There are many people out there who poured scorn on Lucas' attempts to breathe new life into the star wars saga by making a prequel trilogy. The much-maligned Phantom Menace and the underrated Attack of the Clones were episodes 1 and 2, giving us a glimpse into what happened a longer, long time ago. However, all the hardened Star Wars fans wanted to see was the fall of Anakin and the birth of Vader, and episode 3 is where it all kicks off!
Set immediately after the Clone Wars that were started in episode 2, we join Anakin and Obi Wan on a rescue mission to save the Supreme Chancellor Palpatine from new villain, General Grievous. From the off, things are different. A much darker tone is apparent from the incredible destruction that greets us. Things are not well in that galaxy far, far away. Again, ILM dazzle us with their special effects. Some may mock the digital universe that Lucas
has created, but when it produces the most amazing space battle in the saga thus far, who cares? Things start off running, and rarely show signs of slowing down. Action sequences leap out from nowhere, sometimes taking place on several different worlds at once via the use of seemless fast-cutting.
The story this time around focussed on Anakins relationship with both his wife Padme and the chancellor. Lured and seduced by the dark side, he has already exhibited some pretty nasty qualities in the first 2 films but nothing prepares for how bad things get in 3. Whether it is killing younglings, or strangling his heavily pregnant wife, this is the Vader we have known and loved since 1977. Giving the saga a proper villain again helps the film no-end, adding extra gravitas to the epic struggle between the few remaining Jedi and the enclosing darkness. Oh, and it opens up the opportunity to show THAT fight between Obi Wan and Anakin.
Yes, stunt coordinator Nick Gillard has outdone himself again, pulling incredible moves from his relatively untrained actors. An epic fight that seems to last forever (if only it did!) and holds the interest unswervingly, despite everyman and his dog knowing the outcome. As lightsabres are flung around the darkened chambers, this is the Star Wars we want.
But enough of the film review. You can find that on countless sites across the net. I loved it, as i have done with every installment so far of the epic space saga. For me, this DVD represents the chance to sit down with my geeky friends and watch the 13-hour space soap in one sitting. To truly make this an experience to remember, the DVD must shine. And it does!
Unlike all the other episodes, Revenge of the Sith appears on DVD in the exact same form as it did in the cinema. No revisions or augmented effects, Lucas clearly got it right first time. The picture is outstanding, as you would expect from the man that has been singing the praises of digital film for years now. Every pixel is perfect, with colour levels spot on. The blacks are black and the whites white. The sound, too, is awesome. Explosions ring out at you from every corner of the room thanks to both DTS and 5.1 soundtracks. Just watch that opening space battle on a home cinema system to convince you that YOU DO NEED MORE SPEAKERS!!! With impeccable sounds and vision, this sets the benchmark for all DVDs to come.
The extras are an interesting bunch. Lucas seems intent on documenting everything he can about every aspect of filming. This does mean that the documentaries are rife with untreated bluescreen footage that can strip away some of the magic of the finished film, but who cares! You want to see the first time someone wore the Vader suit on film since Prowse passed on the torch in '83? You got it! Deleted Scenes? Yep!
Overall, this DVD combines the best visual and sound with the best installment of the prequel trilogy to the greatest trilogy ever! To not buy this would be criminal, and to ignore it completely a sin. You will love it as much as I, geek or no. And that is a prophecy i can see coming true!
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Just to let you know that I have redefined my review. I am not one who likes ill feeling.This is a great review of the film and as such i agree with your call to retract my off topic rating.Good luck with future reviews on Cioa.I will read them with interest.
garleon 16.10.2005 16:42
Hi and welcome to Ciao. Just thought i would pass on some advice that was given to me about a review. The review you have done is for the film of episode 3, NOT the DVD. The dvd review would have things in it like comments on the extras,bonus features,cast biogs etc. While I am a huge fan of the Star Wars films and can't wait for the dvd to come out, it is not out until the end of this month. Good review of the film though.
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Advantages: Action; opening space battle; lightsaber fights galore; last third of film is superb Disadvantages: Some parts drag on; others do not go on for long enough; the lover's dialogue
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