Star Wars Episode III, Revenge of the Sith

Star Wars Episode III, Revenge of the Sith is the best episode of the saga as far as I am concerned. It jelled all six episodes together. We finally understand how Luke Skywalker's father turned to the Dark Side of the Force. We see the rage that Anakin lets loose as he finally becomes Darth Vader. We see his anger at the Jedi Council when they don't show him trust. We see his disappointment in his Master Obi-Wan. We see the young Jedi Knight fall under the spell of the evil Emperor Palpatine and succmb to the overwhelming temptation of the Dark Side by the Sith Lord's manipulation. We see Anakin's emotions come to a head when he believes Padme betrayed him by bringing Obi-Wan to Mustafar to kill him. We see a spectacular lightsaber duel that to this day, I have never seen the match. We see the heartbreak on Obi-Wan's face when he leaves Anakin for dead on the forsaken, vocanic planet. We see the birht of Luke and Leia. I truly loved this movie and the acting was superb. Everyone gave their best to make this one of the best science fiction movies that I have ever seen. My highest praises to all the actors and to Mr. George Lucas. The original Jedi Master.

One thing that the original Star Wars films did so well was to bring a darkness to the universe, it gripped you, it scared you and it most definitely left you wanting more, this is the first film and sadly the last film that will deliver this with such a wonderful blend of theatrics and simplicity, (the way Annie became Darth was rather a dumb down effort).

I recommend this for those who have yet to see it which will not be many, and I hope you enjoy it with the boyish wonderment that I truly did.

Star Wars Episode III, Revenge of the Sith is the last movie in the Star Wars saga, what a fantastic one indeed! Last but not the least of all, is the STAR WARS hexology that this movie is, which makes it a very good movie. There are many things like in this movie...

1) The transformation of Anakin into Darth Vader

2) The special effects

3) The plot of Chancellor to become the Emperor

4) General Grievious the fiendish leader of the Droid army.

It is all shown in a superb manner by Lucas, especially the battle of temptation of Anakin! Many criticize Star Wars as a boring movie, but if keenly observed you get to know the meaning behind it. Not one, but 6 episodes show the contrast and the fight between the dark and light side of the force, but, since watching this movie on a 70mm screen, I did not lose out on the Special FX. There are many excellent light-saber fights and action scenes. The quadruple light-saber fight between General Grievous and Kenobi is technically of good quality!!

The scene in which the Chancellor Palpatine reveals unto Anakin that he's the Sith Lord is the best scene in this movie, and the most unrevealing of all the hexology as it is! The battle of Anakin with the temptation that he has for the dark side of the force is the highlight of the movie!

Palpatine: "Let me help you with the properties of the force"

Anakin: "How do you know the ways of the force?"

Palpatine: "My mentor taught me everything about the force - even the nature of the dark side"

Anakin: "What? You know the dark side?"

Palpatine: "If one has to know the complete properties of the force, he must know the all aspects of the force and not just the dogmatic narrow view of the Jedi!! Anakin... only through me can you achieve a power greater than any Jedi. Learn to use the dark side and you will be able to save your wife from certain death!!"

Anakin: "What did you say? Use my knowledge... I beg you. Don't continue to be a part of the Jedi council. Ever since you came here you have been seeking for a life of great significance."

Anakin: "You are the Sith Lord!!"

Palpatine: "Are you going to kill me?"

Anakin: "I would certainly like to!"

Palpatine: "(closing his eyes..) I know you would... you have anger... it gives you focus, makes you stronger!!"

Later...

Palpatine: "Good! The force is strong! A powerful Sith you will become. Henceforth you will be known as Darth Vader (which means 'Dark Father' in European languages).

Anakin: "Thank You."

Palpatine: "Lord Vader...Rise!"

After this, the famous 'Vader' theme by John Williams is Scored, and it is really superb)!

I really feel a 'force' coming out of the screen and attacking me during the above dialogue! Just how the serpent tempted lady Eve in the Garden of Eden, tempted by Anakin Palpatine! And the result... obviously to save Padme, at any cost, from succumbing to the dark side!! Poor Anakin! The scene has been captured excellently by George Lucas I must admit! To the Sith in Episode III, although Anakin succumbs, it is he who fulfils the prophecy by destroying the Sith in front of his son (Luke) and bringing balance to the force (in Episode VI: Return Of the Jedi). Thus, in choosing Anakin as his Padawan in Episode I, Master Qui Gonn was right that Anakin alone could bring balance to the force because he hopes. In this episode the lust for powers that Anakin has blinds his eyes so much that he attempts to kill his loved one, contradicting his own purpose for joining Sith! Thus how a Jedi is perfect when he's a Jedi, and also how evil he becomes when he becomes a Sith! In this aspect I would say Master Yoda and also Obi-Wan-Kenobi are perfect Jedi's.

The things that I don't like in Star Wars are few, but there is far too much romanticised credit given by George Lucas. Also, I did not understand how Master Yoda arranges training under Master Qui Gonn for Obi-Wan-Kenobi (in episodes IV, V and VI where is Qui Gonn)? Apart from this, all the STAR WARS movies are like a drama (is that why it never makes it to the Oscars? Whereas its rival 'Lord of the Rings' sweeps all that it's nominated for? But, hey come on... Peter Jackson made the story that Tolkien wrote as a movie, but George Lucas wrote, produced and directed STAR WARS, which is the better one)? I also criticize the critics who say that STAR WARS has poor dialogues. STAR WARS will live on, but off screen I am sad... an unequaled hexology this is! A movie series as this one - no one else has yet made! George Lucas is great!! May his force be with us all.

To paraphrase Yoda 'A great Star Wars fan I am not' but I must admit I really enjoyed Revenge of the Sith. Having seen all the originals I thought they were pretty good but I was never a true Jedi enthusiast. A few years ago I watched The Phantom Menace and just couldn't believe how much it sucked too high heaven. I've still yet to see Attack of The Clones, but many friends have told me it's a waste of time, so I thought I'd skip that one and watch the well received Episode 3.

I'm glad I did as this film is a good action/sci-fi romp that charts Anakin's re-birth as Darth Vader. The opening action didn't particularly grab me until Anakin got his hands on Christopher Lee's Count Dooku - a confrontation that showed the young Jedi in a more ruthless light. An honourable mention must also go to R2-D2 for his role in the opening 10-15 of action as the little droid with the big electronic heart provides plenty of laughs and cheek.

The films politics then take centre stage as we see Anakin's loyalities being divided between Senator Palpatine and the Jedi Council (who are growing suspicious of Palpatine as the war reaches it's end). We also see Anakin's love for Padame and it is a combination of these two factors that sends the Jedi to the Dark Side.

I thought that Lucas dealt with Anakin's 'transformation' really well as we get to see why this deeply flawed character makes his damaging choices. It was thought provoking stuff and I would say that Anakin makes 'all the wrong decisions for all the right reasons.' However upon pledging his allegiance to the Dark Side, he turns into a truly heinous character.

There were some great performances in this film - Ian Mcdiarmand as Palpatine is terrific and it is also the first time I have ever enjoyed a Ewan Mcgregor character. I also liked Samuel L Jackson as Mace Windu but the real star of this film is unquestionably Yoda.

I'd always wondered why Yoda was previously so revered but the penny finally dropped in this film. Not only is he this incredibly wise character (he suspects that Anakin may not be 'The Chosen One), but he also conveys emotion in way that eclipses his fellow Jedi and enemies. My favourite part about Yoda though? He trash talks likes there's no tommorow, whenever he's swinging that green light sabre he makes sure he gets in snide dig or taunt. When Palatine called him arrogant I fell about laughing because it's exactly what I thought - For a little guy he's got balls of steel!!!

Ok so onto the complaints - while having a Wookie inclusion was reason to be excited, Chewbacca and his Wookie chums are criminally under-used. Would it have been too much to ask to see Chewy dispatch a couple of mutinous Storm Troopers?? It would have been nice to see such a great character given some more screen time and a fight scene. Some of the CGI villains ie, General Grievous not overly convincing and at times you feel as if your watching a PS2 game unfold on your TV. I'd also read on good authority that Jar Jar Binks gets decapitated so it was to my great dismay that this did not happen.

All in all though a great Star Wars effort that non-fans like myself can enjoy and appreciate.

Being the die-hard Star Wars fan that I am (A NEW HOPE came out when I was five years old, the perfect age to be seduced into Lucas' enthralling space opera, not to mention its ingenious mass marketing of toys and accessories), these prequels weren't exactly a hard sell for me. I was destined to cut them some slack and enjoy them on a purely childlike level despite my better judgement. That being said, even I can admit that the newer films have been a mixed bag. While it has its positive aspects, the cutesiness of THE PHANTOM MENACE (personified by that damn Jar Jar Binks!) makes repeat viewings decidedly less enjoyable. Conversely, ATTACK OF THE CLONES has only improved with age (well, all three years of it) in my eyes. Yes, it is cursed with some downright painful attempts at youthful romance and plenty of awkward dialogue about the mechanics of politics in a democratic society. Still, it retains the intrigue and darker undertones of THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK (the undeniable jewel in Lucas' crown), enhances Obi-Wan Kenobi's importance to the story, delivers a remarkably believable CGI Yoda, and wows you with a thrilling 45-minute final act that rivals anything that has been committed to film (digital or otherwise) in the last couple of decades. It also serves as a fitting precursor to what every movie fan has been waiting for: the transformation of flawed hero Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) into cinema's most beloved villain, Darth Vader.

While even Lucas admits that most people would have preferred seeing Vader don that menacing helmet back in Episode I and spend all three prequels cutting through his enemies like butter, it is only now at the trilogy's end that one gets to fully appreciate the journey that Anakin takes along the road to the Dark Side. A few months ago, I watched the truly outstanding German film DOWNFALL. Chronicling the last days of Adolph Hitler during WWII, I applauded its attempts to somehow humanize him, if only because it reminds us that even truly despicable monsters like Hitler are not born as such and must therefore possess some semblance of human qualities with which to captivate their followers. By accepting this truth, one hopes that we will be better prepared to recognize any future dictators-in-the-making. In its own fantastical way, the STAR WARS prequels make the same point. Anakin's choices throughout the prequels are often the wrong ones, but they are borne out of a desire to do the right thing. Without giving away too much, his date with a walking iron lung is sealed by his devotion to Padme (Natalie Portman) and his fear of losing her, which is all that Chancellor Palpatine needs to slowly twist this most gifted of Jedi into the seemingly perfect intergalactic henchman.

With each of his prequels, Lucas has only gotten better at staging this kind of melodrama. He actually takes time once in a while to let the action speak for itself without resorting to his much-maligned dialogue to push the story forward. While the action here is easily on par with the best in the series (including a flashy opening battle that lets R2D2 show off some of his comedic skills), some of SITH's quieter moments actually make the most impact. One scene I found especially effective takes place at a pivotal juncture in the film where a lone Anakin, stewing in the Jedi Council's chambers, agonizes silently about his choice to get involved in an altercation in Palpatine's offices. It is a fork in Anakin's spiritual path that he knows will likely serve as a sort of point-of-no-return. Interlaced with shots of a very pregnant Padme, who is already alarmed by her husband's growing resentment towards his fellow Jedi, it is a short but deeply moving sequence that makes Anakin's decision here a profoundly sad one.

Christensen still suffers from some of the stiffness that hampered his performance in CLONES, but there is undeniable ferocity and conflict in his portrayal of the beleaguered Jedi Knight that is far removed from the simpering teen angst on display three years ago. Ewan McGregor and Ian McDiarmid, for their parts, are outstanding: the former works around Lucas' often-troublesome words to invest Obi-Wan Kenobi with both wry humor and benevolent wisdom, while the latter turns his beefed-up role as Palpatine into a seductive, power-hungry warmonger of Shakespearean proportions. Chewbacca makes a welcome, if abbreviated, return. And Yoda? Whereas his lightsaber duel in CLONES was a tantalizing tease, it is here that you finally get to see why this little green frog is so widely revered by his peers. His battle with Palpatine is a riveting showstopper that, spliced together with scenes from Anakin and Obi-Wan's final confrontation, makes for a dazzling climax.

No, the end of this movie shouldn't come as a surprise to anybody remotely familiar with the previous STAR WARS films, but this fact makes Anakin's brutal transformation no less fascinating to watch. As Lucas spends the final minutes of SITH tying up some loose ends and connecting the last few dots to the original trilogy, it becomes clear that, warts and all, he has crafted a film saga for the ages, a deeply heartfelt parable about the sins of the father and the ability to redeem himself through his children.

Just to show that I'm not completely biased in my appreciation of this film, I'm giving it a 9 rating (some of those lovey-dovey scenes between Anakin and Padme still make me nauseous), but by and large REVENGE OF THE SITH delivers the richly satisfying coda that this trilogy demanded.

Star Wars Revenge of the Sith is one of the greatest movies ever filmed. Would strongly recommend that you see this one soon.

I am a Star Wars fan and I have to say that this is a great film...it has lots of action...but bits of the film don't make sense.

***DON'T READ THIS NEXT BIT IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN THE FILM***

Yoda randomly tells people that Qui-Gon is immortal....but that is the only mention of it anywhere in any other Star Wars film!

But apart from that is is an ace film!

Star Wars Episode III, Revenge of the Sith - From the start the action begins with a great space battle, the effects are just exceptional!

Amazing storyline to tie up all the films together! The lightsaber battles are superb! Tons of lightsaber battles and that's just what the fans want to see! Geat film, hurry up and see it in the cinema, because it is probably the greatest film ever to be shown in the cinema. A masterpiece!

Well, Star Wars Episode III, Revenge of the Sith is a big film to review. After I came out of the cinema I went into HMV to buy some CDs'. The digitally remastered version of the original Star Wars (A New Hope) was playing on the Plasma Screen in the shop. It was the Cantina scene, which at the time wasn't blue/green screen, but in fact real actors on a real set. It actually looked like a bar on an alien World. Guiness, Hamill and Ford are all totally engaged, totally believable, and that is what is wrong with Revenge Of The Sith. The actors aren't acting very well, the computer graphics look great, but they aren't the stuff of life itself. Don't get me wrong, its not a bad film and its a great story to tell. But like many of our favourite musicians/writers/directors and the quality of their music/books/films, its the work done in the early years that contains the true vision, humanity and passion.

The prequels will never match the original Star Wars trilogy.

Steve Wilson, Gods Of Chaos, Godalming, Surrey, UK. 23/05/05.

Star Wars Episode III, Revenge of the Sith Film Review - After having to sit through many annoyances in The Phantom Menace and suffer appauling dialogue and acting in Attack Of The Clones, Revenge Of The Sith provides an almost breath of fresh air to the end of the prequels.

Continuing just after where Attack Of The Clones left off, the film starts with Obi Wan and Anakin on the trail of General Grievous, a wonderfully realized cyborg who is leading the Seperatist army against the Republic and has taken Senator Palpatine hostage. Of course it doesn't take long for Obi Wan and Anakin to realize that Palpatine is behind the Seperatist army and is the actual Sith Lord that they have been desperately searching for.

The film then proceeds to unravel the many events that fans have been waiting to see; the revealing of Darth Sidious, the turning of Anakin into Darth Vader and leading the slaughter of the remaining Jedi, and Padame giving birth to Luke and Leia. All these events are here, lovingly wrapped up in the the most splendid eye candy your eyes have seen this year.

Of course the usual niggles are here, as with the other prequels. The dialogue is ropey in places and now and again there is some terrible acting but these really are minor niggles to the Star Wars action that fans know and love so well. There are countless lightsabre fights, huge space battles and a brief (admittedly, too brief) action sequence on Kashyyk, the homeworld of the Wookies. Here fans will meet Chewbaccca for the first (or is that fourth?) time. One word of warning though to parents with toddler fans; this is by far the most violent of the Star Wars films and there are some very graphic and disturbing moments that certainly warrant some caution before viewing.

Overall, Revenge Of The Sith is a great ending to an infamous saga. It flows along at an alarming rate of knots, is surprisingly emotional in places and it ties up the loose ends before 'A New Hope' begins. A must for any Star Wars fan.