3-5 scene assignment

. this scene is so compelling not just because  its a lightsaber fight but how intense the cinematography. lots of wide shots are used but for the more intense parts of the battle they go in for  medium two shots or over the shoulder reaction shots. they do a good job of putting the audience in the middle of this epic battle. The best part to me is the constant change in scenery. They go from fighting on a landing pad to a control room to a lava pit. The lighting from the lava pit really accentuates anakins rage and obi-wan's sadness.

This movie got me into horror movies and cinematography in general. Sam Raimi loves to keep his camera moving, and I still do not know how he managed to pull it off. Its a POV of whatever the thing in the woods is and its chasing ash through the woods but the way the camera sways and looks around makes it seem like some kind of monster.

There is no other scene in my mind that exudes the power generated by samuel l Jacksons performance in this. They made the atmosphere of the room contrast with the formality of SLJ and John Travolta's style.