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Rating: 8/10 (16 May 2002)

Taken as a stand-alone piece of filmmaking, Attack of the Clones is good, but definitely not great. However, as part of the growing saga of Lucas' universe, the film succeeds wonderfully. While Clones leaves open as many questions as it answers, the viewer's understanding of the world(s) of Star Wars is greatly enhanced. And, despite some critics' comments to the contrary, McGregor, Portman and Christensen all perform well.