how good?

Rating: 10/10 (17 May 2002)

This film is EASILY the best of an admittedly great set of films. The effects are incredible, the story is told very well, the action just keeps going, and we get ourselves a Jedi duel the like of which we may never see again.
I read a review in the local paper which blasted the film, and personally, I don't think it could be more wrong. Hayden Christensen and Natalie Portman are as believable as Anakin and Padme as Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher are as Luke and Leia. Granted, some of the dialogue seemed stilted, but how many love stories has George Lucas written? Without some help I mean? None. Pretty good for a first effort.
All I can say is this: See the movie and make your own judgment. Just don't expect Oscars for Best Actor or Actress come next year. Watch the film and enjoy the latest trip to that galaxy far, far away...