A Magnificent wrap-up for the Star Wars series!

Rating: 9/10 (21 May 2005)

It was predictable of what would happen, but it was so well done! Lucas'last two films did not do to well for me and many other fans, but this was MAGNIGIFICENT!!! It was slow and dark...yes but that did not hold back its' triumph! The film starts off with a battle over the planet Coruscant (a planet that is one city). The clones, under Obi-wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker send a rescue mission against the droid army, to retrieve the chancellor from being captured by the ruthless Count Dooku. The two Jedi reach the ship of General Greivous, who is the leader of the Trade Federation army, and rescue the Chancellor, leaving Grevious to escape.
In my opinion, General Grevious was an o.k. villain, but not as good as Dooku or Vader, but better than Maul. He was evil, but there wasn't much to him (he kept running away like a James Bond villain). Anyway, after these events, Anakin is filled with confused thoughts of love for Padme, who is pregnant with everyone knows who, his friendship with the Chancellor, and his frustration with the Jedi.
From his heroic work, Anakin is placed on the Jedi Council as a representative of the republic under the Chancellor, but Anakin does not hold rank of Jedi Master, which angers him, leading him to betray the Jedi. What I like so much about Anakin in this film is how he changes from good to evil. The character development was great. Hayden is truly a wonderful actor. the Phantom Menace lacked this about Anakin. In the episode I, all you saw was a cute little boy that had big dreams.
Meanwhile, Obi-wan is on a mission to capture or kill the General Grevious, who has fled to a planet called Uptau. Master Yoda is sent to a planet called Kyassh to help aid the wookies who are in a revolt against the droid armies. (Finally, you see Chewbecca!) As these events unfold, the downfall of the republic begins, leading to disaster after disaster, leading to Yoda to be placed in exile, Obi-wan to leave Luke with his relatives on Tatooine, Leia lives on Alderaan, the Chancellor becomes the absolute dictator of the galaxy, and Anakin is consumed by hatred and anger, leaving him to be the most unforgettable villain in film history...Darth Vader! Truly, a great wrap-up!
I doubt this will win any Oscars, but lets' have our fingers cross. This is not the best in the trilogy, but I rank it third of the six films! it has great visuals, fantastic battle and light saber sequences, and strong character development! But take warning for young kids, this film is very dark, disturbing, and more violent/intense than the other films. It is worthwhile, as Lucas finishes his wrap-up of his grand series of sci-fi! Overall 5/5!