Let's Face The Truth

Rating: Null/10 (25 June 2002)

7 out of 10.
Let's face the truth. Episode II, like most other movies, is either good or bad. It all depends on who you are. It sucked for some and was loved by others. The truth is, almost every comment states that Episode II doesn't live up to the originals. Fact is, it never had a chance to. Episode I, II, and III were so hyped and put up on such high pedistals, that it was and is impossible for Lucas to meet the expectations. There is no way the latter 3 movies will make the impact the first 3 did because people's expectations are too high. When your expectations are that high, you will almost always be let down. I enjoyed the movie because I went in not expecting to see the original three. LIke with most movies I enjoy that other people don't, I go for the sheer entertainment aspect only. i don't look too deep into movies because I'll be let down that way. I just sit back and enjoy. What I got was an entertaining movie with some good action scenes. As far as the CGI, I guess it depends where you see it because I did not see any of the pixel problems others talk about. My only complaint about the movie is that is was a bit busy. Too much stuff to look at. Bottom line, don't let the reviews deter you from watching the movie. Everyone will have a different opinion. When you do watch it, don't go in expecting too much and chances are you'll be satisfied. That's one reason the first three movies were so good- people didn't know what to expect so they were satisfied with what they got.