Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
Summary
Although I have a great deal of love life forallStar Warsmovies and TV shows , I believeStar warfare : Episode III - Revenge of the Sithto be the individual bestStar Warsmovie for multiple reasons . When the prequels were first release , Star Wars : Episode I - The Phantom Menacein particular , they were not universally beloved . In fact , to the contrary , the prequels meet from significant repercussion , and , for a time , they were conceive amongStar Wars’worst movies .
However , over prison term , the prequels have begun to pick up the love they deserve . In part , this is because the children who go to see the prequels in theaters in the late 90s and early 2000s ( myself include ) have grow up and can vocalize their idolisation . Other factor include the way designate such asStar warfare : The Clone WarsandObi - Wan Kenobihave flesh out the prequel movies beautifully . Even in 2005 , though , I knewRevenge of the Sithwas always going to be the bestStar Warsmovie .
Although Star war : Episode III - Revenge of the Sith was always an incredible movie , these 11 Star Wars changes have made the movie even better .
11Anakin And Obi-Wan’s Brotherhood Is The Best It’s Ever Been
Anakin And Obi-Wan Grew Much Closer After Attack Of The Clones
One of the first thing I make out about this movie was the human relationship between Anakin Skywalker and Obi - Wan Kenobi , in particular in the opening scenes when they were on their way to deliver Chancellor Palpatine after he had been nobble by the Separatists . UnlikeStar war : Episode II - Attack of the Clones , in which they have a much more combative master and prentice human relationship , in the earlyRevenge of the Sithscenes , Obi - Wan and Anakin really seem like supporter . In fact , the opening ofRevenge of the Sithis a far yell from whereAttack of the Clonesleft them .
Not only was their give-and-take with one another charming and comedic , but it was also a breath of sassy air . Although there were certainly moments of levity inAttack of the Clones , the picture show was also quite benighted , with the fell decease of Anakin ’s mother and the beginning of the Clone Wars . Of course , the bleakest prequel scenes were yet to add up , but these early moment inRevenge of the Sithreflecting the warmth and familiarity that had grown between Obi - Wan and Anakin were unfeignedly touching .
These early moments inRevenge of the Sithreflecting the warmth and familiarity that had grown between Obi - Wan and Anakin were truly touching .
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10Revenge Of The Sith Has Some Of Star Wars’ Most Iconic Lines
Many Of The Most-Quoted Lines In The Franchise Are In This Movie
Star Warsis full of iconic lines that are repeat not only in otherStar Warsmovies and show , such as with the consistent refrain"I’ve got a bad tone about this,“but also in pop acculturation more broadly speaking , like"No , I am your father . “While the original trilogy has of course been the generator of many democratic quotes , Revenge of the Sithproduced a surprising act ofStar Wars’most quoted air . This is especially true for primary character Anakin Skywalker and Obi - Wan Kenobi , who each delivered some of their most well - known lines in this motion picture .
For Anakin , his beloved line"This is where the sport begins"came early on inRevenge of the Sith . While perhaps a spot more ironically beloved , given many find it a bit too on - the - nose , Anakin ’s speech about bring in peace , freedom , judge , and security to his new Empire also came fromRevenge of the Sith . Some of Obi - Wan ’s near quips also amount fromRevenge of the Sith , including his massively well - bang and constantly quoted"Hello , there . "
9Count Dooku’s Death Is Shocking
Palpatine’s Betrayal Brought An End To The Powerful Sith Lord
Several of the plot twists inRevenge of the Sithwere already put in stone , such as that Anakin would become Darth Vader and Chancellor Palpatine would take over . However , Count Dooku ’s death , specially the manner in which he break , was not expected . After attend to Darth Sidious loyally and leading the Separatists in the Clone Wars , Count Dooku met his terminal at the hands of Anakin Skywalker . What made this shocking was thatChancellor Palpatine himself commanded Anakin to execute Dooku — meaning that Dooku ’s own Sith overlord was denounce him .
This was a delightful agency forStar Warsto still surprise audiences , which was especially welcome for a movie that had already had so many of its secrets reveal . The Empire Strikes Backhad already introduced the enfranchisement ’s ( and perhaps cinema ’s ) greatest plot wind with the revelation that Darth Vader was actually Luke Skywalker ’s Father of the Church , andReturn of the Jedi , even more astonishingly collapse their kiss , let on Luke and Leia to be counterpart . Because those whodunit had already been disclose , Revenge of the Sithadded new betrayals and unexpected moments , and Dooku ’s death was an splendid one .
8Anakin Is Christened Lord Vader On Screen
This Terrible Moment Was Perfectly Captured On Screen
Although Darth Vader ’s lawsuit is one ofStar Wars’most iconic looks , Revenge of the Sithgot to depict the very moment Anakin fell to the dark side and accepted his new persona as Darth Vader . This was an incredibly muscular moment , as it make out Anakin ’s disruptive bow , which began with him as an innocent tyke on Tatooine and ended with him committed to the dark side and set up to slaughter all Jedi — children included — to serve up his Sith master copy . It also captured one of the most pregnant , influential bit in all ofStar Warson filmdom .
It was especially meaningful for this to happen not with a figure in a masquerade party , but rather with the fount of a character who had become so beloved throughout the trilogy . I can still come back how difficult it was for me to swallow the fact that Anakin was turn to the obscure side , even though I had known it was get . In truth , I am still heartbroken and wish well for a different outcome every time I watchRevenge of the Sith , and the impact of visit Anakin ’s facial expression as he go for Palpatine ’s fling to join him is partly to blame .
I am still heartbroken and wish for a different resultant every time I watchRevenge of the Sith .
7Master Yoda And Palpatine’s Fight Is One Of The Franchise’s Most Significant
Two Of Star Wars' Most Powerful Force-Users Had An Epic Fight
While , yes , mostStar Warsmovies include at least one epic lightsaber fight , it ’s difficult to compete with the import of Master Yoda , Grandmaster of the Jedi Order and one ofStar Wars’most powerful Jedi , and Emperor Palpatine , swayer of the Empire and one ofStar Wars’most powerful Sith , going school principal - to - head . In fact , because the battle between Obi - Wan and Anakin on Mustafar is so have sex , the fact that these two incredible adversary fight one another inRevenge of the Sithcan occasionally be overlook . In truth , though , this engagement represents a unfeigned test of Jedi versus Sith .
This battle present a reliable test of Jedi versus Sith .
This was also an unbelievable turning point in the largerStar Warsfranchise . For so long , Yoda had seemed to be the most knock-down being in the galaxy . Even with Darth Sidious lurking in the background , Yoda had distinctly earned so much respect , his power simply seemed unquestionable . However , in the end , Yoda could n’t beat Palpatine , which was a sobering reminder of the way everything was about to change following Order 66 and the gloaming of the Jedi .
6Luke And Leia’s Birth Is Shown
The Original Trilogy’s Beloved Heroes Made An Appearance
As far asStar Warscameos go , have to see Luke and Leia as baby inRevenge of the Sithwas absolutely electrifying . It was clear-cut that the prequels were going to set the stage for what had already come in the originalStar Warstrilogy , but how much crosswalk there would be remained to be see . Of of course , it was exciting enough that Padmé was fraught former inRevenge of the Sith . really getting to see a rendering of the original trilogy ’s two heroes , though , was on a entirely dissimilar level .
Sadly , this scene also ended in one ofStar Wars’most terrible tragedies , as Padmé conk out at once after giving nascency to her children . Even this , though , wreak a small moment of comfort to that very sad story . Luke had n’t remembered his biologic mother whatsoever , and Leia had only remembered impression . This vista at the death ofRevenge of the Sithrevealed how much love Padmé had for Luke and Leia even as she repose pall .
5Revenge Of The Sith Perfectly Sets Up A New Hope
Revenge Of The Sith Connected The Prequels To The Original Trilogy Beautifully
The prospect of Luke and Leia being expect was also such a beautiful way forRevenge of the Sithto link up toA New Hope . The plot of the original trilogy had already made it clear that tragedy was impending for the prequel trilogy characters , especially the Jedi Order , Obi - Wan , Anakin , and Padmé . However , Revenge of the Sithdidn’t reason out in the entirely morose way it could have . Rather , it showed the twins as infants , reminding audience that there truly was Bob Hope for the futureeven as everything had commence to precipitate apart .
The vista of Luke and Leia being born was also such a beautiful way forRevenge of the Sithto connect toA New Hope .
Revenge of the Sithlaid other critical groundwork too , prove how Obi - Wan ended up on Tatooine with Luke , where C-3PO and R2 - D2 rifle , and how Yoda and Obi - Wan planned to keep hope and the legacy of the Jedi alive . This was so much more than just fan service , though . What has always affect me aboutRevenge of the Sithis the way it genuinely run to make sense of the events of the original trilogy .
4Revenge Of The Sith Includes The Fall Of The Republic And The Rise Of The Empire
Revenge Of The Sith Is A Critical Point In The Star Wars Timeline
It would be difficult to amplify how significant the events ofRevenge of the Sithwere . Not only did Anakin light to the dark side , but also , the Jedi were all but carry off , the Sith gain the day , and the entire galaxy was reshaped forever . Most notably , Revenge of the Sithsaw the fall of the Republic and the rise of the Galactic Empire , which would go on to predominate for nearly two decades and continue to permeatetheStar Warstimelineeven into the sequels , as the First Order get unmediated inspiration from the Empire .
genuinely , Revenge of the Sithmarks one of the most significant moments inStar Wars’entire account . This shift run low far beyond the personal life of the prequel trilogy ’s main characters . Rather , by the close of the movie , the astronomical structure itself had been overthrown , and liberty , as Padmé so sagely target out , had died .
retaliation of the Sithmarks one of the most substantial consequence inStar Wars’entire history .
3Star Wars Doesn’t Pull Any Punches With Order 66
Revenge Of The Sith Showed Even The Younglings
Holy Order 66 is one of the exclusive most ghastly events in all ofStar Wars , which is really saying something given how frequently massacres bump in the dealership . However , what is especially remarkable aboutRevenge of the Sithis the fashion it did n’t shy away from depicting how horrible the attempt truly was . Not only did the movie show a series of clips of Jedi being betray by the clones they had develop to trust and , often , worry for , but also even the younglings ' death were support in the motion-picture show .
In fact , Revenge of the Sithvery advisedly draw tending to the death of the younglings , as the unseasoned actor who asked Anakin what they were go to do was meant to resemble Anakin fromThe Phantom Menace . In this sense , Revenge of the Sithreally went all in on rescript 66 in the best way , committing to describe the extent of the event ’s horrors and not let Anakin / Vader off easy , although his redemption had already been confirmed . Although I was certainly haunted by these scenes when I was younger , now , I respect them for the dedication they represent .
2Anakin And Obi-Wan’s Battle On Mustafar Is One Of Star Wars’ Best Duels
Many Consider This The Greatest Lightsaber Battle In Star Wars
Although the iconic " Duel of the Fates " soundtrack fromThe Phantom Menacemakes the battle between Qui - Gon Jinn , Obi - Wan Kenobi , and Darth Maul a standout , the lightsaber engagement between Obi - Wan and Anakin on Mustafar inRevenge of the Sithis still my darling from theStar Warsprequels . For one , the battle itself is unbelievable , as both doer embodied the Jedi they were play and executed the choreography masterfully . However , the worked up stakes made this battle the best one of the prequels in my mind .
Even more than the physical vista of the battle , the turmoil both Obi - Wan and Anakin were feeling throughout their battle was profound . For Anakin , he had finally given into the anger and resentment that had been building up for yr and was able to take it all out on Obi - Wan . For Obi - Wan , this was a necessary but devastating fight against a person he ’d only ever wanted to crusade side - by - side with . This emotional weight , to me , makes this fight simply unbeatable in the prequel trilogy .
The agitation both Obi - Wan and Anakin were palpate throughout their struggle was profound .
