Good movie overall

Rating: 5/10 (19 May 2005)

What spoilers can someone write here? We all know how the movie is going to come out!! This movie is nothing special. Actually, the original trilogy is much better than the prequel. It focused more on the story and characters than the prequel does. These seem to focus more on the special effects. Now that Lucas has his 'toys' 30 years later he seems to utilize them more, detracting from his story.
Some of the acting is wooden and there is too much thrown into this movie. Of course Lucas left himself a lot to do, but I'm disappointed in him. This movie didn't feel as special to me as it should be. I'm sure younger fans will love it, but for the wrong reasons. Maybe if you watch this as part of a Star Wars marathon where you watch them all, then it MIGHT be worth it. Anakin's transformation to Darth Vader just seems too easy and not enough angst is there.