The Diva's review of
Star Wars (Episode III): Revenge of the Sith (2005)

In the "Evil" category:

Star Wars ends with Luke, Leia and the others in a huge space battle in which the evil built and run, Death Star, a space station the size of a planet that can blow up any planet in the galaxy is destroyed and Darth Vader and his space craft are sent swirling into space leaving room for a sequel.

In 1981 Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back is released. The rebel alliance has enjoyed little peace. They are hiding from the evil galactic empire on the ice planet of Hoth. While Leia, with the help of Han Solo, is trying to plan the next move for the alliance, Luke is off to train with Yoda - the last of Good Jedi( in physical form) and a Jedi Master who wishes to train Luke to become a Jedi. Yoda and Obi-Wan have determined that Luke has "The Force" just like them and just like Darth Vader. While he is training Leia and Han get into trouble. Bad debts have followed Han and he is captured by a bounty hunter and sold. Meanwhile, Leia is once again in the clutches of Darth Vader. Luke decides to go help Leia, this is risky because he hasn't finished his training, but he must help his friends. He rescues Leia and ends up going toe-toe with Darth Vader. During this battle Luke loses an arm, and gains some disturbing news about his family tree. Now Leia rescues him and they escape. They vow to find Han Solo and help crush the evil empire once and for all.

In 1983 Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi is released. Leia has found Han and is trying to rescue him and she, herself is captured. Luke, now the last Jedi in the entire galaxy, in turn rescues them and they go forth with their plans to destroy the evil empire. They land on a planet inhibited by furry little creatures called Ewoks. With the help of the Ewoks, the turn off the shield that protects the new Death Star and the rebel alliance is able to destroy it. Meanwhile, Luke once again faces Darth Vadar, but this time, his skills are stronger and he gets the upper hand. Darth and the Emperor are stopped and the alliance is free.

In 1999 Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace is released. This movie takes us back in time. It charts the origin of Anakin Skywalker and Queen Padmé Amidala - Luke's parents. It is revealed that the Trade Federation is who began what later became the evil empire. They are lead by Darth Sidious, a person that has never been seen, but is clearly in control. We are given hints that it is in fact Senator Palpatine who is Darth Sidious and it is he who becomes the emperor (we met him in early movies, which take place in later years). The unsuspected senators of all of the planets of the galaxy don't know that they are being manipulated and with each passing year they give him more power. Even though a young Obi-Wan is able to defeat Darth Sidious' henchman - Dark Maul, the innocent people of the galaxy are in trouble they just don't know how much yet. Even the discovery of young Anakin Skywalker, who at 8 shows exceptional talent and has a very strong present of the force, can't save them.

In 2002 Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones is released. About 10 years have passed and young Anakin (Hayden Christiansen) has grown into a fine young man with a powerful connection to the force. Even his master, Obi-Wan is a bit in awe of Anakin's potential, but first Anakin must learn discipline. He can't just make rash decisions without thinking of the consequences first. He will never become a true Jedi if he doesn't chill out and be patient. Meanwhile, Amidala (Natalie Portman) who is now a senator, has come to the planet to vote on an important matter, while there, two attempts have been made on her life and Jedi masters, Mace Windu (Samuel L. Jackson) and Yoda (voice by Frank Oz) decide to assign a still smitten Anakin to watch over her. But the important back story is all of the political wheeling and dealing and the growing control Palpatine has over young Anakin. The Galaxy is in peril. It is teeter-tottering on the brink of War, but know one but the "puppet master" knows this. Each and every decision has the consequence of breaking the peace, but they could only know this if the knew everything that was going on.And only one person knows that for certain.

This brings us to Star Wars (Episode III): Revenge of the Sith. Obi-Wan (Ewan McGregor) and the Jedi Council know that they are pretty much in a catch 22. They can't defend the entire Republic and so they need help from Palpatine and the clones, but they really can't give him that control. They know that someone is pulling the strings behind the scenes. When Palpatine is kidnapped by Count Dooku (Christopher Lee) they learn more about the situation. Following Dooku, leads them to General Grievous, a nasty cur, who is causing grief through out the planet system. Something is "hinky".

Meanwhile, Anakin (Hayden Christiansen) is impatiently wanting more responsibility and power. He is ambitious as opposed to power hungry. Ambitious and immature. Palpatine senses this and uses it to his advantage. Anakin sometimes is a lost little boy just craving to please a father figure. While he is being pulled one way by the council and the other way by Palpatine, he finds solace in his super secret marriage with Padme (Natalie Portman). A marriage that won't be secret for much longer because Padme has become preganant (we know that she is carrying Luke and Leia). After learning this Anakin is, of course, happy, but he having a horrible vision that involves Padme and her pregnancy. His vision fuels him to want to learn both sides of the force because he believes this the only way to protect those he loves. This line of thinking also pushes Mace Windu (Samuel L. Jackson) to not trust Anakin and wonder what his motives are.