Reasonable attempt at salvaging a storyline

Rating: 8/10 (25 November 2005)

Lucas does a reasonable job of salvaging his beloved storyline. Special effects achieve Lucas's tight standards, but the actors still lack the passion to tie the special effect scenes together. The action sequences and light saber play could have stolen some techniques from Hong Kong (ala Matrix) and improved the action quality. The character of Padmé finally comes full circle as the Yoko Ono of the Jedi. Hayden Christensen, however, just has one look - angry at the world. I wouldn't call that acting. His portrayal of Annakin Skywalker is particularly disappointing. The drama leading up to his turn to the dark side is virtually non-existent and not very believable. All in all. Lucas did a good job of tying the story together, didn't throw in characters you hate (Jar Jar) and created a respectable sci-fi action film.