The end is the beginning

I finally went to see Star Wars Episode III this evening. It was a worthy conclusion to to the double-trilogy (for want of a better phrase) and certainly superior to the previous two films. If I had to rank all of the films in terms of preference, I'm not sure where Episode III would nestle with the original three films. I think some rewatching of the originals is in order, not least as it helps place where the prequel Episode III concludes. I certainly wouldn't go so far to say it was a classic. It'll be remembered longer than many films of similar calibre, but coming more than a quarter of a century after A New Hope, it can't claim to be part of that original story of good vs evil that was so defining at the time.

Fans of the Star Wars series should see it, but that doesn't need to be said, as they will all have gone unquestioningly to the cinema already. For those who aren't fans, they'll not be missing out on a great film, and out of context of the films which surround it, much of the film's significance will be lost. You'll know what group you belong to, so do what needs to be done.