'Episode III' Lucas' best directorial work

it's about time. After more than 20 years since the release of "Return of the Jedi," Star Wars creator George Lucas gives fans a movie actually worth watching: "Revenge of the Sith."\nForgetting the nostalgia of the original trilogy and the hype created by the first two episodes, "Sith" is undoubtedly the best Star Wars movie directed by Lucas; "A New Hope" falls quickly behind. It is second in the series only to the Irvin Kershner-directed "Empire Strikes Back." \nWhile many fans went into the theaters thinking "I've got a bad feeling about this," they exited praising George Lucas for finally delivering a movie that feels like it "fits" the original trilogy. \nFor the first time Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christiansen) is seen as more than a whiny brat and Darth Vader is seen as more than simply the galaxy's greatest evil. Confused and frustrated, he reaches out countless times to his mentors and those close to him. Instead of finding answers to these questions his concerns are brushed off by both his wife, Padme (Natalie Portman) and the Jedi Council, who continue to distrust him despite his constant allegiance to them. The only person who truly listens to him is Darth Sidious. \nThe movie does a great job offering a new perspective into the power of the "Dark Side." No longer is the "Force" seen as either black or white and audiences can better understand and relate to Anakin's turn. \nEwan McGregor returns and unsurprisingly does an amazing job as Obi Wan Kenobi adding a great new layer to an already classic character. His acting, as per usual, is terrific. \nThe movie has many great moments from the very first scene to the breathtaking climax as familiar faces from both trilogies show up, including an exciting appearance from Chewbacca. But a few things needed improvement.\nThe movies faults are issues that have plagued the rest of the series. The acting, as typical of most of Lucas' films, can be very wooden at times, specifically the Anakin/Padme love sequences (not helped by the sub-par dialogue.) But having said that, the rest of the film's acting is pretty consistent and good. Another problem is how quickly Anakin seems to turn to the Dark Side. \nRegardless, the film works as the CGI animation is surprisingly seamless. The fight sequences are intense, both visually and emotionally stunning, although they can seem lengthy at times. \n"Revenge of the Sith" is a must-see for any fan of the Star Wars saga, even for those dissatisfied with the past two movies. The movie is great from start to finish and will excite anyone and make them remember what it was like to be a kid again.