People are voting emotionally.

When a movie has you begging for it to end not even half way through it's pure crap. We've all seen this movie and this characters millions of times, nothing new in it. Don't waste your time.

what a terribly boring film. I'm sorry but this is absolutely not deserving of best picture and will be forgotten quickly. Entertaining and engaging cinema? No. Nothing performances with flat faces and mistaking silence for subtlety.

This is a dark and sometimes deeply uncomfortable drama

And if you just cannot get enough of it, then "Broken Allegiance" may be a good watch for you. This Australian 23-minute movie was written and directed by Nick Hallam back in 2002. It is his only effort in both these areas as he mostly worked as cinematographer and editor since then. The action in here is not too interesting in terms of the story, but not complete failure either. The lead actress is pretty nice to look at and the obligatory light saber sequence was probably the highlight of the film. All this is not enough though to make it worth the watch, even for a film that runs only for slightly over 20 minutes. Thumbs down.

Most Star Wars fan films give themselves away with bad lighting and bad acting. Special FX are easy enough, but the kind of care and skill that has to go into things like proper lighting are often overlooked by filmmaker wannabes. Amateur filmmakers also often fall for the temptation to cast themselves and their friends in their film rather than trying to cast actual actors (amateur or, preferably, professional), leading to horrific acting that becomes a constant distraction. Combine these sorts of "giveaway" serious fan films with an annoying proliferation of Star Wars spoof and parody fan films (it wasn't even that funny ten years ago, guys) and one can see a real problem.Finding a good Star Wars fan film is like looking for an oasis in a desert of bad acting, bad lighting, overplayed special effects, and lame jokes.So, when I came across the gem that is "Broken Allegiance" it warmed my heart. Combining professional production values (including great lighting, costuming, etc.) with professional actors and a compelling script, "Broken Allegiance" is the kind of thing more young filmmakers should strive for. Everything about this film says "professional," to the point where it looks virtually indistinguishable from an actual Star Wars film in many instances (it only gives itself away a little in some of the effects shots and in some mildly melodramatic moments among the actors).I want give away too much about the story here except to say that it is about two dark Jedi apprentices fleeing Darth Vader in the period between Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back. Over the course of the film, expect to develop real sympathy for the characters and their plight (and learn a subtly-presented secret that they're hiding from Vader).This is the first time I've ever seen a Star Wars fan film that left me longing for its sequel (or, more accurately, continuing serialization). If Lucasfilm had any sense (and they don't), they would hire the people behind this and turn it into a television series.

most of the star wars fan films are just making fun of star wars. EX: Jedi apprentice. but this is one of the best. the plot is easy to follow. two apprentices of Darth Vader have betrayed him. Vader has sent a bounty hunter, Cobain Thor after them. eventually though the apprentices escape. its also a lot easier to follow than rogue and dark redemption. but i would recommend this film to everyone who enjoys star wars and the art of fan films. but to those of you who hate star wars and think this is a film that makes fun of it you're going to be disappointed. in fact if you hate star wars you shouldn't even be reading this page. but still this is the best fan film around and the best Australian film ever.

Good job, boys! I think this is a pretty good film, with good actors, good director and very good fighting scenes! I hope we'll see a sequel soon!