In recent years, a cultural shift has occurred. The memes derived from the film ("Hello there," "It's over Anakin, I have the high ground") have cemented the movie in internet history. More importantly, modern critics and fans re-evaluating the prequels often cite Episode III as the strongest of the three, praising Ewan McGregor’s performance and the operatic tragedy of the finale.
Anakin took a long drink. “Then you should have let me die on Mustafar. Not live as a monument to your fear.”