The force is back!

Rating: 8/10 (16 May 2002)

I was so glad that I read the reviews of this film before I went to see the movie. I purposefully anticipated horrible acting and two-dimensional characters along with some corny jokes and bad lines. When I emerged from the theater nearly two and a half hours later, I was pleasantly surprised because it wasn't that bad! Sure it had it's moments, but doesn't EVERY Star Wars film? This installment blows Phantom Menace out of the water in every way! The story itself is becoming much more complex than I had ever imagined. I am more intrigued by the evolving story of how the Empire came to power rather than I am of the fall of Anakin. This movie had many subtle and not so subtle references of things to come. Along with some trademark quotes from the Star Wars franchise, such as "I've got a bad feeling about this!" and the most intense fighting scenes ever in ANY Star Wars film, Attack of the Clones has brought back that Lucas magic that he perfected 25 years ago.