An excellent followup to episode 1 and introduction to episode 3!

Rating: 10/10 (12 May 2002)

The second episode brilliantly starts to piece together the beloved episodes 4, 5 and 6. The special effects no longer seem native in this film - everything fits and doesn't seem to distract as it may have in Episode 1. Jar Jar Binks made a respectable reappearance that is sure to give the character more respect than in Episode 1.
Hayden Christensen does a fantastic job in portraying older Anakin Skywalker, and being able to seamlessly relate the similarities to Anakin's boy-hood traits, played by Jake Lloyd in Episode 1.
The movie holds many surprises and is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. George Lucas has truly finished another masterpiece that should easily gain acceptance and respect to Star Wars fans, despite the order the six episodes have been released, and the technological changes since then.
Without revealing any more, see the movie. It will certainly take the crown for one of the best movies of 2002.