More fun to watch than Ep.1, but still not deserving of "Star Wars"

Rating: Null/10 (3 July 2003)

I'll admit, in a rarity for a SW geek such as myself, I have only seen this film once.
The script was a vast improvement, the storyline flowed better, the acting was on par for a SW movie, and the effects were obvioulsy unbelievable as always.
But this movie just didn't feel like "Star Wars". Something was missing.

Was it the lack of a good lightsaber battle (Yoda not withstanding)? Was it the overuse of mush between Padme-Anakin? Was it how quickly momentum shifted from one side to the other? Or was it once again the lack of Han Solo?
I'm not sure. Overall it was a good MOVIE and I would recommend this one for pure entertainment.
But it just wasn't Star Wars.
3 1/2 out of 5 stars