Go see this movie, my Padawan Learner

Rating: Null/10 (18 May 2002)

Okay to start this off, I just want to state the fact that I am one of the biggest Star Wars fanatics in the world. Star Wars is less of a movie and more like a religion to me. So when Episode I ended (and slightly disappointed, but I understood it was just a start), I began the three year anticipation for Episode II. Thankfully, the anticipation was WELL WORTH IT. I consider Episode II not only to be a great Star Wars movie...but (some may say I'm wrong) I consider it to be my second favorite in the series (sandwiched by #1 Empire, and #3 ROTJ). Episode II starts off with a big bang, literally. When there is an attempt on Senator Amidala's (Natalie Portman) life, the Jedi Council assigns Master Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) to protect the headstrong senator. Lo and behold, Obi-wan arrives with his padawan, a 20 year old Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen). From the offset you can see that Hayden tackles the role very well, bringing a depth that Episode I lacked. The Jedi have a mandate that states they must protect the queen, but in doing so they pursue her assassin. I won't spoil, but suffice to say, the pursuit leads them into deeper...and darker, things. So what everyone wants to know: Is this movie less one dimensional than Episode I? YES. It has everything that Episode I had (EXCEPT JAR JAR, HE ONLY SHOWS UP FOR ALL OF 10 MINUTES-GOOD STUFF), knockout special effects, incredible lightsaber fights (Let's just say that an little green Jedi master fights), great action sequences(Great Clone War sequence). But it also took a note from Empire and built on subtle underplots and love themes. Anakins transgression to the Dark side pops up in Episode II...but wait till Episode III for the full transformation. This movie did not disappoint this Star Wars junkie at all. The Force is strong with Lucas and his team once again. I'm very happy to be a fan of the greatest movies of all time. So to sum it all up...go see Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones. It's more than worthy of your time. Whereas Episode I was all killer,no filler; Episode II is a Pie of buttkicking.
May the Force be with you.