The second installment in a new kind of series, but still with a touch of World War II allusions.

Rating: 7/10 (3 January 2003)

Star Wars Episode II is definitely a part of the same series as the Phantom Menace. I particularly liked this film, but I do not know if it can compare with the original Star Wars Triology. I'm not saying it is worse, in my opinion it is just as good, but there is a difference. When Star Wars came out, it was the first of its kind. No one had ever imagined something like that. They took the technology of 2001: A Space Odyssey, and added the action of a Western Film, with a touch of World War II evident in battle sequences, technology, and especially the Storm Trooper's Uniforms.
Well times have now changed. Newer films are going more for action and special effects. The Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones are a new series. Most people would not deny that if Star Wars A New Hope were to be released in today's world, it wouldn't get too much attention. It would be too slow. Well, many people want Attack of the Clones, I guess, to be revolutionary too, just like Star Wars. And if you look closely, it is...
Look beyond... it is amazing how this was coordinated. Romance is mixed in to strengthen the original three films, and to show the position of Darth Vader later in his life. Most Star Wars fans would admit it is quite fun seeing all the allusions to the original three films. But what I find most entertaining is the allusions to the World Wars. If you've studied World War II, and I mean really studied it, to the point you can truly call yourself a World War II buff, you'd see what I mean. I don't want to spoil all the allusions, but just like the original three, so far, all of the Star Wars films have had this element. If you have recognized some of these allusions and would like to discuss them, or would like to see some of them, feel free to email me.
P.S. I don't think the acting is bad at all. It is just not what you would have expected in the original trilogy. But like I said, times have changed, and this is a brand new kind of series adjusted to this time. This is still a very high quality of work, still monumental, and yes, still a breakthrough in technology and in technique. It's worth seeing, especially if you're a World War II buff.