Film of the year!

Rating: Null/10 (17 May 2002)

After seeing the latest Star Wars film, I can't believe just how good it is. I enjoyed The Phantom Menace but didn't think that it was as good as the original trilogy. Attack of the Clones however really is as good parts 4,5 and 6, no matter what some snotty critics may say. I saw it in an (obviously) full cinema and everyone seemed to be impressed by it. The only part that drew a groan from the audience was the appearance of Jar Jar Binks; but that was more than made up for by the amazing action sequences, each one better than the last - the speeder chase on Coruscant, Jango Fett vs.Obi Wan Kenobi(in the rain!),and finally the battle between Jedis, Clone troopers, droids and monsters in a gladiator arena.
Added to that was an exciting mystery thriller involving Obi Wan(another great performance from Ewan McGregor after last years fantastic Moulin Rouge), and a well handled and believable love story between Anakin and Padme.
This movie also explains how Anakin starts his path toward the dark side which will eventually lead to him becoming Darth Vader, and Hayden Christensen handles the role very well.
The best performances however come from Christopher Lee as the evil ex Jedi Count Dooku, and Ian McDiarmid as Supreme Chancellor Palpatine who's understated performance as the master political puppeteer is excellent.
Plus if all this doesn't sound good enough we actually get to see Yoda wield a light sabre and prove why he's a Jedi Master!
George Lucas is back on top form and the worlds and characters he has created are as entertaining and exciting as ever.
See it and enjoy! 10 out of 10!