(2005) is widely considered the best of the prequel trilogy and serves as the crucial bridge between the era of the Republic and the rise of the Empire. For many fans, this film redeemed the disappointment of The Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones .
The rise of the Galactic Empire and the tragic fall of Anakin Skywalker make Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
Anakin is torn between his duty as a Jedi and his personal desires. He is haunted by visions of his wife Padmé's death in childbirth and is tempted by Palpatine's promise to teach him the power to prevent her death. Palpatine, who is actually the Sith Lord Darth Sidious, plays on Anakin's fears and ambitions, slowly turning him to the dark side.
