A vast improvement over Episode I!!

Rating: Null/10 (12 May 2002)

My family and I just returned from one of the Sunday, May 12th benefit showings of Episode II, and we're glad to say that it really lives up to being a "Star Wars" film. So much happens story-wise that explains what is to come that I'm not sure one could get it all in just one viewing. The effects and sound were excellent; we were fortunate enough to view it in a theater that recently installed a digital projector, and the picture and sound are a welcome improvement over actual film. I don't think "Star Wars" fans will be disappointed in this installment as they likely were with Episode I. It's not a perfect film, but it was satisfying enough, particularly in its plot lines and their developments. We already have tickets for opening day, May 16th, and are eagerly awaiting seeing it again to pick up on what we missed. Overall, not as good as Episodes IV and V, but better than Episode VI, and much, much better than Episode I.