Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)

Director:

George Lucas

Writer:

George Lucas (written by)

Release Date:

19 May 2005 (USA)

Genre:

Action | Fantasy | Sci-Fi

Tagline:

The saga is complete.

Plot:

After three years of fighting in the Clone Wars, Anakin Skywalker concludes his journey towards the Dark Side of the Force, putting his friendship with Obi Wan Kenobi and his marriage at risk.

Plot Keywords:

Chancellor | General | Jedi Knight | Rescue | Pregnant

Awards:

Nominated for Oscar. Another 13 wins & 26 nominations

Cast

Ewan McGregor	...	Obi-Wan Kenobi
Natalie Portman	...	Padmé
Hayden Christensen	...	Anakin Skywalker
Ian McDiarmid	...	Supreme Chancellor Palpatine
Samuel L. Jackson	...	Mace Windu
Jimmy Smits	...	Senator Bail Organa
Frank Oz	...	Yoda (voice)
Anthony Daniels	...	C-3PO
Christopher Lee	...	Count Dooku
Keisha Castle-Hughes	...	Queen of Naboo
Silas Carson	...	Ki-Adi-Mundi / Nute Gunray
Jay Laga'aia	...	Captain Typho
Bruce Spence	...	Tion Medon
Wayne Pygram	...	Governor Tarkin
Temuera Morrison	...	Commander Cody

Also Known As:

Revenge of the Sith (USA) (short title)
Star Wars III: Revenge of the Sith (USA) (DVD box title)
Star Wars: Episode III (USA) (working title)
Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith (USA) (promotional title)

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for sci-fi violence and some intense images.

Runtime:

140 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.81 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS-ES | Dolby Digital EX | SDDS

Certification:

Iceland:12 (video rating) | USA:PG-13 (certificate #41633) | Iceland:10 (original rating) | Taiwan:PG-12 | Malaysia:U | South Korea:12 (DVD rating) | South Korea:All | South Africa:10V | Argentina:Atp | Australia:M | Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:PG (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Ontario) | Chile:TE | Czech Republic:12 | Finland:K-11 | France:U | Germany:12 | Hong Kong:IIA | Ireland:PG | Italy:T | Japan:U | Mexico:B | Netherlands:12 | Norway:11 | Peru:PT | Philippines:G | Portugal:M/6 | Singapore:PG | Spain:T | Sweden:11 | Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) | UK:12A | Brazil:10 | New Zealand:M | Indonesia:Dewasa

Filming Locations:

Chott el Djerid, Nefta, Tunisia

Company:

Lucasfilm

Trivia:

General Grievous's breathing problems in this film, as well as his exposed gut-sack (later exploited by Obi Wan) are caused by his brief encounter with Mace Windu in "Star Wars: Clone Wars" (2003). Mace Windu "force-gripped" Grievous as the General was making off with Palpatine, crushing the cyborg's chest panel.

Goofs:

Continuity: After Mace Windu disarms Palpatine, Mace advances on Palpatine with his blade held out, while Palpatine backs into the corner of the window in his office. In the next shot, when Anakin enters the office, Mace is shown advancing on Palpatine again.

Quotes:

[first lines]
[R2-D2 bleeps]
Anakin Skywalker: Lock on to him R2.
[R2-D2 responds with more bleeping]
Anakin Skywalker: Master, General Grievous's ship is directly ahead. The one crawling with Vulture droids.
Obi-Wan: Oh, I see it. Oh, this is going to be easy.

Movie Connections:

References The Godfather (1972)

A movie to bring balance to the two Trilogies...

I personally am more of a fan of the original trilogy than what I have been of the prequels. Although I did enjoy TPM, and AOTC, they definitely were not as well done as A New Hope or Empire. I think the general criticisms of the first two prequels was lack of good story, and poor acting. First I would like to say that the acting is much better in Revenge of the Sith than the first two prequels, but what truly stood out in this movie was the story. It was delivered perfectly, for the first time since Empire, Lucas connected emotionally with his audience. The last hour of the movie was especially powerful. Although probably not planned, I think this movie will be the bridge that brings the old star wars sheep back into the fold. Just as Anakin eventually brings balance to the force, Revenge of the Sith will bring balance back to the Star Wars Universe. And judging by the reaction of the test audience I was part of, everyone I was with feels the same way, no one left their seat for at least a couple minutes after the movie ended.