Refreshing return to the original franchise

Rating: 10/10 (16 May 2002)

Crisp editing, perfect plot and great special effects lead up to a near perfect movie by Mr. Lucas.
Staying awake at 2 a.m. was not a problem with the non stop action and well scripted romance scenes. In other words, the plot was addictive.
The greatest aspect of Episode II was the cinematography. Genius was at work during the last light saber duel as Mr. Skywalker and Count Dooku twirled and slashed with their sabers in minimal lighting. Just the contrast of the colors against the seemingly black backdrop was breath taking.
The only draw back to this epic film was the inclusion of Jar-Jar Binks, the wayward Gungan. His irritating presence ruined the 5 minutes of the film he was in.
If you are into adventure and the SCI-FI genre (as always the Star Wars franchise) watch this movie. Even the love scenes worked with the plot.
Go see this movie...