Revenge of the Sith

Erudite · 21 May 2005, 20:31

Saw it last night and I have to say it delivers.
Suitably dark, not a bloody ewok in sight, and lots of things going boom!

The only thing Lucas never really gets to grip with is the love story between Padme and Anakin, but to fair it's probably advanced enough for your average ten year old kid or thirty-something emotionally retarded fanboy.

Damn, and I'd promised to stop being cruel about people without provocation...

Anyway, more or less works for me.
How did everyone else find it?

James Blast · 21 May 2005, 20:41

Sith Happens!

Erudite · 21 May 2005, 20:44

James Blast wrote:Sith Happens!

You've been waiting to say that for some time, haven't you?

Brideoffrankenstein · 21 May 2005, 21:29

I've got tickets for tomorrow!

smiscandlon · 21 May 2005, 22:09

I thoroughly enjoyed it.

I did have an initial concern that parts of the film, particularly toward the end, were perhaps more concerned with ticking off the various elements that had to be resolved to lead in to A New Hope, than with just getting on with telling a good story in its own right. Strangely though, the more I thought about it afterward, and discussed with others (like the emotionally retarded fanboy I am), the more satisfied I am with the way it turned out.

As a sci-fi action adventure movie, it's probably one of the best around. The Anakin / Padme love story may be a little trite in places, but I think it does show that (on Anakin's part at least), it was as much an obsession as a romance. Not sure about others, but I can relate to that...

I actually watched Star Wars (A New Hope) this morning, and I found I enjoyed it more because of what was shown in Episode 3. I felt as though I had more of an understanding of the characters' background and motivations (Vader, particularly), and that just added to the experience.

And didn't Anakin come to a particularly nasty end?

Brideoffrankenstein · 21 May 2005, 22:18

smiscandlon wrote:Padme

Doesnt she die? I remember Princess Leia saying that she did

smiscandlon · 21 May 2005, 22:34

Brideoffrankenstein wrote:
smiscandlon wrote:Padme
Doesnt she die? I remember Princess Leia saying that she did

I guess you'll find out tomorrow!

Brideoffrankenstein · 21 May 2005, 22:39

smiscandlon wrote:
Brideoffrankenstein wrote:
smiscandlon wrote:Padme
Doesnt she die? I remember Princess Leia saying that she did
I guess you'll find out tomorrow!

ooh tactical

Erudite · 21 May 2005, 22:56

Strangely enough, I'm in the middle of watching A New Hope right now.

Pot, kettle, black.

emilystrange · 21 May 2005, 22:57

nothing better to do, you lot?

silly question

smiscandlon · 21 May 2005, 23:07

emilystrange wrote:nothing better to do, you lot?

silly question

No.

christophe · 22 May 2005, 10:52

I went to see it wensday evening and actualy big fan I am I didn't like it.
in the first part the dialogue are awfull and there is tu much to happen to tell the story.
but when I went back friday for a second view

it all fell into place and I didn't had any trouble anymore...
at my point of view its a damn good picture

Brideoffrankenstein · 22 May 2005, 17:57

All I can say is four light sabres!

and all at once!

CellThree · 22 May 2005, 18:54

Watched it yesterday afternoon. Gonna go see it in the cinema next week sometime. I really enjoyed it

Erudite · 22 May 2005, 20:18

CellThree wrote:Watched it yesterday afternoon. Gonna go see it in the cinema next week sometime. I really enjoyed it

Aw, you people an' yer dodgy pirate copies. Ah bet ye download illegal music, too!

CellThree · 22 May 2005, 21:42

Erudite wrote:
CellThree wrote:Watched it yesterday afternoon. Gonna go see it in the cinema next week sometime. I really enjoyed it
Aw, you people an' yer dodgy pirate copies. Ah bet ye download illegal music, too!

God no! That's a bad bad thing and makes the baby Jesus cry.

James Blast · 22 May 2005, 21:54

Crazy ApeSith!
with your drill and sex, of course

Norman Hunter · 23 May 2005, 07:42

It's f**king awesome!

In a way I felt sad though, as Episode IV was the first film I ever saw and - although we all knew what was going to happen in I-III, seeing RotS now "completes the circle" as Vader would say, and there's nothing more to look forward to

...Except the 6-disc release

...Which as a new Dad I shouldn't be able to afford

...But will

The Green Lantern · 23 May 2005, 08:23

I liked it, a lot! From the opening scene and onwards it was like going on a rollercoaster-ride. Silly but a lot of fun. I wanna do it again.

Erudite · 23 May 2005, 17:41

Norman Hunter wrote:
...Except the 6-disc release

Funnily enough that was my thought - hold off buying any of the films
on DVD until they're presented as a new package, doubtless with a few
juicy extras.

CellThree · 23 May 2005, 18:46

Don't know if any of you have been reading this :

http://darthside.blogspot.com/

If not, find the oldest post and work your way up. It covers eps 4-6. Excellent writing throughout.

timsinister · 23 May 2005, 19:22

Cannot summon the energy to go see it myself. Might later...

Is it worth it? I couldn't stand the others...

Black Alice · 23 May 2005, 19:57

Mark Kermode didn't really rate it - and he's usually pretty good - but having read this thread I will give it a go. Was offered a DVD at the weekend but my husband wants to go to the cinema to see it first........ I don't do cinemas so will wait until he's been then borrow that DVD

I can wait as not a huge fan - particularly of 1 & 2 - have enjoyed 4 - 6 on several occasions so hope 3 stands up to them

Norman Hunter · 24 May 2005, 07:33

[/quote]...hold off buying any of the films on DVD until they're presented as a new package, doubtless with a few juicy extras.[/quote]

...Which will no doubt be highly coincidental with Christmas, I reckon.

<Starts looking behind sofa cushions>

sisxbeforedawn · 24 May 2005, 15:49

but remember to play safe kids!!! http://www.thisislondon.com/news/articles/18829193