Take it for what it is...Star Wars.

Rating: Null/10 (30 January 2003)

I've seen review after review slamming this movie (as well as Episode I)and finally decided I had to say something. Everyone keeps comparing them to the original trilogy. Has anyone ever went to see a Star Wars film in hopes of seeing Oscar worthy performances? Let's face it...if Mark Hammill was ever anything to write home about, he'd have more work now-a-days, better roles than "Cock-knocker" in "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back". There are a few in the "Star Wars Universe" that have had memorable performances. For example...Ian McDiarmid, Harrison Ford, and Ewan McGregor. I tend to agree that the rest of the acting is very stale. But in all the films, not just the last 2.
I've been watching Star Wars films since I was a child. And my children LOVE this film. As do I. The characters are Star Wars. Just have to remember, Star Wars is appealing to the younger generation and when viewing any of the films, you have to remember being a child. I just have to say, that I am anxious to see what Lucas does with the third film.
I am wondering how certain things will transpire, but I won't pick apart plot holes until after I have seen the next film.
A few things I can criticize, really, really really dumb one-liners on the part of C-3PO, R2-D2's rockets, and the over use of CGI. This movie might as well of been a cartoon for all the physical sets that are used.
All in all I really enjoyed this film, for what it was. It was a Star Wars movie, exactly what it was supposed to be.
Two things I would like to comment on. Things I've read and heard people say: 1) People judging that this is not the way the pre-quel is supposed to be. - Are you George lucas? How do you know this is not the way it is supposed to be. 2) People wondering why Owen and C3PO not recognizing each other. - C-3PO is a robot, erase his memory. As far as Owen, can you recognize the same car you owned as a teenager?