A Science Fiction Masterpiece !!

Rating: 10/10 (25 May 2005)

The final instalment of the Star Wars saga has been probably the most emotional of all six movies. Episode III offers the audience much more than just lightsabers, warp drives and special effects.
I went to see this on the 2nd day of opening, knowing no one else who had seen the movie. It's been highly anticipated due to the knowledge (more or less) of exactly what was going to occur - we just wanted to see it with our own eyes.
The Star Wars logo appears and immediately the infamous John Williams Soundtrack plays - "this is it", you think.
From start to finish, it's pure eye-candy. Spectacular effects with the usual array of unusual vehicles and creatures you come to expect from one Mr Lucas.
The plot was already known before the movie was released, so there was little to surprise the viewer. The fact the movie was totally enjoyable even with this in mind, is homage to the storytelling of George.
Obviously the highlight of the movie is the 'birth' of Darth Vader. Everyone wants to know exactly what happened. I will only say I wasn't disappointed one bit.
I won't lie to you - you probably won't see any Oscars for acting or directing. This is a Science Fiction movie and wasn't made for the Academy - it was made for George Lucas and the millions of Star Wars fans.
The film is rated a 12A here in the UK, which I would take VERY seriously. I saw too many children in the theatre who were literally *cowering* behind their parent or guardian. If you intend to take an under 12 to this, please have the common sense to see it first.
A thoroughly enjoyable movie which will definitely be watched again and again.