In this latest episode, the graphics were stunning in a good way. The plot was stunning in a cool way. The acting was stunning in a bad way.

The visuals were overwhelming: massive battle scenes; beautiful planetscapes; lava - just magnificent and breathtaking. But I expected nothing less from Lucas.

The plot took a while to get going. It pretty much caught its steam about the second half but it gave the audience what they wanted: the links to the original Star Wars. The making (literally) of Darth Vader - to loud applause from the audience. The births of Luke and Leia and how they ended up going to different households. The exile of Yoda. The last few minutes of the film were most of this takes place left me with shivers.

The acting and dialogue were utter crap. To have Yoda act better than most everyone else is shameful. In particular, the beginning of the film with Anakin and Obiwan taking on a vast horde of enemies with the smart-ass, buddy-buddy wisecracks was too painful. It was like watching Butch and Sundance but without the cleverness or fine acting. Achhh, bad George!

But, the kids loved it. I'd give it a B for being the last of the trilogy and for fulfilling expectations. If it had better lines and deliverance it'd get an A.