Briefly: different but better than Episode 1

Rating: Null/10 (15 May 2002)

I just came back from one of the sneak-previews of Episode 2 here in Germany. Before I start, this: I generally hate dubbed versions of movies in English language although I'm German. I can't wait to have the possibility to watch it in the original language -although the dubbing team here in Germany did a really good job as far as sound quality is concerned. Back to the movie itself: Stunning special effects, brilliant sound, very good score (thanks to John Williams). After Episode 1 I honestly thought "With what can Lucas top this in the sequel as far as technical stuff is concerned?". Hmm, seems as if he could do it. The story(board) of this episode seems to be better than the one of the first. Although I liked Episode 1 I was a bit disappointed. Attack of the Clones was much more appealing to me. I think Lucas learned many things from The Phantom Menace. It seems as if he is on the right way to deliver a masterpiece in form of the final prequel.
I really can recommend this movie, a must not only for Star Wars fans. I give it a 9 out of 10.