Better than Episode 1. Doesn't hold a candle to Ep 4/5/6

Rating: Null/10 (17 June 2002)

My major problem with Star Wars Episode II (and Episode I for that matter) is that I don't really care about the characters. They are not nearly as vivid as Han Solo/Princess Lea/Luke etc. The characters seem two-dimensional, propped up by fantastic CGI effects. I will give Ewan McGregor credit however. He sounded like Alec Guinness which added continuity to the story. His performance was much improved compared to Episode I.
Some aspects of the film were enjoyable to me. I thought Chris Lee was a great bad guy (as he always is). And his formidable command of the Force made the character even more intriguing. And it was nice to see Yoda put down his walking stick and kick some butt for a change. (However I do miss the muppet Yoda.)
Episode II would be a great film if Episodes IV-VI were never made. As is stands the comparisons are inevitable. The film is well worth seeing in my opinion. But the quality of the saga itself has deteriorated.