Recaptures the atmosphere of Star Wars!

Rating: 9/10 (19 May 2005)

I am not a die hard fan of Star Wars. In fact, I've only watched all of the movies in the last two years despite me being 20. I thought the original three were good because they were innovative, creative, funny and compelling.
I watched episode I with little eagerness and I'm glad because I think it sucked, so I wasn't too disappointed. When episode II came out, I watched it, with that same lack of eagerness and I was surprised. It was much better than the first. The story was getting better and the annoying characters, there was less.
With Episode III, I am even more surprised. To conceive the amount of shots in this film, to compose flawless music that weaves in and out, and to finally capture this world of Star Wars, cheers to Lucas and his film-making team.
The special effects are nearly flawless and again this movie plays the innovator. The costumes, battles, fast paced cross-cutting scenes, and yes, the ACTING, makes this film the best of the new! I don't think you can compare the old and the new, therefore I wont. But after watching this film, you're left with satisfaction and a hunger for more.
It's not perfect, but Lucas definitely got his stuff together for this one and therefore I give it a 9/10.
~Mike