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Nabaza.net-The MarketPlace - Star Wars - Episode III, Revenge of the Sith (Widescreen Edition)
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Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
Starring: Ewan McGegor, Natalie Portman, Hayden Christensen, Ian McDiarmid, Samuel L. Jackson
Directed By: George Lucas
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Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
Brand: TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENT
EAN: 0024543203094
Format: AC-3
Label: 20th Century Fox
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
Number Of Items: 2
Publisher: 20th Century Fox
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2005-11-01
Running Time: 140
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Theatrical Release Date: 2005-05-19
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The Star Wars saga is now complete on DVD with Episode III REVENGE OF THE SITH. Torn between loyalty to his mentor Obi-Wan Kenobi and the seductive powers of the Sith Anakin Skywalker ultimately turns his back on the Jedi thus completing his journey to the dark side and his transformation into Darth Vader. Experience the breathtaking scope of the final chapter in spectacular clarity and relive all the epic battles including the final climactic lightsaber duel between Anakin and Obi-Wan.System Requirements:Starring: Ewan McGregor Natalie Portman Hayden Christensen Ian McDiarmid Samuel L. Jackson Christopher Lee Directed By: George Lucas Running Time: 140 Min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: SCI-FI/FANTASY Rating: PG-13 UPC: 024543203094 Manufacturer No: 2230309
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Summary: The Merciful End of a Saga that I never wanted to see! Howard the Duck: where are you when we need you?!
Comment: The only thing good about this movie are the light sabre battles; and even they have glaring flaws.
Lucas has shown his utter contempt for his audience with these prequels. I remember well when he saw the line of fans who had waited years for a "star wars film" since "Return of the Jedi" and Lucas sarcastically quipped that the fans needed a life. A strange remark coming from a man making very bad prequels but who had many people willing to put money into his pompous pockets just to relive a moment of Star Wars history,--that moment they felt when they watched the first three movies--especially "A New Hope" and "The Empire Strikes Back". "The Empire Strikes Back" being arguably the best movie in the entire series. The magic began to fade during "Return of the Jedi" when Lucas had the little Ewoks basically being the cause for the destruction of the Empire. Luke, Vader, and the encounter with The Emperor being the best part of the whole movie. He should have stopped while he still had some of the old magic left. Oh yea; and we come to find out that by the third movie "Return" this is somehow some morality play about Vietnam and how a less advanced society could overthrow the shackles of a powerful empire. I guess the Ewoks were the Viet-Cong (the good guys to Lucas); and the United States was the Empire (the bad guys). This is a constant obsession with George Lucas. Right through the prequels into this movie: "Revenge of the Sith", Lucas still made comments about this being a metaphor for the Vietnam War. He is inane to say the least. I payed attention to his ramblings over the years, and he has basically lost it. His contempt for the people who paid to see his movies is a stated fact. The movies themselves, as embodied in the prequels, is just one more point which proves the case.
The more success Lucas gained with the original three, the less controul the studios and others had on the content of the movies. The constant meddling by others kept Lucas from completely getting his way during the first three movies, thus their appeal to the audience.
Thus when we come to the "Revenge of the Sith" Lucas is entirely in the drivers seat. That is why this movie is ultimately a failure. Plot contrivances and holes an eighteen wheeler could drive through galore. Bad dialogue; bad acting . . . without Ian McDiarmid and Frank Oz, with a brief appearance by Christopher Lee, this movie would be unwatchable. The very first light sabre dual, it is clear Count Dooku (Lee) is more powerful than either of the Jedi. Obi-Wan seems continually the weaker of the two; and I still cannot figure out how Anakin beat Dooku when Dooku was tossing both of them around like rag dolls without their stuffing.
The CGI effects were good; but one gaf after another make watching the entire movie untenable for me. I generally just cut to the chase and watch Yoda and The Emperor duel to the death,--well almost the death. How Yoda had this much evil sitting right under his nose, I'll never know. You could smell the Emperor's power in the outer rim. Yoda must have been dozing instead of meditating during the "quiet time" of Jedi reflection! "My my Palpatine, what a big nose you have!"
Even that battle was less than satisfactory. Yoda was clearly the more powerful, but not by much. Palpatine had lived for 70 years; Yoda for 800! If Palpatine had had ten more years, he could have put Yoda in a blender and made a very green protein shake! :)
The constant statement is the Good Side is more powerful; but the Dark Side keeps kicking Jedi posterior all over the place! It just doesn't work. The messages are contradictory in the extreme. Actions speak; the rhetoric of the Jedi proves them liars--or delusional!
And could someone please tell me how Obi-Wan and Anakin could fight on a Lava Planet without force fields and both of them not be reduced to ash!? If someone stood at the mouth of an active volcano while it spewed hot lava drops and generally emitting enough heat to melt even Superman, I think that person would basically go poof! No more person. All that heat traveling upwards tends to crumble human flesh.
Oh; and one last word: Nice going Obi-Wan. Instead of finishing Vader/Anakin off, just let him lay there and broil in his own juices. We have to keep the Jedi Code in force. Never kill an unarmed opponent. Just let this murdering thug of children lie there and light up the night sky as a human torch. Such love for your brother to let him die by inches. No sense wasting your light sabre batteries. Later Anakin; I have to leave, I just cant watch you burn slowly on convection setting. :)
And so, and thus a legend is born! A very lame, pathetic legend. Lucas had almost twenty years to think up a good set of prequels. It shows just how untalented a story teller he really is.
But it's alright: Spielberg shed a tear when he saw his horrid movie.
That makes it all worth while in the end,--NOT!
Braithwaite
*I shed a tear too. I was laughing so hard and thinking: "Why didn't this schmuck, Lucas, leave well enough alone. In a word: Ego!*
**1 Star for Lucas; 3 for McDiarmid, Oz and Lee!**
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Summary: Who doesn't love Star Wars?
Comment: This movie is just awesome. I know people have said that Hayden Christensen is a horrible actor, but I think it's great. I love the powerful scene near the end with Obi Wan Kenobi is yelling at Anakin after he cuts off his legs. Anyway, very good movie. And, as always, Yoda rocks.
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Summary: Lucas finally listens to the fans.
Comment: Finally, Lucas pulls it off.
After the dreadful Clones I didn't go into the theater with high expectations.
My fears were dismissed as soon as the opening saber fight with Dooku.
Wow!!!
He usually saves that for the end.
LOVE this movie.
Love it
Love it
Love it
The Emperor finally gets the screen time he always deserved.
He truly makes this movie as great as it is.
The fight between Obi - Wan and Anakin? EPIC!!!
The fight between Yoda and the Emperor? EPIC!!!!
The only thing I hated about this movie is the "Frankenstein" impression Vader does at the end. Unacceptable!!!
However..........this film was the best way possible to finish the trilogy and was an adequate apology for Clones.
Another Star Wars must see/must own.
The second best Wars movie. Period.
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Summary: "I'm Not The Jedi I Should Be" ~ Embracing The Darkside Of The Force
Comment: With the release of the '05 film `Star Wars - Revenge of the Sith' it appears George Lucas got the message and delivers a dark, brooding tale that the older and largest portion of this fan base can finally enjoy. It's a wonderful journey that takes the viewer down the dangerous path awaiting those that allow themselves to be consumed by fear, desire, selfishness and obsession.
While this film suffers from the same lame dialogue we've come to expect, the awe inspiring special effects and finally complimented by a storyline worthy of our time and attention. Gone are the cutsie little creatures that dominated `The Phantom Menace' and `Attack of the Clones' giving way to a marvelous battle to the death between the selfless Jedi and the self obsessed Sith.
`Revenge of the Sith' is definitely the best of the three most recent episodes in the `Star Wars' saga, surpassed only by the original `Star Wars' and `The Empire Strikes Back'. A nice way to wrap things up, thanks Mr. Lucas!
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Summary: Just the perfect gift
Comment: Son was too little when out in movie and wanted to see this movie. He now a star war junkie.
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