A long time ago in a galaxy far short on ideas!

Rating: 2/10 (18 May 2005)

Let me start by saying that I am a huge fan of the three original movies, yet i simply cannot grasp anyone enjoying attack of the clones. The film is simply not good. I'd elaborate but I'm not sure of where to begin. The editing is horrible as is the acting. Even an accomplished actor like Ewan Mcgregor couldn't pull it off. The creatures lack imagination, rather than originality they have just been made to look good. The sets and narrative style just don't hold that long time ago in a galaxy far, far away kind of atmosphere. In short everything is poorly done, suggesting to me that perhaps the production was quickly running close to deadline. To top it off is Yoda's lightsabre duel with Dooku. The master Jedi struggles to walk and yet manages all those unnecessary movements. In my opinion Yoda would be of the school of thought that less movement is paramount to an effective saber technique. Oh well, hopefully the third installment can capture some of the feeling of the originals and if not then episodes I through III should be stricken from the record.