Coulda been better, but the Force is still with it. Or is it?

Rating: 6/10 (12 December 2004)

The second prequel to the original star wars trilogy, is ten years after Ep I, the Phantom Menace. Anakin is progressing well in his studies, and Padme is no longer Queen of Naboo, but Senator and representative of her planet alongside Jar Jar Binx in the Galactic Republic.
But there's a lot of unrest. The Seperatist's numbers are growing, and there seems to be some new threats lurking in the dark corners of the galaxy...
Overall, it's an OK movie, although almost everyone you talk to will agree that this is probably the worst of all the Star Wars movies. It would definitely have been better, but the actor they got for Padme was just cheesy. She couldn't deliver a line correctly to save herself from a raging Rancor Beast. Also, the movie was 2/3 dependent on its special effects to be successful, instead of also going for the emotion and storyline everyone has known and loved from Star Wars. Or at least, they expect a lot more from them.
But don't get me wrong, this is a very good movie. The effects are phenomenal, except for one scene where it looks like a video game. The music is still up to par with all the other Star Wars, and of course, everyone loves seeing Jar Jar and R2-D2. C-3PO even got some good moments.
All in all, it's really only a movie for computer geeks or Star Wars fans. Otherwise, you might be disappointed.