Great finale to the prequels

Rating: 9/10 (21 May 2005)

Just wanted to add my spoiler-free opinions on this film. I think that it definitely is an improvement over AOTC. Though, saying that, I realize may not comfort too many critics. The acting has improved in this one, even though it may not be Oscar-worthy. It is still enough to convey the needed emotion. While, there were some cheesy moments, they are not really bad. Actually these moments I'm thinking of may not be cheesy to the another person. This is all opinion, so all I can say here is, in my opinion, the good FAR outweighs the bad - and there isn't really anything I can think of that is so bad that it would ruin it.
The special effects are top-notch in this one and the action sequences are well done as well. It's all very fast paced and very satisfying to watch. I have to say that I enjoyed Ian McDiarmid in this one. I always liked the Emperor character in ROTJ, and it was interesting to see how he came to power.
I think this film is darker than Empire. It's the way it's done that gives it that feel more than anything. It can make you feel sad at the end and in other parts too.
If you are a fan of the series you should find many things about this one that you like. If your not, you should still enjoy it for what it is - even if you don't rave about it. I'm assuming you are a fan of fantasy films if your reading this anyway.