Best Episode of all!

Rating: Null/10 (27 February 2004)

POSSIBLE SPOILERS AHEAD!!!
I first saw the Star Wars movie when I was about 12 and by the age of about 16 I was a huge fan of the whole series. I absolutely loved Episode I and had really high hopes fro Episode II. It turned out to be the best of the lot, I loved every minute. From the fantastic chase through Coruscant City right to the CLASSIC and brilliant lightsabre duel with Yoda showing off his moves. Unlike most viewers, I also thoroughly enjoyed the romance between Amidala and Anakin and was especially amazed at how John Williams managed to come up with such great themes once again.
However, when I talk to friends about the movie and especially reading these reviews I think there`s something that most people and especially fans of Star Wars have forgotten: These movies are meant for kids!!! It`s been nearly twenty years since the first flicks were released and most people get introduced to Star Wars when they`re young. So, when you go to watch this movie now, older and wiser, please don`t expect to see a highly intellectual, character-driven and deeply emotional epic drama with great dialogue. Look back at the old movies...they had bad acting, worse dialogue and were corny to the max...just like the new one`s are. So here`s my advice for watching this movie: Sit down, relax, try to connect with the kid that first saw Star Wars and just enjoy these adventures, as they were meant to be enjoyed.
Episode II has lots of flaws, but that`s just another thing it has in common with the first movies. I`m absolutely sure, that if we let I and II sit for another twenty years and get our kids to watch the whole saga, they won`t for a moment set any movie apart from the others. They fit together perfectly and all live by the same qualities.
Episode II is a classic, and I just hope that Lucas doesn`t let himself get swayed by all the naysayers and grumpy fans.
I give it 10 out of 10...a must-see movie.