In need of a good Wookie

Rating: Null/10 (20 June 2002)

While Anakin needs a good slap from a Wookie to stop his whiny-teen angst persona, the overall movie was incredible. As with Jurassic Park, Terminator II, and Blade Runner (seems to be an influence here)this movie would have been worth seeing from the special effects alone. This is especially relevant as the dialogue does get clunky from time to time. It's a shame a small piece of the budget couldn't have gone towards getting more help on the screenplay, particularly with regard to the romance. I mean really. This guy is supposed to be Darth VAder and he's trying to pick up chicks with lines lamer than those I used in 8th grade.

All kidding aside, the movie is great. The connections to the other episodes are fun. IT's also interesting seeing how physically similar Ewan McG seems to Alec Guiness. Regardless of any of the acting or plot shortfalls, George Lucas should be commended for the bizarre universe he has been carrying around in his mind.
I'd rate this a 9/10 in the context of the series, but 10 by itself just for creativity and special effects.