Why Revenge Of The Sith Is A Masterpiece

Revenge of the sith is and always will be my most favorite movie of all time.

[@avenged7peep958]

The tragedy of Anakin Skywalker is the most beautiful modern "greek tragedy".

[@shannonballspen1s482]

Jedi tragedy.

[@torrin9566]

Shakespearean, too.

[@jacobclark6002]

The tragedy of the galaxy's biggest idiot

[@user-xl5lc3qw5z]

I would bet my life savings you have never read or watched a greek tragedy

[@diegoluna7294]

People who unironically dump on the prequels have been stupid since this movie was released. It’s amazing how it’s taken literally 15+ years for people to be able to interpret some of the fantastic nuances of the characters in the prequels.

[@wetsocks212]

yeah but the execution of it all is pretty terrible

[@BananaPhoPhilly]

I just wish the writing was as nuanced as the characters :(

[@hurinthalion2571]

​@@wetsocks212it was fine,, can you elaborate?

[@dancingvalkyrie]

"I wish I could just wish my feelings away" 😂

[@tristanlanphere7736]

I don’t know if your being sarcastic or something but there is no subtlety or nuance of the characters in the prequels. The only character who remotely comes close to having any sort of resemblance to depth is Anakin and even he and his goals are pretty one-dimensional.

[@ZachaRicO]

I was 11 years old when I watched Revenge of the Sith in theaters. At the time, I thought it was an epic movie with epic scenes all around. I've rewatched it from time to time over the course of nearly two decades, and every time I do, it just hits harder. The dialogue and delivery is stilted at times, but the themes are as timeless as they come.

[@darthsidious1158]

Same! Except I was like 6! lol. I just love this movie. I recently re-watched Sidious vs Yoda, which my favorite part in the whole movie 😁

[@jeffjenkins7976]

I was 22 when this came out and it is my favorite SW movie. I still remember when the scene hit with Anakin and Padme looking at eachother across the city, you just knew this is where everything goes down. Amazing film!!!

[@coyy9106]

Aptly put.

[@anthonydenmark5467]

Agreed I love this movie with a passion.

[@TiagoRib93]

With all due respect, what you perceive as "stilted dialogue" I would rather look at it as dialogue with some "musicality" to each spoken word. I think all 6 films have this. Remember that Lucas always saw the dialogue as part of the soundtrack. So, I think it's a mistake to analyze these bits of dialogue as any other Scorsese/Tarantino/etc film out there. Hell, even Tarantino's dialogue has a bit of a flare that's a bit unusual and it's not very "human-like" in places.

[@Masterchudi]

Revenge of the Sith and Empire Strikes are top Star Wars films. It is my favorite film and I love the prequels

[@KOurboi]

So do I 😅

[@officialmonarchmusic]

Same for me if you add ROTJ

[@Joshua-uw7wm]

I agree. I'm old and I love cinema but I also love popcorn theater when done right. The first trilogy was great even with roj kinda sucking it ended the story in the best possible way and in a way I couldn't foresee happening. When the prequels came out I wasn't disappointed but expected it to not be as good after 20 years since roj. So I didn't hate them like soo many of my generation because they wanted cinema but got movies instead. But holy cow Revenge of The Sith is amazing!!!!!!!! Such a great film. It's popcorn theater at it's best and in my opinion is the second best popcorn theater film behind The Mummy. As the years have gone by I have found myself watching the prequels more than the original and I probably watch revenge of the sith no less than like 6 times a year.

[@officialmonarchmusic]

@@Joshua-uw7wm I thought ROTJ was actually the best of all of them

[@Napoleon6559]

Revenge of the sith is my favorite Star Wars prequal movie, but my favorite movie from the OT is return of the Jedi (still empire strikes back is a masterpiece of a film)

[@Joshua-uw7wm]

"You have done that yourself" Ewan McGregor can really deliver a line

[@darthsidious1158]

Don't forget, "Hello there!" sry I had to say that.

[@benignasiak3465]

@@darthsidious1158 Jedi scum lol

[@gumdeo]

Anakin is the father isn't he... I'm so sorry 😢

[@Moviefan2k4]

"You have allowed this dark lord to twist your mind, until...until you have become the very thing you swore to destroy." Ewan was perfect for Obi-Wan. George knows how to cast actors.

[@yaswedishboy7226]

While I do love bits of Ewan's performance, I can't stop feeling like he is a bit emotionally stunted at times. Take the ”I have failed you Anakin, I have failed you.” moment: he kind of, smiles? And his reaction to seeing his brother-in-arms LITERALLY SLAUGHTERING INNOCENT KIDS doesn't go further than a ”Oh no…”. I do, however, realise that this may be more of a directing issue than an acting one.

[@ModernEraTemplar]

The prequels are absolutely fantastic! The themes, story, and characters are so deep and reflect certain real world elements that the originals trilogy didn’t quite show as explicitly. I hope George Lucas knows just how much of us love the prequels. Disney can certainly make the effort to fix the damage that the sequels caused but the pre-Disney era will always be true Star Wars to me.

[@tristanlanphere7736]

The story and characters in the prequels are generally regarded to be very bad. The story is very poorly and lazily written and ridden with plot holes and the characters are all incredibly one-dimensional

[@thetrashcanman7537]

@@tristanlanphere7736keep crying they are the best films

[@zachlaliberte2396]

​@@tristanlanphere7736bruh an sequel fan cringe😂

[@ltb1345]

The sad thing is, they're not even making the effort to fix the damage of the sequels. They're doubling down on everything. Case in point: the Rey movie.

[@magicfeliuri2681]

@@tristanlanphere7736 Fool boy

[@timbomb374]

Tragic endings makes for some of the best and most impactful stories.

[@DaxTheRipperX]

Facts.

[@jacobclark6002]

It was a tragic ending in the sense that all these characters made all the most obviously idiotic decisions possible and got fucked for it

[@StefanWinchester]

A few clunky lines aside ive never not enjoyed watching revenge of the sith. Had the best fights, the best soundtrack in history and by far the most emotional and intense star wars film and really showed the darkside of star wars in a way no other film quite did it was a masterpiece

[@marzipanmonkey]

What emotion? Any emotion they could have had is completely ruined by the poor acting, script and awful pacing and character arcs. How can you even get emotional about Anakin and Obi Wans relationship when they've pretty much had NO relationship the entire trilogy beside riding elevators and talking about fun, dangerous tales they had that happened off-screen?

[@etabiansosin]

Revenge of the Sith was the first Star Wars Movie that I watched in theaters when I was in 5th Grade.

[@ajarofpickles2826]

Same here

[@DaxTheRipperX]

Same here.

[@thefbiman2116]

Them denying him the rank of master and then immediately forcing him to spy on the chancellor was definitely what made him make up his mind. I mean, seriously dude, whos guiding him into the dark side really at that point? Anybody would feel betrayed in his position. He literally did more for the war than many of them, if he had gotten that title and then maybe given some speech about his contributions, that would have made it much more fitting of a time to ask him to spy on Palpatine. You ask a favour of somebody when theyre indebted to you, not the other way around

[@gumdeo]

The Jedi never knew how to handle Anakin.

[@thefbiman2116]

@@gumdeo That's kind of my point tbh, he was always treated poorly but this removed all doubt. They asked an unrealistic amount of him against even their own code but asked him to follow a biased version of humility beyond even their teachings and actions

[@Moviefan2k4]

I think in all the prequels, George was trying to show that the Jedi had become dogmatic and corrupt. They were one-sided about their traditions, and so set in their ways they couldn't think rationally about anything else. This is probably most evident in the crooked advice Yoda gives to Anakin: "Rejoice for those around you who transform into the Force. Mourn them do not, miss them do not. Attachment leads to jealousy; the shadow of greed, that is." Even the supposed wisest Jedi Master in 900 years had become blinded by then, and it just sent Anakin even further over the edge.

[@DaxTheRipperX]

Jedi fumbled Anakin.

[@YourAverage_EvilDeadFan]

Revenge Of The Sith is definitely my favorite Star Wars film. The acting, the fights, the story, especially the story of Anakin Skywalker (my favorite character in SW)

[@kiddingjust6946]

I Gotta say im not a fan of haydens line delivery but as far as facial expression goes hes good.

[@YourAverage_EvilDeadFan]

@@kiddingjust6946 yea

[@tristanlanphere7736]

When talking about rots the last thing I’d hear anybody praise was the acting and the story. When you ask somebody why they like this film, they always come up with the idea’s presented in them. Like when they’d say, ‘oh you get to experience Anakin’s fall to the dark side’ like no you don’t he just becomes evil for no logical or reasonable cause.

[@kiddingjust6946]

@@tristanlanphere7736 it was a bit rushed yes but it connects the two trilogies so it works, clone wars is where star wars peaked though lets be honest.

[@tristanlanphere7736]

@@kiddingjust6946 lets be honest? If your talking about the show, yeah it was good, just a lot of filler episodes holding it back, era wise? Yeah I have to agree with you. Even with people like George Lucas who can’t convey the era due to their bad direction, it’s still the most interesting

[@geckomoriadaimyoofwano7157]

Definitely my favorite Star Wars film, great performances, themes, visuals and music. And hot take, but Attack of the Clones is my second favorite Star wars film

[@jaceyking5015]

My favorite is The Phantom Menace. People can say what they will, but I adore that movie. Plus, podracing is awesome!

[@eyzmaster]

@@jaceyking5015 There's a lot of fun to be had in the prequels, and the internet exagerates so much nowadays, I remember everyone loving it in theaters way back when, talking about these films whenever a new one dropped. I'm not a big fan of Phantom or Attack, but they're so much better than what most people would have you think online... (And Revenge is top 3 in the SW series, easily)

[@jasonhahn8797]

Hot take, indeed.

[@Danny____22]

Attack of the clones got a lot of hate for some strange reason but I loved the movie! It was amazing!

[@tristanlanphere7736]

Great performances? Really?

[@Someguy_97]

I love that as a kid, I was able to watch and enjoy the prequels for the flashy fun action and characters. But as an adult I’ve gone back and understood the themes and drama better and am totally invested in everything that happens. I don’t get that with the original trilogy as they are, by design, more adventure films with limited thematic value. I do still enjoy them of course but it’s definitely not the same as the prequels for me.

[@Jdillingersquad1]

Anakin saying I hate you such a powerful scene it keeps on giving me goosebumps every time I watch it

[@nickytembo4112]

Yeah, much more than TCW’s own version of it.

[@lightningburn324]

Revenge of the Sith is my top favorite as well. I love the prequels the prequels are awesome to me. The story how Anakin fell to the dark side.

[@darthsidious1158]

I couldn't agree more

[@benzohhhhh]

1-6 are all S tier in different ways

[@darkwoods1954]

Revenge of the Sith is my favorite Star Wars movie. Nice to see it getting appreciation. I've always enjoyed Attack of the Clones and this but it seems it took Disney churning out dreadful sequels to show people how good the prequels actually are.

[@shelleywantiez7964]

I'm in complete agreement, ROTS virtually brought it all together, to segway the story of Anakin's journey into Darth Vader. It's well though out and all the special effects are unparalleled. The pinnacle is the light saber duel on Mustafar. Positively, the best in all the movies combined. Everyone was spectacular, George Lucas, take a bow, and thank you. A special shout out to Hayden Christensen, for mastering both roles. He was phenomenal!

[@Moviefan2k4]

I remember when this movie first came out, Lucas once described it as "Star Wars goes to hell". When questioned about some of the violence and intensity, he said, "I could have dialed some of it back, but I didn't really want to." As a result, it was the first film in the series to be rated PG-13.

[@jacobclark6002]

Every single person that praises this movie has 3 main praises in common. 1. drooling over flashy but narratively pathetic lightsaber fights, like Mustafar and Grievous. 2. It being "darker than the others" or some other dumb way of pointing out it's PG13, as if that actually makes it good. 3. "I saw when I was 6." Yeah we all did. Nostalgia isn't indicative of quality even slightly.

[@marzipanmonkey]

@@jacobclark6002 So much truth in this! Isn't it strange how the general consensus about the Star Wars prequels was that they were disappointing, incredibly flawed and not great movies for a good 15+ years.. then suddenly... "Best trilogy ever!! ROTS is the greatest movie ever made!!". It's almost as if all those giddy and easily impressionable kids have now grown up and see it through nostalgia goggles.

[@marzipanmonkey]

"The pinnacle is the light saber duel on Mustafar." That fight is godawful. All style over emotion and substance. The choreography is so fake and awkward, the dialogue cringeworthy. The set pieces ridiculous and make you feel like you're watching a cartoon.

[@alwaysplotting2096]

The Last Temptation of Anakin Skywalker...

[@offworlder1]

It is my favorite SW film.

[@jibreel13578]

Revenge if the sith is the greatest movie of all time. There will never be another movie like it. It was my first star wars movie. Tell me if yellow agree that it's the only movie u can watch 4 times a day for every day of the year

[@tylercottam3274]

Revenge of the Sith is by far the best Star Wars movie and no one can convince me otherwise

[@marzipanmonkey]

Aside from the weak script, poor acting, style over substance lightsaber fights, cringeworthy moments ("Noooooooooooooo" and "From my point of view the Jedi are evillllll" to name a few), poorly paced and mapped out character Arc for Anakin turning to the dark side, overreliance on CGI that in places looks very dated now... it's the best Star Wars movie by far.

[@DaxTheRipperX]

Best Star Wars story forsure.

[@marzipanmonkey]

@@DaxTheRipperX No chance. A New Hope and Empire Strikes Back are better complete stories. End of.

[@luckigoon]

@@marzipanmonkeya new hope story was so basic

[@marzipanmonkey]

@@luckigoon It was. But still more cohesive, well paced, clearly set out than ROTS which was a mess of a film. The only reason ROTS is so popular now is because you have a generation who have grown up and look at it through nostalgia goggles and remember watching it all the time as an easily entertained kid and all the happy memories that came with it - not because it's actually a good quality film.

[@danielnotdamast816]

Thank god this was pre Disney era cause they wouldn’t let it be as dark

[@Moviefan2k4]

Yeah, for all the accusations people made against Lucas about him supposedly being more concerned with toys, I think Disney is more to blame in that regard.

[@saldol9862]

⁠​⁠@@Moviefan2k4I remember somewhere saying that Star Wars was intended for a generation that didn’t grow up with fairy tales, and in a way the Star Wars saga fills that. I don’t mean Disney fairy tales, I mean the old ones that often could get quite dark and violent, as they were tales told and retold from generation to generation.

[@virgogaming6488]

No new SW movie has been able to match it since 2005.

[@Moviefan2k4]

Blame the crazy Kathleen Kennedy for that. She's obsessed with political correctness, which is something Lucas didn't care one iota about. He wasn't concerned with whose feathers he ruffled - he just wanted to tell his story, and let the chips fall as they may.

[@Kaisaccountt]

Revenge of the sith is my personal favorite Star Wars movie and I don’t care what anybody has to say about that.

[@Albertvtnt]

This movie is my all time favorite Star Wars movie and all time favorite movie. This is a true masterpiece.

[@krozjr5009]

There’s a deep black irony to the way the Jedi Order act with Palpatine here. They’re not doing the right thing, but the ends that they reach are actually right. They are right to suspect Palpatine, but putting the chancellor under surveillance is not the “right” thing to do. It feeds into the distrust that Anakin feels and the muddying of the waters quite nicely.

[@saldol9862]

It plays directly into what Palpatine wants too, because it gives credence to him when he says the Jedi are corrupt and taking over. The Jedi surveilling the legitimately-elected chancellor and then showing up to his office with weapons drawn? Perfect story to tell the senate and jot down in the history annals, with just the right details. Sure, it is still a lie by omission, but the most believable of lies start with truth.

[@SoopCanSam-EthoPlaylists]

This is not the best Star Wars fight, it is the best cinematic fight.

[@jacobclark6002]

Mustafar is a long, dramatic, wet dog fart of a fight lol. They only fight because both are complete dumbasses in separate ways. The fight compensates for this narrative impotence by being "EPIC!!!!" and lasting half an hour for no reason. Also, dialogue is part of the fight, and every single line is cringe inducing.

[@Russo-Delenda-Est]

The original 3 were very fun space adventures, but they had little substance until the very end. That's why I always preferred the prequels, the story and characters were all so nuanced and intertwined with each other and the world, and the enormous, overarching plot was a lot more compelling imo. Sure, they have some cringe lines, but people seem to forget that the originals did too (power converters, anyone?). I don't hate jar Jar, he's mildly irritating at the worst, I don't hate Anakin, he's an emotionally stunted child soldier with severe mental trauma, he's bound to be a little off. The jedi are wrong in hindsight, but their mistakes are completely believable. Overall, the prequels are masterpieces of storytelling and cinematography, and they did more to flesh out the Star Wars universe than any movies before or after.

[@smpdevelopments]

Just finished watching the prequels for the first time since they came out and I really enjoyed them, don't get all the hate. Revenge of the Sith was really, really good, definitely the best of the 3 which is rare for the 3rd movie in a trilogy.

[@danjonmills]

For all that ep1&2 get shit on, they really set up the awesome climax of Revenge of the Sith. My favourite Star Wars film.

[@Infinite.Worldz]

I would dare to think the final battle is perhaps the greatest in cinema history.

[@Reg_The_Galah]

Especially since the lava wasn’t cgi but a really clever model with real volcanic eruptions.

[@marzipanmonkey]

Really? It's godawful.

[@Infinite.Worldz]

@marzipanmonkey I guess our eyes are in a disagreement of what a good duel actually is... I'm curious what other Star Wars lightsaber battle is better in your opinion.

[@marzipanmonkey]

@@Infinite.Worldz My issue with it is it's just completely style over substance. At one point they're literally balancing on droids over lava or swinging like Tarzan towards each other like cartoon characters. It's just completely over the top for the sake of it. That's before you throw in the forced and awkward choreography, hammy acting and awful script/line delivery "From my point of view the Jedi are evil!!" < who says stuff like that? For me personally Qui-Gon Jinn/Obi-Wan Kenobi vs Darth Maul, Luke vs Vader in both Empire and RotJ are easily better in terms of the drama, emotion and the choreography.

[@dj-drew100xd8]

My favorite Star Wars film!!!

[@wafagdplqs4421]

It's my favorite ! I love everyting about this movie !

[@darthsidious1158]

Me too! God, I thought I was the last of a dying flame, but here I am surrounded by ppl who love this movie as much as I do. Sigh of relief.

[@pyro380]

Go to your doctor. Get your head examined.

[@SukunaIsHim]

I like how the prequels are darker than all the others

[@tristanlanphere7736]

Only revenge of the sith near the end because the films are generally very childish, even for star wars

[@Moviefan2k4]

Return of the Jedi was pretty dark for its time, with the Emperor using Force lightning on Luke and Vader contemplating who he would side with. But overall, I do agree - Lucas definitely ramped up the intensity for the prequels.

[@jacobclark6002]

If I shit on the floor and it's really dark does that make it better?

[@greenlemon3028]

When the sequels came out and the outrage started I asked myself: Is this history repeating? Does my generation now pass on the trauma that the original triology fans had caused, when they made George Lucas quit Star Wars over the prequel backlash. But no. This is not our fault and this is not even Disneys fault. Star Wars died when George Lucas quit. They just make bad movies for an equally bad and unforgiving fanbase. I hope the boomer generation is happy about what they left for their grandchildren.

[@Moviefan2k4]

I think Lucas gave up, in part, because he was worn down by so-called fans who kept screaming that he raped their childhood. He even got death threats over the prequels, and at a certain point he just decided it wasn't worth the hassle anymore. I do think he made a mistake in trusting Kathleen Kennedy with his creations; she's about as loony as they come.

[@milan0425]

My childhood. Best ever SW movie😊

[@Jdillingersquad1]

I have to say George Lucas did a great job at casting in the prequels

[@Moviefan2k4]

I wasn't familiar with most of the cast, apart from Liam Neeson and Ian McDiarmid. But Lucas definitely got some very good performers to tell his story, that's for sure.

[@fatarsemonkey]

They were movies made that require a bit of wisdom to get your teeth into and wisdom usually only comes with age. I have a totally different view of them now compared to when I was younger. I really like Camille Paglia's view of Revenge of the Sith, it is great art that speaks to a dying empire.

[@njmfff]

This movie has aged like fine wine. Sure it's acting is but hammy at times and some lines are dreadful, however sum of its parts are terrific and compared to Disney-era, prequels had clear vision of what they want to tell. Disney sequels are either wondering aimesly or are just trying to recycle stuff we've seen with Lucas era.

[@Moviefan2k4]

My favorite prequel is Attack of the Clones, but Revenge of the Sith is also very special. Hayden proved he was perfect for Anakin in both films, and he had great chemistry with both Ewan McGregor and Natalie Portman.

[@deaks25]

The Prequals are a set of films I have always liked. They don't work that well on their own, but as a single, huge three-film arc, I have always enjoyed them, flaws and all, because they are for me the definition of the term "Space Opera". And one of my absolute favourite aspects is one that is front-and-centre in Revenge of the Sith; the idea as the order of the universe is being shaken to its core, characters like Obi Wan and Padme, by remaining still and true to their principles, subtly change sides and become the enemy of the institutions they are part of, mostly without even realising, that those institutions have abandoned those founding principles ("This how liberty dies; to thunderous applause") and how Anakin has his owns principles subtly manipulated to serve causes he would never knowingly serve. And by the time anyone actually realises what's happening, it's all way too late. The Mustafa and Senate battles are the last chance the Jedi have to stop the Sith and the sense of devastating defeat after really emphasises how complete Palpatine's victory has been. People joke about how Lucas couldn't write romance to save his life, but he absolutely knows how to world-build and craft a story, and to be honest, I think the Prequals validate the OT films because the universe has sunk so far away from 'good', it gives weight and depth to how evil the Emperor is.

[@jmwilliamsart]

True enough, plus the Jedi were too dogmatic, rigid, arrogant, and too detached from others. The Jedi order suffered from a lack of independent thinkers such as Qui Gon, Dooku, Ahsoka, and Anakin, the order slipped into stagnation. In the ROTS novel Yoda realizes that he had failed the Jedi order because he didn’t allow it to change, to undergo a reformation. Whereas the Sith had changed, they had evolved and remade themselves, they weren’t the same Sith that the Jedi fought against a millennia ago. Yoda finally understood that the Jedi lost this battle a long time ago well before the clone war.

[@brucewayne1662]

I dont think really any of the Star Wars films work that well on their own anymore. I used to think 4 and 5 worked great on thier own but not so much anymore. The only one that works as a stand alone narrative is episode 4 and even that one is problematic because of how bare bones it is compared to the others. EMPIRE has no beginning or end, it gets pretty slow in the middle, and its big action set piece is at the beginning yet pales in comparison to The Battle of Yavin. JEDI feels like two separate movies non organically fused together.

[@chipboi4864]

I always found myself wanting to watch this one out of all of the rest. Never understood the hate

[@gaman504]

The first 3 was so good I loved the 4th one as well the first 6 was so good but the 7 to 9 wasn't really good but they could've done it good but they failed it but I agree 3rd one was the best but they just changed it too much that it wasn't good When they brought back Palpatine it was so avenues that they didn't had any plan cause they didn't even gave us any glimpse

[@fishschtick8985]

Revenge of the Sith is great if you take a shot every time you see characters sitting awkwardly before Lucas says “Action” and they start speaking

[@HedgehogAdventurer]

What if you don’t want to die

[@DaxTheRipperX]

ROTS basically defines Star Wars on a whole.

[@andre_santos2181]

5:01 - Visions of wife and children dying are the story of Dune Messiah. Luckly, we will have Villeneuve Dune 3 soon and the pop culture will know were George took this idea

[@TonyMcCarthy-re8ek]

I couldn't watch this enough in the theaters 🖤 witnessing the fall of Anakin and the rise of Darth Vader

[@jamestolbert1856]

0:46 I Lena the Originals still had dark moments like the Death Star, Han Solo and Luke being tortured and Han turning into carbonate, and also when Jabba being choked to death

[@thetann211]

The new clone wars season makes this movie so much better seeing the different points of view.

[@SUCHMISH]

While it's not my favorite in the series, I will admit to the fact that this movie does signify one thing about religion and people in general... There is always going to be people who will manipulate and control and as long as they can create two sides and make them fight each other, they will always win, no matter what happens. You can see this in the real world today, making this movie even more relevant today. This revelation comes from the scene where Mace Windu and Palpatiene are at the stand off and Anakin has a choice...

[@tristanlanphere7736]

This film is seriously not that deep

[@Szisztienvilegen]

@@tristanlanphere7736 "You will find only what you bring in."

[@Moviefan2k4]

When Lucas originally came up with the idea of the Force, he based it in part on different religions, trying to distill them to what they had in common. In my opinion, this was a mistake, because there's so many differences between religions you can't reconcile them all. But anyhow, George was also very much into the writings of Joseph Campbell, who cited Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung among his own influences.

[@jakeboylan9493]

No matter what the problems with the prequels I have are (and there are many) I will always respect that these films were made out of respect of the OT, unlike the sequels which were just pure money grab. Only Disney star wars product made that is remotely good is Rogue one. And now Andor as a tv show is also decent. Other than that, there is no heart and soul to star wars anymore. Just a bunch of "Der 🤪 remember lightsabers." Completely just disrespecting the world as a whole for merchandising sales. Lucasfilm died after revenge of the sith

[@officialmonarchmusic]

The animated stuff has been almost all-around good. The Bad Batch finale came out today

[@broncojuan]

I gotta tell you, almost everything you said here applies to George Lucas' prequels. He spent far too much time worrying about merchandising sales, and not nearly enough on making decent movies. There is a reason Anakin has 6 ships in three movies, and they are all yellow. I would also be willing to bet that lightsabers are used far less in the sequels than the prequels. Hell, that god awful, soulless, Battle of Geonosis probably accounts for more than half of on screen lightsabers in the entire saga. Also, I would argue that TFA & TLJ are better than any of the prequels, and even though I consider TROS, AOTC, and TPM equally bad, of the three I would rather watch TROS, because at least it isn't boring, and the other two are boring AF.

[@officialmonarchmusic]

@@broncojuan “boring” is not a critique. It is an opinion. Merchandising was of course a factor, but the most famous example of this was in the OT, clearly not here. The Battle of Geonosis was an insane technical achievement and something the entire cast and crew were proud of making. Aside from being “boring”, whatever that’s supposed to mean, you present no reasoning for TFA or TLJ being better films than the prequels

[@broncojuan]

@@officialmonarchmusic I wasn't offering a critique, I was stating why I would watch one bad movie over two equally bad movies. I'll grant you the Ewoks were all about selling toys (and the biggest reason Jedi is considered the weakest of the OT), but so was Maul and his double bladed saber, Jar Jar and the Gungans, Pod Racing, Droid Armies, Grievous, Jango... There were far more instances merchandising opportunities impacting decisions in the prequels. The Battle of Geonosis can be "an insane technical achievement," and still not work as a believable movie scene. In fact, that scene is a microcosm for why the prequels didn't work. Nobody is giving a believable performance. Everybody looks as if they are interacting with a wall. There is no sense that the heroes are in danger, or even that they believe they are in danger. Even throwing in some Jedi deaths couldn't increase the stakes because they were all nameless and faceless. Their deaths carried no more weight than the destruction of thousands of battle droids. This all falls to George's newly acquired (at the time) "fix it in post" philosophy of movie making. It is also why Peter Jackson completely ate George's lunch with the LOTR trilogy. He knew to get the performances first, and enhance them with special effects, where George assumed it could all be fixed later.

[@julianlomeli]

10/10 editing bruh

[@jameslauder3984]

I don’t care what anyone thinks. I loved the prequels.

[@jaieregilmore971]

Can you do return of the Jedi as a perfect conclusion.

[@Infinite.Worldz]

3, 6, 5 , 4, 2, 1 in that order.

[@nerolia_gaming8030]

I watched Revenge of the Sith twice when it was released in theaters, one of the rare cases of me going to see one movie twice in my entire life, I can count these on the fingers of one palm. And to be honest, I should have gone the third time too, which would've been the first and the last time ever in my life. And I consider the first 30 minutes of ROTS as the BEST EVER movie sequence of all time, it is so well put and intense that it's a movie inside a movie eventually, and after you experienced it, you feel like "That was some good movie, dang! I can turn the screen off now" only to realise there are 2 more hours ahead. I can watch it forever!

[@francescononefrancese617]

I agree, the opening sequence is awesome!

[@fivespy207]

it's just EPIC PURE ADRENALINE AND I LOVE IT FOR THAT

[@ThatJohnKillion1970]

Order 66 still gives me chills.

[@quinnimon]

Revenge of the Sith was it. Target was lifve with the clone trooper action figures

[@mayojar5264]

dude are you me from another universe, this video is just my exact opinion nearly word for word.

[@nj_purple9451]

even though i agree that revenge of the sith is pretty good i wouldn’t go as far to say it was a masterpiece. overall the film was good but had a lot of things that just didn’t work well one example being anakins fall which felt a little to rushed. I think a lot of this movies recent success along with the rest of the prequels is due to nostalgia. in my personal opinion i don’t think the prequels were all that great but atleast rots was pretty good.

[@someinteresting]

Will you do a video on Episode VI also?

[@deleteduser121]

The prequels felt exactly like what a live action anime should be. It was beautiful fights with dark story, but with goofy elements.

[@cheradenine1980]

I’m so with this

[@beenhere_]

Watch the Japanese dub. It will remove you from the film you have seen and show you a different perspective on the genius of the story and acting. To me, this is the best movie of all time.

[@Zed-fq3lj]

A masterful movie for eternity!

[@MrTimPL]

i want to see 4 hour version of RotS.

[@DrArachnus]

In hindsight, it was actually good planning for episodes 4-6 to be released before 1-3, because it’s a good way to show the origins before the classics and how those universes were created.

[@Moviefan2k4]

At the time, Lucas didn't have much of a choice but to do the Rebellion stories first. The technology for movies didn't exist in the '70s, to depict the kinds of worlds and characters that George had in his mind. So many of the visual effects in "A New Hope" were improvised on the spot, and the total budget was estimated at around 11 million dollars. By comparison, "Revenge of the Sith" had a budget of 113 million.

[@MrFisch-jj1yz]

Okay, thanks for the summary of that episode. And where is the analysis?

[@sicksadworld765]

CW made it even better

[@gumdeo]

Episode III will never be matched.

[@darthsidious1158]

Damn right it's a masterpiece!

[@Rucker1980]

I grew up on the original trilogy and i found episode one to be cheesy, 2 was cringe but Revenge of the sith turned out to be my favorite film in the saga. For whatever i felt about the other two movies i still cared about the characters and it was compelling seeing the stakes raise and even knowing the outcome it was hurtful seeing Anni fall and obi's heart break

[@tristanlanphere7736]

Yeah I love the film as well, the dialogue makes me laugh everytime

[@counterpointjunkie8243]

I feel there are similarities between Vader/Anakin's tragedy and Bill Sike's from Oliver.

[@dgc1570]

Same

[@TheTrueStarWarsFan-xp6zj]

Star Wars Revenge of the Sith is a cinematic masterpiece that transcends mere entertainment to become a true work of authorship, rich in references to the greatest tragedies of our history and deeply rooted in the personal story of George Lucas. The narrative of Revenge of the Sith is rooted in tragic events such as the fall of great civilizations like the Roman Empire or the collapse of the Weimar Republic in Germany, offering a profound reflection on the consequences of political and moral choices. The Galactic Republic in Star Wars is comparable to the Roman Empire in its decline. Like Rome, the Republic faces internal strife, political corruption and the inability of its leaders to maintain order and stability. In Revenge of the Sith, the corruption within the Senate and Palpatine's rise to power mirror the troubles that precipitated the fall of the Roman Empire. The rise of Palpatine and the transformation of the Republic into a totalitarian Empire recall the events that led to the collapse of the Weimar Republic in Germany and the advent of the Nazi regime. Like Hitler, Palpatine exploits society's fears and divisions to gain absolute power, illustrating the dangers of political manipulation and abuse of power. Revenge of the Sith also highlights the dangers of political corruption and overweening ambition, through the character of Palpatine, who skilfully manipulates events to achieve his ends. This theme resonates with the political crises of our own time, and offers a pertinent reflection on the risks inherent in the excessive concentration of power in the hands of a single person. Anakin Skywalker's moral dilemma, torn between his Jedi convictions and his loyalty to Palpatine, poignantly illustrates the consequences of individual moral choices on the fate of entire societies. His switch to the dark side and his participation in the extermination of the Jedi reflect the disastrous consequences of personal choices motivated by fear, anger and ambition. The film masterfully explores the theme of power and corruption, depicting Anakin Skywalker's transformation into Darth Vader under the pernicious influence of Emperor Palpatine. This theme is echoed in major works of literature and cinema, such as Shakespeare's "Macbeth" and Francis Ford Coppola's "The Godfather". The film brilliantly illustrates how Palpatine skilfully manipulates Anakin, exploiting his fears, doubts and ambition. Just as in Coppola's "The Godfather", where Michael Corleone is gradually drawn into his family's criminal affairs, Anakin succumbs to Palpatine's promises of power and the safeguarding of a loved one. Anakin's path to the dark side bears striking similarities to Shakespeare's Macbeth. Like Macbeth, Anakin is tormented by visions of grandeur and desires for power, and is ultimately driven to commit terrible deeds to fulfill his ambitions. Palpatine's subtle manipulation is comparable to that of the witches in "Macbeth", who prophesy the protagonist's tragic fate and influence his actions. Anakin's transformation into Darth Vader is a striking example of complex psychological development. The film explores the deep-seated motivations that drive Anakin to the point of no return, highlighting his inner struggles, moral conflicts and emotional vulnerabilities. This psychological depth reinforces the realism of the characters and enriches the theme of power and corruption. Anakin's descent into darkness has tragic consequences for himself and those around him. His transformation into Darth Vader represents an irreversible loss of humanity and compassion, and his choice to support Palpatine leads to the rise of the Empire and the oppression of the galaxy. These tragic consequences evoke the universal themes of tragedy and the fall of heroes, present in works such as "Macbeth" and "The Godfather". The tragedy of Anakin Skywalker's fall has striking parallels with the great dramas of Greek tragedy, where tragic heroes are dragged by their own hubris towards their inevitable doom. This parallel reinforces the film's thematic depth and lends it a timeless dimension. As in classical Greek tragedy, Anakin's character is driven by a sense of grandeur and exceptional destiny, leading him to defy the gods and ignore the warnings given to him. His arrogance and hubris blind him to the consequences of his actions, precipitating him towards an inevitable downfall. This theme of hubris, or excess, is central to works such as Sophocles' "Oedipus Rex" and Jean Anouilh's "Antigone". As in Greek tragedies, Anakin's tragic fate is foretold from the outset, through prophecies and omens. Visions of his future downfall, as well as warnings from the Jedi and Padmé, anticipate the inevitable outcome of his story. This prediction of fate reinforces the inevitability of his tragedy, recalling the prophecies of the oracles in Greek mythology. Anakin's inner struggle between his free will and the forces that seem inexorably to be guiding him to his doom is a key element of Greek tragedy. Like the tragic heroes of classical literature, he is torn between his desire to change his destiny and the circumstances that seem to compel him to follow a predestined path. This tension between individual will and universal destiny enriches the film's thematic depth. The trajectory of Anakin, once considered the chosen one destined to bring balance to the Force, towards his downfall as Darth Vader, evokes the descent of tragic heroes from the heights of glory to the abyss of desolation. His dramatic rise and fall mirrors the narrative pattern of Greek tragedies, where characters often face ruin after attaining heights of power or fame. George Lucas has drawn on his own experiences and internal struggles to create an emotionally rich and complex story. The tumultuous relationship between Anakin and Obi-Wan, and the moral dilemmas Anakin faces, reflect George Lucas' personal challenges in his artistic and spiritual quest. The tumultuous relationship between Anakin and Obi-Wan reflects the relational challenges and tensions George Lucas may have experienced in his own life. Like George Lucas, who had to navigate complex relationships with colleagues and collaborators, Anakin and Obi-Wan face ideological differences and personal conflicts that test their loyalty and mutual trust. This complex relationship dynamic adds emotional depth to the film, exploring themes of betrayal, redemption and friendship. The moral dilemmas facing Anakin resonate with George Lucas's personal struggles in his artistic and spiritual quest. Like George Lucas, who had to make difficult decisions in his career and personal life, Anakin is torn between his duty to the Jedi Order and his love for Padmé, as well as his own fears and desires. This exploration of complex moral dilemmas enriches Anakin's character and offers profound reflection on the nature of responsibility and sacrifice. Anakin's trajectory, from his initial innocence and purity to his fall into darkness as Darth Vader, and then to his final redemption, mirrors the challenges of personal growth and transformation that George Lucas may have faced in his own life. Like Anakin, George Lucas had to face his own inner demons and find the strength to repent and reinvent himself. This theme of transformation and redemption also lends the film a deep, universal emotional dimension. Revenge of the Sith also serves as a narrative pivot between the prequel trilogy and the original trilogy, providing a seamless and coherent transition between the two. The events of the film lay the foundations for Imperial oppression and the struggle of the Rebellion, ensuring seamless continuity with Episodes IV, V and VI. Revenge of the Sith depicts the transformation of the Galactic Republic into the Galactic Empire, marking the beginning of the Imperial oppression that characterizes the original trilogy. The events of the film, such as Order 66 and the rise to power of Emperor Palpatine, lay the foundations for the imperial dictatorship that dominates the galaxy in Episodes IV, V and VI. The film explores Anakin Skywalker's transformation into Darth Vader. Anakin's descent into darkness and his alliance with Palpatine are crucial elements in the building of the Empire, and the presence of Darth Vader as the Emperor's right-hand man is an essential thread linking the two trilogies. Revenge of the Sith also lays the foundations for the Rebellion's fight against the Empire, showing the first signs of resistance to Imperial tyranny. The film's final scene, in which Leia is entrusted to Bail Organa to be raised in secret, symbolizes the beginning of the hope and struggle for freedom that characterize the original trilogy. Revenge of the Sith maintains thematic and visual continuity with the original trilogy, using iconic elements such as costumes, ships and sets. This visual consistency reinforces the link between the two periods of Star Wars history. Important elements of Revenge of the Sith, such as the birth of Luke and Leia, and the transformation of Anakin into Darth Vader, are essential to the understanding and appreciation of Episodes IV, V and VI.

[@TheTrueStarWarsFan-xp6zj]

The birth of Luke and Leia in Revenge of the Sith is crucial to understanding the identity of the main characters in the original trilogy. By learning that Luke and Leia are the children of Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala, we better understand the family ties that bind the characters and the importance of their heritage in their individual journeys. This revelation adds a deep emotional dimension to the relationships between the characters throughout the original trilogy. Anakin Skywalker's transformation into Darth Vader is also a central event in Revenge of the Sith, with major repercussions for the entire saga. By becoming Darth Vader, Anakin abandons his previous identity and becomes one of the most iconic villains in film history. His menacing presence and family bond with Luke and Leia are important elements that fuel the central conflict of the original trilogy and add invaluable dramatic tension to the plot. Revenge of the Sith lays the foundations for the Imperial oppression and Rebellion struggle at the heart of Episodes IV, V and VI. The events of the film, such as the rise of Emperor Palpatine and the establishment of the Galactic Empire, provide a crucial context for understanding the political and military issues that drive the original trilogy. Similarly, the birth of the Rebellion, symbolized by the handover of Leia to Bail Organa, heralds the beginning of the struggle for freedom that will culminate in the victory of the Rebel Alliance.

[@joaquinm9148]

What I don’t understand is why Palpatine has a desk. What does he need it for?

[@danjonmills]

Are you kidding? Every leader has a desk: company CEO, office manager, POTUS.

[@joaquinm9148]

@@danjonmills It’s from a Family Guy joke, look up “What does Palpatine need a desk for?”

[@GagnesterLOL]

thanks you to have me discover this@@joaquinm9148

[@DaniloRSilva-hh8md]

I love Revenge Of The Sith.but i would put this number 2 on my top Star Wars movie list.because Return Of The Jedi is number 1 to me.

[@Feesh322]

It was the fan edits of ROTS that convinced me that there was a good movie underneath the cringe.

[@Whyiseveryhandletaken6942]

The ability to talk makes you intelligent

[@skylordslay]

I believe its possibly the greatest movie of all time

[@tristanlanphere7736]

It’s possibly the only movie you ever seen

[@pyro380]

xD

[@danielman396]

I rewatched/read the entire star wars series except the sequel Era because it's garbage and I despise those movies. I flatout loved every minute of it with the clone wars series, return of the jedi and revenge of the sith being my favorite in that order. My rewatch of this movie along with the clone wars finally had me in tears because all of order 66, the end of anakin and Obi-Wan's duel and padme's death left me bawling my eyes out but also couldn't help but feel the real life parallels. Ww2 was a clear inspiration for Palpatine's rise but January 6th of 2021 almost had the same thing with a political figure with many blind supporters refusing to give up power and attempted to take over a democracy and turn into a dictatorship. Moments like this gives me respect to George and star wars because it's not just our past he's telling it's also our future.

[@verde5738]

The first two prequels were pretty mediocre, but Revenge of the Sith more than made up for it by being the best Star Wars movie to date.

[@Moviefan2k4]

I like all the prequels. Yes, there's moments in them that people may want to nitpick, but the same can easily be done with the original trilogy. I think some folks put Episodes 4-6 on too high a pedestal, like they're made of gold or are untouchable.

[@parkerpshebnisky1051]

One of the Star Wars movies ever made!👍👍

[@sasaha8389]

Back when it was released i remember it was hated to the ground but in retrospective it is a masterpiece. And compared to the now released parts after episode 6. this is a masterpiece ever.

[@lexi_2021]

RoTS is the best Star Wars movie.

[@OfficialRaveBlitz]

The Best Star Wars film!

[@Jazzy1Kenobi11]

$5 Obiwan would've defeated Palpatine

[@Moviefan2k4]

I strongly doubt that. Obi-Wan was a very skilled swordsman, but Palpatine was more powerful with the Force...to the point that even Yoda failed to match him. That says something about the character.

[@staledorito6174]

It’s the only alright prequel movie writing is still awful

[@Mojo1356]

If you pretend Clone Wars doesn’t exist maybe.

[@GraveEnd]

I like Star Wars the clone wars portrayal of anakin and his voice for Anakin wayyyyy better and more fitting

[@Fysman]

I agree the themes and story of the prequels is good and engaging. The rest kinda sucks....

[@accountnme]

That's the neat part, it isnt

[@rhithecapybara]

That’s your own opinion but a lot of people love revenge of the sith, including me

[@onemoreminute0543]

I think that Empire is all round the best SW film, but ROTS is VERY close behind it. Only flaws with it imo are Padme's reduced character, the Sifo Dyas mystery not being resolved, and the Force ghost thing not being properly explained. Other than that, I think it's FANTASTIC. Baffles me that people think Anakins turn was 'poorly written'. What, did they miss all the build up from the previous two films?

[@Michael-hw5wk]

It's NOT a masterpiece. I have only watched it once, and it was certainly better than the rest of the prequels, but they were generally all terrible in regard to acting, dialogue, plot, and character development. Lawrence Kasdan (a terrific writer/director) cowrote two of the original trilogy films, and the prequels suffered greatly due to his absence. The basic structure is there, but their needed to be more Shakespearean elements (such a better developed love triangle between the leads that added to Anakin's hatred of the Jedi) and more Joseph Campbell archetypes.

[@MrRobot2027-wd9iw]

FAKE NEWS!!!!! I do think George needed better people to co-produce with, but RLM is lying!!!!! "Saved in the Edit" is BS!!!! Kasdan wrote Solo and TFA and isn't as good of a writer as you think.

[@foresttaniguchi3168]

George L should have made Anakin get his arm and leg cut off and then he should have told Obi Wan, “I’m sorry Obi Wan, I need your help. I don’t know what I’m doing!” And Obi Wan should have said, “It’s too late Darth Vader. You’re a sith master. You’re not a Jedi any more.” Then Obi Wan would leave on a ship. Leaving Anakin there to die.

[@Moviefan2k4]

That would have been too cruel, for Obi-Wan at that point. I think the scene where he pours out his heart to Anakin was far better in that moment, because it shows that even after all he's done, the master still cared for his brother and friend. Years later, when Disney made the "Obi-Wan Kenobi" show, and Vader said he killed Anakin, I think it was good for Obi-Wan to echo Luke: "Then my friend is truly dead."

[@Birdman_Animation_Studio]

Doku and Anakin gave us the best life saber battle of all time that was until mustafar. Honestly the only thing I didnt like about the prequals was the heavy use of cgi.

[@danjonmills]

Er yeah, if only Lucas used the many real lava planets we have.

[@Rye___]

Really bruh 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@Moviefan2k4]

People complain about the digital effects in the prequels, but what they don't realize is that Lucas also made sure a ton of models and miniatures were used as well. CGI was mainly reserved for backgrounds, lightsabers, and alien creatures - everything else was done in camera.

[@Demonoicgamer666]

If you can look past some cringe dialogue ROS is the best Star Wars movie.

[@TheTrueStarWarsFan-xp6zj]

Revenge of the Sith has no cringe dialogue.

[@hopebringer2348]

This is a very bad video with little to say besides “It’s good because it provides more context for things”

[@theantiwokereviewer]

This video is absolute CRINGE

[@andressinks]

I never understood anakins level disillusionment with the jedi until his relationship with ahsoka filled in the missing piece needed for it to make sense. Seeing the jedi be so wrong time and again.