A so-so film with few redeeming qualities

Rating: 6/10 (13 June 2005)

This may be the best of the Prequels but doesn't even come close to the level of the original three. What can I say that hasn't already been said. The movie has it's highs and lows. More lows though. Where to begin? The acting is horrible. Some say the acting in the originals wasn't great either. But at least they put energy into the acting back then. These actors come off as high school kids in a play. Either the energy is flat or it's so high strung it'll make you cringe. The special effects are good for the most part, though some are just stupidly unnecessary. Like Temuera Morrison's head pasted on a CGI Clonetroopers body. It looks as bad as you think it would. The plot is okay but is so full of holes. Padme dies for no reason. Although some say she died of a broken heart, that is just a load of crap. Anakin turns to the darkside with a flick of the switch. Trusting 1 man's word over those who raised him for the last 10 years. The droid humor is not funny. It's quite dumb actually. And it doesn't help this film's attempt to be dark. Notice I said attempt. This movie is more silly than tragic and I laugh at all the idiots who said they cried during this movie. It's worth the 1 viewing I guess, but it's not the masterpiece all these critic and fans claim it to be.