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Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
2005
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Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
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Negative reviews
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5.0
The films a glorious then gruesome spectacle, and theres more going on beneath the special effects than before.But blown moments and missed opportunit ..
Av Club
3.0
Is it worth the wait and, more to the point, does it make up for the past two middling gabfests
Austin Chronicle
4.5
The somewhat rote life lessons that cartoons sorry, animated features require are all in attendance (the importance of friendship, check; risk taking, ..
Austin Chronicle
3.0
And so, the end is nigh.From frantic opening battle to long anticipated conclusion, Revenge Of The Sith is the Star Wars experience encapsulated: brea ..
Time Out
4.0
For a while, it seems asthough Revenge is drifting into the same kind of mire as its predecessors,letting convoluted space politics drive the plot and ..
Screen Daily
4.5
1) How enjoyable was the supposed amusement 2) Is it worth repeat viewing
Paste Magazine
4.4
George Lucas comes full circle in more ways than one in Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith, which is the sixth and allegedly but not necessari ..
Rogerebert
4.5
You want a tragic yet supremely satisfying conclusion to a story 28 years in the making
E Film Critic
5.0
The latest film,Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi, is out this month.
Telegraph
5.0
Star Wars fans have finally been rewarded for their patience. George has made another masterpiece.
Cinema Blend
3.1
But bored you will not be if, like most Star Wars fans, the joy is in the overall mythology and the sensation that this is an event, not merely a movi ..
Ny Daily News
4.0
Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith was lots of fun, suspense, excitement and yes, even drama.
Screen Rant
2.5
Man: Youre so beautiful. Woman: Its only because Im so in love. Man: No, its because Im so in love with you. Me: Man oh man.
The Globe And Mail
5.0
Even setting aside the clumsy inconsistency of its interior logic, Sith is an underachievement of escapist entertainment.
Village Voice
3.8
But this version is also filled with many pleasurable moments, plenty of spectacle, a surprisingly substantial political context, enough intelligence ..
Sover
3.5
The STAR WARS films are glossy pulp fictions, but good pulp is as powerful a force as any in this world or any other, even those far, far away.
Tv Guide
4.4
Even a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, history tends to repeat itself.
Combust Ible Celluloid
5.0
After the sluggish and superfluous Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones, writer director George Lucas finds his lightsaber once again for this dram ..
Chicago Reader
3.8
Who wants to watch a Star Wars movie that takes itself too seriously
Chicago Reader
5.0
Its a great Star Wars film and, dare I say, a great film onto itself.
Mark Reviews Movies
5.0
It may be the collective force of audiences across the world willing George Lucas back from the dark side, or it may be the eventual coming of age of ..
The Times
3.5
What it lacks in these areas, it makes up for with great visual imagination and the power of myth.
Lariat
3.8
And its almost exactly what it needs to be, a powerful middle film to end one trilogy and presage another.
Eric Ds Nider
4.5
This is a solid, thoroughly entertaining conclusion to a classic story.
News Review
3.0
Fortunately, the superb visuals and many exciting lightsaber duels save the day, easily surpassing the previous two episodes in terms of breathtaking ..
Radio Times
2.0
But the fans are going to see Revenge of The Sith in their droves anyway, and they can rest assured that its the best of the prequels by several light ..
Independent
1.0
Ironic, is it not, that a movie so lacking in dramatic finesse should be so steeped in commercial calculation.
Independent
2.5
Cover your ears.Because thats the only way you can totally enjoy Revenge of the Sith the final and most futile attempt from skilled producer, clumsy d ..
Rolling Stone
4.5
STAR WARS: Episode III Revenge of the Sith SHADOWS MUST SEE R E V I E W B Y R I C H C L I N E Support Shadows: Buy a Poster George Lucas completes the ..
Shadows On The Wall
4.0
Its exciting, scary and genuinely moving with terrific fight scenes and some lovely crowd pleasing moments.
View London
3.5
When the aim is pure visual spectacle, the results are brilliantly exciting.
Cs Monitor
5.0
Star Wars III aims to raise serious moral issues but never transcends the banality of evil.
The Guardian
5.0
It is whether Revenge of the Sith is a fitting finale to the great sci fi series.
Smh
3.5
A big, glossy movie that connects the series from A to F and will undoubtedly delight the faithful, which means that it basically serves its purpose.
Mountain X
3.8
Dana Verkouteren, Associated Press This courtroom sketch depicts Rick Gates, right, answering questions by prosecutor Greg Andres as he testifies in t ..
Star Tribune
4.5
The special effects have a magnificent complexity, with a dazzling variety of space scapes.
Reel Talk Reviews
4.4
A lot of the beats are a bit too familiar from previous entries in the series, which isnt surprising given that this is the fifth film to play off the ..
Q Network
3.0
Revenge of the Sith is the darkest and least child friendly of the six episodes which, given its subjectmatter, was probably inevitable.But its also n ..
Daily Mail
3.2
The madly detailed cityscapes raise eye candy to a dimension of comic book awe, though I confess I miss the nearly tactile thrills generated by the or ..
Ew
5.0
McDiarmid gives an engrossing performance and truly shines as Palpatine here.
Cinema Crazed
5.0
Its like competing for attention with hundreds of goldfish on speed.
Slate
4.0
Fast, loose, inventive and within touching distance of funny, this is the spiritual sequel to the original escape from the Death Star, reloaded with f ..
Empire
3.1
But Padmes pregnancy truly has the quality of myth, the suggestion of meanings beyond the surface facts.
Sf Gate
4.0
Revenge Of The Sith strings a complex plot onto a framework of practically non stop action.
Bbc
5.0
This film is the tale of his temptation.We already know the outcomeAnakin will indeed drop the killer monk Jedi look and become Darth Vader, the hocke ..
New Yorker
3.1
Pity we had to wait so long for it, but, as they say, better late than never.
Slant Magazine
2.0
.. even though Revenge is a better experience than Phantom Menace or Attack of the Clones, it doesnt add anything that satisfying or compelling to the ..
Washington Post
5.0
Its what drives the movie ahead it starts fast, gets fast and angry and ends fast and furious.And I do mean furious.
Washington Post
5.0
Anyway, nobody ever went to a Star Wars picture for the acting.Even as he has pushed back into the Jedi past, Mr. Lucas has been inventing the cinemat ..
The New York Times
3.8
There is no happy ending to be found, and that is how it should be in order for it to smoothly transition into A New Hope.
The Movie Boy
4.0
But there is an odd appeal to seeing someone fall from grace, and an even greater appeal to seeing them pay dearly for doing so.
Bullz-Eye
3.5
Anakins powers appear stronger than those of his master, but his Jedi resolve is unsteady and made more so by the influence of the treacherous Senate ..
Reeling Reviews
2.5
But these are not, and should not be, enough to elevate Sith beyond passable entertainment into what none of the Star Wars films have been: a truly gr ..
Las Vegas Weekly
4.4
A rousing and tragic sendoff to a beloved franchise, and the best installment in the Star Wars series since 1980s The Empire Strikes Back.
ReelViews
4.5
Trisha Biggars costumes and all the props and makeup are delicious fun, genuinely integral parts of the storytelling.
Hollywood Reporter
5.0
Revenge of the Sith masterfully concludes prequels With a willingness to take the Star Wars saga to its necessary darkest direction, Star Wars: Episod ..
Lyles Movie Files
3.8
He truly is an amazing genius at creating visuals and Revenge of the Sith is no exception.
Hollywood
4.5
Its fascination is not what happens but HOW it happens.Latest Entertainment Videos Its also true that, perhaps more than any movie sequel or prequel e ..
Seattle Pi
3.5
The music is constant and keeps the tension mounting throughout the slightly over two hour running time.The special effects are simply overwhelming.
Tony Medley
5.0
Though it lacks the depth of characterization Lawrence Kasdan and Irvin Kirshner brought to The Empire Strikes Back, Revenge of the Sith revives its s ..
Pajiba
5.0
So sound in its construction and... space operatic catharsis that even the nitpickiest fanboy will likely adopt a humbly mumbled All is forgiven as a ..
Groucho Reviews
4.4
But the finale of parallel tragedies that follows is the most heart stopping moment in the entire Star Wars franchise.
Spliced Wire
3.8
Ranking high on the films list of positive attributes is its myriad of affable performances, with Hamills effective (and affecting) turn as the sympat ..
Reel Film
3.8
One leaves the theater with a 30 year sense of closure and satisfaction
Movie Habit
2.0
STAR WARS: EPISODE III REVENGE OF THE SITH directed by George Lucas, with Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Hayden Christensen, Samuel L. Jackson and Ia ..
Now Toronto
3.8
Considering that most of us at least those of us who have paid attention to the original trilogy already know how the rest of this story will turn out ..
Deseret News
3.8
Lucas struts off his tech skills with epic battles and massive worlds although some elements may scare little kids, and hey, those painful love scenes ..
E Online
5.0
There is no need to say much about the special effects, other than to note the climactic duel in volcanic surroundings truly gives this serial the sho ..
Urban Cine File
2.5
It soon becomes obvious that there is no avoiding the burden of predictability: there is nothing, essentially, in the films story that we dont know al ..
The Age
4.5
Seeing it all unfold onscreen is like witnessing some grand and terrifying childhood myth made manifest.
La Weekly
4.0
Atmospheric gold makes many interior scenes glow with cinematic magic.
Varia Gate
3.8
Lucas, as he always does, proves himself to be a master of visuals and spectacular special effects, but is utterly unable to create a true or honest q ..
Three Movie Buffs
3.8
DARTH VADER is finally back after a 22 year absence from the screen and balance has at last been restored to the Star Wars universe.Star Wars: Episode ..
New York Post
2.0
And, after waiting 28 years, it wasnt unreasonable to expect a little more.
Raidió Teilifís Éireann
1.5
The Overland Park man driving a boat when it slammed into a Lake of the Ozarks bluff was legally intoxicated at the time of the crash, tests show.
Kansas City
4.0
Practically nothing else can be faulted.As fans of the saga will be used to by now, there seem to be far too many scenes and skipping around from one ..
Digital Spy
4.0
Theres nothing quite as thrilling as Episode Is show stealing pod race in Sith, but the film gets by fine without it.
Contact Music
3.1
What excitement!.I structured my day around this screening of Star Wars.
Ross Anthony
5.0
Episode III mainly is what it is the climax of a sometimes grand adventure thats more than the sum of its parts, yet much less than it might have been ..
Wsj
4.4
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The Filmy Ap
3.1
This one had the most potential, and in that way it is the most disappointing.
Big Picture Big Sound
4.4
1 of 3 View Caption Jason Lichfield, portraying a royal guard member at Jordan Commons, signs an autograph for Star Wars fans Carrie Taylor, 1 Standin ..
Sltrib
6.3
The only disappointment Natalie Portman does not wear the Princess Leia gold bikini.
Waffle Movies
4.4
Humor comes from seeing not so stupid characters get the drop on their oppressors and action sequences so over the top that you cant help but laugh wh ..
Movie Crypt
4.5
Its a profound movie, and a fine one. Ive not even mentioned the visual aspect, which is miles above similar effects pictures, but we would expect tha ..
Straight
4.0
The final connection with the Classic Trilogy ultimately makes it a satisfying conclusion to the Saga.
ComingSoon
4.4
Whats left is a non stop FX ride that doubles as a surprisingly moving tragedy.
Montreal Film Journal
5.0
This glimpse of intergalactic hell inspires moments of epic grandeur that havent been felt since The Empire Strikes Back.
News Week
5.0
You will be able to save yourself from getting disappointed of watching nothing but a lame movie.
Window To The Movies
1.0
It is a crippling blow that leaves us with a range of scandalously dull secondary characters.
Film Guardian
4.5
Never but never underestimate the power of the dark side of the Force.
La Times
3.8
For the moment, the dark side is triumphant but new hope will dawn again.
Decent Films
5.0
It is practically a rehash of Attack with its senseless planet hopping escapades, its empty spectacle, its dull political meetings, etc.
Scifi Movie Page
3.8
Revenge of the Sith is a fitting conclusion to the Star Wars saga, justifying our faith and patience with a final flourish that will leave all but the ..
Flip Side Archive
3.8
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Freep
5.0
Perhaps its that personal investment in what is usually the impersonal blockbuster form that really bothers Lucas most intelligent critics.They may fe ..
Articles Chicago Tribune
3.8
At last, we come to the end of an often amazing 28 year ride.Although technically, with this installment revealing how a good guy can go so very bad, ..
Denver Post
4.0
But every great work of the imagination imposes its own rules.We must accept it on its own terms.
The Australian
5.0
Now that Star Wars is over, franchise licensees are pulling out all the stops.
Ny Mag
4.0
This movie will inevitably divide the massive audiences it draws in, but as rip roaring entertainment goes, this is some seriously hot Sith.Rich Phipp ..
Sky
4.0
As the plot unfolds you can see why Anakin becomes Vader; there is a tragic inevitability to it all and you may be surprised to find yourself more emo ..
Future Movies
2.5
Thankful its over, I am.After two pathetic prequels and an avalanche of out of proportion hype, George Lucas intergalactic saga concludes with Star Wa ..
Nicks Chager
4.0
And neither has, for years anyway, the sense of an epic merging with its remarkable visuals.
Toledo Blade
1.0
What this film really accomplishes is it gives us insight into these characters that lessens their effectiveness in the later episodes.
Need Coffee
4.0
Sith also fully realizes the slow and sometimes painfully dull burn of the prequel series.
Films Nobs
4.0
As a spectacle, the movie delivers in spades, and Lucas keeps the story and action moving at a breakneck pace.
Metro Times
3.0
With no room for surprises and no moments that truly leap off the screen and inspire awe or delight, its satisfying only in the bows it gives its depa ..
Articles Orlando Sentinel
2.5
But the film doesnt come close to matching its visual spectrum to that of its attempted dramatic and emotional content.Its a top heavy childrens film ..
Film Critic 1963 Typepad
5.0
Its a cinematic masterpiece that will be forever remembered as one of the best movies ever made.
Juicy Cerebellum
4.4
As usual, the special effects are eye popping and the action is delivered well.
Crazed Fan Boy
5.0
This film pushes adolescent entertainment to the brink of maturity.
Articles Baltimore Sun
3.1
Revenge of the Sith is both unspeakably brilliant and kind of OK, depending on where youre coming from.
Articles Sun Sentinel
5.0
The best thing about it is that after 28 years, it delivers you back to the start (a kind of Death Star Year Zero), poised to revisit the first three ..
Seattle Weekly
3.8
While it falls short of Four and Five, Episode Three is easily as compelling as the climactic Return of the Jedi, and its definitely the most visually ..
Looking Closer
3.5
With over 20 years of emotion and anticipation hanging on these most important scenes of the entire Star Wars saga, Lucas delivers brash personal conf ..
Sa Current
3.8
Gone were the original trilogys charm and storm trooping narrative drive.
Paloalto Online
3.0
Some of it is hilariously awful, and some of it is awful enough to not even crawl up to the level of hilarity.Sometimes its both of those at the same ..
Reviews Antagony Ecstasy
4.0
When it comes to effects, no one pulls out all the stops like Industrial Light and Magic.
The Reel Deal
1.0
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3 Black Chicks
3.5
The more casual fan may be left feeling like Revenge of the Sith scores a technical knockout rather than the real thing.
Now Playing Mag
5.0
Yet when the characters shut up and are in action (or even in tableau) Revenge of the Sith can claim to be the best looking Star Wars episode of all, ..
Bfi
3.1
Many of Charlottes highest earning nonprofit executives saw bigger paychecks in recent years, outpacing pay increases for the average U.S. worker.
Charlotte
5.0
Such a declaration of love between two men is extremely rare in any sort of cinema.
Mike Grost
3.8
That overwhelming computerized aspect often smothers the joy one should feel from a freewheeling space adventure.
Lawrence
3.8
But what Star Wars fans are dying to know is precisely how it all unfolds.
Lawrence
3.0
Select themes are implied but not fully realized.Performances are all over the map.
Auf Muth
3.0
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Dm Register
3.8
An unexpectedly sweet pleasure... a dark and gripping slice of space opera, it successfully avoids the pitfalls of its predecessors.
Mixed Reviews
3.8
With Return of the Sith, which serves to tie together all the loose ends nicely, getting there is all the fun.
Town Topics
4.5
With Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, it seems safe to say that if youve ever loved Star Wars, you will again.
Cleve Scene
3.8
Against all odds, the movie becomes more than the sum of its creaky parts, building enough emotional firepower to destroy an entire hard bitten cynic ..
Frank Houston
5.0
When commuters settle into one of Waymos self driving cars there might not be a driver behind the wheel, but the Voice of Waymo is always there in cas ..
East Valley Tribune
4.4
Its a fun, exciting, satisfying goodbye to the saga thats spanned a generation, and it ties gracefully to the original.
Seattle Times
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