Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
cast: Hayden Christensen, Ewan McGregor, Samuel L. Jackson
The good: bridges the gap between the two trilogys
The bad: still disappoints
George Lucas makes sure that Ep. 1 and Ep. 2 aren't repeated in Ep. 3 delivering a grandiose close to a well-beloved saga.
As you may know, Ep. 3 tells the story of how Jedi Anakin Skywalker embraces the Dark Side and becomes Darth Vader. There's also a war going on but that's not the focal point of the story.
The previous two Wars were largely criticized for lack of action and too much sleepy dialogue. The third episode features more lightsaber action just as the fans hoped. However, it doesn't feel like there is still enough action primarily for two reasons. First, there's still too much sleepy conversation scenes with at best decent acting with Anakin's inner struggle much too played out. Second, many of the battle scenes are slow, boring, and anti-climactic. Take for instance the initial space battle, there's a large fleet of warships on both sides battling each other but focus is unfortunately given to the Jedi spacecraft of Obi-Wan and Anakin. Also, during a battle between a Jedi Master and a Sith Lord in the middle part, it feels like an underwater lightsaber duel with slow moves and poorly choreographed action. I have gripes with the other fight scenes as well but these two are the biggest offenders.
Music also disappointed me because the music is still only suited for the actiion scenes leaving what should have been majestic dramatic moments feeling flat with no emotional backup to stir things up a bit.
Not all is wrong with the Force though as George Lucas still delivers a damn fine piece of work which is enjoyable to the bitter end.
You'll still be mesmerized with the special effects, be dazzled with the inherent coolness of the Jedi and the Force, and be intrigued with the magnificent universe of Star Wars, you'll walk away from the theatre feeling both satisfied and disappointed but the film still delivers as a triumphant close to an epic saga. (4/5)
*Fun Fact: Who is the only actor to appear in all 6 of the films? Why, its Anthony Daniels, or more appropriately, his voice as C-3PO of course.
The good: bridges the gap between the two trilogys
The bad: still disappoints
George Lucas makes sure that Ep. 1 and Ep. 2 aren't repeated in Ep. 3 delivering a grandiose close to a well-beloved saga.
As you may know, Ep. 3 tells the story of how Jedi Anakin Skywalker embraces the Dark Side and becomes Darth Vader. There's also a war going on but that's not the focal point of the story.
The previous two Wars were largely criticized for lack of action and too much sleepy dialogue. The third episode features more lightsaber action just as the fans hoped. However, it doesn't feel like there is still enough action primarily for two reasons. First, there's still too much sleepy conversation scenes with at best decent acting with Anakin's inner struggle much too played out. Second, many of the battle scenes are slow, boring, and anti-climactic. Take for instance the initial space battle, there's a large fleet of warships on both sides battling each other but focus is unfortunately given to the Jedi spacecraft of Obi-Wan and Anakin. Also, during a battle between a Jedi Master and a Sith Lord in the middle part, it feels like an underwater lightsaber duel with slow moves and poorly choreographed action. I have gripes with the other fight scenes as well but these two are the biggest offenders.
Music also disappointed me because the music is still only suited for the actiion scenes leaving what should have been majestic dramatic moments feeling flat with no emotional backup to stir things up a bit.
Not all is wrong with the Force though as George Lucas still delivers a damn fine piece of work which is enjoyable to the bitter end.
You'll still be mesmerized with the special effects, be dazzled with the inherent coolness of the Jedi and the Force, and be intrigued with the magnificent universe of Star Wars, you'll walk away from the theatre feeling both satisfied and disappointed but the film still delivers as a triumphant close to an epic saga. (4/5)
*Fun Fact: Who is the only actor to appear in all 6 of the films? Why, its Anthony Daniels, or more appropriately, his voice as C-3PO of course.
posted by NaCl at Saturday, May 21, 2005
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