People just don't get it

Rating: 9/10 (27 August 2002)

I finally had to come to defense of both this and EP I. First off, its George's creation, not the internet fans'. People need to understand that its a Saga and not individual films. Go back and watch the original and tell me you can't see the Anakin we got to know in EpII behind the black mask. Especially at the climax of ROTJ. People killed the Anakin in EPI because "the dark lord would never say yippee". People he's 8. Back to EPII. As a film, no its not great. Only ANH can be classified a great film. Hayden did a great job, and acted like any other 20 year old when faced against authority. Natalie Portman was a little off, but maybe her role called for her to be restrained as she is a politician as well as a former Queen. Ewan was by far the best and you can totally see him as the older gentleman we meet in ANH. I've noticed that the rating for this film has actually gone up over the last month. It was also named best film of the summer on another site. I think people are realizing it for what it is. Just a small chapter in a much larger book that is the creation of George Lucas and therefore they have learned to enjoy it. I have been a SW fan for most of my life and I can't help but feel like a kid again when I watch all 5 movies. I guess those of you who say you can't forgive him for this movie won't be lining up to see EpIII in 3 years.
All in all a fun time at the movies. So much so I paid almost 20 bucks (CAN $) to see it a 2nd time here in Japan. Not too many movies I would do that for.