Another Great Installment!!!

Rating: 10/10 (16 May 2002)

I have to say that I was very pleased with this installment. Contrary to a great many people, I loved Episode 1, and I thought this one was just as good. I don't think I could dare say that it was better than Episode 1, but maybe after a few more viewings my opinion will change. We'll see.
Anyhow, the special effects are just mind-blowing in this film, just as they were in EP1!!! There are some scenes that really made my jaw hit the floor. And a few choice scenes that just made me very happy. Also, I loved the various kinds of beasts that they had in the movie. VERY COOL!!!
As far as acting goes, I thought it was all pretty good. I'm not really one to go around knocking actors for their acting job, and I'm not going to in this case. Although, I must admit that I was a bit skeptical of Hayden Christiansen playing Anakin, but he pulled it off, and I think he did a good job. The rest of the cast is quite good.
The one major complaint about the film that I have is the comedy in the film. Sometimes...and I do mean SOMETIMES, the comedy is pretty funny, but a number of times it just comes off corny or cheesy. I really think that Lucas should just steer clear of the comedy aspect and make it more serious.
As far as story goes, I thought the story was pretty good, but there were/are a lot of questions that I have about the movie. Hopefully a few repeat viewings will answer all my questions. But if not, then there are some serious story problems.
I was kind of glad to see that Jar Jar had a very minimal part in the film. I agree with most people in that he was a serious detriment to EP1, but I think some simple tweaking would have alleviated the problem. If they'd just made him not-so-much an imbecile and changed his voice to not be so childish, everyone would be much happier. Anyhow, that's more of a review for EP1.
All in all, I thought EP2 was a great movie and a great addition to the Star Wars Saga. I truly hope that you enjoy the film as much as I did. I can't wait for EP3!!!