Horrible

Rating: 2/10 (3 May 2009)

After the phenomenal success of the "Star Wars" trilogy, one can't blame Lucas for going for more gold, but after 16 years this is what he came up with? This horrible film has a collection of weird and annoying characters engaged in tedious, mindless action. There is no rhyme or rhythm to the proceedings. The dialog is laughably bad. What's with the goofy dialect for Jar Jar and why does this doofus get so much screen time? Lucas fails miserably not only with his embarrassing script, but also with his inept direction. He is a special effects wizard and seems to be clueless about storytelling and acting. Why does he have Portman deliver her lines like a robot? A major disappointment.