The lights go down, the curtain goes up. You are kindly reminded to turn off all cellphones, beepers, or lightsabers you may have brought with you. The final journey to a galaxy far, far away is about to begin.

Plotline: Three years after the events of 'Attack of the Clones', the long and tiring conflict between the Separatists and the Republic is nearing its end. As Chancellor Palpatine transforms the Republic into a tyrannical regime, putting him at odds with the Jedi Order and a few non-corrupt senators, his friendship with Anakin grows and he soon discovers Anakins weakness; as he did before his mothers death Anakin is now being plagued by nightmares of Padme dying in childbirth. Anakin has been leaning closer and closer to the dark side since before the Clone Wars began, and Palpatine encourages him to embrace it and the imeasurable power that comes with it. When it all comes down to it, Obi-Wan Kenobi will have no choice but to face his former apprentice in battle, and as the Clone Wars end, the seeds will be sown for yet another conflict which will determine the fate of the galaxy.

Of course, before you even sit down in the theatre you ultimately know how this film will end. Anakin will go to the dark side, nearly all the characters you've come to love will die and evil will reign. Know this as you may you can't help but will Anakin not to make his ultimate decision and bite your nails as the film goes down the road its been destined to take for the last 30 years.

From the first moments of Revenge of the Sith you know you're in for an action packed journey. The films opening sequence portrays a breathtaking airborne battle as Anakin and Obi-Wan set out to rescue Senator Palpatine who has been kidnapped. For the first 20 or so minutes R2-D2 completely steals the show as he helps with their mission and shows a lot of spunk.

What you've heard is true. Revenge of the Sith makes up for the somewhat disappointing original first two films. The dialogue is still weak at some vital points but there's enough light sabre whirling action to keep you enthralled.

Anakins descent to evil is heartbreaking especially when you see the good intentions behind some of his decisions. Ultimately Padme and Anakin's prediction in Episode 2 that their love would destroy them was true.

You feel like crying as Anakin pledges himself to the teachings of the darkside and is told "from henceforth you will be known as Darth Vador" and you watch in horror as he executes his first truly horrendous missions as Lord Vadar.

The chemistry between Hayden Christensen and Natalie Portman is disappointingly flat, for such a vital romance there's absolutely no spark. I was also extremly disappointed with the change in Padme's character from a tough and intelligent young woman to Mrs. Domestic Naivety.

The final showdown between Anakin and Obi-Wan is about as climatic as it could possibly be. Pools of swirling Lava? Yeah. And the end is as horrific as it could possibly be.

To sum it up Star Wars Episode 3 is a truly tragic portrayal of a descent into fear, anger, hatred and lust for power that is stunningly breathtaking and heartbreaking. You're taken to beautiful planets (definitely a big screen film) on an adventure you don't want to end with the sad realization that this is the last time. As the credits roll you are left with the one fact you know (if you've seen the originals) "There is some good in him. I know this still"

Hands down must see film of the year!

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