Film Plot Summary

The third science-fiction fantasy film opened with the series' trademark scrolling text after the display - "A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...":

War! The Republic is crumbling
under attacks by the ruthless
Sith Lord, Count Dooku.
There are heroes on both sides.
Evil is everywhere.

In a stunning move, the
fiendish droid leader, General
Grievous, has swept into the
Republic capital and kidnapped
Chancellor Palpatine, leader of
the Galactic Senate.

As the Separatist Droid Army
attempts to flee the besieged
capital with their valuable
hostage, two Jedi Knights lead a
desperate mission to rescue the
captive Chancellor....

Film Notables (Awards, Facts, etc.)

With some of the same characters from the previous films, although in a different time period. It was the sixth and final film in the entire saga - and the third prequel in the series in terms of chronology.

It was released on the 28th anniversary of the release of Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope (1977).

The first of the films to receive a PG-13 rating.

With only one Academy Award nomination (with no wins): Best Makeup.

The film won its sole Razzie nomination - Worst Supporting Actor (Hayden Christensen).

With a production budget of $113 million, and box-office gross receipts of $380.3 million (domestic) and almost $849 million (worldwide).

It was the # 1 highest-grossing (domestic) film of 2005, besting second-place The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe (2005) at $291.7 million.

Regarding Episodes I-III, critics denounced the Jar Jar Binks digital character and the poor acting, but the films were universally praised for their digital film-making and special effects.

Set-pieces: the opening space battle.

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Obi-Wan Kenobi
(Ewan McGregor)

Padme Amidala
(Natalie Portman)

Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader
(Hayden Christensen)
(voice of James Earl Jones)

Supreme Chancellor Palpatine/Darth Sidious
(Ian McDiarmid)

General Grievous
(Matthew Wood)

Senator Bail Organa
(Jimmy Smits)

Count Dooku/Darth Tyranus
(Christopher Lee)

Mace Windu
(Samuel L. Jackson)

Queen Apailana
(Keisha Castle-Hughes)

Nute Gunray
(Silas Carson)

Yoda
(Frank Oz)

C-3PO
(Anthony Daniels)

R2-D2
(Kenny Baker)

Chewbacca
(Peter Mayhew)