While the two previous prequels had received mixed reviews , critics praised many aspects of `` Star Wars : Episode III – Revenge of the Sith '' , except for the film 's screenplay , inconsistent tone , and Christensen 's performance .
The film received generally favorable reviews from critics , especially in contrast to the mixed reviews of the previous two prequels : praise was directed towards its action sequences , mature themes , musical score , visual effects , and the performances of McGregor , McDiarmid , Oz , and Jimmy Smits ; criticism was aimed at the film 's screenplay , inconsistent tone , and Christensen 's performance .
Star Wars-COLON- Episode III – Revenge of the Sith