Great Movie

Rating: 10/10 (7 March 2006)

I do not understand the amount of animosity directed at this film. I agree with many, that episodes 1 and 2 were a letdown, but Lucas has come back in fine form this time around. In my opinion, this is the best one since The Empire Strikes Back (though Jedi comes pretty close). My only gripe is some wooden dialog here and there, and overuse of effects loaded action sequences. Ian Mcdiarmid churns in an all star performance as the conniving Chancellor Palpatine. Hayden Christiansen, though not perfect, was excellent as Anakin Skywalker, and has improved as an actor since Episode 2. Samuel L Jackson , on the other hand, plays Mace Windu as if he were reading q-cards. After viewing the DVD, I highly recommend Lucas reinsert a deleted scene involving Amidala confronting Palpatine about ending the war. Not only does it portray tension between the Chancellor and Portman's character, but also builds up a mistrust of Anakin towards Padme. The force is strong with Episode 3. Too bad it the magic wasn't there with Episodes 1 and 2.