Better second time round (SPOILER)

Rating: Null/10 (11 June 2002)

SPOILER INSIDE! I admit, the hype took me in and the first time I saw it I couldn`t help but be disappointed. The dialogue and acting was wooden, and the middle section of the film seemed to drag. But I kept faith with Mr Lucas, and returned to view it again. This time, wow! The special effects were even more impressive as different facets, especially of Coruscant caught your eye. The dialogue was pure Star Wars - much "I have a bad feeling about this" etc. And even the romance angle did not grate, appearing quite sweet. But what had not changed was the feelings the last half hour brought from me, what with Yoda proving his worth as Jedi Master (at last!), Mace Windu kicking ass, and the first appearance of the Clone (Storm)Troopers and most impressively, the Star Destroyers. The acting also seemed better this time, maybe I`d just accepted it was Star Wars not Shakespeare. Watch this film, and then watch it again to get what you missed - which will be a lot! Mr Frodo Baggins,the gauntlet is laid.