We all know that “Star Wars: Episode III–Revenge of the Sith” chronicles Anakin Skywalker’s journey from a whiny, insubordinate Jedi to vicious, show-no-mercy Darth Vader. But “Sith” also visually moves George Lucas’ saga from the look and feel of the prequels to the distinctive, dirty-space look of the original trilogy of the 1970s and ’80s. How, you ask? Here’s a sneak peek.
OBI-WAN KENOBI
Alec Guinness (far right) set the bar high for Ewan McGregor, who has not only taken on Guinness’ beard and hairstyle but also his mannerisms and vocal delivery, creating an uncanny connection between the old and new.
SHIPS
In “Sith,” Lucas replaces the sleek, stealthlike ships of “Episodes I and II” with clunkier, low-tech versions (left) that eventually become TIE fighters and X-wings.
SOLDIERS
The clone troopers in “Attack of the Clones” and “Sith” (left) are the forerunners of the Stormtroopers of the original trilogy.
SKYWALKER HAIR
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As Anakin in “Sith,” Hayden Christensen (left) sports a shaggy ‘do reminiscent of Mark “Luke Skywalker” Hamill’s in “Star Wars.”
THE EMPEROR
Ian McDiarmid played the Emperor in “Jedi,” (far left) and in “Sith” he finally gets his evil on again, revealing Sen. Palpatine’s (center) Mr. Hyde.