The Saga Concludes

Rating: Null/10 (19 May 2005)

And what a conclusion it is. "Revenge of the Sith" is a brilliantly constructed film that very neatly ties up all the loose ends from the previous 5 chapters. While it begins almost comically, it takes on a decidedly sinister tone once Anakin's corruption to the dark side begins to take hold.
Plot line is as follows. As the Clone Wars continue to rage, suspicion begins to fall on the Supreme Chancellor (as we all know it should). In response, Chancellor Palpatine (Darth Sidious.played masterfully by Ian McDarmid) begins his plan to subvert talented but troubled Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) to the realm of evil.
Acting was superb; Hayden Christensen did a superb job, and was quite believable as the once chosen one who finds himself willingly twisted towards evil, for what he thinks are good intentions. Natalie Portman takes a minor role in this one, as Padme' really doesn't offer much to the storyline in terms of acting (although her character and its future do), but as always, she lights up the screen. Ewan McGregor continues the growth of Obi-Wan Kenobi in the style of Sir Alec Guiness. Ian McDarmid handles his dual role with skill and ease. In fact, there's nothing at all I can say bad about anyone in this film.
Quite honestly, I failed to see where this movie deserved a PG-13 rating, as it's no more violent or intense than, say "Attack of the Clones" and with a lack of profanity, I'm not sure I understand the MPAA's decision, but without questions, the battle scenes in this one rival those of the previous 5 films all put together. This chapter clearly was the down note in this series, as evil triumphs, but what a ride it gives you.
5 out of 5