The closest connection to Lucas' vision

Rating: 9/10 (1 June 2002)

I believe that this episode is the closest vision of George Lucas' writings. On the Biography channel, he mentions that he was frustrated with the technology of the 70's and had to do episode four first due to the limited special effects of the day. With SkyWalker Ranch cranking out the effects for him, he has truly blurred reality and fiction in this fine film. The build up for the Clone wars is excellent and seeing Boba as a kid is cool. Way better than episode One. The character interaction is better than Episode One and the romance between Amadala and Anakin is realistic. This movie has been criticized for a flat performance in the romance section. Critics don't remember those early years of awkwardness and role finding. I definitely want to see this movie again. It was well worth my time and money.