A great movie for fans in the know..

Rating: Null/10 (7 August 2002)

I saw this movie shortly after it's emergance in theatres. My fan status required it. I already knew about where the general plot was headed, but sat happily through the movie to see how it would pan out exactly. I was impressed, very impressed. Many of the scenes were more interesting because I understood what a SW fan is supposed to. I think if some of the people who have shown lukewarm feelings toward Episode II rewatch it after seeing Episode III when all is revealed, they will allow themselves some oohs and aahhs. There is chemistry between much of the cast, but only for the backstory, the trillogy's plot. There is much below the surface.. and I can understand why some people think the actors simply have no chemistry with each other... they just don't understand the reasons.
I heartily agree that the love story isn't that great. But if you go back and look at the love story in Episode V, you'll notice that it consisted of Han being rude to Leia and Leia returning the sentiments. Only when they begin name calling does the relationship advance. Sure, it's more entertaining than what we see in Episode II, but it also just goes to show you that SW isn't about good love stories. Otherwise I was very impressed once again with Ewan McGreggor (as always) and even with the new digital Yoda, who displays some personality once again.