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| Star Wars - Episode III, Revenge of the Sith (Widescreen Edition) | 
 enlarge | Director: George Lucas
Actors: Ewan Mcgegor, Natalie Portman, Hayden Christensen, Ian Mcdiarmid, Samuel L. Jackson
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Category: DVD
List Price: $19.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (1537 reviews)
Sales Rank: 814
Format: Ac-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Dvd-video, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), English (Dubbed), French (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: DVD
Running Time: 140 minutes
Number Of Items: 2
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: FOXD2230310D
UPC: 024543203094
EAN: 0024543203094
ASIN: B00005JLXH
Release Date: November 1, 2005
Theatrical Release Date: May 19, 2005
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 They saved the Best for last... But Almost nobody noticed August 9, 2008
It is August 2008 as I write this, why have I waited so long? well after listening to all the Star Wars and George Lucas Bashing, I felt I had to Speak Up. As a True fan of Star Wars I have to say something. First off Episode III of the Star Wars saga is Probably one of the best overall Star Wars movies EVER!!! First off why were the Original trilogy so successful and the Prequels so...We'll not as Revered. I'll tell you. The Original Trilogy was Unique and Groundbreaking, nobody EVER saw ANYTHING like that before. Since then there have been a million and one Epics, Action Adventures and Blockbusters. Simply Put For the Prequels, People wanted Anakin to come out of the screen and walk on water.... The expectations were Impossible. Nothing could have matched what people were expecting. They got great movies. That fell short. Anything would have fell short. That is what Happened.
Now to the Movie. Here you have the Darkest of the movies, it is Anakins Decent into Madness as he Becomes Vader. People wanted a whole movie, No a whole Trilogy of Nothing but Vader, Well This is the Story of Anikin. Vader is at the End. As the Clone Wars Come to an end. So do the Jedi. WE see The Magnificent Jedi Fall. We see THe greatest duel Ever. Anakin VS. Obi-Wan timed well with Yoda vs. Darth Sideous. It is Spectacular. The Fact that this movie was just about excluded from the Oscars is a crime upon movie - making in itself. People who say George lost it, didn't see the same movie I saw. George hasn't lost a step if anything he has saved the best for last. All Star Wars Questions were answered in this movie of Movies. AS for all the Critics and So called "Fans" who think they know better and could have done better. I say GO AHEAD I don't think you can. George Lucas Rules. To my friend the former Star Wars fan at the local comic store who says I am "Drinking on the Lucas Cool-aid" Well all I can say is. "Lucas Cool-aid Is the most refreshing form of entertainment ever in this or any other Galaxy far far away...."
Excellent August 6, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Excellent Sci-Fi that ties all six movies together. Too bad they were not made in order, the early movies are so outdated by the time this one came out.
 Ok movie! August 4, 2008
I am not a die hard Star Wars fan but I bought this for my husband who used to be. He said that the movie is good but it can't touch the original Star Wars movies from the 70's. From what I have seen, the special effects are good though.
Finally a worthy prequel installment that adds great value to this legendary franchise August 1, 2008
Lucas and company have done the unexpected, which was pull off a near masterpiece to salvage the prequels and perhaps the entire Star Wars franchise as a whole among its deepest fans, which I consider myself to be.
Technically and visually, this is perhaps the best film of all six. True enough, nothing will take away from the magic of any of the first three, but this film can easily be held in their ranks and in some ways, goes beyond. It's almost a stand-alone film, with only the back-story of the Clone Wars being necessary to fully understand it. It could have easily been the only film of the prequels and been just as satisfying.
I'll spare you the plot that so many of you know; what is finally touched here is an emotional understanding within the Star Wars universe, much like both EMPIRE and RETURN OF THE JEDI were to able to capture through the relationship between Luke and Vader. What are captured are many things: a history and deeper portrayal of Palpatine and his rise to power. The pain of Obi-Wan as he watches his apprentice fail. The burning desires of Padme to retire with Anakin and their baby to a life of normality, free of politics and code. Lastly, we bear witness to the walls caving in around Anakin in his attempt to maintain balance between the Republic he has been always sworn to protect, his wife and unborn child(ren) and finally his ambition for power to protect all of the above. Plus let's not forget the epic lightsaber duels we could have only imagined until now - Kenobi vs. Vader and even better, Yoda vs. Palpatine.
Lucas takes the time to allow the viewer to absorb the events unfolding, to demonstrate the scale of the dark curtain known as the Empire falling and lastly, to show the beauty of the Star Wars universe.
Though I would regard SITH as perhaps the most emotional of all six films, it still maintains a breakneck pace of action and sheer visual splendor. He uses elements that have been void of all six films, which only enhance the film's flavor, such as dream sequences, and cinematics that again, allow the viewer to take in the rich environments.
The pacing of the film is very well done, far better than either Episode I or II. The stunning visuals, sounds and design are right there with the likes of the Lord of the Rings trilogy and perhaps beyond, because the worlds are all immersive. You're never once reminded that you're sitting on earth in packed movie house. You always remain in that galaxy far, far away.
The performances of Ewan McGregor and Ian McDiarmid and (mostly) Hayden Christensen (whose performance did not impress me in ATTACK OF THE CLONES) are standouts, especially McGregor and McDiarmid.
I know that I was taken to the first two Star Wars films when I was young, but I only remember going to RETURN OF THE JEDI (I was 7.) This film brought closure to all of the prequels and has now enriched the originals even further. Because in the end, despite such grim events transpiring, you're left with a glimmer of hope that inspires you to root for the likes of Luke, Obi-Wan, Yoda (and ultimately, Vader) all over again.
Hats of to Lucas and all hands on deck, this is a must see film for any Star Wars fan and even those who have yet to discover its magic.
The Best July 31, 2008
Simply the best of the 6 films. The day after I saw revenge of the sith at the theatre, I poped in my copy of Star Wars the original movie and came to the conclusion that even though tne original was way ahead of it's time, this movie (sith) was so much more powerful.
Of course, "Sith" still has way to much computer annimation than tolerable. But that's just about every movie these days. FIVE STARS
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