Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith



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		Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith

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		On DVD Now Best For Tweens (10-12) Rated PG-13
		Fantasy/Sci-Fi \| Action Adventure

		Anakin Skywalker begins crossing over to the dark side, where he ends up in a fateful showdown against former mentor Obi-Wan Kenobi. This much-anticipated prequel also crosses over to the dark side, earning the first PG-13 rating for a Star Wars movie. The story deals with a number of sophisticated themes like trust, betrayal, and the power of fear to take over one's life. It also has long, graphic scenes of Anakin's horrific disfigurement and transformation into Darth Vader. Of course, this movie was a big box office hit, so if you do prohibit your kids from seeing it on DVD, may the Force be with you.


	This movie is intended for tweens.


	This movie is intended for tweens.

Although kids in this age group may be clamoring to see it, with a running time of 140 minutes, the movie is far too long for most of them to sit through. It's also loud and dark--both visually and thematically--and filled with explosions and scenes of massive destruction that may feel overwhelming to children. Young viewers may also be understandably upset when Padme, Anakin's secret wife, gives birth and ultimately dies. Many kids in this age group have never seen a Star Wars"movie and won't understand the significance of all the events that occur in this one.

Fans of the series will be excited to learn the history that led up to the story they know and love. Tweens will have a lot to think about, including the reasons Anakin becomes the thing he swore to destroy and the Chancellor's statement that "all who gain power are afraid to lose it." They'll understand the deeper meaning when Obi-Wan ends up on higher ground than Anakin after their life-changing fight. On a lighter note, they'll be especially enthralled by the numerous light-saber battles.

--Lois Alter Mark, the Flicks for Kids Expert



		Commentary by George Lucas; deleted scenes; a documentary on the making of the Mustafar battle; exclusive photos; a feature on the myth of Darth Vader; and "The Stunts of Episode III."