The Best of the Saga

Rating: 10/10 (12 October 2002)

Out of the five Star Wars films to date, this is my favourite.
'Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones' (AotC) is set ten years after the events of 'The Phantom Menace'. Padme Amidala is no longer Queen, she is now the Senator of Naboo, Anakin Skywalker is a 20 year old Jedi Padawan, and Obi-wan Kenobi is his Jedi Master (looking more like Alec Guinness did in the original trilogy).
An assassination attempt is made on Padme, so Obi-wan and Anakin are re-united with Padme for the first time in ten years, and are to protect her. When another attempt is made on her life, Obi-wan is sent to investigate who is trying to kill Padme, with Anakin being handed his first lone assignment, which is to protect Padme at all costs.
When going to watch this film, do not expect action scenes from start to finish, because there is an in-depth story line to this Episode. Although I do not go to watch Star Wars films for their in-depth story lines and good acting, this one does not disappoint (in my opinion). However, there are some brilliant - and intense - scenes in this film.
In my opinion, out of the five Episodes to date, AotC is the most different. It is the only one whereby the main character, - who is a 'good guy' - his actions and emotions are tempting the Dark Side. It has the greatest battle of the Star Wars saga, it has the best character of the Star Wars saga (Anakin Skywalker in this film is great), and Yoda is amazing, everyone will 'love' him even more after watching this film. Also, the ending left me with loads of anticipation for Episode III (2005 release), I have never been so excited about a film going to be released, as I am now for Episode III, and I have the AotC ending to thank for that.
When you have seen this film, am sure you will understand why this film is called Attack of the Clones, there is no other name for it really, the Clones are magnificant!
I gave this film 10/10 of course, although I give all the Star Wars films 10/10. There is something in this film that makes it greater than the other four in the saga, whether it be the best action sequences, the best character or even the best story line, this film is just absolutely amazing!
p.s. the music sends tingles down my spine on many occasions during this film.