Star Wars Episode 3, the movie that was meant to be

Rating: 9/10 (26 May 2005)

There is no way in the world that someone could possibly write a 'spoiler' for this movie, as the end result is already known to all those of you who haven't been living under rocks since the 1980's. However as the old proverb goes, "it is not the destination, its the journey" and what a journey! Star Wars Episode 3 offers viewers what each offering has done before it, escapism. No matter what was going on before watching it, you become immersed in the atmosphere and picturesque surroundings. Perhaps this is the true 'force' of the movies.
There is a lot of 'New Trilogy Star Wars Bashers' who say the new ones are nothing like the old 'classics' and i think rightfully so, in my opinion they are better. They expand on great groundwork, really emphasizing the true powers of the force, these things were only hinted at in episodes 4-6. The story lines, are just as strong as the old ones, if not better and the scenery more diverse.
Enough on this, what drives 'episode III' home is the struggle of Annakin 'vader', it shows that he is human after all. Anyone with a conscience could have made the mistake he did, 'turning to the dark side'. especially for the reasons he did it. In the earlier part of the movie Annakin and Obie wan are great friends, this changes for the worst- it is sad to see, but these are themes that go through many peoples lives and George Lucas has found a way to relate unreal people to us.
While i can not speak for some of the faults others found, (as i am not a movie critic per Se,) i found the movie most enjoyable and will certainly be buying the 2nd trilogy.