May the Force be with Jews

I have done one of the most singularly dorky things in my pitiful existance. Yesterday I waited in line for 3 hours to buy tickets to the midnight screening of "Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith" and then waited another 5 to get a good seat. Ans it wasn't just that I waited, oh no. That could be almost normal. I brought a lawn chair, my light saber, and shirt that read "Jedi Master" which I made just for the occasion. This is what I am doing with my life.

For the most part it was fun; I had friends with me to pass the time. However, NEVER underestimate the power and aggression of nerds in large numbers. More than one light saber battle broke out, Star Wars terrorists drove by throwing granola bars at us (WTF?!), and more than once I was hit on by what I like to call a "dork supreme" whose best plan of attack was "I don't have a girlfriend." And I'd not like to relive the events that took place when we actually got into the theatre. Let's just say that the seat saving Nazis didn't particularly like me. Being told to "suck a fuck" by a 12-year-old is not an experience I'd like to repeat. But then I kicked him. In the shins.

Movie Verdict
I'll start by saying that I am definitely not George Lucas's biggest fan. There is a reason that the best Star Wars movies were the ones he didn't direct. This one was the best out of the 3 prequels, though. Overall: acting still cakey, dialog still choppy, and some major moments were passed over which could easily have been played up. I think Ewan McGreggor was at his worst (that sais, he was still better than most everyone else), and so was Natalie Portman; the Padme character has gone from being this empowered woman to a near waif - yes, you're pregnant, but don't be a pansy. Guy that played Chancellor Palpatine was the best part, but when he officially turned evil, even he got a bit ham-handed. I like it, though.

I like it, though. It was more than worth being accosted by a man in a storm troopper outfit and who asked if he could stick his light saber in me.