Episode III Trailer Reviews

There have been many ROTS trailers to premiere over the past few days. Here's what I think -- but beware some minor spoilers!

Episode III Video Game Premiered 16 April for Hyperspace

Very cool, especially towards the end with the "destiny" part. Doesn't give anything big away, which is good. Nice rappeling Clone Troopers. Cool moves. Looks like a good game.

Jedi Action 1 Premiered 18 April for everyone

I like seeing some nice bits of Grievous, which the other trailers have lacked. Also Anakin with his red lightsaber on the Invisible Hand, that shuttle on Utapau, a bit of MagnaGuard action, and the wheel bike. Not too shabby.

Jedi Action 2 Premiered 18 April for everyone

The best of the three new TV ads. My favorite shot is probably the Star Destroyers towards the beginning. I also like the Mace bits. The tank droids, Yoda, and the final duel also get a bit more coverage. Oh - and Plo Koon. Finally, I like Sidious' cackling at the end. If I'm not mistaken, that clip didn't have the audio with it in any of the other trailers.

Unite Premiered 18 April for everyone

Grievous speaks! We also get to see Boga and a big more action on Utapau, as well as the customary "I have a bad feeling about this." Just listen to the voiceover, though -- it's hilarious! "On May 19th," says the narrator, "the Jedi must unite to fight the ultimate battle against the evil Sith Lord and his new apprentice, Darth Vader." First of all, he just says "Sith Lord," not "Sith Lord Sidious" or something. Second of all, he says "and his new apprentice, Darth Vader," as if he's talking about some great new meal at McDonald's instead of the best-known baddie in cinematic history. Listen to it -- you'll know what I mean.

Revenge of the Brick Premiered 19 April for Hyperspace

Fun idea, fun trailer. I don't think I'll watch on May 8th, because I think it's the whole movie - in brick form. I don't want to be spoiled that much. ;-) I do think it's odd that there's the Lego Star Wars videogame and now this, and they don't look very similar. Strange. (Lego Star Wars stays more true to the Lego form; ROTB cheats a bit in terms of brickifying things.)