Yoda and Obi-Wan Kick Some Serious Butt

Rating: 10/10 (17 May 2002)

I was blown away by this movie. I realize that the professional critics have had a field day with this one as they have with all the previous episodes. I'll briefly give my response to their comments.
The acting was wooden--dialogue too formal. I think that at least some of that is intentional. It's mainly the Jedi who speak without using contractions and that may be to help show that they are 'outside the norm'.
No spark between Amidala and Anakin or Why would she fall for him? Oh come on. Those blue puppydog eyes? The hint of danger? The old "he needs me to help him change"? I think Lucas also lets us know, albeit subtly, that Padme isn't very experienced herself romantically.
No surprises. Well, we do know who makes it alive to Episode IV so it's kind of hard to make us believe Obi-Wan might die. Still, I thought the fight and chase scenes were very well done. I also liked the view of 'normal' life on Coruscant. The diner, the club, the advertisements on the street were nice reminders that this is a complete universe.
No memorable lines. That one came from Roger Ebert. Please. "Good job." "I don't think so." "Why do I feel you'll be the death of me?"
That's all from me. I have to go get ready to see it again.