Oh yes! Star Wars is back on track!

Rating: 8/10 (16 May 2002)

This film really heightens the anticipation for Episode III, it also adds a little credibility to Episode I. The Star Wars saga is really coming along and you can make up your own mind as to what Episode III will bring.
The Romance: much slated as part of an action movie, but it builds on the saga (rather than film) plot lines. There are also indications to Anakin's temperament in the love interest scenes.
Anakin: you can see how he will develop, but we'll leave it to Lucas to finish the story.
Yoda: Tops! Yoda really comes alive in this film.
Effects: Excellent, but not as jaw dropping as I had been led to believe.
3PO and R2 are back on form as a comic duo.
Boba Fett, Tattooine, Death Star, Uncle Owen etc. all the stuff from Episodes IV onwards are starting to be in the plot lines more. This is a Star Wars movie in the true sense of the word, rather than an "stand alone" effort that was Episode I.
In summary - very much back on track.