Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith Image
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68 out of 100

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7.1 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1045 Ratings

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  • Starring: Ewan McGregor, Hayden Christensen, Natalie Portman
  • Summary: The final entry in the prequel trilogy chronicles that downfall of the Republic as the Clone Wars rage on and Anakin Skywalker makes the transition to the dark side of the force.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 40
  3. Negative: 1 out of 40
  1. Baltimore Sun
    Reviewed by: Michael Sragow
    100
    A pop masterpiece.
  2. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Pete Vonder Haar
    80
    Far and away the best of the Star Wars prequels (tough chore, that) and also holds its own with the hallowed films of the original trilogy.
  3. Slate
    Reviewed by: David Edelstein
    60
    What a shock when George Lucas finds his footing and the saga once again takes hold.
  4. The New Yorker
    Reviewed by: Anthony Lane
    10
    The general opinion of Revenge of the Sith seems to be that it marks a distinct improvement on the last two episodes, "The Phantom Menace" and "Attack of the Clones." True, but only in the same way that dying from natural causes is preferable to crucifixion.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 420 out of 603
  2. Mixed: 51 out of 603
  3. Negative: 132 out of 603
  1. AndrewB
    10
    Episode III is by far the greatest film in the new trilogy, and it stands against the original 3 in epic awesomeness. An incredible conclusion to the greatest saga ever told.… Expand
  2. ryfleman
    8
    Albeit flawed, Revenge of the Sith brings Star Wars to a satisfying close, is able to rectify George Lucas into a good film maker and draw many lost fans back into the universe. Don't expect another Empire, but also don't get into the mindset of it being as bad as the previous. All things considered, Revenge of the Sith is well filmed, well thought out and with a fantastic performance by Ewan McGregor and a substantially improved performance from Hayden Christensen, Revenge is a pretty great film and worthy conclusion.… Expand
  3. EddieD.
    7
    An improvement. I think that people liked this movie WAAAAYYYY better than 1 and 2 because everyone was expecting crap. And I don't think we got crap.… Expand
  4. christhebeast42
    4
    I know that a lot of people love this, and it is the best of the prequels, but the dialogue, acting, and plot is terrible. This is the best prequel, but that's not saying much.… Expand

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