Drags a little but overall a good job

Rating: 8/10 (5 May 2002)

I was very excited about getting to see this movie and even got chills when the music and the intro started. The opening scenes were excellent and got you right into the mood. Great beginning! And then Hayden Christensen comes on screen and blows the whole thing. He was wooden and uninspiring. Thank goodness for the rest of the cast. The first part of the movie drags somewhat with the budding romance between Anakin and Amidala. Fortunately, the last 45 minutes is wonderful! The individual fights and the battle scenes are some of the best I have seen in any of the Star Wars movies. GREAT effects and surprises! I was a little disappointed but satisfied overall with the movie. It certainly leaves you guessing about what is coming next!