Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith - Review

The best of the three prequels. Although the Phantom Menace will always hold a place in my heart because of nostalgia, Revenge of the Sith is the better-made movie because, for the first time in the Star Wars Prequel Trilogy, this film felt like it was being driven by character motivation and inner struggle as opposed to politics. Yes, this movie is about the Emperor turning the Republic into the Galactic Empire and destroying the Jedi and all that political crap, but for once, I was able to see the struggle Anakin was going through and the temptation of the dark side he faced. Also, for the first time in the Prequel Trilogy, I felt like I was watching a Star Wars movie as soon as it started. The opening action sequence is straight up fun Star Wars. Unlike the other two films with boring political dialogue from lifeless characters. All the action felt like it had stakes, therefore, I was more invested in the war scenes and the lightsaber battles. But again, this film isn't without its cringeworthy scenes, especially when *Spoiler Alert* Anakin finally decides to turn to the dark side and when he threatens Obi-Wan on Mustafar. Like... I was laughing out loud. But, there were more great scenes to overthrow the bad ones. The opening action sequence, the opera scene, and, "Execute Order 66" Overall, this is the best of the prequels with the best action and most emotion.