It's EXCELLENT!

Rating: 10/10 (3 June 2002)

Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones came out on May 16. Being the Star Wars nut I am, I went to see the movie on Friday night/ Saturday morning. Let me tell you, staying up that late is really worth it just to see this movie. Once the words `A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away' appeared on the screen and everybody started cheering, I was totally in it. Nothing else could distract me from the opening scenes and the amazing special effects. Even though, I've seen the other Star Wars, it was amazing just to see another one in a digital theater. I felt like I was really there and the world that George Lucas created came to life right before my eyes. I know that half of the scenery was a blue screen, but the added special effects that creates the creatures and the background is just so realistic and it transports you from your seat to the scene. It was a million times better than Episode I  The Phantom Menace, which was really disappointing.
A problem that I have with AotC is the weak story line that isn't really explained unless you watched the other Star Wars movies. There are scenes that are not explained very well and you do not always see what is supposed to come before an event. This weakens the plot. I didn't even know where the two main characters Anakin and Padmé were in some of the scenes.
The Star Wars series is about a boy named Anakin Skywalker who is prophesied to be a chosen one who brings balance to the Force. Since this is Episode II, we know that he turns from good to evil, because he's evil in Episode IV. In AotC, he's supposed to show some signs that he's turning evil. It's supposed to be subtle, but it's not. Anakin's pretty much shouting that he's evil, because he's not acting like a normal Jedi that's always peaceful, calm, and hardly ever show their feelings. Instead, he's bigheaded, arrogant, snotty, complains all the time, and these characteristics show that you are becoming evil. There is this one scene where he's so disrespectful to his master, and he has this mean, haughty look on his face. He's only talking back because he's being embarrassed in front of the girl of his dreams, Padmé. If you've watched Episode I, Obi-Wan always showed respect for his master, Qui-Gon, even when he strongly disagreed with him. However, Anakin so rude and is always openly insulting his master about how he is holding back from learning more about the Force. He really does love and care for his master, but only listens to him when it benefits himself. These are open signs that he is becoming evil, because he has no respect for authority and is power hungry. Another thing that I am a bit disappointed about is the love scenes. These are the scenes where Anakin tries to convince Padmé that they should be together even though she's a Senator and he's a Jedi. Some of it's so corny that I was sinking in my chair and trying not to laugh out loud at how anyone could say these things. These lines sound like they came out of a chick-flick with Meg Ryan in it or a soap-opera. Thank God that there aren't many of these scenes.
Overall, this is a great movie and I highly, highly recommend it. The special effects are amazing and they really pull a whole new universe in front of your eyes. The fight and action scenes are so exciting and entertaining that you can't take your eyes off of it, especially the ones in the end of the movie. The music by John Williams also is truly amazing and beautiful; it puts even more life into the Star Wars world. The main characters are very amusing to watch, especially Obi-Wan Kenobi because he's so calm and cool through every dangerous thing that happens to him. And with some very witty lines and some great scenes, even if you aren't a Star Wars fan, you'll love this movie.