Somewhere far away a forbidden love grows.

Rating: 7/10 (2 April 2005)

Is some of the luster fading from George Lucas' acclaimed STAR WARS series? We are introduced to new characters and watch temptation of the DARK SIDE. Obi-Wan Kenobi(Ewan McGregor) and his apprentice Jedi Anakin Skywalker(Hayden Christensen)search for the truth behind a sinister plot against the Republic. Anakin has always admired Obi-Wan, but his heart is edging to the Dark Side while professing his love for the now Senator Padme Amidala(Natalie Portman). We are introduced to a more than apt villain Count Dooku(Christopher Lee)and Jango and Boba Fett; and as well Senator Bail Organa(Jimmy Smitts).
Anakin and the lovely Amidala fight over sized hornets in a droid factory. Yoda gets to kick some butt. R2-D2 and C-3PO are minor characters in this episode and to utter enjoyment the annoying Jar-Jar Binks is limited to just a couple of minutes screen time. The attack of the Clones is short of awesome and well worth the big build up.
Also in the cast are: Samuel L. Jackson as Mace Windu, Ian McDiarmid as Chancellor Palpatine, Pernilla August as Shmi Skywalker-Lars and Jack Thompson as Cliegg Lars.