Throwback Review | Revenge of the Sith

I was 19 when Revenge of the Sith hit theaters and I’ll say this without hesitation

It remains one of the greatest theater experiences of my life. A true midnight showing, packed with die hard fans, lightsabers glowing, cheers echoing through the crowd. We all thought this was it… the final Star Wars film we’d ever see on the big screen.

It felt like a celebration and a farewell rolled into one.

Walking out of the theater was a whirlwind of emotions. On one hand, pure excitement, George Lucas stuck the landing. He gave us the story we had waited years for. But on the other, a touch of dread… because it was over. That sense of finality hung in the air like the smoke over Mustafar.

There are so many unforgettable moments in this movie. The opening space battle with Obi-Wan and Anakin, the daring rescue of Palpatine, Obi-Wan vs. General Grievous, Mace Windu’s clash with Sidious… but let’s be real… the Mustafar duel between Obi-Wan and Anakin is the heartbeat of this entire film. It’s raw, emotional, and perfectly executed. That battle defined what this prequel trilogy had been building toward.

Anakin’s transformation was handled beautifully. His emotional descent felt earned and devastating.

And Order 66? That was shocking then, and it’s still gut wrenching whenever it’s re-explored in newer content.

The fall of the Jedi adds a weight that retroactively deepens the original trilogy and suddenly their downfall isn’t just a line in the opening crawl, it’s something you feel.

Obi-Wan Kenobi stood out, as he did throughout this entire trilogy. Ewan McGregor’s performance cemented him as the soul of the prequels.

Today, Revenge of the Sith still holds its place at the very top of my Star Wars rankings… constantly battling Return of the Jedi for that #1 spot.

It’s epic, emotional, and everything a Star Wars fan could have hoped for in 2005. And honestly? It still hits just as hard now.