader.
McGregor's performance as the mentor, Obi-Wan, is also excellently executed. His compassion for his friend and his duty as a Jedi conflict dramatically, which reinforces the tragedy in this film.
Also worth mentioning is Ian McDiarmid's portrayal of Palpatine. Cunning and manipulative, McDiarmid's character is one of the most intriguing to watch as he shapes Anakin's desires and feelings to his liking.
All this plus incredible animation and technical prowess from ILM, and a brilliant soundtrack place Revenge of the Sith among the original trio of films that impacted film and pop culture so much 20 years ago.