“Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith”
20th Century Fox
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Starring: Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Hayden Christensen, Christopher Lee, Samuel L. Jackson, Frank Oz, Ian McDiarmid, Jimmy Smits, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, Peter Mayhew
Director: George Lucas
Story: Anakin Skwalker (Christenson) begins his journey to the dark side in this film that serves as a bridge to the original “Star Wars.” The clone wars are nearing an end and Obi-Wan (McGregor) must bring Clone General Grievous to justice. Meanwhile Chancellor Palpatine (McDiarmid) proclaims himself emperor, turning the Republic into the Galactic Empire. He draws Anakin into embracing the dark side of the force. Anakin finds himself at odds with Senator Amidala (Portman), his secret and very pregnant wife.
Buzz: In an informal survey of our readers, this film ranked as the most anticipated film of 2005. Lucas has a long journey to turn Anakin Skywalker into Darth Vader in the course of two plus hours. The new trilogy has been rather disappointing, but fans aren’t ready to give up on Lucas or the “Star Wars” mythology just yet.
The film will feature the Wookie homeland and Luke and Leia as infants. Web site:
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