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Rating: 8/10 (3 December 2002)

I enjoyed this movie just about as much as Episode I. I gave that movie a 9. I suppose the only reason I didn't give this movie the same as that is because the issue of nostalgia wasn't as big an ingredient in this movie. The last one was wonderful in part because it was the first episode of the SW series in 15 years. Having grown up with the other 3, I was eager to say the least.
Nevertheless, there was a lot to like in Episode II. In fact, I never felt like it was dragging and there were just as many fun innovative ideas as any other episode. One problem with any movie is that by the time you get to part 5, you have just about seen it all. And, it is hard to make the argument that it should receive as high a rating as earlier episodes.
I love Yoda, but I have to say I was a little blown away by the fact that he uses a cane to walk and yet, when necessary, is able to fight like a champion. Seems inconsistent, but after all, he is a Jedi Knight.