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Star Wars Episode III – Revenge of the Sith
2005
2 hr 20 min
PG
action
adventure
fantasy
8/10
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Star Wars Episode III – Revenge of the Sith Storyline
War rages across the galaxy. The Clone Wars are nearing their end as Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker and Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi lead Republic forces against the Separatists. When Count Dooku is defeated and General Grievous becomes the last major threat to the Republic, Supreme Chancellor Palpatine tightens his grip on power — manipulating Anakin with promises of saving Padmé Amidala from death.
Haunted by prophetic visions and driven by fear, Anakin makes a fateful decision: he turns against the Jedi and pledges himself to the dark side, becoming Darth Vader. As the Republic falls and the Jedi are purged in the execution of Order 66, Padmé gives birth to twins — Luke and Leia — and Anakin, now lost, faces Obi-Wan in a climactic duel on the fiery planet of Mustafar.
The fall of Anakin Skywalker marks the rise of the Galactic Empire and sets the stage for the original trilogy, making Revenge of the Sith the darkest and most emotionally charged entry in the prequel series.
Director
George Lucas
Released
19/05/2005
Runtime
2 hr 20 min
Genres
action
adventure
fantasy
scifi
Rated
PG
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Dark Horse Comics
Updated
12 May 2026
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Star Wars Episode III – Revenge of the Sith Review 8/10
We have rated this 8 out of 10. We rated Revenge of the Sith a powerful 8/10 — a dramatic, emotional, and visually stunning culmination of the prequel trilogy.
This film successfully ties together the threads of Anakin’s descent, the collapse of the Republic, and the rise of the Empire. Hayden Christensen delivers a much stronger performance here, especially during Anakin’s inner conflict and tragic transformation into Darth Vader. Ewan McGregor shines once again as Obi-Wan, with their climactic battle on Mustafar remaining one of the most iconic and heartbreaking lightsaber duels in the franchise.
The story moves at a brisk pace, filled with action, political betrayal, and heavy emotional weight. John Williams’ score — particularly “Battle of the Heroes” and “Anakin’s Betrayal” — adds powerful gravitas to the film’s darker moments.
While some dialogue still carries the stiffness of the earlier prequels, Revenge of the Sith stands out for its stakes, tone, and execution. It’s the most mature and impactful of the prequels and an essential piece of the Star Wars saga that sets the tone for everything that follows.
Did You Know?
- Only Star Wars film rated PG-13: It was the first in the franchise to earn a PG-13 rating due to its darker themes and intense violence.
- The “NOOOO!” scene was controversial: Darth Vader’s infamous scream after learning of Padmé’s death became a meme, sparking mixed reactions from fans.
- George Lucas’ final Star Wars directorial effort: This marked Lucas’ last time in the director’s chair for a Star Wars film.
- Ian McDiarmid performed nearly all of his stunts: The actor, who played Palpatine, insisted on doing most of his own lightsaber fighting.
- Wookiee cameo: Chewbacca appears in the film, serving under Yoda during the battle on Kashyyyk.
- Order 66 was expanded upon later: While introduced in this film, the full impact of Order 66 was further explored in The Clone Wars and The Bad Batch series.
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