Dialogue is corny, but Episode III does not disappoint fans

By now, more coverage has been given to Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith than any movie in recent memory. So I began to wonder what I should write about it. What could I add to the discussion that hasn’t been said?

As I thought about what to write, a question crept into my mind. Why is it that Star Wars is such a popular phenomenon? What is it about the pair of trilogies that have captivated people so? What is it about the story from a galaxy far, far away that would make grown men dress up as Wookies or Storm Troopers?

I think there are several factors that feed into the popularity of the movies. The story, for starters, is at its core a classic story of good versus evil. More than that, it shows one how thin the line between good and evil can be.

Episode III is the final chapter in the prequel trilogy. It is strange how highly anticipated it was even though anyone who has seen the first Star Wars movie knows how Episode III will end. The Republic will be transformed into the Empire and Anakin Skywalker will become Darth Vader.

I think people are turning out for the movie so they can see how the events unfold. Why did the seemingly good, though impetuous and often angry Jedi betray all that he had believed to become one of the greatest villains in movie history? Was it simply lust for power and control of the often-chaotic galaxy, or was there more to it than that?

Another key to Star Wars’ popularity is that the series is filled with characters that people can relate to and care about. Even the villains have some redeeming qualities about them that makes one realize that they are, in their own way, doing what they believe to be right.

Finally, there are the visual effects. The Star Wars movies always have been on the cutting edge of special-effect technology. Episode III is no exception. It is filled with amazing and detailed visuals. Space battles, such as the one at the start of the movie, look as epic and massive as they are meant to be.

The Star Wars series has plenty of flaws in it, though. The dialogue is often corny, bordering on ridiculous. Some of the characters, such as the infamous Jar-Jar Binks, were ill conceived or simply unnecessary. And the plot is often full of holes and inconsistencies.

Despite its shortcomings, Star Wars is among the most popular movie series’ of all time. Perhaps it is the fact that many of us grew up watching the movies that makes them so popular. In the end, maybe it is the nostalgia factor that lets Star Wars bring out the child in many adults.

All in all, Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith is a good movie.