Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith

Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith is a 2005 American epic space opera film that is the sequel to The Phantom Menace (1999) and Attack of the Clones (2002). It is the sixth film in the Star Wars film series, the third installment in the Star Wars prequel trilogy, and third chronological chapter of the "Skywalker Saga". It is written and directed by George Lucas, who also served as executive producer. The film stars Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Hayden Christensen, Ian McDiarmid, Samuel L. Jackson, Christopher Lee, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, and Frank Oz. Revenge of the Sith is set three years after the onset of the Clone Wars as established in Attack of the Clones. The Jedi are spread across the galaxy in a full-scale war against the Separatists. The Jedi Council dispatches Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi on a mission to defeat General Grievous, the head of the Separatist army and Count Dooku's former apprentice, to put an end to the war. Meanwhile, after having visions of his wife Padmé Amidala dying in childbirth, Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker is tasked by the Council to spy on Palpatine, the Supreme Chancellor of the Galactic Republic and, secretly, the Dark Lord of the Sith Darth Sidious. Sidious manipulates Anakin into turning to the dark side of the Force and becoming his apprentice, Darth Vader, with wide-ranging consequences for the galaxy. Lucas began writing the script before production of Attack of the Clones ended, citing that he wanted the end of the trilogy to have similar aspects to a romantic tragedy, thus building into Darth Vader's state at the beginning of the next film. Production of Revenge of the Sith started in June 2003, and filming took place in Australia with additional locations in Thailand, Switzerland, China, Italy, and the United Kingdom. Revenge of the Sith premiered on May 15, 2005, at the Cannes Film Festival, then released worldwide on May 19, 2005. The film received generally positive reviews from critics, with most regarding it as the best film of the trilogy, although some criticism was reserved for Lucas's screenplay and Christensen's performance. It broke several box office records during its opening week and went on to earn $868.4 million worldwide, making it the second-highest-grossing film in the Star Wars franchise at the time. It was the highest-grossing film in the U.S. and the second-highest-grossing film worldwide in 2005. It also holds the record for the highest opening-day gross on a Thursday, making $50 million. It is also the final Star Wars film to be distributed by Fox, although it would be also acquired by Disney five years after it acquired Lucasfilm.

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Welcome, Lord Vader. We've been expecting you.

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And the Jedi rebellion has been foiled. - What's happened? - The chancellor's been elaborating... on a plot by the Jedi to overthrow the senate. The remaining Jedi will be hunted down and defeated.

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Not even the younglings survived.

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Killed not by clones... this Padawan.

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By a lightsaber he was.

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Who? Who could have done this?

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The attempt on my life... has left me scarred... and deformed. But I assure you. My resolve has never been stronger!

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Stop! No!

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In order to ensure the security... and continuing stability... the Republic will be reorganized... into the first Galactic Empire! Fora safe... and secure society. So this is how liberty dies. With thunderous applause.

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The war is over. Lord Sidious promised us peace. We onlywant...

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I have recalibrated the code, warning all surviving Jedi to stay away. For the clones... to discover the recalibration a long time it will take.

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Wait. Master. There is something I must know. If into the security recordings you go... only pain will you find. I must know the truth, Master. It can't be. It can't be. You have done well, my new apprentice. Now, Lord Vader... go and bring peace to the Empire. I can't watch any more. Destroy the Sith we must. Send me to kill the emperor. I will not kill Anakin. To fight this Lord Sidious, strong enough you are not. He is like my brother. I cannot do it. Twisted by the dark side young Skywalker has become. The boy you trained, gone he is. Consumed by Darth Vader. I do not know where the emperor has sent him. I don't know where to look. Use your feelings, Obi-Wan, and find him you will.

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When was the last time you saw him? - Yesterday. - And do you know where he is now? No. Padm , I need your help. - He is in grave danger. - From the Sith? From himself.

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Padm ... Anakin has turned to the dark side. You're wrong. How could you even say that? I have seen a... a security hologram... of him... killing younglings. Not Anakin. He couldn't. He was deceived by a lie. We all were. It appears that the chancellor is behind everything, including the war. Palpatine is the Sith lord we've been looking for. After the death of Count Dooku, Anakin became his new apprentice. I don't believe you. I can't.

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Padm ... I must find him. You're going to kill him, aren't you? He has become a very great threat. I can't. Anakin is the father, isn't he? I'm so sorry.

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Milady, let me come with you. There's no danger. The fighting's over. And this is personal. As you wish, milady, but I strongly disagree. I'll be all right, Captain. This is something I must do myself. Besides, 3PO will look after me. Oh, dear.

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Do you know? I think I'm beginning to get the hang of this flying business. Hmm.

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The separatists have been taken care of, my master. It is finished then. You have restored peace and justice to the galaxy. Send a message to the ships ofthe Trade Federation. All droid units must shut down immediately. Very good, my lord.

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I saw your ship. - What are you doing out here? - I was so worried about you. Obi-Wan told me terrible things. What things? He said you've turned to the dark side. That you... killed younglings. Obi-Wan is trying to turn you against me. - He cares about us. - Us? He knows. He wants to helpyou. Anakin, all I want is your love. Love won't saveyou, Padm . - Only my new powers can do that. - At what cost? You're a good person. Don't do this. I won't loseyou the way I lost my mother. I am becoming more powerful than any Jedi has ever dreamed of. And I'm doing it for you. To protect you. Come away with me. Help me raise our child. - Leave everything else behind while we still can. - Don't you see? We don't have to run away anymore. I have brought peace to the Republic. I am more powerful than the chancellor. I...I can overthrow him. And together, you and I can rule the galaxy... make things the way we want them to be. I don't believe what I'm hearing. Obi-Wan was right. You've changed. I don't want to hear any more about Obi-Wan. The Jedi turned against me. Don't you turn against me. I don't know you anymore. Anakin... you're breaking my heart. You're going down a path I can't follow. Because of Obi-Wan? Because of what you've done. What you plan to do. Stop. Stop now. Come back. - I love you. - Liar! No. You're with him! You brought him here to kill me. - No. - Let her go, Anakin. Anakin. Let her go.

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You turned her against me! You have done that yourself. You will not take her from me! Your anger and your lust for power have already done that. You have allowed this dark lord to twist your mind, until now- until now you have become the very thing you swore to destroy. Don't lecture me, Obi-Wan. I see through the lies of the Jedi.

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