George Lucas cashes in yet again

Rating: Null/10 (10 June 2005)

Not being a huge fan of the series I was sceptical about the idea of George Lucas reviving the franchise. Phantom Menace was torrid and this continues the theme really. This is an example of a big studio mercilessly cashing in on the loyalty of the fans by churning out mindless drivel like this, safe in the knowledge that loads of people will still flock to see it. The plot is slow and ponderous, the acting as wooden as in Phantom Menace. That young bloke who plays the future Darth Vader is one of the worst actors of all time. He seems to be in physical pain when he delivers his lines, so laboured are they. That Natalie Portman is a pretty girl for sure, but sadly she can't twin her natural talents with any gift for acting. Basically this film is mindless junk, so dull that any sane person would never watch it twice. Sci-fi in general is not my favourite genre, but this certainly doesn't convince me of its merits. Tripe!!!!!!!!!!