Acceptable...***Possible Spoilers***

Rating: 8/10 (21 May 2002)

I had hoped to see the movie again before I tried writing a review, as I generally like to do, but I found the desire too great to deter myself any longer.
First of all, I thought the movie was okay. There are many people who are up in arms about the loose ends that seem to have no real connection to the original movies, but what we have to keep in mind is that there is still another film before we finally catch up to Star Wars, Episode IV.

I was pleased with Yoda's fight, quite pleased. In the words of a friend of mine, "I was waiting to see why Yoda is the 'all-powerful' Jedi. His fight kicked a$$! Show some respect, Bee-otch"! I have to agree. For a little guy, he certainly can move!
Secondly, I thought the chemistry between Natalie Portman and Hayden Chrsitiansen was fairly good. I mean, it was along the same level as Laia and Hans, almost...it's difficult to compare.
I did feel that the movie encompassed the essence of Star Wars, as did Episode I, once you get past all the blunders, such as Jar-Jar Binks.

Continuing on, all they need do is cut him out of the first movie, and none of this crap would have happened! Hahaha... (If that doesn't make sense, see the movie, and you'll know).
And, I must mention the car scene. I know people have been raising Hell over this scene, but when you try to compare this to the original three movies, it was a necessary sequence. Think about it...the original movies had space ships zooming all over the screen, and the models they used then CAN be compared to the digital age in which we now find ourselves. It also showed us how crowed Corosant has become.
There is one scene I think should be eliminated. The scene reminiscent of "The Sound of Music". I think there is even a musical trill from the movie itself wedged in there! Nasty...
Overall though, I liked the film, and will likely see it again before it leaves theaters.
I rate it an 8/10.