The only disappointment is that it's all over....

Rating: 9/10 (23 May 2005)

Lucas brought everything together for one last hoorah! I thoroughly enjoyed this movie from start to finish. My expectations were high and Lucas delivered. There of course were some cheesy lines that I've come to expect from a SW prequel, but it's easier to swallow this time round. That said, Ewen McGregor and Ian McDiarmid put in admirable performances.
The special effects were even better this time round and ILM didn't spend a lot of time showing you effects for the sake of showing effects off, such is the case with the pod race in episode I and gauntlet run in episode II. There weren't any moments that removed me from the film like in previous prequel installments.
There was lots of story to be told in a relatively short period of time, so expect to get thrown around between 2 or more plot lines that are occurring simultaneously. Anakin's dark side turn is less gradual then I would have imagined it, but it's my vision of Star Wars, it's Lucas'.
As strange as it sounds, all Star Wars fans have their own idea of how the Star Wars films should have been made and are disappointed when Lucas does not fulfill their fantasy. Unfortunately this results in a general sense of animosity towards Lucas' producing as you will see from the overabundance of 1/10 ratings and ranting comments. Taken for what it is "Revenge of the Sith" is a great scifi/fantasy/action movie that is comparable with the original Star Wars Trilogy. It ties up all loose ends and sets up "A New Hope" perfectly.
In a sense I'm glad that Episodes I-III were released at a later date than the originals as you would not have watched them the same way. I'd sure like to see Lucas make some more Star Wars movies but I fear this is the end.
Now go get some popcorn and enjoy the movie, you don't even have to be a Star Wars fan!