by Joshua Griffin

(this report contains many spoilers)

Lots of fans have been writing and PMing me asking if Episode III is "the one." Well, is it?

Let me just say this - I've thought that already so for several months now based on everything we had seen and heard. This weekend only confirms those intial thoughts. Every sequence looks right to me - visually this film is going to be good you can count on that.

One warning - Lucasfilm hasn't let us hear too much dialogue these past few days, so that is one area that still cautions this report. What we have heard is excellent - the Grievous Battle with Obi-Wan (1:55) has great dialogue and amazing visuals, sound and action to back it up.

The scout troopers looking out over Kashyyyk seeing Trade Federation landers in the distance, the Jedi Council in ruins - AWESOME. The closeup of the reflection in Yoda's eyes as Palpatine shoots lightening at him, the way Yoda shoots in back and knocks him off the Senate Pod. The wookiees - amazing, clones repelling down to surprise Grievious and his droid army - perfect. The wheel bike is fantastic, and even Obi-Wan riding the Boga looks right. I'll admit it - that one shocked me since I've not liked any creature riding in the prequels thus far. Clones riding the mini AT-ST, all of the new vehicles - stud.

Anakin going evil, Padme worried, Obi-Wan fighting for his life and for his padawan ... her funeral scene on Naboo, Mustafar, the ash planet - no worries, they all are great. Everything looks right from this distance. I'll let you know May 5th how it looks close up, TFN will have multiple reviews up that night.

So is it the one? If you're over 13, I think it very well may be.