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Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith review
Another delayed review
40. Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
Rewatch
Starring Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi, Hayden Christianson as Anakin Skywalker, Natalie Portman as Padme Naberrie, Ian McDiarmid as Grand Chancellor Palpatine, Christopher Lee as Count Dooku and Samuel L. Jackson as Mace Windu. The Third Star Wars prequel, about the end of the Clone Wars and the rise of the Galactic Empire, not to mention Anakin Skywalker's fall to the Dark Side as part of the completion of Palpatine's plan. But is it any good? Of course it is. It may not 'hold a candle' to A New Hope or The Empire Strikes Back, but it is good in of itself.
There are many aspects of this movie, the Battle of Coruscant, the Battle of Utapau and the fight at Mustafar. All conflicts, but between the conflicts there is a story. (Of the ultimate subversion of the Galactic Republic's democracy, such as it was, by Palpatine's successful grab for ultimate power). Heyden Christianson's acting skills (or possible lack of same) don't subtract from the story of Anakin's fall to the Dark Side. He is proficient enough to put across Anakin's worry about Padme's possible death.
Those battle's aren't just an excuse to throw around CGI, they are part and parcel of the plotline. The choreography is improved from the previous film, showing the skill that the characters have in being able to handle weapons such as lightsabers. (Indeed, it's Anakin's arrogance, rather than incompetence that allows Obi-Wan to defeat him). A good film, but still not as good as any in the original trilogy, but still worth rewatching. 8.5/10.
40. Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
Rewatch
Starring Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi, Hayden Christianson as Anakin Skywalker, Natalie Portman as Padme Naberrie, Ian McDiarmid as Grand Chancellor Palpatine, Christopher Lee as Count Dooku and Samuel L. Jackson as Mace Windu. The Third Star Wars prequel, about the end of the Clone Wars and the rise of the Galactic Empire, not to mention Anakin Skywalker's fall to the Dark Side as part of the completion of Palpatine's plan. But is it any good? Of course it is. It may not 'hold a candle' to A New Hope or The Empire Strikes Back, but it is good in of itself.
There are many aspects of this movie, the Battle of Coruscant, the Battle of Utapau and the fight at Mustafar. All conflicts, but between the conflicts there is a story. (Of the ultimate subversion of the Galactic Republic's democracy, such as it was, by Palpatine's successful grab for ultimate power). Heyden Christianson's acting skills (or possible lack of same) don't subtract from the story of Anakin's fall to the Dark Side. He is proficient enough to put across Anakin's worry about Padme's possible death.
Those battle's aren't just an excuse to throw around CGI, they are part and parcel of the plotline. The choreography is improved from the previous film, showing the skill that the characters have in being able to handle weapons such as lightsabers. (Indeed, it's Anakin's arrogance, rather than incompetence that allows Obi-Wan to defeat him). A good film, but still not as good as any in the original trilogy, but still worth rewatching. 8.5/10.