The force is strong with this one.

Rating: 9/10 (19 May 2002)

Once again the power of the force sweeps the nation if not the world.

The Phantom Menace was critisised by the many, although I quite enjoyed it. However episode two captures the Star Wars universe in a way that nothing else has since Return of the Jedi. Lucas has taken his vision to the limits of CG and combined it with a great story that is now begining to fit together. What was dissapointing about the Phantom Menace was that it was about a planet that no-one knew about or cared about and no-one saw the relevence. However with this new epic in the Star Wars universe the story really comes to life.
The acting wasn't the best but it didn't disapoint. The story grew more complicated and darker than it ever has been and the effects were great. On the whole this is a great movie well worth the wait. If nothing else go and see it just to see Yoda with a light saber