Heartbreaking

Rating: 10/10 (21 May 2005)

I have been dying to see this film since I heard Lucas was making Episode I. I've always been a big fan of the Star Wars series. Not a true fan, for I'm not really obsessed like most fans, but I've a moderate Star Wars collection and a knowledge of the Star Wars universe that won me first place in 'Who wants to be a Jedi Master' at a Con called Fanfair. LOL! Anyway, the first two films. The Phantom Menace and Attack Of The Clones were not the best Lucas could have done, and didn't really top the original films. They held their own to me, but Revenge Of The Sith falls right into place with Episodes 4, 5, and 6. We all knew that this film was to be very serious with the rise of the empire and Anakin's decent to the dark side. However, I was worried it would be watered down for younger viewers. However, Lucas didn't pull any punches. I was almost crying and I only held it in because I didn't want to get teased by my friends. Huge Spoiler if you haven't seen it yet. If you don't mind Spoilers ... keep reading.
There are some quite disturbing parts, like where Anakin kills off the youngest Jedi in the Main Council Chamber. Even though they don't actually show him kill the 'younglings', you know what happens, and it's heartbreaking.
The Clones who are fighting side by side with the Jedi against the Droid Army are given a message by Palpatine. They then turn on the unsuspecting Jedi who in short are shot in the back. These scenes will make your jaw drop. They did mine. The light-saber battles featuring General Grievous and Yoda (no they didn't fight each other, I mean different fight scenes) were quite spectacular. Both had a unique style of fighting with sabers. I won't spoil the outcome of those fights or who they end up fighting.
Padme's situation in the movie is the most heartbreaking. Being pregnant at this time, (I'm actually due this month, LOL!) I was really touched by her situation. It's really heartbreaking how Luke and Leia are born, Padme dies, and Anakin becomes the Vader we know at the same time.
You won't be disappointed when you see this film, but you might be slightly disturbed by how dark things are in the end. Prepare yourself.