Episode II in a nutshell

Rating: 8/10 (6 March 2005)

Overall, there is no doubting that Episode II : Attack of the Clones is a lot more complete and well rounded than Epusode I : The Phantom Menace. This film is very interesting for the fact that it is the first time you see the jedi as more than a dying order with all but a few members left. In the movie you witness them in the prime of their order and it truly is an awesome display, especially when the clone troopers arrive to back them up. Also, this movie shoes why Yoda is the head Jedi Master ;) Perhaps the most interesting aspect of the movie is Anakin Skywalker. In the original trilogy we hardly knew anything of Anakin from his past life aside from he was a great jedi and general of the republic who simply succumbed to the dark side. Throughout the movie it is very obvious that the internal struggle that is going on inside of Anakin, he is torn between the light and dark sides of the force. He is a good person with a great heart but there are certain things that set him off where he loses control of his emotions. One of these include being held back by his master Obi-Wan Kenobi and the Jedi Order, who are reluctant to give him his Jedi Trial despite of how skillful he is. To give you an idea of how powerful he is, after a mere 10 years of Jedi training he outperforms and last longer in a fight with the main villain of the movie Count Dooku than Obi-Wan does despite Obi-Wan having well over 20 years of Jedi training and him being a master Jedi. The main conflict that Anakin seems to be confronted with is his love affair with Padme and how it is against the Jedi code. The movie has its romantic parts but Lucas doesn't overkill it so don't worry, it's actually a pleasant change compared to Episode I which was devoid of any such feelings. Overall, this movie delivers, it has good solid acting, awesome special effects, and a great story. This is up there with Empire and Jedi for me, it really is that good and a must see for any Star Wars fan or even casual movie-goer.