A fast paced action flick with substance to boot.

Rating: 8/10 (16 May 2002)

The first installment of star wars left a lot to be desired and was in George Lucas own words a tad "infantile". Thankfully this has be redressed with Episode II:Attack of the Clones. In AotC the characters introduced in Episode I are fleshed out some more, we catch up on young Padawan Anakin Skywalker, and how he has developed under his Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi (suitably played by Ewan McGregor) as they are assiged to protect Padme ( the beautiful Natalie Portman); the former Queen Amidala from unknown ruffians.The story unfurls steadily towards a dazzling climax, carried in no small part by the sublime special effects ,certainly the most advanced yet seen, and Lucas' trademark dissolves. Lucas has created a magical Universe populated with as diverse and colourful characters as imagination will allow. Whereas Episode I left a sour taste of "scorchio" , Episode II the viewer gagging for a sequal. A thouroughly enjoyable film. And Starwipe to Episode III.