Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (DVD, 2005, Widescreen, 2-Disc Set)

I would have to say that Episode 3 is the best of the prequels. Episode 1 was good, but a slow start with Anakin as a young child. The Trade Federation's characters are plain but when they launch their attack on Naboo- that helps to launch the future of Anakin and Padme. The Pod Race was exciting but too long. The best scenes occur when Qui-Gonn Jinn & Obi-Wan face off against the Sith Darth Maul. Episode 2 was better than 1. Anakin is older and develops a relationship with Queen Amidala. He continues training with Obi-Wan and Count Dooku is introduced as a force on the Dark Side. Anakin begins to show his rebellious attraction toward the dark side which will come to fruition in Episode 3. Episode 3 (this one) was terrific. More of what Star Wars fans wanted to see. Count Dooku, who carries over from Episode 2, is eliminated by Obi-Wann & Anakin. Anakin shows on more than one occasiion that his powers have doubled. Anakin becomes the admired pet of Chancellor Palpatine, who of course becomes even more evil later in the film. Obi-Wan and a group of Jedi goes off to fight the cyborg General Grevious on a far away planet while Yoda teams up with the Wookie armies on their home world. As this is occurring, no one is around to help as Anakin continues to shift to the dark side and commits horrible acts in the Jedi Temple. There is a very emotional scene and highlight to the movie when Obi-Wan learns of Anakins misdeeds and confronts him. And the ending leading up to Anakin becoming Darth Vader was stunning. Very well made and a perfect setup for Episode 4 and the entrance of Luke & Leia. Your best bet is to watch them all in order - that being said - this episode is the best of the new three.