The force is Strong with this one

Rating: 9/10 (13 May 2002)

I just saw this at a press screening and can happily say that at Last, Star Wars returns to the heady status it reached with Empire strikes back, one of the best sci-fi films ever produced. The film takes a while to get going, after a fabulous chase sequence, it appears to steer down the path of exposition, and becomes heavily focused in politics. However it soon picks up again and the last half hour leaves you with a strong desire to see more. There are other problems, at times the CGI is glaringly noticable, and you can't help feeling that Yoda doesn't quite look right, no where near as good as the puppet. Similarly there are some scenes which are a tad on the long side, and some of the dialogue appears to be lifted straight from the Carry On leftover bin, primarily C3p0. Yes Jar- Jar is Back and annoying as ever, but at least he gives us an official excuse to hate him. Despite the gripes however, this remains a solid piece of entertainment, highly enjoyable, with great acting, and a wonderful script.