On the positive side, we get less of Jar Jar. Conversely, we get the cringeworthy Padme and Skywalker scenes

Rating: 6/10 (18 December 2019)

Like the previous film, Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones is flawed. It suffers from poor character development, subpar acting, weak plot, and some poorly written dialogue. On the positive side of things, Episode two looks great. The special effects, set and costume design are outstanding. The difference between episode one and two, is that the latter is more of an action movie than the former. The last third of the film is what saves it from being a poor movie. One bright spot is that we get less of the annoying Jar Jar but unfortunately, we end up with the equally annoying Padme and Skywalker storyline. The romantic scenes between Hayden Christensen and Natalie Portman were poorly written and acted. There was no chemistry between the two and some of their scenes were cringeworthy. Unlike the first film, where Obi-Wan Kenobi got the short end of the stick, here, he was one of the few bright spots in terms of character development. His scenes were far more interesting and entertaining than that of Padme and Skywalker. Overall, another flawed but somewhat enjoyable picture.