“Star Wars: Episode III-Revenge of the Sith”: Throwback-Tamales Review

It’s the dark side, most memorably Ian McDiarmid’s Darth Sidious, that shines in Revenge of the Sith, the only prequel with substance, purpose—and even less Jar Jar.

9 out of 12 Tamales

“Star Wars: Episode II-Attack of the Clones”: Throwback-Tamales Review

Attack of the Clone’s necessity to tie every character, significant or not, to the original trilogy at the detriment of story is only mildly negated by some inspired action sequences, improved dialogue—and far less Jar Jar.

6.5 out of 12 Tamales

“Star Wars: Episode I-The Phantom Menace”: Throwback-Tamales Review

The Phantom Menance kept fandom in anticipation for a long, long time for a cinematic universe far, far away—only to give us Jar Jar Binks and a mouthful of CGI.

4.5 out of 12 Tamales