A Pure Joy

Rating: 6/10 (20 May 2002)

I was leery.
After the disappointment of "Phantom Menace" I had my doubts. Had Lucas lost it? Had I grown out of the Star Wars films? Having had Star Wars as a part of my life since the age of seven, had I had enough?
After seeing "Attack of the Clones" I can say "NO" to all the above. This movie, while not perfect, was a joy to watch. The magic was truly back.
While "PM" was rushed and very uneven and difficult to follow, "AofC" is paced MUCH better. It flows well, is easy to understand and builds to a powerful, climactic finish. The special effects are absolutely incredible. All I could think about when it was done was "I can hardly wait for Episode III." Hardly the way I thought after "PM".
Forget what the critics say - this movie is a pure joy to watch and is the best Star Wars film since "Empire Strikes Back".
Rating - 8.5/10