One of the greatest movies this millenium

Rating: 7/10 (17 May 2002)

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I do agree that Episode 1 was a disappointment but in my Honest opinion, I think Episode ii was a overall success. George Lucas' directing abilities had definatly made a significant improvement over the first. Although Lucas doesn't capture the same magic as A New Hope (and he or anyone else never will, so get over it) he did creat a film just as entertaining and imaginative as his original epic. I really fell in love with the story so much that dialogue and acting flaws in some scenes were minor.
What worked in the film: Villains- Dooku, Zam Wessel, Jango, Boba, They were all great. especially Dooku. Jango is just as cool as Maul. Eventhough both villiains had early finishes, Jango was atleast mourned. Action scenes- The Corucant chase to the Asteroid Dogfight to the Arena Battle, all were top notch. Acting- The first 30 minutes had lacked emotion, by the end of the movie I felt sorry for the characters, even Jar Jar. The Adult Mood- I dont mind the light moments but the dark feeling helps. The Politics- didn't bother me in Ep I. Don't bother me here. The Pace- Not as slow as Ep I. The slow parts were actually entertaining. The Love Story- What in f***ing hell is so appalling about it. Compared to Han and Leia, This love story is just as good. It's epic like even. The Fights- OOOOOOOOOOOOh! Revealing Wardrobe of Padme- AAAAAAAAAAAAh! Comedic Relief- Each character had their funny momments but it's good to see R2 and 3p0 are back in that department. Jar Jar toned down- He acually seems less than a cartoon and more as an actual character. I hated when he was manipulated by Palpatine though.
What didn't work- Many cool scenes were cut and Some scenes seemed rush. Also a few compositing shots didn't work as well. As for the acting, I don't Care!! I wasn't good nor awful. Most of the time it felt beleivable.
Bottom line, I loved the movie despite the critizism. Even more than Spider-Man
Attack Of The Clones (9.5/10) A New Hope (9/10) Empire Strikes Back (9/10) Return Of The Jedi (8.5/10) The Phantom Menace (7/10)