Good-bye Jar Jar!

Rating: 7/10 (17 May 2002)

I saw Attack of the Clones today, and what a relief! Gone are the fear and horror of seeing another Phantom Menace. This new movie is considerably more entertaining, fun, and (yes, Jar Jar) MUCH less annoying than Phantom.
I am not going to say this movie is perfect, but I enjoyed it. Many times I found myself wincing at a deeply emotional line (poorly) delivered by one of the actors, it's true. But these moments were offset by the joy of seeing a good old light saber fight or hearing strains of the theme music.
Attack fits nicely in the middle of the new trilogy, building on the characters while leaving the viewer wanting the final pieces. The love story, Annikan's rebelliousness, and the role of Senator Palpatine all pave the way for the next movie. And I welcome it.