Attack the Critics (its good)`

Rating: 8/10 (16 May 2002)

Coming back from Attack of the clones. 3 in the morning. Was it worth my time? YES!!! Besides the slow, poorly acted and written first hour this was a great Star Wars picture. Unlike Episode 1 this had appeal for adults and children. But a little more for the adults. Let me break this down for you. First with the story.
The story was not bad. Nothing grand but nothing horrible either. Basically is deals with an assassination attempt on Senator Amidala (no longer queen) Anakin who has a huge thing for her must along with obi won protect her. While doing their duty Obi Won finds out that a mass army of soldier clones are being created for the republic. But who would order them? Not spoiling anymore for you. Go and see it. The first hour dragged very much. I didn't really care for the love factor of the story. All my friend previous to the movie said it would suck. They were right. But I admired the Pearl harbor love story even though it was cliched and totally recylced. Thats just me. But our next subject is the acting
Acting in this movie was only supplied by 1 and half people. Obi Won, and half of Anakins performance. Anakin in the beginning when he was all humble was really a bore. He had no flare to him. It was like he was just there. But once he turned on the anger button he was amazing. You felt the anger through the screen. I was really frightened by his character. Obi Won is always good. He was good in the Episode 1 and just as good here. Now who was the worst? Natalie Portman!!!!! I was so dissapointed by her. I....okay I know I am going to get a lot of angry looks for this but.... liked episode 1 a lot. I even....god... Liked Jar jar binks to a point. But I think Amidala in episode 2 was even worse then jar Jar Binks in episode 1. She was just a flat character. In episode 1 I thought she was fine but it seems that when they took her crown away they also took away her ability to act. Very bad. Now on to the next point of order. Writing and direction
Okay. The Special effects were amazing. Going into a Star Wars film you know Lucas will deliever 100% with that category. His direction was quit well. I have no real compliants about this because Lucas is a very talented director. But he needs to take writing classes on how not to make a uninteresting love story. I really hated the love story so much that it almost ruined the movie for me. There was chemistry between the two characters but the lines and situations were so cheesy. Now my final words on the film.
Episode 2 is not as bad as the critics say. Believe me. They make it out to be the most dissapointed movie ever to be released. it is a fun movie that won't fail your expectations. If they aren't that high. For me episode 1 didn't drag on. episode 2 did. But enough comparing. There is tons of foreshadowing in the movie to furture events which I liked. The force is strong with this one in a summer of blockbusters.
Final Rating: *** out of ****