Still not good enough

Rating: 3/10 (27 May 2002)

`Episode II: Attack of the Clones' is not the rebirth of the Star Wars saga.
I love the three original films - especially `Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back'. I didn't like `Episode I: The Phantom Menace'. And I don't like `Episode II: Attack of the Clones'.
Back in the 70s and the 80s George Lucas had to focus more on the story because the visual effects weren't as stunning as they are today. There is no doubt that `Episode II: Attack of the Clones' is a giant leap for the industry when it comes to computer graphics but it's not even a small step when it comes to storytelling. One of George Lucas' biggest problems with the new films is that we all know where the story is going. `Episode III' can't surprise anybody and unfortunately `Episode II' didn't either. The only surprise is that the casting director and George Lucas have been able to find a less talented actor that Mark Hamill for the part of Anakin Skywalker. Hayden Christensen is so unconvincing it's chocking. How he can become Darth Vader is beyond my comprehension although I'm looking forward to it. I can't wait for him to put on the famous black helmet and speak with the voice of James Earl Jones. The less I see of Hayden Christensen the better.
I really hope - even though I know it will not happen - that George Lucas will let someone else direct `Episode III'. I would love to see what M. Night Shyamalan, David Fincher or Bryan Singer could do with the Star Wars universe. So, please George Lucas. Let someone else direct the last instalment ion the saga.
My rating? 3/10