Episode III

Well, the good news I have to report is that Episode III is a good movie. By far the strongest of the prequels, it is loaded with action pretty much from start to finish. I enjoyed the show (and the theater!) and will probably see it again soon.

Unlike with Episode II (which I liked, but many of my friends hated) I watched this movie with a much more critical eye. I liked the movie, but here are my top 3 pet peeves about Episode III. Oh and note that spoilers are ahead...

• Luke and Leia are named by Padme when they are born. Aside from the fact that Padme was supposed to be near death at this point, but somehow had the capability to say their names, this removes much if the intrigue and interest surrounding Luke and Leia and their relationship which we learn about in Episode V. If you've watched Episode III, then Episodes IV and V hold no surprises for you about the nature of the relationship between Luke and Leia


• There is a brief battle scene on Kashyyyk. While it could have been larger and better (the Star Wars Battlefront game had better battles on Kashyyyk) the scene was weakened by not showing the enslavement of the Wookiees, as well as showing (and naming) Chewbacca. It was completely unnecessary to tie Chewbacca into Episode III.


• I was never convinced by the turn of Anakin to support Palpatine. Anakin realizes Palpatine is the Sith Lord, and rather than killing him, he decides to tell the Jedi council. Rather than let Mace Windu finish him off, he saves him. Perhaps it was just the bad acting.

Anyway, this post is way too long. Just wanted to share.