Oh yes, this is more like it! I have seen the future of Star Wars and it IS good.

Rating: 8/10 (14 May 2002)

Once again working in a cinema pays. I have just watched Star Wars Episode II a whole 3 days before it opens worldwide and I am pleased to inform it is excellent!
Star Wars is back on form after SW:TPM (which I actually liked) from the unexpected event at the beginning to the rather downbeat ending that is reminiscent of Empire Strikes Back.
There are various set pieces that stand out and will make this movie one to re-watch and cherish as much as the original trilogy (finally seeing why Yoda is referred to as the Jedi MASTER is my particular favorite).
Points for seeing it if you have reservations:
1 The little boy actor is actually GOOD unlike in Episode I!
2 Jar Jar Binks only has about 5 minutes of screen time
3 The romance is quite well played and is interspersed with lots of action scenes on Obi-Wan's part.
4 It's a new Star Wars
SPOILER!
5 Yoda has a light saber fight
Go see it and may the Force be with you.