Huge mistake, even worse then TPM...

Rating: Null/10 (23 May 2002)

Saw ep. 2 last night and whilst I wasn't going in with the highest expectations (remembering the dissapointment of ep.1), I couldn't believe what I saw. Is this the same universe as the original trilogy? This is moviemaking by the numbers, and done in a very, very bad way. Lucas has forgotten how to direct, write and worse: to make an even slightly entertaining movie. The effects are in some cases awesome, but we're used to that now, so you have to bring a story, likable characters and a sense of joy. It is all missing. Lucas doesn't know what he's doing. That is for certain now. It's action for the sake of action, it serves almost no purpose. The characters are so dull that I personally couldn't care less what's happening to them. Ewan looks out of place and ashamed at sometimes as does Sam Jackson. But the worst mistake Lucas made was bringing Christensen in. Man, what a stiff! OK he was given the most terrible lines, but his acting does make your toes curl...No chemistry with Portman (who's rather flat too). No, I lost my faith in the force. Highlights: Christopher Lee and Yoda's lightsaberaction.
2 out of 10, barely...