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This weekend I watched it with no expectations, just watching it with an open mind, and giving it a second chance. The verdict: I loved it! Still, it won't be as good as the OT, but I have finally gotten over that comparision anymore, but I have to say I really enjoyed this one, and now I feel though you have to know the backround of TPM & AOTC, they are total setup movies, and the true payoff of the prequels is in ROTS.
What I loved:
1. The whole atmosphere, it is dark, the music is eerie, and the 'sith' finally hits the fan (if you know what I mean)
2. No kiddy crap, with the exception of some light humor with R2-D2 in the beginning, and that is actually pretty funny cause it goes with the scene, this is serious and adult, a huge contrast to the other 2 prequels, especially TPM
3. NO JAR JAR! Expanding on #2, he doesn't say a word, I think he is in 2 scenes, but he doesn't talk, and to me that is a great thing!
4. Christenson is better in this one. I still don't think he is a great actor, but he is so much better in this one, cause he is turning evil, and there is no more whining. One thing I will give him is he definitely looks the part of Anakin Skywalker.
5. The romance is minimum and less cheesy than AOTC. There are two scenes that are alittle cheesy, but they are short scenes, and tolerable, and the chemistry between Portman and Christenson are better in this one.
6. Ian McDiarmid is awesome. He steals the movie, every scene he is in is totally enthralling, and he is the ultimate bad guy.
7. Ewan McGregor is great too. He is the other bright spot of the prequels, and gives Kenobi a true arc for all the films.
8. The last hour really ties in nicely to Episode IV. To see Tantive IV flying in space gives me goosebumps, to see Chewbacca, though underused is great, and Bail Organa finally gets some lines in this one.
9. This one had drama and emotion. The first two prequels had none of these to me, and that is why they are not memorable. Padme dying, though the reason why is suspect, is still emotional as they deliver the kids. Anakin burning up, saying , "I hate you!" is a very powerful moment. Kenobi yelling, "You were my brother, I loved you! You were the chosen one!" Very well done.
10. The last ten minutes, this is what we were waiting for. Construction of Vader, Yoda and Kenobi into exile, Emperor & Vader & Tarkin standing on the Star Destroyer together, and babies Luke & Leia being delivered to their foster parents.
There are a couple of problems that we have stated on the page about ROTS, but they are minor compared with MAJOR problems with TPM & AOTC. This movie had heart, drama, tension, and many tie ins to the OT, I really enjoyed it, and almost love it. Again, do I think it is better than any OT movies, no, but then again I don't think the PT ever had a chance.
But now I have to say, after seeing all 6 films, TPM & AOTC are so weak movies, and really just a mere setup, ROTS is the only prequel I will watch in the future along with 4,5,6. Maybe Lucas wanted ROTS to be the best with all the red meat in it, so we would remember the last SW movie like this, or maybe he miscalculated and put too much story in the final installment, I guess we'll never know.
I have bashed the prequels for 6 years now, and let me tell you they deserve every criticism, but I will give Lucas this one, ROTS is worthy to sit on my shelf with Star Wars, Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi. In the end, maybe we just wanted to see Anakin turning to Darth Vader, not all the exposition that led up to it.
What do you guys think.
