How I know that this movie was awful...

Rating: 2/10 (23 December 2002)

You know when you go into a movie expecting it to be bad? 9 out of 10 times, it's not as bad as you think. You end up surprised, because you've set your expectations so low that the movie is able to surprise you.

With this movie, I went in saying, "it's probably going to be a disappointment. Don't get your hopes up, but, keep an open mind."

I left with the feeling that this movie was worse than I ever thought a Star Wars movie could be. It was garbage. You can try and search for my other post for more information as to why.
After it came on video, I saw it again.
You know when you see a movie you've already seen, that you think is really awful?
So, you watch it again expecting it to be awful and it's not as bad as it was the first time around? Maybe you're now okay with poor acting or dialogue? Or, you're okay with bad storylines because you know it's that way and won't be any different ever?
And, now? I will never sit down to see it again. It's actually that bad. In fact, it's made me question whether I really want to see the final film. In my opinion, there is far too much that would have to happen for the final film to not feel rushed. I couldn't be satisfied to go from this pile of junk to Anakin become Darth in just 2 or 3 hours. I'd need a good 5 or 6.
I hate to say it, but, this movie has made me not be a big Star Wars fan. Of course, I'll always love the originals, but, I can't call myself a Star Wars fan because that will imply that I am a fan of Episode II. I am not.
I seriously feel as though I wasted my money on that film.