Isn't that what makes a movie great?

Rating: 10/10 (5 May 2020)

It is hard to express how amazing this film is. It is a flying success in all its areas. The acting is near perfect, with Hayden Christiensen giving his most convincing performance as Anakin, and Ewan McGregor delivering an outright iconic Obi-Wan Kenobi. Together they sell you the brotherhood of these two characters so well that by the end, you're throwing your money at them begging for more. The plot is so engaging, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat as the events unfold, even though we've known for over 40 years what would happen. It'll have you laughing with the casually witty banter in the opening scene, and crying at the heartbreaking climax between Anakin and Obi-Wan. At the same time, John Williams creates some of his most iconic music since the originals. The sadness you feel as the orchestra and choir swell during Order 66 is immense. Throughout the film, the music is immersive, and plays a truly important role in the flow of the film. Lastly, this is a visually stunning film. The ILM team attempts some of their most ambitious effects to date, and the execution is perfect. The effects are flawless and convincing. Overall this is a truly great film. It is emotional, beautiful, and a perfect end to the saga. I think is is vastly misunderstood. This film, as well as the other prequels, were never meant to be like the originals. They're more poetic, more dramatic, and this film is the pinnacle of George Lucas' intentions. I rank it 3rd in the entire eleven film canon behind only A New Hope and Empire (of course). Even outside of Star Wars it is one of my favourite films of all time, it deserves some serious respect. It is a fun, exciting, heartbreaking story, and seeing the title scroll onto the screen at the beginning of the film always makes me smile. I truly do enjoy watching this film. Isn't that what makes a movie great?