Rating: 2/10 (2 August 2002)

Dear me what a dull film. I've never been a huge fan of the Star wars films but generally quite enjoyed them as a bit of fun. I even enjoyed the first one in a don't take it seriously bit of action bit of kid fun way but this was pure drivel from start to finish, the action scenes were ridiculous, the plot was dull in the extreme, the love interest sub plot was obviously written by Lucas's 3 yr old niece (disclaimer: I don't know if Lucas has a 3 year old niece, I was making a point) in fact I now think I was generous in giving it 2 out of 10.
The more I think about it the more it seems to me that these 3 films are a mistake particularly as they will spoil future enjoyment of the original ones. For instance anyone watching all six in order will already know about the identity of Luke's dad and his sister, kind of ruins the drama and suspense when these facts are revealed later.
All in all I sat through the whole film without walking out but I came out wishing I hadn't bothered.....I won't be watching number 3.