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Question for ya'll: what is the Emperor's age? From what I've gathered from various sources, Palpatine's true visage is the one we see after his battle with Mace. While watching the movie, I was under the impression that Palpatine did that do himself because he would rather die than to give up...

Yes, I agree totally. Thank you, Richard. I have been meaning to post that for a while but I didn't get to. I'm sure that was a homage to 2001.

But the lightning was clearly being deflected back to Palpatine. Are you saying that this was intentional on Palpatine's part? If so, I think I can buy that. Remember that Palpatine said that "all who gain power are afraid to lose it." There is no doubt he was including himself in that statement...

Any reason why Kenobi's light saber absorbed Dooku's lightning, yet Windu's light saber deflected Palpatine's lightning? I know it's a plot device so that Palpatine could take on the look that he had in the OT, but it's something that's been on my mind. Maybe the more powerful the lightning...

I consider the fact that Kenobi never acknowledges R2D2 or C3PO a very minor thing. One recurring theme in Star Wars is that the droids are looked down upon. There are so many droids that look similar. One could argue that having C3PO and R2D2 around for all the major events is more a matter of...

I know I saw conceptual art of the Sith temple somewhere. It's been a few years, but I definitely remember seeing it and being excited at its inclusion in the movie. I Googled "Sith Temple" but had no luck. In ROTS, when Anakin wipes out the separatist leaders, there is a shot of him with...

Now that you mention it, I remember that as well, Kevin. Norm is right, that was just a hideaway for Sidious in AOTC.

Wasn't that in AOTC near the end of the film when Dooku meets up with Sidious?

The thing is, no screen play author writes dialogue knowing that their quotes will be ingrained in pop culture. It's simply something that just happens. I'm sure that Mario Puzo had no idea that "I'm going to him an offer he can't refuse" would take off like it. Same with James Cameron and...

There are two actors portraying clones. The younger versions (like the ones seen when Obi-Wan was touring Kamino in AOTC) were portrayed by an actor named Bodie Taylor. The older clones were portrayed by Temuera Morrison.

That's a good point. Now, I'm really confused as to who Palpatine was referring to. Is it possible that Palpatine omitted telling Anakin that cheating death was only possible in the spirit world, i.e. becoming one with the force? By the way, did anyone else notice right after Yoda decapitated...

It's possible that Vader learned this ability on his own and that the Emperor never learned this ability keeping in mind that the Sith are always plotting to destroy each other. Vader would have the upper hand if he could figure out how to become one with the force. With Anakin being so powerful...

I'm wondering if Liam Neeson every filmed anything for ROTS. Wouldn't it create some continuity gaps if Jinn did show up at the end of ROTS only to never be seen again? Although, Jinn had nothing to do with Luke's training so maybe it's not the gap that I think it is.

Just watched ROTS again. The "birth" of Vader scene works much better for me now. Initially it felt very awkward to see Vader emote but in subsequent viewings, I realize there is no better way to show Anakin/Vader's feelings for his loss. Even though he is in the classic Darth Vader outfit...

Most of the Star Wars characters have since 1977. ;)

Same here, Joel. :) I'm quite surprised how much I like it and how good it was. As much as I loved the other two prequels, I just didn't think that ROTS would be this good.

I didn't pick that up, Shawn, but now that you mention it, yes, I see the similarity. I also liked the scene where Kenobi and Skywalker were fighting in the enclosed walkway. Reminded of ESB right after Luke just ducks and misses Vader's swing, Vader had Luke going backwards just as Anakin...

Thanks Richard! That is wicked. Another thing I picked up last night that I didn't previously: when Anakin is laying on the table screaming I noticed that it's because the medical droids are tearing away the bits and pieces of clothing that was attached to Anakin's skin from when he was...

Did anybody catch what Palpatine said right before he tosses Mace out into Coruscant? I saw ROTS four times and have been unable to make it out each time. I'm really impressed with Ian McDiarmid's performance in this film. I can't give him enough praise. After the duel with Mace, McDiarmid...

Lucas probably will add more into the DVD version if history is any indicator. Both TPM and AOTC had added scenes. Speaking of Peter Jackson, I couldn't help but see Anakin's strong resemblance to Gollum after Anakin was immolated. Did anyone else notice this? Changing gears here, to...

Yep. It bests the opening day mark set by Shrek 2 which was somwhere around 40 million dollars.

By the way, what happened to those folks in line at Grauman's Chinese Theater...the ones who were waiting in line despite being informed that ROTS would not be screening there?

Not that I recall, Dave. The only Star Wars film not to have that as you pointed out.

I rather liked that. It was during that scene that Palpatine was transformed to the monster we see for the last third of the movie and also in ROTJ. It's also a nice parallel to Anakin's disfigurement. In both instances, these characters physically paid the price for selling their souls to the...

Anakin said as much in AOTC. Paraphrasing: "as powerful as Master Windu and as wise as Master Yoda."

Agreed. Even though his cough was a continuation of a subplot from the Clone Wars cartoon, I liked it because it gave him an organic feel moreso than just seeing his living tissue attached to the robotic parts of his frame. He was also a very underhanded character. The way he moved, the way...

I disagree. First, we don't know when the construction of Death Star 1 completed. Admiral Motti says "this weapon is now the ultimate power in the universe" so that could mean that it took years to get the technology at the level where they could destroy planets. Also, as technology improves...

According to IMDB, 1138 is in the film as the number of Clone Commander Bacara. I know I'll be looking for that tomorrow when I see ROTS again. I did see the Millenium Falcon, however.

Maybe Obi-Wan a misogynist and doesn't believe that women should be Jedi Knights. :D

I can't buy that because Luke asks Leia about her "real mother." This is minor issue to me, but the death of Luke and Leia's mother is something that Lucas just didn't have mapped out back when ROTJ was written. I guess you could also close this gap by saying that Leia remembers her mother...