A Prelude to Darth Vader

Rating: 7/10 (10 June 2002)

Unlike Episode One, this one grabbed my attention during the whole movie.
Episode 2's purpose was clear: To show us how Darth Vader became Darth Vader. How you ask? By giving Anakin a bigger, more important part that didn't involve 15-Minute long Pod Races. From Anakin's ambition and frustrations, we see how the Dark Side originated in him. The Clone Wars was really a side-story. How Anakin grew was the real one. I also have to give George Lucas props for throwing in hints of Darth Vader- the music, Anakin losing his hand...Well done.
However, that wasn't the only thing that made Episode 3 good. For starters they gave Samuel L. a bigger part, and also, they give Natalie Portman's character some life and made Yoda completely computer generated.
All of those factors make Episode 2 what it is. I look forward to Episode 3