A great film with romance and is visually spectacular.

Rating: 10/10 (8 June 2002)

Star Wars Episode 2 was a giant step up from episode 1. Special effects are better, acting is better (compared to the God awful acting of Jake Lloyd in Episode 1), and the story is better. Ewan McGregor was an outstanding actor for Obi-Wan. He is one of my favorite actors. Hayden Christensen, while he had just a few exaggerated lines, was awesome as the troubled teenage Anakin that soon becomes the legendary Darth Vader. Natalie Portman was simply great for Padme' Amidala. This movie reminded me of Spider-Man in that it was able to create a great love story combined with visually intense fight scenes. My favorite scenes are when Jango Fett and Obi-Wan fight, when Obi-Wan, Anakin and Padme' are in the arena fighting the monsters, the part when Jango Fett and Obi-Wan are trying to kill each other in the asteroid belt, Yoda's fight with Darth Tyranus, and the climax. A great movie. I can't wait to see Episode 3. This Episode, we'll probably get a glimpse at young Luke Skywalker and Leia. Anakin turning into the evil Darth Vader, and the real Clone Wars. I predict Episode 3 will blow audiences away. It'll be one of the best and most visually intense of the Star Wars saga!