Final Star Wars Installment

Got to see RotS in a former imax theatre. Wasn't the same gigantic Imax screen, but the movie sounded great. So this is the ultimate flick that was supposed to link this trilogy the the classic trilogy? It does accomplish that, but unfortunately without any surprises. Anyone could have written this plot to connect the dots in the plot lines and Lucas doesn't throw any curve balls in showing us how Anakin transforms into Darth Vader.

I'm sure over the next few weeks that all the plot holes will be revealed by the geekdom. I wasn't looking really close for any, just sat back and enjoyed the visuals. Great battle scenes both in space and in the Wookie homeworld. All the CG shots and special effects looked incredible. A few of the environments had me wondering if they were CG or not-to-scale models. Light sabre duels were quick and not as epic as I had hoped for. Still, the dark and serious tone of the movie made it enjoyable rather than trying to turn it into a comedic farce like previous tries. Yeah, Jar Jar does appear but doesn't ruin anything by trying to speak.

Top three moments:

1. Seeing all the starfighters that would eventually evolve into the X-wing, Star Destroyers, etc
2. Chancellor Palpatine transformed into the Emperor, only decent acting in the whole movie
   
3. Shot of Darth Vader in full costume staring out into the construction at the end of the movie
   

Worse moments:

1. Unaspiring death of all the Jedi Masters. Order 66... That's it!?!
   
2. How Padme's character is totally wimpy this time around
   
3. Obi-Wan beats Anakin in a light sabre duel !?! But gets knocked unconscious by Count Dooku?
4. The numerous product tie-ins on TV. Most are pretty good... the Darth Vader BK ones are great, but there are just too many with Verizon and Pepsi in on all the commercials as well
   

By Owepa Lahon (my generated SW nick)