An epic ruined (captivating music though)

Rating: 8/10 (18 April 2004)

Episode II is better than Episode I, but one would have to try really hard to make anything worse than Phantom Menace. Poorly directed, is only saved by the absolutely moving music. For those familiar with the Star Wars saga (who aren't?), perhaps the most touching aspect of the movie is the almost inevitable slip of young Anakin towards the dark side. For me, the last scene only served as a sad reminder that all Anakin has are destined to be lost forever and truly made me look at Darth Vader with compassion. I didn't like the extensive use of CG, it deprives the movie from its soul.