WOW.

Rating: 10/10 (17 May 2002)

I bought tickets to see Episode II at 12:01 AM and 9:30 PM, and my first thought when the film finished the first time was, "I have to wait 18 hours to see it again?!". I LOVED this movie. A huge SW fan since age 5, I was holding back tears as the opening theme began. From that moment, my eyes didn't leave the screen (except for a few moments when I covered them in fear). It seems like the "cool" trend among "real" fans is to point out as many flaws as possible, such as the movie's admittedly unremarkable dialogue, but you know what? If loving AOTC makes me less of a fan, so be it. The film is AMAZING. There are at least half a dozen visually unparalleled scenes. The plot blends just the right amount of adventure and intensity with subtle (or not-so-subtle) foreshadowing of episodes 4-6, and leaves the viewer drooling with anticipation for Episode III. AOTC was everything I wanted it to be and more. The Force is with us again! I love you, George Lucas!