Easy on the eyes, hard on the ears.

Rating: 6/10 (17 May 2002)

How can it be that the same director that got subtle, nuanced human interactions in 'american graffiti' cannot now direct a love scene to save his life (or his series)?
And do the amazing (and they *are* amazing-- the final Yoda scene alone will redeem this film for star wars fans) special effects and plot innovations counterbalance the urge you'll have to laugh (or worse) during those times Anakin and Amidala are stuck on-screen together alone?
These are questions which just might be worth a viewing or two to answer, but expect some unintentional snickers among the cheers.