Like a rollercoaster- starts out slow, but picks up speed.

Rating: 7/10 (16 May 2002)

THERE MAY BE SPOILERS, YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED
AGAIN, SPOILERS.

Overall, I liked it. I suppose it wasn't just one thing... well, actually it was... that made me give it a 7 as opposed to an 8 or 9. Hayden Christensen's acting. He can act hurt, or show anguish well, but... that's about it. Honestly, I really don't see how Padme could have fallen in love with /that/. Gross. He had no substance other than "I'm hurt a lot" and "I've got teenage rrrrrrrAAAAAAGGGGGGEEEEE!". I felt like there should be more to it than that. Basically, I wanted a worthwhile and partially likeable protagonist. I did, however, very much enjoy Jango Fett, and the explanation of Boba Fett. Kudos to whoever came up with that one.
Basically- slow start, glad it actually went somewhere, love Yoda more than ever. Good start, Lucas, but you honestly need Gary Kurtz back for the movies to get any better at all.