"Begun,this Clone War has"

Rating: 10/10 (16 May 2002)

You have probably all heard by now the many critics lining up to batter Star Wars Episode II:Attack Of The Clones with old puns (Star Bores!etc)but please ignore them,as I can honestly say, without my own personal bias,that they must have seen a different film. Last night I went to the regional British Premiere in Peterborough an while sitting in that theatre,I got that rare feeling of unity with the whole audience.You could literally senSe their mutual enjoyment,and so proving that critics areoften off the mark when it comes to audience's enjoyment.
The Rebublic Senate is in turmoil,thousands of nations throughout the galaxy are trying to break away from the rebublic under the lead of Count Dooku,a mysterious ex-Jedi. Senator Padme Amidala,after yet another assasination attempt has Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker to protect her.And the rest,well you'll have to wait and see. But what I can tell you is this film is brilliant. Granted the middle act may be short on action scenes but it opens up the chance for some great drama and characterization. Fans are going to love all the many references to the other installments. But these scenes give way into thrilling action and spectacle.Now this