I for one will be dissapointed if I don't see suited-Vader fight.
I'd consider that a crying shame, and a wasted opportunity.
I know I'll feel cheated because I had to sit through all that political garbage, seeing the Queen change her dress every five minutes and Jar Jars antics, and don't get to see suited Vader fight because of the shoddy time-management. I'd consider that a complete waste of time - wouldn't you?
Put it this way, if I could cut General Grievous out of Episode III in order to see mech Vader kick some Jedi ass, red saber in hand, I'd do it gladly.
I dont know why some people just dont accept the fact that the only damage Vader will be doin in this movie is during the flip out bit when he hears that Padme has passed away and as for the politics scenes being garbage i have to disagree -there isnt enuff
Considering his role in EP3 theres not enough Palpatine in EP1 and 2 and i keep on saying this but to stand back n try at look at these movies from a non fan point of view the whole Sideous/Palpatine/Dooku separatist stuff is going to be confusing to the man on the street .
IM assuming Lucas thinks there is going to be gasps from the audience and disbeleif when Palpatine reveals himself ala Vader to Luke but he hasnt used Palpatine or Sideous enough in EP1 and 2 for it to register with the man on the street ...itll just be "OOH LOOK AT HIS SCARY FACE!"