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Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) Rank 4 Reviews
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Was it necessary to pull Star Wars into a level of violence similar to the intensity of Lord of the Rings? I'll take the easy way out and let you answer that question. One thing is for certain though-- fans will be glued to the ...read the complete Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith movie review at Parent Previews
Film Quips Online (John R. McEwen)
The only problem some folks may find disturbing (aside from the violence, which is sometimes truly disturbing) is that it doesn’t end particularly well for the good guys. But of course, the subsequent episodes, which I have no doubt will now be ...read the complete Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith movie review at Film Quips Online (John R. McEwen)
DVD Clinic ("Sturdy")
Emperor Palpatine continues his evil plot to rule the galaxy and entice young Anakin Skywalker to the dark side. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith movie review at DVD Clinic ("Sturdy")
Empire Movies (Takato Yamashita)
JoBlo's Movie Emporium ("JoBlo")
My favorite of the three most recent STAR WARS movies, REVENGE OF THE SITH mixes all of the best elements from its predecessors, including impeccably integrated special effects, an astounding sci-fi vision and scope, awesome light-saber battles, a ...read the complete Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith movie review at JoBlo's Movie Emporium ("JoBlo")
MovieJustice (Joshua Sandefur)
Despite the wooden dialogue and cheesy moments, this is a truly powerful film and is second only to The Empire Strikes Back as the best of the series. Among many things, there is a sense of familiarity here. Lucas has included several nostalgic moments ...read the complete Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith movie review at MovieJustice (Joshua Sandefur)
The Reel McCoy (Patrick McCoy)
This may be the coolest movie that I have ever seen. This third episode completes the prequel trilogy and the entire six-piece set of Star Wars films. Audiences around the world have been waiting for Anakin Skywalker's journey to the Dark Side and for ...read the complete Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith movie review at The Reel McCoy (Patrick McCoy)
The Popkorn Junkie
Everything is done. Yoda has gone into exile. Bail Organa has adopted Leia and taken her to raise. Obi Wan has taken Luke to his new guardians and has vowed to watch over him until the time is right. Darth Vadar and The Emperor have begun their control ...read the complete Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith movie review at The Popkorn Junkie
Media-Assault.com (Sean Caszatt)
The movie that every Star Wars fan has been waiting for has finally arrived. While the first two prequel films either failed to live up to the hype or got too wrapped up in the political trappings of the Star Wars universe, Episode III - Revenge of the ...read the complete Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith movie review at Media-Assault.com (Sean Caszatt)
Movies for Guys
A couple of my own personal questions did remain unanswered though. First, what does it sound like when two wookies mate? Second, does Darth Vader use the toilet, and if so, can you imagine being in the stall next to him? I was also were ...read the complete Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith movie review at Movies for Guys
IMDB.com
The film opens with the rescue of Supreme Chancellor Palpatine (Ian McDiarmid) from the grips of the evil Separatist Federation starship caught in the midst of its escape. Heading up the rescue are ObiWan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) and Anakin Skywalker ...read the complete Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith movie review at IMDB.com
MovieWeb (Evan "Mushy" Jacobs)
Dear Fellow Star Wars Fans, Today I was given the pleasure of seeing a sneak preview of Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith. At about the thirty minute point in the film I realized that while I wasn't that big a fan of Star Wars: Episode One - ...read the complete Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith movie review at MovieWeb (Evan "Mushy" Jacobs)
MovieWeb (Carl Lazarevic)
I've been waiting nearly 23 years for this moment to arrive! 23 years spent sitting in front of a TV screen enthralled by the ominous character of Darth Vader and wondering how anybody could possibly get that damn cool. Needless to say that when George ...read the complete Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith movie review at MovieWeb (Carl Lazarevic)
DVD Talk (Chris Tribbey)
Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith earns DVDTalk's highest rating – whether the movie lived up to your expectations or not – if only because it gives several other DVDs in your collection instant replay value. If you're anything like me, you've ...read the complete Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith movie review at DVD Talk (Chris Tribbey)
Mark Reviews Movies (Mark Dujsik)
Review by Mark Dujsik
With Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the
Sith George Lucas completes his prilogy and brings it full circle to the
original trilogy. In every respect, Lucas has upped the ante in ...read the complete Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith movie review at Mark Reviews Movies (Mark Dujsik)
RopeofSilicon (Brad Brevet)
After 28 years the Star Wars film saga is coming to a close with Episode III, Revenge of the Sith, a film being hailed as a "masterpiece" by early reviews, and while it is much better than its two predecessors, Episode III still lacks something that ...read the complete Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith movie review at RopeofSilicon (Brad Brevet)
Seattle Post-Intelligencer (William Arnold)
The movie grabs us from its heart-pounding opening sequence and pulls us inexorably along its trajectory with the grip of the last gruesome act of a Greek tragedy. Its fascination is not what happens but HOW it happens. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith movie review at Seattle Post-Intelligencer (William Arnold)
Cinema em Cena (Pablo Villaça)
Baltimore Sun (Michael Sragow)
PM Media Review (Patrick Vu)
Revenge of the Sith deservingly receives a PM rating of "A" not necessarily because of the engaging dialog, which is isn't, or the superb acting, which it lacks, but for harking back to the days of Empire when emotional story telling was the focus. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith movie review at PM Media Review (Patrick Vu)
Chicago Tribune (Michael Wilmington)
All the "Star Wars" movies will continue to entertain us for many years to come. They were grand fun, and this last one's a corker. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith movie review at Chicago Tribune (Michael Wilmington)
The King's Room (Paul Perkins)
Remembering my childhood is easy I remember being very
sickly with stomach problems. But the biggest thing I remember is going to the
Eric Morristown Movie Theater to check out a little film that will take up the
next 30 years of my life. It a little ...read the complete Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith movie review at The King's Room (Paul Perkins)
Window to the Movies (Jeffrey Chen)
And a closing note: I'll be the first to admit I may be showing a lot of bias here -- after all, 1977's Star Wars was what got me into movies in the first place. The magic of being transported to whole new worlds is something that isn't easily ...read the complete Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith movie review at Window to the Movies (Jeffrey Chen)
Movieman's Guide to the Movies (Kushmeer Farakhan)
This brings us to the latest (and supposedly final) installment of the series, Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. Good lord was it worth the wait. In this last adventure, we get to see Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) fall from grace and give in to ...read the complete Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith movie review at Movieman's Guide to the Movies (Kushmeer Farakhan)
Cinema Signals by The Filmiliar Cineaste
Joe Critic.com (Sam Bear)
If you can't figure out what Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith is about, look at it chronologically. It's the third (and therefore final) of the Star Wars prequel trilogy, coming several years before the original Star Wars and several years ...read the complete Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith movie review at Joe Critic.com (Sam Bear)
Blogcritics - DVD review (Matt Paprocki)
The first film in the series to be rated higher than PG, this is a dark, brutal, and incredible farewell to the series that couldn't avoid being criticized simply based on expectations. Star Wars: Episode III is unrelenting in special effects, flawlessly ...read the complete Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith movie review at Blogcritics - DVD review (Matt Paprocki)
The Cinema Source (Bruce Bluett)
And now some closure for us all. This is important. How often do we get to properly say our goodbyes? This is our second shot at saying farewell to the galaxy far faraway. It hardly feels that way does it? With all of the re-mastering and re-releasing ...read the complete Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith movie review at The Cinema Source (Bruce Bluett)
Flipside Movie Emporium (Rob Vaux)
And cheering should come as a relief for those who felt let down by Episodes I and II. Lucas has saved his best effort for the last, and though the series can never regain the freshness enjoyed by A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back ...read the complete Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith movie review at Flipside Movie Emporium (Rob Vaux)
The Land of Eric (Eric D. Snider)
It's hard to compare "Revenge of the Sith" to the other five movies because it's so unlike them. It has fewer major characters than its brethren, not to mention fewer subplots and less levity. And it's almost exactly what it needs to be, a powerful ...read the complete Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith movie review at The Land of Eric (Eric D. Snider)
CineMe (Daniel Meyer)
About.com Hollywood Movies (Rebecca Murray)
DVD MovieGuide
Palpatine uses the renegade General as a reason to escalate his emergency wartime powers, a factor that concerns many who fear that he takes more control than he needs. Palpatine recruits Anakin as part of his quest, for reasons that become more ...read the complete Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith movie review at DVD MovieGuide
Portland Oregonian (Shawn Levy)
The darkest, most operatic, and technologically richest "Star Wars" movie to date, "Sith" is grim, stirring entertainment and a nearly complete vindication of everything its creator has been saying for six years about where the series was heading and ...read the complete Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith movie review at Portland Oregonian (Shawn Levy)
The New York Times (A.O. Scott)
This is by far the best film in the more recent trilogy, and also the best of the four episodes Mr. Lucas has directed. That's right (and my inner 11-year-old shudders as I type this): it's better than "Star ...read the complete Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith movie review at The New York Times (A.O. Scott)
The Hollywood Reporter (Kirk Honeycutt)
The final episode of George Lucas' cinematic epic "Star Wars" ends the six-movie series on such a high note that one feels like yelling out, "Rewind!" Yes, rewind through more than 13 hours of bravery, treachery, new worlds, odd creatures and human ...read the complete Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith movie review at The Hollywood Reporter (Kirk Honeycutt)
LA Weekly (Scott Foundas)
Lucas is a major figure, and Revenge of the Sith may be some kind of historic achievement -- the first movie in which it is fully impossible to tell where flesh ends and digital paint begins. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith movie review at LA Weekly (Scott Foundas)
Washington Post (Stephen Hunter)
For my generation, Revenge of the Sith is a brilliant consummation to a promise made a long time ago, far, far away, in a galaxy called 1977. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith movie review at Washington Post (Stephen Hunter)
Variety (Todd McCarthy)
Emerges as the best in the overall series since "The Empire Strikes ...read the complete Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith movie review at Variety (Todd McCarthy)
Film Fever
The Scott and Jim's Movie Reviews (Scott)
USA Today (Claudia Puig)
Even for non-fans, Revenge of the Sith is engrossing, and fans of the series will likely be over the moon -- and into another galaxy -- with this film. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith movie review at USA Today (Claudia Puig)
Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
Episode III has more action per square minute, I'd guess, than any of the previous five movies, and it is spectacular. The special effects are more sophisticated than in the earlier movies, of course, but not necessarily more effective. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith movie review at Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
Premiere (Glenn Kenny)
Once Palpatine's machinations set the cogs in motion for the creation of Vader, and the Clone Wars start getting bloody, Sith commences to cook in a way that no Star Wars movie has since ...read the complete Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith movie review at Premiere (Glenn Kenny)
Boston Globe (Ty Burr)
The real deal, an often awkward but nonetheless terrifically compelling high-stakes human drama. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith movie review at Boston Globe (Ty Burr)
ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
Only now can we truly step back and admire the full tapestry that it has taken George Lucas and his ILM wizards nearly three decades to weave. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith movie review at ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
Arrow in the Head ("The Arrow")
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (Michael Machosky)
Finally, George Lucas gets it.
This monster he's created is bigger than him, bigger than all of us. It's a story that figuratively passed into the public domain long, long ago, no matter who owns the copyrights. And no amount of chest-pounding ...read the complete Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith movie review at Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (Michael Machosky)
Reel.com
PARENT'S NOTE : Anger and the dark side dominate in this Star Wars installment, and the intensity of all the deaths and murders will be too much for many young children to bear. Parents should exercise caution, perhaps screening the film first so they ...read the complete Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith movie review at Reel.com
Steve Rhodes <Steve.Rhodes@internetreviews.com>
Beyond all probability, the last fifty minutes ofStar Wars Episode III, Revenge of the Sithare so terrific it makes it all worth it Jar Jar Binks, the entire running time ofAttack of the Clones(the nadir of the series, the Ewoks song coming in ...read the complete Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith movie review at Steve Rhodes <Steve.Rhodes@internetreviews.com>
UpcomingDiscs.com (Gino Sassani)
A long time ago in a galaxy far far away... ...read the complete Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith movie review at UpcomingDiscs.com (Gino Sassani)
Movieman's Guide to the Movies (Brian Oliver)
I will be up front, this review is only for the non- Star Wars fans out there. While I have enjoyed all six films, I cannot say that it has changed my life in any way. Although I can't say that any of them really enter my radar screen of cinema ...read the complete Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith movie review at Movieman's Guide to the Movies (Brian Oliver)
Empire Magazine [UK]
All sequels must pay for the sins of their fathers: where Return Of The Jedi runs out of plot half way through, Sith has so much ground to make up that Yoda is gamely plugging holes with his last line of scripted dialogue. But even if the last leg of ...read the complete Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith movie review at Empire Magazine [UK]
The King's Room (Clyde Ayles)
Now we have come
full circle. The Star Wars saga is complete. Or is it? "Star Wars -
Revenge of the Sith " tells us how Anakin Skywalker was seduced by the dark
side, and what a trip it is. This has to ...read the complete Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith movie review at The King's Room (Clyde Ayles)
Denver Rocky Mountain News (Robert Denerstein)
MovieWeb (B. Alan Orange)
filmcritic.com (Christopher Null)
All good things must come to an end, and all sort-of mediocre things eventually peter out, too.
And so we're faced with the third Star Wars prequel, Revenge of the Sith, simultaneously the most anticipated and dreaded film of the summer. Nearly a ...read the complete Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith movie review at filmcritic.com (Christopher Null)
Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)
As one of the few critics who does not malign Episode Iand Episode II, and in fact, one who enjoys them very much, it should come as no surprise that Episode III, the best of the Anakin Skywalker trilogy, met well with me. While most film series seem to l ...read the complete Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith movie review at Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)
Goatdog's Movies (Michael W. Phillips, Jr.)
What Lucas is good at, and has always been good at—except, I suppose, for the previous two films of this trilogy—is sweeping us along in his elemental morality plays. He does it by making the bad guys obvious, giving them names like Darth ...read the complete Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith movie review at Goatdog's Movies (Michael W. Phillips, Jr.)
Filmtracks (Christian Clemmensen)
The ultimate in thematic opportunities was missed with the
end credits here; with 11 minutes to work with, Williams could have reminded
us of so much more, providing a minute or two from several more prominent
and relevant themes from both ...read the complete Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith movie review at Filmtracks (Christian Clemmensen)
SPLICEDwire (Rob Blackwelder)
DVDActive (Chris Gould)
Well there you have it—the circle is now complete. While it’s still most definitely flawed, Revenge of the Sith is an entertaining popcorn flick and eminently viewable if approached with the right frame of mind. However, I’m still of ...read the complete Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith movie review at DVDActive (Chris Gould)
Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice
Okay, the consensus among critics about George Lucas' Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith consists of the following: - This is by far the best film of the prequels. - Sith can be ranked as the third best Star Wars movie behind A New Hope and ...read the complete Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith movie review at Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice
Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice
SPOILERS AHEAD!As the Star Wars saga ends, so begins what is probably the most unnecessary review I will ever write. Those of you boycotting all things Lucas won't be swayed by my words, just as those of you eagerly fondling the advance tickets in ...read the complete Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith movie review at Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice
TV Guide Entertainment Network, Movie Guide
ViewLondon (Matthew Turner)
Bullz-Eye.com
Now that the story has come full circle, it appears that Lucas was always his own phantom menace. Since the success of the first three “Star Wars†movies afforded him the luxury of working outside the studio system and making the movies himself, ...read the complete Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith movie review at Bullz-Eye.com
Future Movies (Adrian Mackinder)
One of the most arresting scenes in Empire Strikes Back, as any fanboy will tell you, comes during Luke’s Jedi training session with Yoda in the swamps of Dagobah. Having spend a bit of time running around during what looks like some sort of dreadful ...read the complete Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith movie review at Future Movies (Adrian Mackinder)
Empire Magazine [UK]
All sequels must pay for the sins of their fathers: where Return Of The Jedi runs out of plot half way through, Sith has so much ground to make up that Yoda is gamely plugging holes with his last line of scripted dialogue. But even if the last leg of ...read the complete Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith movie review at Empire Magazine [UK]
Boston Globe
It's good. I mean really good. Has this been George Lucas's master plan all along? Make the first two episodes in his new ''Star Wars" trilogy so dramatically inept, so stiffly played, so humorlessly locked into its maker's private mythology that ...read the complete Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith movie review at Boston Globe
Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
George Lucas comes full circle in more ways than one in "Star Wars: Episode III -- Revenge of the Sith," which is the sixth -- and allegedly but not necessarily the last -- of the "Star ...read the complete Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith movie review at Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
FilmFocus.Co.UK (Joe Utichi)
A thirty-year motion picture phenomenon is finally complete. With the release of Revenge of The Sith, the last of the big-screen Star Wars adventures comes to a close. Sith carries an enormous weight on its shoulders. The stern eyes of millions of fans ...read the complete Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith movie review at FilmFocus.Co.UK (Joe Utichi)
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