A superlative sequel

Rating: 8/10 (1 February 2004)

Although it has aged somewhat, this film was magnificent in convincingly creating a seamless alternate reality. I saw this after Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones so perhaps that's why I'm not so in awe of it as other viewers. Nevertheless I appreciated the attention to detail, the competent acting, superlative special effects (for their time), exploration of universal themes, and sheer entertainment of this science fiction masterpiece, 8/10.