Once again the Sith rule the galaxy...

Rating: 10/10 (9 November 2005)

Unlike most Star Wars fans, I really didn't have that much negative intent toward the prequels. It cannot be just like the original trilogy because it tells a wholenother story, or rather a different part of the same story. If you're telling your life story some parts are bound to be more interesting than others. Having said that, I think Ep. III just brings everything together so nicely that the shortcomings of the previous films can be forgiven. My biggest surprise was Hayden Christensen. I was shocked at how accurately he portrayed a brooding, frustrated war hero. It was more than I imagined it would be! That one scene on Mustafar where he's just staring with his hood up and crying...he gave me chills for real! And that duel! I have been waiting all my life to see this duel. It's up there with Achilled vs. Hector from THE ILLIAD, it's just an epic struggle that decides the outcome of everyone else's lives! I thought Anakin's actual betrayal happened too quick and could have been built upon, I REALLY wanted to see Qui-Gon but it wasn't necessary, I wished Yoda/Palpatine and Mace/Palpatine's duels had of been not longer but had more detail but damn, the movie was great anyway! This is truly a modern Shakespearean-style tale and finally, after 30 years, the story is told. The best of the series.