In II, at the point where Anakin hunts the Tuskans, you can see his shadow has become Darth Vader. One of the few things in the movie not blasted into the obvious.
I know i am in the minority here, but I've always thought the Star Wars series truly great, although in many ways deeply flawed.
To me, the greatness lies in the theme (as I see it) - the fall, salvation, and redemption through love. The related tie in of good vs evil, in epic terms. That is why although it has new age overtones, Christians tend to react strongly to it.
"To me, the greatness lies in the theme (as I see it) - the fall, salvation, and redemption through love. The related tie in of good vs evil, in epic terms. That is why although it has new age overtones, Christians tend to react strongly to it."
But according to Obi-Wan, "only Siths think in moral absolutes". So then what is good and what is evil? Lucas destroyed the whole premise to Star Wars with that line! That was one of the dumbest moments of the latest Star Wars.