Definitely a Star Wars Film...

Rating: 7/10 (19 May 2002)

I'm a Star Wars fan. I've seen all four previous films for the nth time (yes, even that dreaded Phantom Menace)... and what I can say about Attack of the Clones is it's a fun and enjoyable ride and I will definitely watch it again.
You guys might think that I only said this because I am a fan... maybe you're right. But hey, I've also repeatedly seen movies such as Lord of the Rings (which I think is still much better than any of the Star Wars films), Requiem for a Dream, and Hitchcock's Psycho and loved these films for what they are. I just think that sometimes you just have to look at at Star Wars movies for what they are... a kid/teen flick with all the high-tech mumbo-jumbo with not that much of a story.
Sure, dialogue's bad... as usual. Love scenes were not that believable but hey... who would believe that a not-that-experienced pilot (who's not yet a jedi) can channel the "Force" and shoot down a planet-sized Death Star with his pathetic X-wing?
I guess what I'm trying to point out is... I can't believe that people would say that AOTClones is a bad movie while claiming that IV, V, and VI are among the best sci-fi/adventure movies (Phantom Menace is an exception cause it's really bad! That's another 4 paragraphs that I won't discuss here). I believe that AOTClones lived up to being a Star Wars movie... people watching should just clear their minds of any preconceptions and let George take them to a place A Long Time Ago in a Galaxy Far, Far Away.