When is the last time you cheered?

Rating: 8/10 (17 May 2002)

I will now relay my thoughts on this movie at the risk of sounding like a broken record. (Spoilers ahead)
Is the romantic dialogue the worst game spat ever, maybe? Does the need to explain every character and plot foundation in episodes 4-6 a little tiresome by the end? Yes. Is Jar Jar Binks the anti-christ? You know the answer. But
When is the last time you jumped to your feet in a theater packed with strangers to cheer the sword fighting skills of a muppet? When is the last time a charecter saying "I killed them all...the women the children all of them..." didn't indicate a predictable heavy and actually scared you.
When is the last time a leading lady kicked as much ass as Portman and still retained such a quiet grace? When is the last time you felt 12 years old, jabbering to your friends about a film so amazing yet familer that you jumped right back in line to see it again.
This is the type of film a sequel should be. Shallow, predictable, and ultimately fun.
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