The best of the prequels, but still not a very good movie.

Rating: 5/10 (14 February 2006)

I'm sure many people will find this comment un-useful, go ahead, click away, it still won't change my view.
The original three three Star Wars movies (A New Hope, Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi) were three of the greatest sci-fi movies created. They picked up a HUGE fan base and it became one of THE most well-known films ever made.
Then the prequels came, a typical attempt by Lucas to make more money. The Phantom Menace was a disgrace to the Star Wars name. Attack of the Clones was better than it, but still not great. I was really hoping that this would wrap it up beautifully and leave me stunned. In my opinion, it did neither. Sure, it ended the series well enough and was the best prequel, but it still left me with the feeling that Lucas just couldn't be bothered anymore.
For the few of those that need the story, Anakin is slowly getting drawn to the dark side by Senator Palpatine. He is plagued by visions of Padme's death during childbirth and he will do anything to save her. The council won't let him become a master, not doing much for his anger.
The CGI was not up to par, the acting was pretty much wooden all around, the love story pathetic and the ending disappointing. There were a few entertaining fight scenes and battles but it just didn't have the magic that the original three had. Maybe a few different casting decisions might have made a difference.
2Â½/5.