Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002)

Posted : 1 year, 6 months ago at Apr 27 1:43

"Anakin, may the force be with you." Unfortunately, the next instalment in George Lucas' Star Wars prequel trilogy is every bit as terrible as its predecessor. First and foremost, the script is absolutely horrible!! While watching the movie I wasn't engaged in it at all, but rather looking forward to the end of the movie and the end of George's career as a writer! The dialogue was terrible, and made even worse by the wooden way that the cast spewed out their insipid lines. And like the previous movie, the CGI usage was close to vomit-worthy. The originals had special effects that had an actual screen presence, whereas here it looks okaybut we know it's CGI. It defeats the entire purpose. I did not get this sense of artificiality as I watched the originals because it seemed so re...Read more

Rating : 5/10

Posted : 2 years, 9 months ago at Feb 11 10:47

Onto a trough but still an interesting part of the saga. Attack of the Clones is simply a detective/romance story turned into a war. Everything about it feeds toward the central goal of Palpatine’s ultimate plan.

It's a gap like Empire but not worthy of the same recognition.

We also get to see Yoda in action which has been a wish of all fans since Empire’s release. I’m so stuck for words now, it’s unbelievable!

The Battle for Geonosis saved this film from the depths. The final circle of Jedi is just magnificent.

Rating : 6/10