Your Reviews of Star Wars Episode 3 : Revenge of the Sith

Post by **danchia** » Thu May 19, 2005 2:39 am

SPOILERS AHEAD!!!!

Phew, just made the journey home from the last show at GV Grand.

Many of you knew of my fear the past year or so about Episode 3, especially after the stunning films that were The Matrix ( only the first one ) , and the LOTR trilogy . I felt that George Lucas had all the technology that he needed, but none of the stunning visual flair of Peter Jackson and the Wachowski brothers, the skill he needed to deliver a final installment that would do justice to the entire Star Wars saga and give us fans the closure we needed.

Well, my mind is in a whirl now. What I saw on screen tonight, nope... wrong word, what I experienced tonight, was mind-blowing . From the moment the Fox fanfare sounded to the very last scene on tatooine with the double sunset , it was an experience that left me with sense of relief that I thought I would not feel , especially after Episodes 1 and 2 .

My first thoughts tonight, before my mind officially shuts down ....

Episode 3 is as visually stunning as any of the best work from Peter Jackson or the Wachowski brothers . George Lucas and his team pulled out all stops , and I loved, absolutely loved, what I saw on screen tonight. Brilliant....

Hayden Christensen was not as bad as I feared. Definitely not as whiny as he was in Episode 2, and I think I finally understand what George Lucas first saw in him . He did good .

Episode 3 was as good , to me , as any of the original trilogy , lightyears ahead of the first 2 prequels, and I was so happy from the first scene because the spaceships looked as battle worn as they did in the original trilogy, very unlike the shiny vehicles we saw in EP1 and 2. Many vehicles from the original trilogy also made their appearance again in EP3, including the Star Destroyer, the Death Star . It was also cool to see so many old characters reappearing, including a very young Peter Cushing lookalike as Grand Moff Tarkin.

I was really happy about how George Lucas managed to tie everything together , and to bring the whole saga full circle. He may not be the greatest scriptwriter or director , but I give him credit for what he managed to pull off with Episode 3. This is embarrassing to say, but Episode 3 was the only film of the 6 that made me shed a tear or two . I was absolutely stunned that Anakin killed the younglings.

So many more things to talk about , but I have to crash out now. More tomorrow, and a fuller review once I have seen the film a second time.

Right now, I'm just very happy, and very, very relieved !

Post by **danchia** » Thu May 19, 2005 10:51 am

It's morning, I've had time to let the film sink in, and I am still reeling from it !

I'm looking forward to seeing it again tonight ! Last night's print at GV Grand Hall 6 was bad , with a lot of glitches in the sound. PLUS the projectionist cut of the end credits prematurely, to the boos and derision of the 100 plus fans who stayed back for the end credits.

Hope tonight's screening at GV Marina Digital screen is better.....

I also hope to hear more reviews from you all please.

lewdini · Post by **lewdini** » Thu May 19, 2005 11:29 am

Lightsaber Fights...Top Notch. The final duel between Obi and Anakin was simply the best I seen. Beats even that of Episode 1. Intense and artistic.
Mace Windu and Sidious was excellent. Mace Windu fought like a truly skilled swordsman.
Grevious was no let down. Top CGI effects!

maxrebo59 · Post by **maxrebo59** » Thu May 19, 2005 11:42 am

it was an experience that left me with sense of relief that I thought I would not feel , especially after Episodes 1 and 2

Hey Daniel,

I know exactly how you feel after Episodes 1 and 2 left some of us disappointed. A minute of so into EP3 and I thought to myself "Hey , this is going to be different ". Well my initial feeling was right and I thoroughly enjoyed the show (experience), something that I've not felt with EP 1 and 2.

The most memorable part for me was when Order 66 was issued. Can't wait to watch it again. I'm sure most of you feel the same.

hbng · Post by **hbng** » Thu May 19, 2005 11:45 am

lewdini wrote:....Grevious was no let down.

I was a little disappointed in Grievious. Kena conned by the Animated Clone Wars. Had always thought that Grievious was the main person/alien who destroyed the jedi order. Then again, he can't even use the force, how to hantam the jedi

sanjaystones · Post by **sanjaystones** » Thu May 19, 2005 9:50 pm

I was surprised by Grievous's constant coughing. It makes him less intimidating for someone who is supposed to be the greatest living Jedi killer in the galaxy.

feitonglong · Post by **feitonglong** » Thu May 19, 2005 10:11 pm

twice i have watched and twice i missed george lucas' cameo...

the 2nd viewing was damn irritating as there was this fat bugger snoring behind!!! ... wtf!!! why waste $8 coming to the cinema and sleep!!!

hbng · Post by **hbng** » Thu May 19, 2005 10:14 pm

xjedi wrote:twice i have watched and twice i missed george lucas' cameo...

Can you confirm this? Should be quite cool!

feitonglong · Post by **feitonglong** » Thu May 19, 2005 10:19 pm

hbng wrote:
xjedi wrote:twice i have watched and twice i missed george lucas' cameo...
Can you confirm this? Should be quite cool!

yup ... http://www.moviesonline.ca/movienews_2974.html

apparently in the opera house...

Haldir · Post by **Haldir** » Thu May 19, 2005 10:39 pm

sanjaystones wrote:I was surprised by Grievous's constant coughing. It makes him less intimidating for someone who is supposed to be the greatest living Jedi killer in the galaxy.

Did you watch Episode 25 of the Clone Wars Cartoon? Source of his Coughing problems was shown in it near the end.

adamteo · Post by **adamteo** » Thu May 19, 2005 11:06 pm

Haldir wrote:
sanjaystones wrote:I was surprised by Grievous's constant coughing. It makes him less intimidating for someone who is supposed to be the greatest living Jedi killer in the galaxy.
Did you watch Episode 25 of the Clone Wars Cartoon? Source of his Coughing problems was shown in it near the end.

so why was he coughing??

TB which cannot be cured??

Xavier · Post by **Xavier** » Thu May 19, 2005 11:37 pm

Speaking of Grievious, can anyone tell me whats in his chest? Sorry, wasn't paying much attention at that moment cos busy with popcorns

!

adamteo · Post by **adamteo** » Thu May 19, 2005 11:38 pm

Xavier wrote:Speaking of Grievious, can anyone tell me whats in his chest? Sorry, wasn't paying much attention at that moment cos busy with popcorns !

looks like his heart....

Haldir · Post by **Haldir** » Fri May 20, 2005 12:31 am

adamteo wrote:so why was he coughing??

Mace Windu wack his chest, which covers his heart etc, in an attempt to save Palpatine during the kidnapping.

Post by **dranoel** » Fri May 20, 2005 12:34 am

adamteo wrote:
Xavier wrote:Speaking of Grievious, can anyone tell me whats in his chest? Sorry, wasn't paying much attention at that moment cos busy with popcorns !
looks like his heart....

so at least we know he's not a heartless villain

but I somehow felt a little shortchanged that Obiwan quite easily cut off one of his hands, then another... and finally finished him off in primitive "uncivilised" laser blaster fashion...

Would have loved to see him engage in battle with multiple Jedi at the same time...