Many of the answers we were looking for and all the shortcomings of previous episodes, especially the original trilogy, are answered satisfactorily

Rating: 8/10 (18 May 2020)

After 28 years, George Lucas concludes one of the series most relevant and commercially successful film history magnificently. Until then, Attack of the Clones was the best film of the prequel trilogy, Revenge of the Sith but fully met the expectations of all.
Long ago, in a galaxy far, far away ... War! The Republic is crumbling under the onslaught of ruthless Sith Lord, Count Dooku. There heroes both sides. Evil is everywhere. In a surprising maneuver, the wicked droid leader, General Grievous, invaded the Republic capital and kidnapped Chancellor Palpatine, leader of the Galactic Senate. As the Separatist Droid Army attempts to flee the besieged capital with their valuable hostage, two Jedi Knights lead a desperate mission to rescue the Chancellor stuck ... Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) remains a bond of loyalty to Palpatine, at the same time fight for your marriage to Padmé Amidala (Natalie Portman) is not affected by this situation. Seduced by promises of power, Anakin approaches increasingly Darth Sidious / Palpatine (Ian McDiarmid) to become the fearsome Darth Vader. Together they plot a plan to destroy once and for all with the Jedi Knights. While Palpatine transforms the Republic tyrannical Galactic Empire - pointing to himself emperor for life - Vader participates in the extermination of the Jedi Order, culminating in a battle between him and his Master Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor).
For the issue of release order, in which Lucas began the trilogy end by finding the most interesting story and the resources available at the time for filming, we already know how it will end. Actually what happens here is not a natural progression of events, but a regression in chronological history, never regress text quality and interest of the audience. So we are not in anticipation of what will happen, but how it will happen.
Anakin Skywalker is in the eyes of all, the most talented of the Jedi Knights, eventually reaching the peak of his powers, though still impulsive and nervous. Secretly, he lives a marriage with Senator of Naboo, Padmé Amidala (Natalie Portman), who is pregnant. And Anakin has recurring nightmares, like those he had with his mother in Attack of the Clones, indicating that Padmé would die in childbirth. Fear is the portal decisive for the transformation of Anakin into Darth Vader.
Hayden Christensen, can competently improve the performance of Attack of the Clones, especially during the transformation of Anakin into Darth Vader, and passing the internal conflict of the character. Natalie Portman had reduced its stake but justified by pregnancy Amidala. Christopher Lee, after giving much trouble to the heroes in Attack of the Clones, also appears briefly in the third episode. Yoda (Frank Oz), further enhances what was shown in the previous episode and actively participates in several parts, both with his dialogues with his characteristic as now known potential fight. Peter Mayhew delighted fans by re-interpreting Chewbacca, even if his vaunted participation was very short, only serving a link with the first trilogy.
Many of the answers we were looking for and all the shortcomings of previous episodes, especially the original trilogy, are answered satisfactorily. We see the formation of the Galactic Empire and the extermination of the Jedi. This third episode justifies the existence of the first two. We know the reason here droids C-3PO and R2-D2 do not remember at the beginning of A New Hope who have been on the planet Tatooine previously. It is also mentioned that mystery surrounds the disappearance of the physical bodies of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Yoda, after they die in the initial trilogy. And the main questions are also answered: In what circumstance is determined to separate the twins Luke Skywalker and Leia? And exactly how Anakin became Darth Vader, ie what the deciding factors for him from succumbing to the dark side of the Force? And furthermore: How he won a new "body" turning half man and half machine? We still, for the most attentive and fans realize the ship Millenium Falcon, Han Solo, parking at the bottom right, the panoramic image showing the back of the Jedi space battle that opens the film.
Some scenes are really striking. For those who followed all the episodes of the saga felt ecstatic when Vader emerges from the rescue in the river of lava, until surgery in bed, culminating with the mask being attached to the face and, finally, the panting so characteristic of the villain. Unfortunately David Prowse did not return because he had disagreements with Lucas. Christensen had the honor of wearing the armor. But luckily, James Earl Jones agreed to lend his remarkable voice a few lines to the character. For anyone who is a fan of the saga, this scene alone is worth the ticket. Was the emergence of a real major characters from the film. His bow creation begun in The Phantom Menace and developed the original trilogy, was completed.
Besides the scene described the whole battle in the volcanic planet of Mustafar, amidst a river of lava, is ontological. Undoubtedly scenes are entering into the history of cinema. Lucas managed to pace and excitement to the fight, and all in a climate unclear. We can also cite the scene between Yoda and Palpatine, which is long and very well made. The two simultaneous matches the end are exciting and very well directed.
The art directors Ian Gracie, Phil Harvey, David Lee and Peter Russell gives a show to give the planet an aspect apocalyptic, dark and gloomy that the climax required. In addition to this scenario, the underworld were built Rocky Utapau, the giant jungle Kashyyyk (home of the Wookies, where we will find Chewbacca) plus the volcanic planet of Mustafar, among countless others. Photograph of David Tattersall, all digital, appears fully satisfactory and differentiated. This movie was the only one of all the episodes to use full virtual scenarios without any rental. The soundtrack of John Williams once again proves differently, using choirs, including new themes more tense and holding the base soundtrack of the series.
Fact is that we have quite satisfactory completion of a series that turned milestone and certainly feel homesick. One can not speak without quoting science fiction "Star Wars" saga that started the proliferation of blockbusters able to take millions to movie theaters worldwide. George Lucas knew how to create a rich and vast universe in your mind and can share with all your work.
"May the Force be with You!"