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Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (2005, DVD)

Movie Description
The Force is with us in EPISODE III: REVENGE OF THE SITH, the final chapter of the six-part STAR WARS series, which began a long time ago (1977) in a galaxy far, far away... and is now complete in its cyclical perfection. This visually awe-striking kaleidoscope of interplanetary imagination features the unmatched digital animation and special effects of George Lucas's Industrial Light and Magic. With pink and orange skies casting a golden sheen over magnificent landscapes through which space ships dart and light sabers flash, the spectacle of the film, while hypnotizing, is but a complement to the intense, crucial plot.


Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) remains the Jedi apprentice of master Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor). Battling dark forces that threaten the Republic, the duo quickly eliminates enemy Count Dooku (Christopher Lee), and Anakin proves--as he states more than once--that his powers have doubled. An intimidating warrior with superior knowledge of the Force, Anakin becomes the pet of Chancellor Palpatine (Ian McDiarmid), who is connected to the dark side. Meanwhile, Padme (Natalie Portman), the senator and former queen who is secretly married to Anakin, is pregnant, and Anakin is tortured by dreams of her dying in childbirth. With Obi-Wan on Utapau battling cyborg General Grievous (Matthew Wood), and Yoda (Frank Oz) joining the Wookiees of Kashyyyk, the sage warnings of the Jedi council (Samuel L. Jackson, Jimmy Smits) go unheard by Anakin. His moodiness and glowering are a clear precursor to his inevitable, terrifying metamorphosis into Darth Vader, the dark leader of the evil Empire who haunts the remainder of the series. John Williams's famous orchestral score with its thunderous marching themes adds more continuity, with refrains reminding viewers of STAR WARS EPISODE IV: A NEW HOPE, in which Padme's children Luke and Leia take charge.

Credits
Producer:Rick McCallum
Cast:Ahmed Best, Anthony Daniels, Christopher Lee, Ewan McGregor, Frank Oz, Hayden Christensen, Ian McDiarmid, Jimmy Smits, Kenny Baker, Natalie Portman, Oliver Ford Davies, Peter Mayhew, Samuel L. Jackson, Silas Carson, Temuera Morrison

Details
Edition:Canadian; 2-Disc Set; Widescreen

Editorial Reviews
"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 it's better than STAR WARS."
New York Times - A. O. Scott (05/16/2005)

"[E]asily the best of the trio of STAR WARS prequels....It's not just in warfare that REVENGE's visuals excel. The film is frankly overwhelming in its ability to create a spectacular variety of alternate worlds."
Los Angeles Times - Kenneth Turan (05/16/2005)

"The Force is definitely with it this time....[The film] fulfills the promise of the series and rises far above its two most recent predecessors. It's the darkest of the six-film opus, but it just may be the best of the lot."
USA Today - Claudia Puig (05/16/2005)

"REVENGE OF THE SITH unfolds with a fury of consequence....Pop storytelling done effortlessly, ushering the audience into the darkness and the light."
Entertainment Weekly - Owen Gleiberman (05/27/2005)

"It looks fantastic; a fully-formed universe, richly detailed down to a microcosmic level..."
Uncut - Michael Bonner (07/01/2005)

"[With] rich, confident, detailed visuals..."
Sight and Sound - Kim Newman (08/01/2005)

3.5 stars out of 4 -- "[A] brisk, visually ravishing epic..."
Premiere - Glenn Kenny (11/01/2005)

Ranked #1 in Rolling Stone's "Top 25 DVDs Of 2005' -- "Lucas' grand dream transformed pop culture into pop art."
Rolling Stone - Peter Travers (12/01/2005)

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      Star Wars Episode III
    Review created: 09/05/08
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    Of course it's Star Wars so what do you say. Everything about this transactions was great. Star Wars is a favorite among our family and we needed this to complete our set. I was very happy to learn why Darth Vader turned to the dark side of the force. This movie answered a lot of the questions.


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      excellent response and excellent sell
    Review created: 02/05/08
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    madiazna ( 8 )

    Excellent response and excellent sell. We need that dvd to complete our collection is a good one. excellent response and excellent sell.excellent response and excellent sell


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      Save the best for last.
    Review created: 04/27/06
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    2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

    Its an old saying but it does hold true. George Lucas certainly saved the best for the last installment in the prequel trilogy. While this new trilogy got off to a shaky start, it definitely gained momentum and exploded on to the screen with Revenge of the Sith. There was so much energy in this film, so much emotion, and so much intensity, most people will say the entire prequel trilogy was well worth watching to see it play out. This movie was absolutely fantastic.
    Every Star Wars wanted this movie, and they got it. But knowing how it would turn out, didn't change a viewer wanting to see Anakin prevail and overthrough the Sith influence. A good movie such as this, draws the audience in and makes us sympathize with the characters. We all wish for the best but know that it will all go horribly wrong. Yet, when all is done, we all still have Hope.


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      Review of the Sith
    Review created: 03/19/06
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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

    What can I say? I loved this movie. The only drawback was the horrible dialogue between Anakin and Padme'. However, the story was brilliant, the action was even better and the effects were first rate! I still remember seeing the original Star Wars (Episode IV) in the theaters, and I got the same feeling about this movie that I got with that one.


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