The best of the prequel trilogy

Rating: 7/10 (27 January 2018)

Star Wars: Episode III- Revenge of the Sith is what I consider the best of the prequel trilogy and despite some flaws, is a decent addition to the franchise.
The film doesn't start with trade negotiations or some shoddy romance, it starts off with a bang with an impressive battle sequence. Unlike the two prequels beforehand, this one grabs your attention straight away. Revenge of the Sith is a tragedy about the downfall of a hero. Lucas uses foreshadowings to showcase a layered and fully realised story that he was waiting to tell ever since the original film in 1977.
However, the film is without its flaws. George Lucas was never an expertise when it came down to dialogue and this movie is no exception. There is some crummy romantic dialogue between Anakin and Padme, but not as much as in Attack of the Clones. There is a heavy reliance on CG special effects and while some of it has aged fine, some other uses seem pointless like the clone troopers body attached to a live action actor's head and a pilot's helmet for some odd reason.
Revenge of the Sith is also the darkest entry into the franchise, even more so than The Empire Strikes Back. As a young lad back in 2006 when I first saw this movie on DVD, I was shocked at the movie's maturity level. It definitely deserved its PG-13 rating.
The acting of Ewan Mcgregor and Heyden Christenson in the climactic fight is great and despite some odd dialogue from Anakin, you get the sense this is the ultimate clash between good and evil. Also, John Williams score shines with the execution of the Jedi and the climactic fight. It's the ultimate tragedy told well by George Lucas, who's an excellent storyteller.
I'm not saying this reaches the heights of the original trilogy by any means. It's just a good story which despite its weakness, is a gem amidst an infamous trilogy.