Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith - Movie Review

Rating: 8/10 (16 April 2020)

Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith is unquestionably the best film in the prequel trilogy. That's not to say that there aren't issues, because I do have a few problems with the screenplay and a few narrative elements, but it's a much better film overall than The Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones.
The acting consistently improved over all three films, and it's actually quite great in Revenge of the Sith. Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi is my favourite part of this film, and his performance towards the end of the film is emotional and powerful.
Speaking of which, the entire third act of Revenge of the Sith is gripping and I absolutely love it. We all know where the story is heading, but they managed to execute the Order 66 plot line in an enthralling and deeply moving way. The lightsaber fights are one of the highlights in the prequel trilogy, but none of them come close to the ones at the end of this film.
The visuals also improved dramatically between films, and they are astonishing for a film which came out in 2005. I also really love the musical score and the locations which we visit in Revenge of the Sith.
Overall, although the screenplay could have been stronger in the first two acts and I don't think General Grievous was a particularly well-written villain, Revenge of the Sith is a film which I have a deep appreciation for and it's clearly the best of the prequels.
SCORE: 78%