A Dramatic improvement

Rating: 7/10 (16 May 2002)

I will have to admit I was skeptical going into my viewing of Episode II, after the disappointment of Episode I. However, I was pleasantly surpirsised by the film. In many respects, Lucas has returned to those elements which made his prior films a success. As you would expect, there are familiar faces, as well as new characters, and an explosive action finale. While no one may be surprised at the superior effects, it is actually the story of the inner struggle of Annakin, a momentous task to handle, that the film captures well. Performances are not as stale in this film, and it is a great improvement. This is a film Lucas can take some pride in. 7/10