The Force Is Strong In This One...

Rating: 10/10 (26 May 2002)

The Force is back and stronger than ever in Episode II of George Lucas's epic Star Wars saga!
I can talk for a long time about the magic and stunning story of Episode II, but I don't want to spoil the fun for anyone not yet to see it, and I hope you have a good reason why if you have not!
Basically the story tells the tale of Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen), now 19 years old, and his challenging pathway to becoming a fully trained Jedi Knight like his mentor and close friend Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor). Both Jedi are soon reunited with Anakin's childhood love Padme Amidala (NATALIE PORTMAN), now a Senator for Naboo, as a mysterious and unknown threat makes their move in the galaxy and threatens to crumble the frail Republic in a way no-one can prepare for. Featuring all the favourite characters, new and old, ATTACK OF THE CLONES sees that start of the Clone War, a battle that will eventually change the future of the galaxy forever, and the aftermath to be seen in the classic trilogy.
This movie captures the Jedi in their prime, the new Sith emerging from Coruscant, the love story between Anakin and Padme, the conflict between Padawan and Master and the slow crumble of the Galactic Senate.
A breathtaking film on many levels with amazing special effects, great character development and a gripping story which ends in a most mind-exploding and memorable climax, ATTACK OF THE CLONES is a positive reminder to the world that Star Wars is back, and clear why it is the world's most favourite cinema adventure.