A gimmick pretending to be a real film
This movie is a pure marketing gimmick aimed at the fanboy market, which is lucrative. The filmmakers are taking potshots at one of its original heroes as a way to jumpstart their careers and make a quick buck. If you respect George Lucas, don't see this movie. Besides, who cares anyway.
By the way I loved the last three star was movies (phantom, clone, etc) If you just watch for the jedi scenes, these movies are brilliantly written. Jar jar sucked, but the jedis hated him too!