Alot better than Phantom Menace, though it still lacks spirit.

Rating: 8/10 (8 December 2002)

Spoilers???
Phantom Menace isn't bad, but it wasn't that good either. Since that time I began to lose interest in the series. So it took me until the DVD to finally watch the Clones.
One thing though, the name is off putting. Since most of the movie has nothing to do with attacking clones. Certainly we hear about them and what have you,. but it isn't until the end of the movie that they suddenly show up.
Natalie Portman is of course stunning. Nothing wrong there. Ewan (obe wan) continue's to impress me. He'll make a fine Alec Guinness. The actor who play's Anikan does totally surprise me. Though at times his acting is a bit weak, it portray's the character very well.
Christopher Lee's in this. But he's out of place I think. He's a bit typecasted of late into being a certain bad wizard. But maybe not. I've liked Lee since The Man with The Golden Gun.
I do think they are carrying this cutting off body parts a bit too far. Certainly the kids are watching. Certainly the removal of Luke's hand in 1980 was perhaps a shock. But by the time we get to SW 2, it's gonna numb someone. I think it's a bit overkill. There's just no reason for it.
Again this Star Wars movie lacks spirit. Compared to the beloved 4,5,6. These movies don't show heartfelt emotion. I dare say though, some of that spirit shows up in the last few minutes of the film. With the clone army gathering. (Glad to see Darth Sidious. That actor never ages!!)
8/10

Quality: 10/10 Entertainment: 10/10 (spirit 3/10) Replayable: 9/10