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Originally Posted by Moonliner

And now for my comments on the movie. Respect the use of the spoiler tag. However parents with young ones planning to attend the show might want to continue.

My husband and I have already made the decision to not let the kids see the new SW movie until after we have seen it. I am tempted to read the spoiler you posted, but I would like to be surprised. Thank you for the heads up though.

And as an aside, if you quote a post that includes a spoiler tag, the spoiler tag does not hide the text when you are responding to the post. (Just in case some of you want to stay away from spoiler.)

[SusieP.]

I'm waiting to screen it first, too. Lucas had said early on that this was not a kids' movie. In fact, I don't think my son has even seen episode 2 yet.

For myself though, I'm really excited! I'm still contemplating leaving work early today...

[DisneyDaniel]

Some thoughts and reactions to "Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith" that will NOT spoil anything for anyone, after watching it last night:

--The film serves its purpose very well as the bridge and final prequel leading up to Episode IV, the original "Star Wars." When you re-watch either Episodes I and II again or the original trilogy after seeing Episode III, a lot more plotlines and characters will make more sense in the big picture as a six-part series.

--The movie's title "Revenge of the Sith" says it all, hinting at what to expect.

--The flow of the story, special effects, character development and acting are much stronger in Episode III when compared to Episodes I and II--not that there was anything wrong with the previous two films, which I loved.

--If you have kids, then you may want to watch this PG-13 film first to see if you want to take your kids. If you do take your kids, I hope good parenting means will you discuss good vs. evil, right vs. wrong, and reality vs. fantasy with them after watching it together. This is not necessarily a bad film for kids, it's just that Episode III is much darker than the other "Star Wars" films and some kids might be disturbed by both what is seen or inferred at certain parts. Plotwise, however, the darkness of some scenes does serve a purpose for the entire fim series.

--As always, the special effects, battle scenes and light-saber fights are top notch.

--I would and will see this film over and over at the theater--where it's meant to be watched on the big screen.

[cstephens]

Re: Moonliner's comments about the film's appropriateness for kids:

Spoiler:

I completely understand your point about not having wanted to know anything about this film, but it was been discussed fairly widely in the press that this film is intended to be much darker, and the fact that it's the first time a Star Wars film has been given a higher rating than PG-13. If you know the story, though, you have to know that it has to go there. This is the pivotal film, this is the one that has to show you how a sweet little kid like Anakin can become someone like Darth Vader. And yeah, it's pretty brutal. But I think it has to be that way. It would have been too trite and totally against Anakin's character for him to just go to the dark side for a trivial reason. And the film definitely shows the transition that Anakin goes through. I don't have kids, so I don't know what I would do in this case. I have a co-worker who has gotten his 6 year old into Star Wars, and I was a bit taken aback when he mentioned that his son really wants to see this movie. He's going to end up waiting for the DVD since his son would have too many questions (he's not seen episodes 1 and 2 yet). Someone on another board was concerned about her 9 year old son, but after some discussion, her son seems to be ok with this kind of stuff, so she's going to let him see it. It really depends on your kid - not that you need me to say that. I do know a number of parents who won't let their children see *any* film until they've pre-screened it first because in any film, they may find something that they don't think their child is ready for yet.

So taking off your dad hat for the moment, what did you think about the film?

[cirquelover]

Moonliner- thanks for the link, it helped quite a bit!

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Originally Posted by Gn2Dlnd

I saw a line-up, complete with tents, in front of the Vista (further East on Hollywood Blvd.) today. Their sign had Graumann's Chinese crossed out, and Vista Theatre written in. 'Sup with that?

Really?

Because I was witness--twice-- to a brilliant and pleasing spectacle of pilgrimage. It was better than any quasi-homoerotic Heston epic. <sing>When Obi-Wan in Graumann's line... let my Jedi go!</sing>

I was driving past Hollywood and Vine on my way to pick up Tom when I spotted them. Blocks of them, wandering in the concrete desert. Aliens holding hands with Jedi! Hipsters and Siths marching together! And a little Storm Trooper shall lead them. I noticed that many who were sans-costume sported sporting shirts that said "liningup.org"-- the official charity sponsor of the line at the Chinese.

Too tickled at having seen the latter-day Israelites in their full robes and regalia, I spun back in that direction once I had Tom in the passenger seat, and we caught them just as they arrived at the Arclight, where they would await their midnight manna.

[Moonliner]

Originally Posted by cstephens

So taking off your dad hat for the moment, what did you think about the film?

OK, I think I can keep this reply free of major spoilers. I really did avoid almost ALL press on this, no reviews, interviews etc.. All I had seen were the unavoidable "This one is darker" headlines. The Empire Strikes Back was also labeled "Darker" and I guess that's more what I was thinking. My bad.

My issue with this is that Lucas made the first two episodes overtly kid friendly only to turn around and change all that for the third. It leaves parents in a bit of a sticky wicket. In my case, my wife and I took the time to discuss the movie and decide together what we are going to do. We decided to take them but I'm talking to them before hand about what they are going to see. So to summarize what am I really saying is that if you plan to take a kid be sure you know what you are getting into before you go.

As for your question, I am finding it surprisingly difficulty to "take off my dad hat" and I know that has adversely effected my view of the film. However, as I said (in the spoiler bit) before I had movie aged kids I think I would have liked it much better.

[dsnylndmom]

Thanks for your heads up. I know I"m not taking Shawn after reading your spoiler but I feel okay taking Kyler. Can't wait!!

[Name]

Just came from the theater, my quick review of the film is in the spoiler tags below:

Spoiler:

I liked the film, better then the episode I and II movies. In retrospect on my trip home, it occured to me that none of the movies were really necessary to the plot, no real mysteries were solved, at least nothing in my opinion that made the movies necessary for anything other then to ease the fans desire for more. So, as a movie, ep III was good, enjoyable, and well done(at least better then the previous episodes). The acting was enjoyable, at least on first viewing seemed better to me then the previous episodes. But I don't think there really is anything that surprising in the movie, spoiler-wise, we already know that palpatine becomes emporer(sp), we know that vader was luke and leia's father, etc etc etc..... but for the purposes of providing the fans with the visuals to go with the backstory that was discussed in the original trilogy, it was good. If you are going for some epiphamy style surprises, I don't think you will really find those, but if you just want to have a good time, and complete the story as it is thus far, then in my opinion it is worth the ride.... just my $8.00.

[Name]

damn, dup post