title: What  A HUGE Disappointment

text: An incredibly good story is absolutley killed by bad dialouge among other promises that were not obtained. A friend of mine told me the film reel would be flawless because we went to a midnight showing and it was horrible. I thought it was going to melt on the reel. The crowd who attended this midnight showing pretty muched laughed out loud every single time anakin and padme did anything romantic....I felt embarassed for all the people involved with this movie. I was also told ...that we would see lots of Jedi die in this movie.....we see one, and we dont even know or care about the one who does die. this is by far the worst movie on the installment and thats saying a lot with Phantom menace out there to compare it too. Here's hoping (praying) that Lucas gives the reigns of the movie to someone else for the final movie...someone who can actually DIRECT.


title: A great sequel to the prequel

text: I had heard mixed reviews on Star Wars Episode II before I went to see it.  In my opinion, the idea that the movie was sometimes too drawn out and sluggish was inaccurate.  I was very impressed with the way that the movie developed the characters towards their imminent fates.  The casting was well done, the battles were exciting, and the plot was multi-forked and emotional.  Over all, my expectations were exceeded with this film, and we finally get to see Yoda fight!  At this rate, it's going to be hard to watch the original three movies.


title: The force is with this one

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To say that this movie had great expectations on it would be a bit of an understatement; in fact, just about everyone who hated(and loved) the Phantom Menace was watching for this one; including myself.  And did it pay to go and see this; in a word, yes.
Possible the best so far of the prequels, AOTC seems to have a good balance of acting and Special f/x.  That's not to say that the acting is the greatest ever; more then a few parts will have you scratching your head(mostly due to how the dialoge is at times) but overall, good enough to carry you through.
Hayden Christensen's Anakin is okay but at times seems more childish at times, mature at others.  Watching him go from cool and collected to whiney is enough to get enyone who knows about Star Wars to say; "Yep, this is Luke Skywalker's Dad alright".  His overall performance while okay could use a little more improvement.
As for Ewan McGregor, he in my opinion was the best actor in the entire movie.  Many comparisons have been made to the late Alec Guiness' role of Obi Wan and I don't blame them at all; he got the role down pat this time around.  Always cool and collected, he pretty much kept Anakin from making a complete fool of himself.
Also no review would be complete without a quick nod to Christopher Lee.  The best sith since well, Vader.  He uses every trick in the book and at times writes a few chapters.  Without him in this movie, we probably would have gotten more Darth Maul type villan; which to say the character wasn't all that bad but Maul was more like a background thug type and not the higher ups.
I could go on and on but I don't want to bore; so I'll just finish a long story with this: Acting was good but wooden, CGI was better placed this time, final 40 minutes the best in Star Wars history, Romance parts could have been much better then they were.
Overall, the force is with this fine albeit wooden movie epic.


title: Attack of the Tech Geeks

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Just saw it yesterday, and as a part of the saga, the plot developments and nostalgia warranted that I see this in the cinema -- however as a film it is as medicore as episode 1. This proved those who admired Lucas' desire for making a modern mythology were mistaken. The story ironically parallels Anakin's plight, Lucas wanted so badly for the saga to "grow up", that it ended up with doing just that, badly.
Stilted ensemble acting might be excusable for a novice crew, but for a veteran crew with great track record?
The "post-modern" quotation from the original trilogy's dialogue and visuals also falls flat. One of the freshest thing about the original trilogy was its innocence which departed from the self conscious cinema of the late 60s and 70s. But here, with Anakin "quoting" Han Solo's line, and the parallel of Anakin/Luke's lightsabre amputation seems contrived and cheese drenched.
HIs ability as a "visual" film director is called into question. Most of the effects setpieces are impressive esp. the car chase, fett vs obi wan. BUT I am still unconvinced by the CGI, esp. during the large scale battle, I felt that the CG were no more convincing than those in Final Fantasy, sure they are "somewhat realistic", but yet remain sure what is real and what is CG. It becomes quite distracing when ILM attempts to use digital stunts for Chris Lee and the Gladiator sendup, CG avatars DO NOT MOVE like people and the image mapping was unconvincing to say the least.
Lucas really tested my endurance as the "visionary" filmaker with more than 30 years of filmmaking experience ask us to sit through the cheesiest of pre-adolescent courtship scene in the last 50 years!
The Watefall / Sound of Music scene.
Chemistry = 0
Dialogue = -5
Delivery: Portman = 4, Christensen = 0, John Williams = 2.5
The CG background which seem to resemble those generic painted faux-art in cheap hotels or bad D&D fan art rendered in Bryce = -
That scene probably took what i considered to be a 3 star movie down by one star, as it is inexcusable for anyone but the hardest of the hardcore Lucas apologists.
The reasons for not making this a 1 star rating are Ewan McGregor and Christopher Lee.
2 down, one to go. May be Episode 1 was meant to be a bad movie so that Lucas would make the saga's fans rave with joy even if he come up with anything as medicore as this effort.
Disappointed.


title: Psychoanalyze these characters, we will...

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Fabulous installment in the Star Wars saga!  I really enjoyed the emotional foreshadowing, and the undercurrents of tension that make even light-hearted moments seethe with unease.
Lucus has done a wonderful job fleshing out the character of Annakin, and kudos go to Hayden C. for taking that vision and running with it.  It is clear that this is a young man driven by emotional passion in all its forms, and we see the seeds of desparation that will eventually drive him to become Darth Vader.
In Obi-Wan, we see yet another vision of the Jedi Knight -- like Qui Gon in the last installment, he walks a tightrope of wisdom and impetuosity.  These human elements -- even if they be human frailty -- infuse the story with a great deal of warmth.
The interplay between Annakin and Obi Wan is electric, and one is almost breathless with tension: when will things change?  when will we see the metamorphosis from a familial bond to a bitter rivalry?  Similarly, the scenes with Amidala and Annakin resonate with unease.  The battle between desire and duty, between love and honor -- this is the kind of epic conflict that made the Star Wars series legendary.  Bravo, Mr. Lucas!


title: This is definently worth waiting in line to see.

text: But you have to see it twice to be able to really appreciate it. I saw it the first time, and my eyes would go out of focus because it went too fast. But when I saw it the second time I loved it! (the first time I wasn't so sure) And if you read the book after you read the movie, well that makes it even better. You'll love this one. Believe me. My dad still calls Anakin a jerk, but hey, we all have our opinions.  But here's mine. George did a good job, Hayden is great for the role, and Natalie puts a good look in it.  I'm almost sure you'll enjoy it.


title: Depressed, dejected and disappointed

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I agree with every mediocre to horrible review I've read so far.  I was extremely disappointed on opening day, and still feel a bit depressed by the whole thing.  The "love story" aspect was the least of its problems.  And for those of you who fault the acting, I do agree; remember though that Mark Hamill and Carrie Fischer had their moments of less than stellar performances. I'll try to summarize the reasons why I hated it (WARNING, SPOILER ALERT):
1. There is such a thing as CGI overkill. Many scenes were WAAY too busy to be comfortable for my eyes, and the scenes on Coruscant made me feel like I was watching Blade Runner, The Fifth Element, or Total Recall -- and dammit, I think Yoda looked better as a Muppet!
2. I thought that the scene on the conveyor belt in the droid factory was one of the most ridiculous things I've ever seen --  I could almost hear the Bugs Bunny factory music (also used in Rush's "La Villa Strangiato")!
3. I can't picture ANY Jedi hanging out in a 50s-style diner.
4. Since when do Tusken Raiders kidnap, instead of burn & pillage?
5. "Hi mom, you're alive!  Oops, wait, no you're not."  Could we have maybe done a *little* more with that scene to make it believable?  The way it was handled, I didn't even CARE what happened to Shmi.
6. I have a hard time with the fact that all stormtroopers are actually clones of Boba Fett's father -- the only reason Jango was written into this script in the first place was because of Boba's unexpected cult following from episodes V & VI.  Ultimately no reason for the dude to be there at all.
7. Hmmmm... suddenly R2D2 has jets... could have helped him out of some jams in Episodes IV, V & VI....
8. Can you say "Gladiator"?  Stupid.
9. Samuel L. Jackson *STILL* doesn't belong in a Star Wars movie.
10. What was the reason for having Jimmy Smits in this movie again?  The brain aneurysm his presence caused me has made me forget.
11. Finally, five words: COUNT DOOKU?  NO CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT.
I have many more gripes, but space is limited.  All in all, I feel that Episode Two was very confused and didn't know what it wanted to be.  The  script was very disjointed and overall not edited well.  It just didn't have that "Star Wars" feel.  Say what you want about Phantom Menace, but even with all it's CGI enhancements, Gungans and two-headed announcers, at least it FELT like a Star Wars movie.


title: One of the best

text: I won't go into much detail, but I think this may end up being the best movie in the series.  Far superior to Episode I.  Fight scenes are remarkable and Yoda kicks some serious tail.  Best line was by a friend of mine. He suggests the alternate title, "Crouching Yoda, Hidden Sith."


title: Good Film

text: Having just seen Attack of the clones on the big screen I felt I can now write a review, unlike some people who have seen the trailers and decided to rate this film. The fight scenes are great, no doubt about it. However the acting from some of the cast is shakey at best, Ewan is good as Obi Wan, as expected of him he delievers his character very well. The plot is better than Phantom Menace, and flows well in the film. However there is a lot of jumping to and fro from one character to another, it is almost a relief when they hooked up together. The last 30 min are the best by far, but this film is lacking an evil bad guy like the first three. Jango Fett does not live up to the hype, and Christopher Lee is only involved at the end really,there is just no Darth Vader. I think that if Mr Lucas had let someone else direct the acting would be a little better, and the heavy use of CG does not help them fit into their roles. Worth a see, but The Two Towers is still the one to wait for.


title: Yoda rules

text: Episode 2 is one of the best in the series!!! It has amazing looking action scenes, the best battle in Star Wars history! and a great lasersword fight.The best scene in the movie is when Yoda shows that he is the best with the force!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


title: Simply Amazing

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All I can say is that this movie was a complete turn around from Episode I.  The computer graphics were beautifully done, the battle scenes were amazing and the plot twisted enough to keep me interested and flowed so that it all made sense.
Lucas did a wonderful job of foreshadowing for the original three movies.  This movie seemed to run parallel to the design of the original three.  I was completely blown away.
  Regarding the storyline, plot, foreshadowing, character
  development, computer graphics, humor (not the Jar Jar
  humor), and everything in between:

  Beautiful.
  That is the single best word to describe this film.


title: AMAZING!!!

text: Yeah, it's campy.  Yeah, reviewers hate it.  But you know what?  So far I've loved Episode II best out of ALL the Star Wars movies.  Effects were great, and who couldn't love Anakin, and not just because Hayden Christensen is gorgeous and Canadian.  He's vulnerable one minute, then raging the next.  Ewan McGregor is hilarious as he constantly nags his padawan learner.  Look out for...Yoda and my favourite at the end - THE GHETTO HAND!  For those who enjoy gold tooth replacements, a similar style for arm prostheses...


title: Star Wars episode II:attack of the clones

text: I ' ve never written a review for anything before. I love Episode II so much though, that I feel I must say something. Well first of all I think Star Wars episode II is the best one yet. My favorite things about it are tht Christopher Lee is in it. He is my favorite actor. And the intire Kamino scene. I strongly sugest that the people who havn't seen it should.


title: Wagner, Lucas and myth.

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I have studied Wagner operas for many years, I was fascinated about his mythological plots. Wagner's operas made me get interested in mythical and symbolic ways of expression in recent times (XIXth and XXth century is what I mean), for example, fantastic literature, or, in our times, sci-fi movies.
When thinking in symbolism many of us tend to think in sophisticated poetry, but the real symbolic stuff is to be understood by a majority of people. What is more, real mythical/symbolic art has always been the most spectacular form of art in any time. The impact on the public that the description of battles and heros had in Homer's Illiad, the chorus in greek tragedy, or the music in Wagner dramas, is achieved in Lucas films by digital means (and music also).
I've been a fan of Star Wars since I was a child. When I grew older I became conscious about it symbolic structure, very similar in some respects to that of 'Parsifal' by Wagner. There are many important correspondences between these two plots (Jedi knights/Grail knights, Darth Vader/Klingsor, Luke/Parsifal...), the main difference being that 'Parsifal' is more sexually oriented. Anyway, there is a strong political layer in both of them.
I enjoyed very much the first trilogy, but found a little childish, more like a tale than like a myth. It lacked the dialectical element, good and evil were clearly defined, there was no internal fight.
I have no space to justify mi opinions here, but I can say that in this film I've found a real dialectical, political and adult substrate, I've found a real tragic figure in the person of Anakin, and I've found the dark counterpart of the wagnerian 'Mittleid' (which is quoted in both Episode I and II, for my delight!) in the 'fear'.
Episode II projects its gloomy ligth to all the cicle, that gets now a completly different meaning (and seems even more onesided by comparison). Episode II is also more sensitive to every plot's nuance than its predecessors. In Episode IV a planet was banged and everyone seemed to forget the tragedy in one minute. Here, almost every detail is full of meaning and emotion; when Obi goes to ask Yoda about the missing planet, he does not just go to his 'office', he finds him teaching the children...; now that I have seen the relation that Obi had with Anakin as a teacher, I want to see a more subtle and nuanced duel between them in Episode IV (and more state-of-the-art clothes for Darth Vader, please).
Episode IV has shocked me in I way I couldn't expect. I'm still wondering about what was the reason of it, and I think that I see in the film some kind of premonition of the downfall of our own civilization, a downfall that has to do mainly with ethics. What I mean is: How does humankind behave when pressed by necessity (anothe wagnerian cliché)? Doesn't it turn right to the dark side? What do we do when we feel menaced by those who live in starvation? What should it happen if petrol became extinct? (I'm not sure to have found the right words, please make an effort to understand my horrible English).
I'm anxious (and frightened) to watch Episode III.
Rafa


title: My favorite Star Wars movie

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Yes, you read right. "Attack of the Clones" is my favorite Star Wars movie so far. "A New Hope" and "The Empire Strikes Back" are just as good, but Episode II is the one I enjoy the most.
This movie had everything a die-hard fan of Star Wars could want: Action, suspense, great special effects, great story, and old trilogy forshadowing like what! And lastly, what REAL fan of Star Wars wouldn't want Yoda to fight?! That's the best part of this movie right there! I mean, what more is there to ask for?! This is Star Wars at its best!
For those who complained about the love story, the dialogue and acting didn't sound any different than what I've experienced with young love. When you're young and stupid-happy for someone, all logic fails, and you begin to say corny things, and not act like yourself. I totally saw this in Padme and Anakin. And a lot of the time in real life, young love happens fast like it did in this movie. People go off on Spring break and fall in love all the time. :) And as far as their illogical marriage, you knew this had to happen. But they didn't act illogical at first. They first decided not to fall in love. But after experiencing a life or death situation together, all logic fails. They were already in love. It's just that after that extreme situation they were put in, it lead them to act irrationally and they got married. As far as I'm concerned, there's not really anything bad about this love story. It's not unrealistic, and it's corny feel is exactly how most young couples are when they fall in love: stupid. :) It makes you cringe a little bit, but everything about young love looks stupid and silly from the perspective of the one outside of the relationship observing it. Come on! They're twiter-pated!
I thought the acting was typical Star Wars acting, and sometimes even better with some actors. Ewan McGregor did a tremendous job at portraying Obi-Wan. And he gave him a fun, witty personality. But at the same time, he came off as the wise man he really is. I really loved his character, and I can't wait until I see him in Episode III. He was a lot of fun, and totally Alec Guiness at a younger age.
Christopher Lee. What can I say? He was a great bad guy - the kind you love to hate. Darth Maul was just silent and scary looking and had cool moves. Count Dooku/Darth Tyranus wasn't scary looking, but rather a charming baddy who carries the role very naturally and convincingly. He has presence. He reminded me of someone who would come right out of the old trilogy. In fact, he reminded me of Peter Cushing's role as Grand Moff Tarkin in "A New Hope." And that's the idea. Christopher Lee was perfect in this role. I'm so happy Lucas got him to play the part. I just hope he doesn't die before they film his parts in Episode III!
Hayden Christensen did a good job overall as Anakin. I found him acting out some of his lines unrealistically at times - but I found a lot of this in the old trilogy of other actors too. Hayden shines when his character gets to Tatooine and his mom dies. He's real good at being angry and giving troubled looks. When he slaughtered those Tuskens, it was so apparent that he would become Vader. And also when he confessed of the incident to Padme. Gosh, I mean I could totally see that he was unstable and could explode at any second - something that resembles Vader in a big way. It was almost scary - especially with that eerie music playing in the background. And when he was carrying his mom's body, I got the same reaction. As far as his whining is concerned, I don't mind it because Luke was whiny too. In fact, now I know why Luke is so whiny in "A New Hope"!
Natalie Portman did a good job as Padme. She's an attractive young actress who has such good presence on screen. And I liked how she was kind of witty like Leia. She delivered her lines well, and I was convinced that she would be the mother of Luke and Leia.
Ian McDiarmid is always great. I mean, I got angry when he just ACTED that he'd be concerned for Amidala's life. We all know he's Darth Sidious - the future Emperor. We all know that he and Dooku/Tyranus have this massive but yet silent politically manipulated plot to destroy the Jedi, the Republic, and to create an evil Empire for the Sith to rule. But yet, we see Palpatine act like he cares for the Republic and for the individuals who are a part of it. He's one clever bad guy. Just like in "The Phantom Menace," Ian McDiarmid does it again. And this time, he's even better!
As far as the rest of the characters, they were convincing. I thought all of the actors who played Jedi Knights were well portrayed. Especially Yoda. I know he was CGI, but he was so realistic, and he was funny. The good old Yoda from "The Empire Strikes Back" has returned - with an attitude.
I think people downgraded this movie mostly because they grew up with the old trilogy and/or have seen it so many times that they're now too jaded by nostalgia to realize that the acting and dialogue is just as bad (or good) in the old trilogy as it is in the prequels. First off, we don't have the space pirate Han Solo type character in the prequels, so let's write him out. Obi-Wan is the closest to this character, but he can only be so cocky as a Jedi Knight. Jedi are usually stiff, wise and reserved individuals. But you've got a whiny young man with dark issues in the prequels(Anakin) and in the Old Trilogy(Luke). You've got an ambitious and witty young senator(Padme), and an ambitious and witty young princess in the Old Trilogy(Leia). You've got the bad guys with presence in the prequels(Dooku/Tyranus, and Palpatine/Sidious), and in the Old Trilogy(Darth Vader, and the Emperor/Sidious/Palpatine).
As far as the dialogue is concerned, has everyone forgotten these aspects of the Old Trilogy? :
Bickering between Han and Leia:
LEIA: Han, we need you!
HAN: We need?
LEIA: Yes.
HAN: Oh, what about you need?
LEIA: I need? I don't know what you're talking about.
(My goodness!)

HAN: Well your Worship, looks like you managed to keep me around for a little while longer.
LEIA: I had nothing to do with it. General Rieekan thinks it's dangerous for any ships to leave the system until we've activated the energy shield.
HAN: That's a good story. I think you just can't bear to let a gorgeous guy like me out of your sight.
LEIA: I don't know where you get you delusions, laser brain. [LASER BRAIN?! UGGGH! :) ]
Chewie is amused; he laughs in his manner.
HAN: Laugh it up, fuzzball. But you didn't see us alone in the south passage.
HAN (Contd.): She expressed her true feelings for me.
LEIA: My...! Why, you stuck up, ...half-witted,...scruffy-looking...NERF-HERDER!
HAN: Who's scruffy-looking?
(gees, can it get any worse?)

The ever present repeating dialogue:
Vader: "Obi-Wan has taught you well" (same exact line said twice - once in The Empire Strikes Back, and once again in Return of the Jedi).
  "It is your destiny" ; "If that is your destiny" ; "Then you will meet your destiny!"
  "The circle is now complete" ; "His failure is complete" ; "Your skills are now complete!"
(even Emperor Palpatine gets in on it)
Emperor Palaptine: "Your journey towards the darkside will be complete!"
  Or how about Chewbacca's tarzan yell? Or Luke whining about how he has to stay on the homestead for another year, or how he wanted to go to Toshi Station to pick up some power converters? In fact, Luke whines pretty much throughout "A New Hope." But somehow, all this bad dialogue seems completely natural and becomes nostaglic in our minds. Somehow, it all seems perfect. Why? I think I've already explained that.
In the end, "Attack of the Clones" is definitely a worthy addition to the saga. What real fan wouldn't like to see Anakin's dark side? What real fan wouldn't like to see the stormtrooper-like clone army marching off to finish the Clone Wars? What real fan wouldn't want to see Yoda fighting?! What real fan wouldn't want to see the first Death Star plans? What real fan wouldn't want to see Obi-Wan say stuff like, "Why do I feel you're going to be the death of me?"(to Anakin), and telling Anakin that he's going to go get a drink at the bar? What real fan wouldn't want to see Boba Fett at a young age and his father? What real fan wouldn't want to see a brief and mysterious conversation between Palpatine and Anakin? What real fan wouldn't want to see the first walker-type vehicles that resemble the ones in the Hoth Battle?  What real fan wouldn't want a dark Star Wars movie? For fans anyway, I think the answer to all these questions is is NO ONE. This movie did everything it possibly could to be another great movie derived from the cheesy sci-fi serials of the 30s and 40s like Flash Gordon....


title: George, you're killing your own franchise !!

text: I have to say that I was very disappointed with this last installment of the Star Wars Saga. I was soo looking forward to this movie and I was let down so bad. I felt that "Clones" was a rehash of "Phantome Menace", except for more elloborate fight scenes. Where do I begin ?? The beginning scenes in Coriscant reminded me of the futuristic set of Spielberg's "AI". If you noticed, when Obi Wan goes searching for an assassin in a bar it's full of humans !! Hold on a second, wasn't the Star Wars Universe supposed to have a multitude of aliens ?? It was such a big thing for George Lucas to have aliens that he openely stated that he felt that the original STAR WARS cantina scenes, could have benefited from MORE aliens. His dream came true when he did RETURN OF THE JEDI and the original Star Wars Trilogy Special Edition, he released much later. What a contrast from STAR WARS. Sooo what happened now ?? I felt the movie was piggy backing on other sci fi movies and didn't provide anything original. The acting and plot was shallow and lifeless, I didn't care too much about anybody. What really saved this movie was the special effects. However, we have all been in an asteriod field before, and the jedi starfighter with hyperdrive module reminded me of Deep Space Nine. What really killed it for me was how vulnerable the all powerful Jedi where. Did you see how many Jedis where laid out fighting those insect like creatures ?? And Yoda fighting with Count Dooku did it for me. Yoda flipping around making funny kung fu poses reminded me if Miss Piggy only knew how to use a lightsaber. Please !! Yoda is more than that, he's mental not physical. Christopher Lee's character was so underdeveloped, he was capable of so much more...so was Jango Fett. The only scene that was true to the Star Wars Saga was when Jango Fett and Obi Wan duke it out in the landing platform. Up to this point, from a character point of view, I don't see Anakin being of interest to the Emperor. He's reckless and stupid, plus he gets his hand chopped off and can't hold his own with Count Dooku. Not to mention the poor Tusken Raiders !! THey may look fierce, but they look so vulnerable next to a lightsaber. Is this really the person that is going to wipe out the Jedi? I think not. I wouldn't bother recruiting Anakin as a Sith Lord. The only competant soul in this whole STAR WARS Universe is Obi Wan. My advice to George Lucas is to get off the high horse and let someone else steer your franchise. Make me love STAR WARS again.


title: READ THE SPY STORYLINE

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This movie will rock, definetely. I'm only worrying about two things: The acting (Natalie Portman so far is a bit wooden..the plot of this next one should be a bit more flexible for her to actually act this time), and Hayden Christiansen, whom of which we haven't seen anything yet, acting wise. I won't say much about this next movie; ... What I will say is that at least one new location in AOTC is gonna be one that incorporates the final environental element into the mix; rain..and plenty of it. We'll see the origin of many staple SW components & people, and actually, yeah, we'll go to some specific locations from ANH!
I have faith that Lucas will deliver a better film than TPM because he knows how that one was recieved...and besides bieng a storyteller, he speaks fluent in the dollar language...so...what we want, we'll see.
The main lame thing that Lucas is responsible for is making only six films. These prequels should've been more stretched out in terms of plot and character developments.
He's rushing, far too quickly.
There's one last thing about AOTC that I don't understand...and it has to do with something blue that should have changed colors due to Lucas's own iconography, but seems like it won't. I always liked Lucas' icon use and fluid use of repition, but he seems not to wanna do that here for some reason. It's somewhat annoying.


title: Pretty Good

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Wow! What a thrill-ride! Where to begin!?
There's quite a bit to enjoy in Episode II. First, if the guys who attended the "Fan Force" convention or whatever it's called in Indy recently and dressed up to get in line Wednesday night of the 12:01 showing are a 10.. and the saps who hate the whole saga are a 0... I'm probably an 8 or 9! I love what all of Star Wars has given us in entertainment since I was 9 years old.
First.. the movie is thoroughly packed with enjoyable action set-pieces. The best moments for me were 1) The Jango/Boba chase of ObiWan through the Asteroids... that scene is probably the most sophisticated sounding and looking star wars scene I've ever seen.. breathtaking and beautiful.  2) The 4-character saber fight at the end.  3) The Jango-ObiWan Kamino landing platform fight  4) Zam Assassin chase through Coruscent (forgive my mispellings here).  5) The arena battle pre-clones arrival  6) Arena battle post clones arrival too! Some other details worth mentioning... the gun ship blowing up behind our heroes.. and goes down sounding like a WW2 big plane... nice touch. Also.. the "field camera sudden shakey zoom" effect.. that was used at least 2 times.  Hard to explain.. but I'm sure the folks at Lucasfilm know what I'm talking about. The use of missles was new and fun. The contrails coming off the tips of the Naboo Queen's ship at the beginning as it approaches the city... HOLY MOMMA! THAT WAS INCREDIBLE!
To be sure, there are some things I'd played out in my head that I would have like to have seen (in a way George can never win with folks like me dreaming the movie before I see it!).. like perhaps a more drawn-out telling of his attempt to rescue his mom.. maybe she and he start to escape but are then captured.. and he witnesses her being tortured.. to death.. and THEN he goes nutz and kills them all. I know George wants to keep the thing PG so I understand the short length of that dark scene.
I would have enjoyed more true chemistry and better more normal dialogue between Hayden and Natalie. But I know in the movies.. that's a total crapshoot. Getting Billy Crystal/Meg Ryan "couple chemistry" (or H.Ford/C. Fisher for that matter) is a rare achievement and I don't fault George for picking his leads. They certainly have the talent to pull it off ultimately in Ep. 3 and I'd bet they will.  Some of the dialogue was just great actually... like the scene where Anakin reveals his Tuscan Raider massacre to Padme and sort of unravels... and the scene on the gunship after Padme falls out onto the sand dune... between ObiWan and Anakin. I liked the detail that the ship and wind noise were loud and they had to yell loud at each other to be heard.. It had a realism to it. The inclusion of little razzes and taunts/dialogue in the light saber battle at the end... THANK THE MAKER for that.
So yeah.. there was some weak dialogue in some spots. But no biggie! The casting choices continue to be great. After watching Michael Collins and Rob Roy.. who could blame Lucas for casting Liam Neeson. The same can be said of Episode 2 with Christopher Lee and Hayden Christenson. Much CGI work out there in the world of movies has well.. cheapened the art of CGI. It's nice to see the A-team of ILM in action here and what they accomplish is breathtaking in design, movement and sound.
I'm hoping Rick McCallum and George are reading through all of these reviews.. and I'd like to add my $0.02 about getting writing help for the dialogue and plot-flow from old masters Lawrence Kasdan (co Scr.writer on The Empire Strikes Back) and even Irvin Kershner (director of Empire) if he's still able (he's probably around 80 by now)... or perhaps director David Fincher's camp... and maybe the folks who were behind X-Men.  Pay them a fee each!  Why not?! Even if you only pick one of those sources and have them assist on Ep. 3 it can only improve the quality. You can certainly afford to do this!
Criticism aside, I feel like I've been given so many gifts with Episode 2.. I don't want to get greedy!  Thanks for everything you did George! Nice job! Keep up the good work.
P.S. I've seen the movie digitally projected and regularly projected.. and WHOA.. the digital projection is just incredible! I looks like I could go to the front-row Clockwork Orange Malcolm McDowel seats and dive into the movie! I highly suggest making the extra effort to see it digitally projected - you will thank me!


title: poor

text: Special Effects should be used to support an already good story/screenplay and Lucas doesn't have that to begin with. He is a horrible scriptwriter because he has no realistic sense of dialogue. In addition to this, he is not a great director. The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi were both far superior to the original and were not directed by Lucas. Because of his inability to direct, the romantic tension between Christiansen and Portman is essentially non-existent and the overall emotion in the film is about on par with the Star Wars Holiday Special. Good special effects don't make a good movie. Lucas tries to do too much himself and in the end the success of the movie is carried by the success of its predecessors and its good, but overused, special effects.


title: Star Wars

text: This movie was just out of it.I know Aniken is supposed to become Drath Vader but he didn't have to be so arrigrat it would of made it better and the part where he threw the the srewdriver was stupid.We didn't get to see him kill all thoughs outlaws either which dissappointed me.And the fact that he said Padma tormentmented him was stupid.Now lets talk about the characters,Aniken grew older and kindof had the same thing as he was a boy,Oby 1 looked like an old man,even Jar Jar looked a bit older,but Padma.It's been 10years and she looks exactly the same!That was not cool and that kindof brought unpleasant motions to my mind.I gave it 3stars cause all of that.I liked the movie and at the end where Yota took out his light saber...! That was cool.The aliens from Comena looked cool and the time where the 3 are stuck on the poles and Dokuu takes out the ugly aliens to go and kill them that was cool.The sound effects were awesome even though a bit too loud.I give it 4stars because I didn't like the whole thing.


title: What was that?

text: I understand that the special effects are expensive, actually they're worth it, the movie is impressive, visually. But the story is just so bad, couldn't Lucas afford a real writer? The dialogues are just the worst I have ever heard (and I saw Dude wheres my car). The only way they make the DVD interesting is they make a mute track.


title: Why did this have to be made?

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I'm not sure I have ever been as let down watching a movie as I was with this one.  Contrary to what everyone seems to be saying, it is NOT better than The Phantom Menace.  I have to wonder if we didn't get to see Yoda "in action" if people would still think Attack of the Clones was so great.  The main problem with this movie is that it completely depends on knowlege of the original trilogy.  Granted most people who see the new movies are probably fans of the original, but that doesn't make it okay to completely ignore good storytelling.  The truth is there is not much to tell.  Everyone knows what's going to happen.  We have all imagined what went on before A New Hope.  When I think about it, the new trilogy is really pointless.  The new trilogy creates holes in the original trilogy.  Why would Obi Wan hide Luke on Tatooine after everything that happened. Not to mention that Tatooine is supposed to be a desolate planet.  The new series makes it seem like the hot spot of the universe.  And what about Anakin and Obi-Wan being good friends?  There is absolutely no fondness between them.  And Anakin being a great Jedi before he turned?  Why don't we get to see any of this?  Attack of the Clones is so devoid of emotion.  We wouldn't have any idea of Anakin's and Padme's feeling for one another except that they say so (in the most expressionless way possible).  There is just no chemistry between any of the characters.
George Lucas has obviously forgotten the concept of less is more.  There was just too much digital creation, it almost felt like watching a cartoon.  To evoke Dr. Malcolm in Jurassic Park, they were so concerned with whether they could do something, they didn't stop to think if they should.  There seemed to be many elements that were only there to show off digital technology than advance the story. The overall look of the film at times was very grainy, and some of the backgrounds looked like paintings.  It seemed like so many creatures and backgrounds had to be crammed in that nothing was used to its full potential.  Like the planet of water, Kamino, barely anytime was spent there.  All of the creatures were briefly spotligted instead of focused on.  There was nothing to develop a relationship with, especially when you think of how well planets like Hoth and Endor were used in the originals.
I did like the scene between Obi-Wan, Anakin, Count Dooku and (a little later) Yoda.  It reminded me of what Star Wars really should be.  I'm not sure we actually needed to see Yoda with a light saber, but it was okay.  I actually wanted to see Anakin with the two light sabers a little longer.  Overall, however, it was probably the best scene in the movie.
I have no hope left for Episode III.  It would be good if Lucas got better help with scriptwriting.  Maybe the characters and relationships could be developed a little more, and the lame jokes left out.  I won't criticize the actors for "bad performances" because I truly don't think they are at fault.  They are the victims of bad screenwriting and lazy directing.  Or maybe it's that the director has become so obsessed with his special effects everything else is secondary.  Maybe he should just make Episode III fully animated.


title: A new perspective

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I never write reviews, ..., I just had to get my two cents in... I am 26 and I have seen all five of the Star Wars movies. I saw Attack of the Clones twice. I have enjoyed Hayden Chistianson in "Life as a House" and I love Natalie Portman, Christopher Lee (who doesn't) and Ewen McGregor. I find that all of the actors are quite capable of giving brillaint performances. I think the problem lies in the writing, direction, and too much CGI. Remember that this is a series. How can you stray so far from where you start without inciting mixed feelings? We all know the story by now. So why did the Romance have to be so forced? The plots were so separated that at times I felt like I was watching two movies and the Obi Wan plot was what I wanted more of. I didn't care for the characters like you are supposed to in a good movie. The scenery was fanstastic, but it left nothing to the imagination.My mind was shut down and my jaw was dropped, and yes, I was entertained, but I left feeling cheated. I believe that Mr. Lucas raised our expectations. After The Phantom Menace (which I enjoyed as I sat there but never really care to see again)we all were waiting to see what was next. It was evident that he would have to do better. We were forgiving and we will be again. But please get a better script and give the actors a little more room to actually act. Let the characters drive Episode Three instead of the CGI. CGI makes for a great cartoon or music video, but when you promise drama and a story, let the characters live it for us. And please please please stop C3P0 from saying any more of those horrible one liners "It's a real drag" ruined my favorite part of the movie.
So what did I like? Obi Wan was good. All of the bad guys were my favorites, though. And the Yoda scene did give me chills (brief as it was). Jengo Fett was also a great surprise. I hope that the characters become three dimensional in the next installment. You can put a one dimensional comic book down, but you still have to sit through a two and a half hour one dimensional movie.
I will always love Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi, so I hope for the best with Episode Three since it is the doorway to those movies as well as George Lucas' last chance to make this series what it has promised to be since the beginning...the best sci-fi adventure of all time.


title: Better than Phantom Menace

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but....there's still a lot left to be desired. The potential for a great story line is there, but hiring Natalie Portman and Haydn Christensen to play the star-crossed lovers Amidala and Anakin was a mistake too big to ignore. Their performances are wooden, stilted, and made me wish that they'd just get on with it and stop shilly-shallying. The emotions that should be there simply weren't.
Portman and Christensen are not entirely to blame for their lack of expressiveness in their dialogue: Lucas is definitely the author of most of the dialogue in this film, and it shows - painfully. However, there are bright moments to this film: Threepio and R2-D2 are back (and Threepio's even fully-garbed this time!) in classic form, and are a brilliant, if all-too-necessary, comic relief.
The special effects are dazzling, if at times overwhelming. Especially fascinating was the planet Camino, composed entirely of water, with unceasing rain. There are, of course, the requisite bizarre creatures and wild new locales, and these are done in the height of Star Wars creativity - you've NEVER seen anything like some of these before!
Amidala's costumes are as peculiar, and for the most part, astoundingly UGLY, as ever - what would happen if one combined the contents of a Goth's closet with Britney Spears', with a little Navaho Indian and Japanese Geisha thrown in for good measure. Apparently Anakin likes them, though - for the duration of the film he gazes at her alternately with a puppy-like longing and a mysterious stare which I take (and hope) to be passionate conflict. It's hard to tell, with Christensen, whether he'd like to kill one or kiss one, going strictly by his looks. He acts more like James Dean than a proper Padawan.
The film has its moments of redemption: apart from the 'droid humour afore mentioned, we get to actually SEE Jedi in action, and it's visually stunning. Even Yoda gets to have his moment. The long-enigmatic tale of Jango and Boba Fett is also further related, with a surprising twist to it.
A final word of warning - this film is 2 hrs. 20 mins. long, and feels every minute (perhaps more) of its length. But I'd still recommend it: to see Star Wars (any Star Wars) in the theatre, with a box of popcorn in your hands and your eyes fixed on the glowing images before you, is an experience to remember. So go, settle into your seat, and watch as the lights dim, and the oh-so-familiar-but-still-magical yellow letters begin to roll, and forget about critics - "Feel the Force!"


title: The Third Ranked Star Wars Movie I Have Seen

text: Next to Empire Strikes Back and of course the original, Episode II is a tremendous picture.  The visual effects far exceed anything done in this saga thus far, and the story really pieces things together.  The story pulls you in and makes you more eager for the next installment when you hope your questions will be answered.  Another winning aspect is the return of the bad guys to fight another day.  Don't we all love a good villain?<br />My favorite moments in the movie were Yoda's battle, Skywalker's rage against the sand people, Samuel Jackson's arrival and the chase for the would-be assasin through the passage ways of Coruscant.  There was a lot to like about this movie.  Sure the acting was a bit corny as was the love story, but remember this a Sci-Fi movie.  Follow the entire story and forget about how well the acting is.  After all we're not watching Broadway, but we are viewing probably the best fantasy saga ever created.  ENJOY IT!


title: star war and my kids

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in fact
15 year ago we begin looking to the star wars we can not forget
such great thing like this.
now me and my kids every time we looking to star wars we enjoyed to much and for that we buyed a lot of thing of star wars even
my wife get angry with me. just wanted to say thank you from my deep heart to every one work in this movie.
best regards


title: Great movie and a break through of modern cinematogrophy

text: I am really tired of the critics bashing the Star Wars movies. These movies capure something that no other film has ever done. Hence the huge following and enormous sucess. I don't believe a critic should even be allowed to critique a Star Wars movie until he's seen it at least twice. There is just to much happening to honestly catch it in one viewing. If critics took the time to learn the whole back story to the Star Wars universe it would aid them in there incompetent venture. The previous reviewer didn't like the performance by Hayden Christensen and then goes on to state that he thought HAyden would have done a better job if he had played the part. Exactly what I am talking about incompetence. If you don't even know the actors name how can you critique him. Hayden did a wonderful job with this movie showing just enought dark forshadowing. Natalie, Ewan and Lee also were phenomenal. Mr. Lucas and Mr. Macallum have much to be proud of. They did an great job with the second installment of the Star Wars series. Can't wait for Episode III.


title: BETTER THAN THE REST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

text: When I went to see Attack of the Cones I was hoping it wouldn't be as dissapointing as The Phantom Menace.And all I'm saying is that it wasn't. In fact it's better than the rest. The Jedi battles are better than in A New Hope,The Battle is bigger than the Empire Strikes Back and,well,it's just better than Return of the Jedi(And I won't mention ther Phantom Menace).This is a must see film. I've seen it twice already, and I enjoyed it both times. Surely it can beat Harry Potter and Spiderman. Still, I love this film and keep asking whether I can see it again some other time. This is, for the last time, a GGGRRREEEAAATTT!!! Film<br />  And Yoda is hilarious when he fights!!!


title: Best STAR WARS movie after episode 4

text: If you are expecting completely new movie and incredibly original scenario this is not it. But it is a wonderful star wars movie, although you are familiar with the story, the battles are wonderful. You get really into another time and galaxy. This was what star wars fans really waiting for.


title: George, George, George.......*sigh*

text: ...  First off, prior to Episode I, George hadn't been behind the camera as a director since the mid-70's to direct the original Star Wars movie......while his time was well spent in doing more for sound and visual effects than any other individual, and dragging the movie theaters into the next millenium via digital projection.....well, he has fallen short in the other aspects of his filmmaking.  While the effects in this film were stunning, they rather took over the film, and made it difficult to focus on the elements we were supposed to be watching (battle scenes mostly), additionally, everything looked *too* darn good!  Remember the slightly gritty realism of the first three movies?  I felt more like I was watching a video game or a cartoon than a film.  The worst, however (and it pains me to say it almost as much as it hurts to think back on it) was the truly flat dialogue, and almost unanimously poor acting performances.  With the exception of Anakin (who needs to take some lessons and go back to soaps), I don't believe this was really the fault of the actors, but of the director.  When Liam Neeson (from Ep I), Samuel L. Jackson, Natalie Portman, and Ewan McGregor, all actors of notable talent, can come across so stale....well, I'm afraid there's a reason for it.  The two baddies "Senator Palpatine" and "Count Dooku" were able to come out a bit better as they are both veteran actors who could likely do the parts with nearly no direction at all.  The love story was just darned uncomfortable and annoying to watch, Anakin needed a good kick in the pants and sure didn't come across as someone who had just spent 10 YEARS training as a Jedi.  More like 10 minutes.  Natalie would have been able to do better with a better leading man, cause all I felt up there was hormones...not heat or passion.  I felt like I was watching a teen TV show, not a blockbuster movie.  Yeesh....  About the only thing that saved this from being a complete disappointment was the decision to have Yoda kick some serious tail!  It got the best cheer out of the whole film.....and I think everybody walked out knowing that Yoda is *indeed* a Jedi Master.  The music was excellent.....John Williams can do no wrong.  The costumes, creature and ships were all impressive.....but all was overshadowed by the fact that half of the fans in that theater could have written a better script than we saw.  George, some people simply need to play to their strengths, and yours is apparently *not* directing anymore.  Collaborate with a strong  director and writer, and then just step aside and handle the effects that you are so good at.  I adore Star Wars as much as anyone, but have seen enough good and bad films to recognize each when I see them.


title: Star Wars Is Back - Big Time!

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I don't want to spoil a thing and I don't want to say much more than the simple fact that I have a new favorite episode in the series. My prior favorite, "Empire," is far surpassed by "Attack Of The Clones."
"Attack Of The Clones" makes up for the disappointment of "Phatom Menace" and thensome. This movie not only proves that the three year wait was worth it, but that film is dead, because the digital cameras they used to make "Clones" appear to be in no way inferior to traditional 35mm. Also, Lucas may be demanding in having this film shown only in Theaters with THX or the equivalent, but it's worth it. This is the best sounding movie I have ever heard at the theater. Whereas it seems like theaters never turn on all the speakers or leave all the good parts out, "Attack Of The Clones" takes advantage of every speaker, making you feel every chase scene and every lightsaber duel. It is simply awesome. The only thing to rival how good it sounds is how good it looks. Personally, I welcome the digital age and this film proves that I am not wrong in feeling so.
My personal feelings on "Star Wars Episode II: Attack Of The Clones": Yoda and Mace Windu steal the show, "Titanic" has finally met its superior, and it's going to be a hard three years to wait for "Episode III."


title: This is how it is.

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I saw the movie at the 12:01am premier. It was pretty mindblowing and i liked about 85-90% of the movie, i could have trimmed a few mins off. First off I will tell you what i liked.
A lot darker film, great acting,l great story line with great links to past present and future lineage. Effects are better that before. Great pacing, mixing in obi wans detective subplot with the tamer romance scenes.
What I didnt like was all the incredibly silly c3po parts, Unfortunatley George couldnt resist putting silly jokes inbetween the great arena battle scenes, bad move. Also the diner scene was rediculous, it made a mockery of all the hard work that went into the rest of the universe being believable.
I place it after empire and new hope {not special editions}. But I think it may be the most watchable film of them all even though it is not as solid. If the afore mentioned scenes were cut out it would be the best yet i think.
Now I look forward to episode 3, hopefully more bount hunters, bring on ig88 and bosch.


title: Yawwwwnnnnnnnnnnnnn

text: What a waste of time. An incredibly tedious film, dreadful dialogue and some appalling acting. Plenty of faults in the CGI too, something that ILM are usually flawless at (could they really not be bothered to animate the background characters??!?)<br />Good to see Lucas enjoyed the Fifth Element as much as did - so much in fact that he ripped off one of the best sequences early on!


title: Attack of the Clones - the Best Yet

text: Spectacular is a word that comes to mind after seeing Attack of the Clones.  Superb, brillant and best yet are others.  George Lucas takes the audience on a maginificent ride through Jedi Councils, the Senate, across the Galaxy, a beautiful romance and the building of a clone army.  We begin to see that Annakin, although a talented and powerful young Jedi, has some traits that will one day turn him to the dark side of the Force.  However for now Annakin and the stunning Amildada are destined for each other.  Their relationship is complicated by Annakin being a Jedi and Amildada a Senator but love does conquer all.  The scenery, costumes and characters are in my opinion, the best yet out of all the Star Wars series, actually I would say this is one of the best films I have ever seen.  Yoda is an all time personal favourite of mine and I was delighted to see his presence throughout the film.  He truly is, and always will be, the grand Master of all Jedis...


title: Definitely worth it!

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I think this movie was excellent. The characters were well scripted, the action was enticing and the graphics were gorgeous.
1.Hayden Christensen was fabulous. So many people have been complaining that he did nothing but whine and sulk. That was the POINT. That is his character. (to any teen girls complaining about their boyfriends dragging them to this movie-Hayden is one of the most gorgeous boys I've ever seen, but that's beside the point)
2.I love Natalie Portman and she did well in this movie, and was able to portray Queen Amidala's forbidden romance.
A few things I didn't like:
1. The fighting. I suppose it's because I've been raised on television, but I didn't find any of the fighting to be that spectacular. The one exception is the fabulous fabulous fabulous fight at the end between Count Dukoo and Anakin, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and YODA!!!! Yay for Yoda! No longer a Confucius with pointy green eyes, Yoda shows his stuff in this movie.
2. While most of the romance was well acted, there were quite a few cringe-worthy lines to be found.


title: I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE IT!

text: I LOVE ALL OF THE STAR WAR MOVIES AND HOPE THEY CONTINUE MAKING THEM.  I WISH THEY HAD MADE THEM IN ORDER HOWEVER, BECAUSE WE ALREADY KNOW IN ADVANCE WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO ANIKIN IN THE FUTURE AND IN A WAY I HATE THAT.  I REALLY LIKED THE PHANTOM MENACE, I WAS NOT FOND OF JAR JAR BINKS, HE WAS BORING AND UNFUNNY.  I AM GLAD HE WILL NOT BE IN THE NEXT ONE VERY MUCH.  IT WOULD BE NICE IF THEY WOULD GET RID OF HIM ALTOGETHER.  AS FOR THE REST OF THE MOVIE, I LOVED IT AND EXPECT THE NEXT ONE TO BE FANTASTIC.  I WILL BE LOOKING FORWARD TO HAVING IT RELEASED ON DVD.  I HATED IT WHEN THEY KILLED OFF LIAM NEESON, HE IS TERRIFIC.


title: Attack of the Drones--Please make it stop.

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After watching this film twice I fear that the "rave" reviews are fuelled much more by wishing the movie was great, rather than really acknowledging that most of it kind of [...].
Like many others, having grown up waiting for the next Star Wars movie to come out, I think that I really wanted these movies to be as cool and interesting as the first series. I still remember being taken to the movies as a kid and seeing Star Wars as a little boy. It was magic. We were ensorcelled. And we all had characters that we could relate to, dream about, and wanting to roleplay on the playground.
Episode One was such a let-down, such a kick in the teeth, that it was sad watching it. Depressing. Pathetic.
The fact that this second movie is only slightly better than the flatulent attempts of Episode One does not merit great reviews. It merits mediocre reviews, at best.
I do have to admit that the battle scenes were cool. The special affects are great. The choreography of the duels were fun. But with such lame characters, pointless and vapid dialogue, and forced performances, it is hard to get excited about too much.
I am certain that I will go and see the third and final obligation, er... I mean installment of this series and see how it turns out.
Too bad Darth Vader will be more "understood" by the audience, rather than just scary and evil like he was before he knew "true love".... Bleech.....


title: Attack of the Yawns, indeed!

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Believe it or not, I almost didn't go see this movie.
I am a true fan of the Star Wars trilogy, and I have watched them many times over.  Needless to say, when I heard that Lucas was finally doing the rest of the movies, I hit the ceiling.  I couldn't wait for the first of the movies to come out.  I was 8th in line to see it at the new theater in town with 10 screens (8 were playing Menace).  When I left I was in a bit of a daze because of how BAD the movie was.
What really bothered me was that Star Wars is supposed to be funny, witty, and full of action. If you go back and watch the 3rd 4th and 5th movies you'll see this.  It is a major reason for their success.  Then...  George Lucas tried to direct, write and produce the movie.  I can hear the toilet flushing.
The first and second movies simply cannot stand up to the greatness of the later films.  The entire first 3/4 of the 2nd movie (aside from a few gems), to be blunt, ....  The ending almost made it worth spending money and 2.5 hours trying to stay awake.  Amidst the terrible dialog ('Every day I die a little more.') and the terribly fake love scenes (see previous line), they finally threw some action in at the end.  The last 30 mins of the movie was what we have come to love Star Wars for.
I hope that Lucas is smart enough to not have anything to do with the next movie except maybe to produce it.  He really isn't all that good at directing or screenwriting.  I really think that they have a possibility of resurrecting a good thing.
Knock on wood.


title: EPISODE 2

text: this movie was incredible despite what the critics have said about it. Everything about it was good and it is quite possibly my favorite movie of all-time. I've seen it twice already and I am looking forward to seeing it again. the star wars saga continues to be amazing.


title: A very good addition to the Star Wars series!

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Attack of the Clones is amazing. Period. Using the latest digital effects, George Lucas has created an outstanding flick.
The story opens about ten years after the Phantom Menace, with Padme Amidala arriving on Coruscant to cast a vote for a non-military movement. When she arrives, her ship is destroyed, killing her decoy and several guards. During those ten years, a Jedi named Count Dooku has created a seperatist movement from the republic, rallying systems to his cause. The republic wanted to use military force against them, but Padme was against it.
Concerned with the attack, Supreme Chancellor Palpatine has two Jedi, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker, both of whom have not seen her for ten years, assigned her protectors. Anakin is still in love with her. Right off the bat, the assasin trys again, leading the Jedi on a fantastic chase through the Coruscant traffic. They find the bounty hunter, but she is killed before they can find her employer. Obi-Wan goes off to find the killer, while Anakin and Padme go to Naboo to hide.
Obi-Wan finds himself at Kemino, a planet where clones are made, and finds that a Clone Army, numbering in the millions are ready for the republic. He then finds Jango Fett, the bounty hunter whom he is seeking and engages him in an exciting battle that involve lightsabers, flying around and missiles.
Anakin has visions of his mother, and heads off to Tatooine, where he finds her, but she dies in his arms. He starts to go to the dark side of the force here.
Obi Wan tracks Jango to another planet, where he is captured, but not before sending off a message about the clone army and Jango. Anakin and Padme rush off to the rescue, only to be captured themselves.
They are put in an areana, where a furious battle takes place. The republic brings in the clone army, and the battle begins. I won't try to describe it. One, its too chaotic. Two it would ruin it. Lets just say the there are clone troopers, Jedi, battle droids (many kinds of them) and ships. The movie comes down to a wonderful lightsaber battle. Yoda fights, along with Anakin and Obi-Wan.
This movie is probably one of the best there. The action scenes are outstanding, and the overall story is pretty good. The romance in it is kind of weak, but it works out okay. This is the pivitol moment in the series, and George Lucas doesn't disapoint. Well worth seeing many times.


title: I really can't believe that I paid money to see this . . .

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My wife kept having to nudge me to make sure that I was awake.  She was angry that I had told her that this was supposed to be a romantic movie, as she felt that it was a lousy one, at best.
Overall, Hayden Christiensen was a horrible choice for Anakin.  His acting was absolutely aweful.  And since the movie hinged upon him, that really hurt.
Some scenes were good, like Obi-Wan's use of the force to make a drug-seller rethink his life, but these were far and few between in a sea of sludge.
The best thing that I can say is that the movie picks up when they arrive in the arena.  Unfortunately, this is about twenty minutes before the end and I don't think that twenty minutes out of a two and a half hour movie is a good thing upon which to spend my money.
Yoda's lightsaber duel was really good, though . . .


title: Every bit as bad as TPM

text: Same problems: CGI instead of story, no compelling bad guy, stupid droid scenes, ridiculous dialog. It all adds up to another Star Wars clunker which will soon find its way to the same dustbin as Phantom Menace. Whatever hope we had that Lucasw would rekindle the original series just died under the weight of two hours of [bad] movie. Within two weeks, everyone will be pinning their hopes on Ep III, and that one will [stink] in exactly the same way as the last two [stinked]. Lucas will make 100s of millions of dollars from this, so he has no reason to change.


title: Get a life ney sayers!

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I get so sick of hearing people go on and on about how disappointed they are with the new set of movies because somehow their expectations aren't being met.
Yeah, the first three movies hit us all like a ton of bricks, and the plots seemed elegant and sophisticated in comparison, but folks IT'S BECAUSE WE WERE 12 YEARS OLD!
Come on, George Lucas has NEVER led us to believe these films are anything more than a modern effects filled rendition of the old serial matinee movies (yeah the ones they'd slap together every WEEK back in the old studio days to get quarters from kids).
It's all for FUN, and when that's your only expectation then they succeed magnificently.
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I have no doubt that in Shakespeare's time his later works were considered trite, dull, boring, and paled in comparison to his earlier works, but ya know what, now we consider every word to be classic.  I have absolutely no doubt the same will be said for the Star Wars films 500 years from now.  So chill out, and enjoy it IN THE NOW!


title: 0 for 2. i hope Lucas can hit for .300 with the next movie.

text: I recently saw Episode II.  I was one of the many lemmings that decided that it was a good idea to go see this much anticapted movie.  Let me tell you that I was very disapointed in Episode I I was one of the many who was let down big time on that film.  But that was okay, not every director can live up to there expectations.  I decided to forget about that movie which most people would like to (please everyone get off of cloud nine, even Lucas said that Episode I wasn't very well written, even though he had what 20 years...anyway).  And go into this movie with some of the highest expectations.  My mistake.  THe movie was agian a bore.  But it was well written.  But still a bore.  Maybe i lay the blame to the acting but Portman, Jackson, and McGregor did a great job so who does that leave.  Oh let me see the guy who played ANIKIN.  The only reason this movie got 3 stars was because of the Yoda Fight seen.  Simply amazing.  It was well worth the wait to see Yoda go at it with a light saber.  But the movie was still a bore.


title: The Destruction of the Star Wars Franchise is Here

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So this is supposed to be a darker Star Wars?  The installment when Anakin Skywalker clings onto the Dark Side, and is beyond the reach of the righteous Jedi path?  If so, then Episode II: Attack of The Clones founders in ways unimaginable.  In one sentence the film can be described as snowed under stomach-turning acting, a rushed script, and being dreadfully boring and utterly predictable.  Episode II is the harbinger of the destruction of the Star Wars franchise.  I'm not a fan of the trilogy, regarding Return of the Jedi somewhat childish with the Ewoks, but embracing The Empire Strikes Back as an epic piece of Sci-Fi and Fantasy grandeur.  But as for Attack of The Clones, as unbelievable as it may sound, Episode I is exempted as the worst Star Wars, it is now --you guessed it -- Episode II.
Whereas Episode 1 supported a thrilling climax of four synchronized battles, Attack of Clones lacks even that and everything else we would expect from movies.  First off, the problem with the episodes progressing backwards is audiences already recognize the fate of the cast.  When in ominous plight, Anakin, Amidala, and Obi Won, regardless of anything, will overcome their struggles.  Because we can automatically tell their fate, the suspense level is at a zero.  Why couldn't Lucas slot in another absorbing character like Darth Maul, but make him a hero, place him in the spotlight, provide an adequate background, let the audience be attached to him, and needless to say make him sacrifice his life for the main heroes.  Incorporate something like that and the audiences who have given a damn about this derisory movie.  As 3PO, R2D2, and the rest of the hero bandwagon go off to set things right, the outcome of their grave struggles are obvious.
To say Episode II is the darker breed of the series is an overstatement.  Return of the Jedi was darker than this (Luke nearly giving in to the Dark Side as he hammers his lightsaber on his father's).  Luke was --key word-- believable.  Anakin in Episode II is terribly annoying and powerless on set.  If you can define Anakin simply getting angry at Amidala and breaking down as a  "darker" Star Wars, then I might as well jump off a cliff.  One of the most important scenes we should have seen was when Anakin slaughters an entire tribe of creatures who enslaved his deceased mother.  That was a vital scene, the core why Anakin gives into the Dark Side, and we aren't even allowed to see what transpired, or how he annihilated them?  We only see Anakin slay two guards after the death of his mother and then the scene ends.  Later,  Anakin reveals to Amidala what he did to the tribe, savagely killing their women and children.  That is truly sad that Lucas cannot even follow the book on how movies are to be executed.  Here is the first rule after reading a bunch of how to develop screenplays books, movies are meant to be visual, NOT RETOLD BY WORDS.
The entire cast lacks the essence of human relationship.  Emotional impact is nowhere to be found as the camera switches from person to person, and never providing deep characterizations.  As you may have already conjectured, my biggest beef with the movie is the actor who plays Anakin.  He isn't convincing and doesn't even seem like he is being drawn to the Dark Side.  All he does is bleat about how all his problems are connected to Obi Won's method of training.  In years of training as a Jedi , he acts like a rich yuppie who perceives himself as "the best."  Gimme a break Lucas, what's up with this movie.  Is this how yuppies react when they don't have enough money to get what their eyes are glued to?  The acting and scripting might as well have been deleted.  Episode II should have been an opera,  because that is all Episode II is, eye-candy packed with a musical score.  Simply style over substance.
And yes, only Watto bears genuine characterization.  We seem him sordid, rundown with flies buzzing around him, and he is crestfallen when he realizes his inability to fix his droid.  Most importantly the audience can relate to him, because we all failed sometime in our lifetime.  Might as well hand him the Oscar for Best Acting in Episode II, despite the fact that HE IS COMPUTER GENERATED.
The masses enjoyed it, and for those who take pleasure in a movie due to its aptitude of its writing, dialogue, and acting, then avoid paying for high-priced Episode II tickets.  Hell, even the visuals aren't even that impressive, they are so cartoony and wacky that the PS2 outperforms this million-dollar construction.  Remember the formation found in the old trilogy of Storm Troopers?  Over here, we have computer generated, Clones gearing in formation, and boy it looks so cheesy and artificial.  Lastly, when Lucas is writing his screenplays where does he get the inspiration for the names of his characters?  For instance Mr. Fisto.  Next, Count Dooku?  I cannot imagine a hero screaming his name in defiance and rushing at him with a lightsaber.  Try it, scream it as if he severed your arm like he did with Anakin, sounds pathetic, right?  Another proof of style over substance is the war scenes.  The universe of Star Wars is in a technically advance stage and who charges to meet army against army with the creation of absolute firepower?  I know this scene was strictly meant to knock out our senses and do nothing for the plot or its characters.
One good thing about Episode II: Attack of the Clones was the concluding credits.  I gave the movie a chance, never walking away from it, but when I knew it was over and I didn't have to pray for a turn-around I was sincerely thankful the traditional ending theme song emanating from the theatrical speakers.


title: It was better than Phantom Menace, sort of

text: Goerge Lucas, in his latest effort to divorce you from your money, has produced a piece of...work...that lacks orginality, spontaneity, acting, direction and story.  There is nothing new in here except the special effects.<br />As I was enduring this movie, I was constantly checking my watch hpoing for light at the end of the tunnel.


title: A Movie you have got to see !

text: Star Wars Ep. II Attack of the Clones is the best movie out this year. It has everything Star Wars fans love. It has action, humor, and romance. If you loved the Star Wars Trilogy and Ep. I, you will love Ep. II


title: This movie was pretty good.

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Although some of the dialogue IS pretty bad and the love story scenes does make you cringe, I'd say that overall this was a great movie that you wouldn't want to miss. It could have been better but it's still worth seeing. (Especially the Yoda scene!)
Actually, I was surprised that so many people find the new series inferior to the old trilogy. I am a "new" Star Wars fan so I did not watch the old trilogy until after I watched the two new episodes (I cringed through the outdated robots and spaceships ;)). Frankly, I didn't think the old trilogy was that much better than the new one. I was especially disappointed by "The return of the Jedi". Darth Vader was NOT the evil villain that I had come to hate/love. He was so wishy washy, and the way he killed Palpatine was just plain ridiculous (so if I ever confront Palpatine, all I have to do is wait for him to torture another and then I just pick him up and throw him overboard despite the fact that one of my hand is cut off, eh?). There were many parts of the old trilogy I found boring and I actually prefer episode one over it. I guess it's because I didn't watch it when it first came out and didn't grow up with it?
Anyway, I can't wait for episode three. I hope George Lucas does a good job with it (pleeeaassee hire a good script writer!). Since most of the exciting things happen it episode three, I'm sure it will be a fantastic film if made properly.


title: I can feel the Force in Attack of the Clones!

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Star Wars fans won't be disappointed when they go catch a sreening of Attack of the Clones. I think that this movie rules out all it's previous predessors. Although some of the acting weren't really great, the action, adventure, music, and of course story line will overwhelme you.
John Williams' masterful music returns for the fifth time in the Star Wars galaxy without missing a beat. The enchanting battle sequences and special effects will not let you down. Even Master Yoda has gotten into the act by stealing the show with an array of lightsaber swings and blasts.
All you fans out there, you won't be disappointed because you can feel the Force in Attack of the Clones


title: Forget the series and enjoy the film...

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I have seen AOTC twice now, and am about to grab a third viewing. Yes, I am a Star Wars fan. Having seen every Star Wars film (including Episode 1) far too often I think that AOTC ranks right up there with the best of them (in my view Episode 5, The Empire Strikes Back).
I'll start with the negatives -
A 45 minute, completely unbelievable, love story. There is no good reason why Padme Amidala, an accomplished senator, ex-queen of about 30, would be at all interested in a self absorbed 20 yeah old boy. In fact, almost every conversation they have until she says "I love you" indicates that she barely likes him. Now, that would be bad enough if it weren't compounded by romantic dialogue that makes one want to cringe.
Anakin Skywalker. With no disparaging intended to a sterling performance by Hayden Christiansen, the character Anakin Skywalker has the makings of an Imperial Stormtrooper, not a Sith Lord. Sith Lords (Sidious, Dooku, even Maul) all have intelligent, thoughtful personalities. Anakin, on the other hand, having experienced 10 years of Jedi training is still too impetuous to turn into the authoratative, brooding Darth Vader. Now an excuse may be age, but someone who is childish at 20, despite being involved in the responsibilities of settling disputes as a Jedi apprentice, is unlikely to mature by 40 or so (which, I presume, is his age in Episode 4).
Anyway, since I gave the film 5 stars, there must have been something good in it...
Well... everything else!
The story manages through artful manipulation to provoke interest in a middle episode. Thanks to Lucas' somewhat arrogant folly, we know the ending already. Yet he has managed to create interesting twists, and an (almost) cliffhanger. The way it seems to be a simple issue of the republic falling apart then just before the final sequence of battles the viewer starts to realise that something unusual is afoot, leading up to the revelations at the end... brilliant! Lucas uses plays on names, elaborate timelines, and a host of inter-relationships (maybe too many, everybody was everybody's apprentice!) to weave an intricate society the binds of which are breaking...
The Star Wars universe comes alive in a way the initial films never allowed thanks to special effects and attention to detail that is unprecedented. The special effects are the best I have ever seen, as expected, with crisp believable alien landscapes, amusing and fun aliens, and great battle scenes... a visual treat that just gets better with successive viewings. The universe they portray, with the Jedi temple and its Padawan apprentice classes, Coruscant's bars, delis and streets, and more, comes to life as never before. Okay there are a couple technical anomalies like poor medical technology that mean people wear eye patches, or metal prosthetics, despite the fact that cloning technology is perfected... But once you can ignore or not notice these, you are in for a treat.
As for the battle scenes... they are simply the best a Star Wars film has ever offered, and that is saying something.
Although I am a true fan of the originals, I think that discarding the nostalgia and revolutionary value of the original trilogy, AOTC is at least as good a film as Episodes 4 and 6. Only Episode 5 can beat it, and I may feel different after I have seen it on DVD a few times!


title: The best Star Wars movie since Empire Strikes Back

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STAR WARS: ATTACK OF THE CLONES REVIEW:
...the best Star Wars film since Empire Strikes Back. This movie had some of my favorite moments in cinema. Honestly I did not have really high expectations of Attack Of The Clones but after watching this movie, there was no doubt in my mind that Lucas is still the king of special affects. The movie starts really well, and ends with a scintillating bang!
Yes the script is a bit cheesy at times, more so than any other Star Wars movie. But the acting is quite good. Hayden Christensen is a great Anakin Skywalker. I am telling you that his acting is more than good, it is great. There are some scenes where Anakin shows his dark side; and those are the best scenes of them all. Hayden Christensen comes off as a superb actor, and with the proper direction will surely move on to better films.
Natalie Portman is great as the former queen turned ambassador, while Obi Wan Kenobi is well played by Ewan McGregor. The movie's climax is unexpectedly charming and enjoyable. I mean if the audience applauses and cheers the last fight scene, the director must have done something right. I am telling you, the audience was dead. This was the second day the movie was showing, and there were was no one dressed up or anything. But when Yoda stepped on to protect Obi Wan and Anakin, the crowd went wild. All that everyone needed to see was the little shadow, and they started chuckling. I mean we never imagined Yoda to be so agile, right? But Yoda kicked butt, and so did the movie
The special affects are great as usual, but I can't wait for the DVD of this particular film. It was shot exclusively with digital cameras, meaning the DVD transfer will be stupendous.
The love story is also well developed and never rushed. The only problem was the fact that some of the script was cheesy. But there were enough memorable lines to make this movie very entertaining.
There are some people who felt that the acting was a bit wooden and didn't like how Amidala and Anakin were. The problems aren't with the movie, but with the viewers. Some critics are trying too hard to liken this movie's characters to the old Star Wars movies. That is a huge problem with the fans and not the movie.
Ewan McGregor is convincing as anyone can be, when it comes to trying to fill the shoes of Sir Alec Guinness. There have been some complaints that Amidala wasn't the rogue that her daughter was, and that Anakin wasn't like Luke. That's all rubbish! These are different characters and are as well developed as anyone in Star Wars. As I said, Hayden Christensen was fantastic, as was the rest of the cast including Samuel L Jackson.
They made the best of the script, and were all up to the mark of any actor, in the history of Star Wars. The last thing I want to say about the acting is this; you have to keep in mind that all these actors were acting infront of a blue screen, speaking to imaginary creatures. And with that in mind, the acting was great.
After Empire Strikes Back, this has to be my favorite Star Wars picture. And that is from the point of view of a fan who simply loved the originals. You need to go watch the movie...


title: CHILL PPL

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I thought the movie was great. There are several things to remember for ppl who hated it.
1. If you are expecting it to give you the same excitement as when you were 12, you will be disappointed. A lot of fans that were 8-15 years old when the original Trilogy came out are the most disappointed. Let me give you a hint: you are not gonna get the same thrill at 35 as you did at 10.
2. Episode 1,2,and 3 are not supposed to be exactly the same as the old ones! They are companions, prequels, not CLONES. They are separate, and set in a different time period.
3. Star Wars is not Shakespeare! Don't take it so seriously! The movies are meant to be fun! Just enjoy the good, interesting parts! So it isn't going to win any acting awards. So what?
4. You people seem to have this idealistic veiw of the Old Trilogy. Like the acting was always terrific. Like the lines were never cheezy. Like there were no annoying characters (C-3PO, and the Ewoks were kind of strange) And I have heard people say Anakin is a whiny brat. What about LUKE? "Uncle Owennnn!" Just have fun with the movies! Stop taking it so seriously!


title: Star Wars Episode 2, Attach of the Clones

text: After watching Episode 2, the near realness was fantastic.<br />It movie technology at it's very best.  A must see film.


title: Thank you George

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Well.. The acting wasn't top notch, but Star Wars is in my opinion; FINALLY back. After the completely waste of a movie Star Wars 1, we get a movie with a more adult style, a bit darker, brilliant action scenes, and we actually get to see Yoda in action. But probably most importantly: Ewan McGregor does a much better job here! He was practicly sleeping the last movie. The actors do a lot better job in this movie as well. They deliver a more throughout performance. Go Samuel! hehehe
The first movie was meant for children, and while also this movie is kind to a general audience, I still think this was a more mature movie. Actually, this movie made me see IV, V, and VI all over again! I kind of miss the models and dolls technology, instead of all the computer graphics, but that is not important anymore. It is nice a grace to see them not change scene, or clip each time some bloke draws his / her lightsaber.
It's gone so many years since the first movies for christ sake! Let's celebrate that this movie was good, and pray to the light side of the force that the third movie will be as dark as George Lucas promises.
Cheers everybody, and may the force be with us!


title: Star Wars Is Back

text: ... Attack of the Clones is the movie I waited sixteen years to see. This is one beutiful movie, with many locations. The fx are the best, and yes, I loved the story and the acting. It was not as wooden as I thought it would be. I really loved the way Anakin was portrayed as arrogant creep,and to see his anger dealt out on Tatooine. Some people say there is no chemistry. This could be due to the conflictive nature of the story and characters. Critics are panning this film because it is trendy to bash Star Wars now. Don't listen. Sure, this movie has some flaws, but I was having too much fun to make a list. This is Star Wars, and I love it.


title: Episode II

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e II anakin and padme fall in love and get
married and horror legend christopher lee is playing a bad guy named
count dooku and if you liked boba fett your gonna love his father
jango fett and I know much more than that but I can't tell you but I
can tell you that it will be much better than episode I because it's
more like the oringinal trilogy and you can bet your bottom dollar
that I will be there the first day it comes out.


title: really, really, really, totally, bad

text: okay, this movie stunk like a dead skunk. the story wouldn't have been that bad if all the scenes with anakin and padme had been cut out. for one thing, they were both there for their sex appeal and good looks. portman is supposedly a senator who wants no romantic complications with anyone, yet she flaunts herself shamelessly in overdone costumes that could be called gaudy. not to mention get her skin tight white jumper ripped off by some monster. that was completely on accident i guess. haydon whatever his name is can't act to save his life, and the script did not help that. and what was up with the so called "romantic dialogue"? "Gee padme, i don't like sand. sand is real annoying. you're not like sand........" yeah, that was really great. mcgreggor was doing a better job in his subplot, but he was all alone so there was no interesting or humorous dialogue. and meanwhile the two jedi masters-who are apparently big losers-sit around trying to look like they are in the movie for a actual purpose. they fail, needless to say. lets see what else, it was really boring. not as boring as episode one, but almost. at least this one was bad in a sort of funny way. oh yeah, it had the most boring villain in the whole world. yoda fighting him looked really stupid. no one had any sense of humor. i want to call it attack of the clowns, but no one was funny enough to be called a clown. more like attack of the really boring overdone special effects and bad acting. yeah, that'll do it.


title: "Clones" not quite as good as the originals...

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I'm not one to normally rate movies, but it seems like every movie that comes out now gets a positive endorsement from the critics no matter how good it really is.  Perhaps the same people that recommended Enron stock to the masses rate movies too.
Anyway, in spite of all the hype, I have to say that I really expected a bit more from this movie.  I like Lucas. I enjoyed all of the original Star Wars Trilogy, but this movie was not at all as entertaining as the first three. It seemed to be "cloned" parts of the originals with minor twists that were added for a feeble attempt at creating continuity, but it doesn't work.
While I have to admit that the special effects were quite good at times, the acting and storyline were predictable and well below par in my opinion.  Perhaps the novelty of Star Wars has faded for me now that I am in my late thirties.  My kids (ages 6 to 10 yrs) seemed to generally enjoy this movie, but I wish I would have spent my money on something else.  I guess I'm just thankful I didn't stand in long lines waiting for it like some other people did.


title: Attack of the Clones

text: To all of you die hard star wars fans out there, you will agree that this is the one that we have been waiting for.  After the much overhyped Episode I, I feel a sigh of relief.  The only  disappointment felt was the fight between Yoda and Sidious.  Yoda reminded me of a really angry gobbledock who just had his packet of chips taken away.  Overall, very impressed.  A must see on anyones movie list.  Five stars from me........ May the force be with you.....


title: AMAZING!

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Star Wars - Attack of the Clones! was SPECTACULAR! It has everything! - monsters more terrifying than the Rancor, nicely designed vehicles, magnificent action scenes, awesome characters (way to go Jango Fett!), and countless other things!
My favorite scenes are: Obi-Wan jumping out of the window & he and Anakin pursuing Zam Wessel! I also love the sound Wessel's speeder makes when it's flying. The actress who plays her is also very hot!
Many people hate Jar Jar Binks but hey, every sci-fi movie needs humour or else it would be... boring. Bink's role in Star Wars is a necessity since he's a very cheerful and funny Gungan!
I think the movie deserved 4 Stars, not 3! For those who haven't seen the movie --- GO WATCH IT! Why? 'Cause it's an experience of a lifetime! And for those who disliked the love scenes, well I can understand why. Don't worry, you guys and gals will know true deep love someday...
Overall, George Lucas did an admirable and fantastic job in this 2nd episode of the 1st trilogy! Go see it and during the action scenes --- TRY NOT TO BLINK!... Especially when the all the Jedis arrive!...


title: Wow! Another box office hit by Lucas!

text: The only word I can think of to describe this movie is WOW!! The special effects were outstanding and the acting was incredible. Hayden Christensen did an amazing job as the older Anakin Skywalker. He blew me away.


title: Major Let Down

text: When I heard people talking about how cool this movie was, I couldn't wait to see it. ...The plot was horrible, the actors were cardboard, and for an action movie, it had about 20 minutes of real action. After Episode 1, I didn't think it could get much worse. This movie cam dangerously close to proving me wrong.


title: Star Wars: Attack of the Clones

text: After seeing this movie, the audience stood up and clapped there hearts out, whistled, and screamed good comments. This was an AWESOME film that gives out very big surprises, and no one should go without seeing it. I am a Star Wars fanatic and I have to say this is probably the best Episode yet, and "Star Wars Episode III:(rumored title) Fall of the Jedi" should be even better!!! Lucas knew he did a good job with this movie and will now take a small break, then begin on the next Star Wars, and in three years, will come out to theaters. I cannot wait for the next one! Episode II was worth every second and every penny!!!!!!! GO SEE IT!!!!!!!!!!!


title: After Episode 1, I was hesitant to see Episode 2...

text: But I saw it anyways and I can honestly say I really liked it. The acting was pretty good and it had the most villians of all of the movies. One thing I really liked about this movie was that of all of the Star Wars movies, this had the most amazing action scenes and special effects. I mean, if your still not convinced then here is a 5 word hooker: YODA HAS A FIGHT SCENE! Forget about Episode 1, that was a mistake, Episode 2 brings honor back into this series. It was near perfect...Go see this great movie, and let the force be with you...


title: The Empire prepares to strike......

text: Ok, first of all, I would like to say that all of the people out there who went to this movie expecting it to be exactly on the same level as the older trilogy, and left feeling disappointed by the story, or the characters, or anything else.  You can't expect it to be the same at all.  The first trilogy was set during a civil war, during a dark time.  The characters were varied. You had a rogue, a princess, a wookiee co-pilot, an old war hero jedi, and a young antagonist with hidden potential, who all came together to defeat a common enemy.  Now, flash back a few decades.  It is a peaceful time, but with a stirring in the air, of a coming change.  The government is becoming stale and corrupt, and the Jedi are losing their mystique and grandeur, because they are attached to the stale government.  So, you can expect a few things.  Dense political plotlines, corrupt individuals, Jedi who aren't in touch with their powers anymore, and a more old school soceity.  You must understand this.  Han Solo would never blend in an environment such as this, he wouldn't match.  The characters in this movie were superb in my opinion, because they fit the times that they were set in.  Obi-Wan (Ewan) was much more fleshed out, and you could tell that he was scared for Anakin, and his fear would lead to failure in his training of Anakin.  Anakin ( Hayden) also came to full veiw.  No longer the child who screamed "wizard!", He had come into the light as a troubled young man who would become The Darth Vader we all know.  And Yoda, I know there are a few people out there who said that yoda's fight was sacrilige, I disagree.  Yoda has trained for hundreds of years, His skills would reflect that.  And add the fact that he wasn't at the end of his life like he is later.  Padme was the same, but for good reason.  Mace had more screen time, and Dooku was a good addition to the story, it's good to hear some smack talking in a fight.  I miss that. The movie exceeded my expectations in many ways.  I now have to wait a couple more years to see the empire rise to power and the climactic lightsaber battle that is inevitable, but I can make it now, thanks to the second chapter not sucking.  Now I can watch a newer Star Wars DVD without wincing, the years will pass more easily that way.


title: More like the originals!

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Unlike most people, I thoroughly enjoyed Star Wars Episode I (after a second viewing ... I HATED it the first time I saw it).  However, Episode I was very different from the originals.  It was more concerned about making a metaphor to the Roman Republic/Empire instead of being concerned about more fun and adventure - this is not a bad thing, especially if you bother to listen to the political dialogue in Ep I (which I didn't bother to do the first time I saw it.)
Episode II has much more fun and adventure although it's a pretty dark story ... but not too dark ... not nearly as dark as The Empire Strikes back.  We witness more of the ensemble cast going through a dangerous adventure TOGETHER, which is what most people loved about the originals.  The droids add more comical relief, as they did in the originals.  However, the ensemble cast doesn't have quirky or humorous lines like they used to - but, remember, this movie takes place before the Empire destroyed much of civilization - this is a much more complex time.
The action is great, and there's never a dull moment.  I didn't like the opening chase through Coruscant - the chase through between the buildings was SO not Star Wars.  The absolute worst scene was the scene in the bar near the beginning and Obi-Wan uses his jedi mind tricks in the corniest way possible.


title: Attack of the Clones

text: This movie has the potential to be the greatest movie in the Star Wars saga.  In my opinion, Empire Strikes back was the best movie in the New Hope trilogy,  so if this is any indication of what to expect in Attack of the Clones then prepare for a very dark and brilliant movie.


title: Star Wars Attack of  the What? ...

text: ...I HAVE SEEN IT. What a waste of a Saturday and Money. Who directed this thing, a bunch of mental challanged water heads. This thing does not even deserve a rating. I got what it deserve in the toilet. Becuase what its...!!!! It skipps all around. Lucus need to make a movie more than every 3 years. He needs to go back to making the muffet movies. Who cares about the love in another galaxy?...


title: The best so far!!!

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FYI: Lucasfilm scheduled the DVD-release of Episode II for November 13th according to their newsletter.
First of all, I can clearly imagine what kind of people are considering this movie to be the worst ever:
All those authors who wrote books about the Star Wars - and claimed to be the keepers of the one and only truth.
Let's see what was changed and who would not like it:
The Clone War runs completely different (Ouch! Timothy Zahn)
The Clones do not become crazy because of the force (Zahn again)
The Death Star wasn't invented by Bevel Lemelisk and Qui Xux (Sorry, Kevin J. Anderson)
Boba Fett's real name isn't Jasper Merees (Sorry again, Mr. Anderson)
Yoda does have a lightsaber - and KNOWS how to use it (Bad Luck for Dave Wolverton)
There can be good weather on Corouscant (you see, Mr. Michael A. Stackpole)
E.T. sits in the Council Chamber (in your eye FBI, CIA, NSA,...)
and the list goes on and on and on.
To me, Episode II is one of the very few movies that not only met my expectations, but exceeded them in almost every single aspect.
The love story is being kept endureable short, the characters are much more developped that in Episode I and the Special Effects are - typical for ILM - the very best so far.
From the moment, the Naboo shuttle approaches Corouscant up to the last second before the Credits are running, this movie dishes out eye candy like nothing before.
And of course John Williams supplies the well-known soundtrack.
Mix this all together with the biggest and longest battlefield scene since Gladiator, Spartacus and Rambo III, and you do have the best Star Wars Episode so far.
Especially since Yoda - in the best scene of the movie - prooves once again that size doesn't matter ;-)


title: "Clones" shows Star Wars as it was truly intended

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I can't tell you how sick I am of the occasional negative review that is smug and presumptuous.  Reviews that say things such as, "you won't enjoy this" or "you'll be bored to tears" are inappropriate.  Tell us your opinion, but DON'T presume to know everyone else's reaction to the film.  Especially since most people have LOVED this movie, that should be a hint that many won't agree with you.
Star Wars II shows Star Wars the way Lucas originally intended: with a scope so vast that we'd be overwhelmed and blown away.  Consider the following segment of an older review:
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Even for casual moviegoers who are looking to "just be entertained," the newest Star Wars film even fails to deliver on that task. Unlike the original three films, which put a simple story of good versus evil in a world formerly unseen by moviegoers, everyone involved with Attack of the Clones seems to have lost any sense that less is more. Why have two Jedis fighting when you can have 100? Why have one Jango Fett when you can have an army of them? Why have a simple good guy/bad guy story when you can create a plot much more needlessly complicated?
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I'll answer all of these questions.  First of all, the original films were *never* simple stories about good versus evil.  While some fans may have appreciated them on that level, "Empire" in 1980 made it clear that Star Wars is about the close relationship between good and evil and the path that links them.  "Menace" and "Clones" reveal even more of that theme, and thank God they do.  The complex political backstory and Anakin's temptation *enhance* for me the appreciation of the original films.  I was never one of those fans that loved Luke just because he was cool.  Rather, I am drawn to the deeper mythological implications surrounding the true hero of Star Wars: Anakin Skywalker.  Because of the prequels, I am a bigger fan now than I ever was at six years old when "Jedi" came out.
Why have 100 Jedi fighting?  Because that's the story!!  That's how it happened!  Frankly, ever since the original trilogy I LONGED to see the Jedi in their heydey, fighting in throngs that would make evil-doers quake in their boots.  Finally, Lucas is showing it and I'm glad he is.  "Attack of the Clones" is what I'd always dreamed Star Wars could be.
I have a feeling that those complaining are the kind of fans that just liked having a simple Sci-Fi/Action story.  Well, I'm sorry Lucas has messed with your memories, but as I've already pointed out, SW never WAS a simple story.  It was always complex, but you weren't seeing it for what it was.  When you speak so highly of the OT in comparison to the prequels, you're just in love with a watered-down version of those movies in your head.