New Star Wars Revenge of the Sith reviews.
Early Revenge of the Sith Reviews
We actually have one review that still criticizes Hayden Christensen for
his performance as Vader and Star Wars Revenge of the Sith in general.
However, this same person does say this movie is 'Good'. But don't get bummed
my fellow Star Wars fans, the second review exclaims that Revenge
of the Sith is excellent:
The
Australian
Fans are likely to embrace this final instalment, but there is little in the movie that is genuinely surprising, thanks to the relentless hype that has preceded it and the fact that, this being a prequel, we know what's going to happen.
But Hayden Christensen as Anakin/Darth Vader is disappointing. Although his taciturn demeanour may be in keeping with his character's slide to the dark side, he fails to engage the audience as much as he should.
A good movie, but not great.
MovieHole
Did George Lucas really direct this? The same guy who slapped together the previous two cock-ups? Surely not? This one is so darn good! Surely he hasn’t learnt from the mistakes he made with the first two films and given us the film we’ve all wanted from the get-go?
“Sith” is a satisfying package - good plot, impressive but never overbearing effects, and, to an extent, some good – shock! - Performances.
Hayden Christensen brings much more depth and complexity to the character of Anakin Skywalker than last time around, and Natalie Portman, though reduced to the sidelines for most of the proceedings, is allowed to give a more emotional performance this time. But best of all is Ian McDiarmid, as the villainous Darth Sidious. He is an absolute corker – just his evil laugh and sinister speaking voice are enough to hold an audience.
In fact, near of all the actors in the film – Ewan McGregor as the film’s key good guy, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Jimmy Smits as Senator Bail Organa, and Samuel L.Jackson as stern Jedi Mace Windu - have been given much more range to ‘act’ here. And thankfully, there’s next to no Jar Jar Binks – the exasperating trawl we loved to hate from the first two prequel films - who doesn’t even get a line.
How relieving is it to hear that Jar Jar does not have a go at the final
installment? It is amazing how one insignificant character can piss off
so many fans. Well, this concludes today's dose of movie reviews for Star
Wars Revenge of the Sith. Check back later for more.
For the trailers, clips, movie stills, and synopsis, go to the Star
Wars Revenge of the Sith Movie Page.
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