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Summary: It was better than Phantom Menace, sort of
Review: Goerge Lucas, in his latest effort to divorce you from your money, has produced a piece of...work...that lacks orginality, spontaneity, acting, direction and story. There is nothing new in here except the special effects. As I was enduring this movie, I was constantly checking my watch hpoing for light at the end of the tunnel.
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Summary: Disappointing! Way too long
Review: This highly anticipated movie was a big disappointment. Episode I was fresh with new tech, new creatures, new characters, and whole new look. But this one seems to be a repeat of the old stuff, and not much better, same old characters, i don't recall any new sets or scenes that were memorable. So much for the techie part, now for the characters. What characters? Boy, Anakin Skywalker was a bitter young rascal, with a big chip on his shoulder. His acting was melodramatic, and way overdone. I kept wanting to tell him to shape up. Natalie Portman as Amdala was a pretty sight, but she was stone cold unemotional character, she seemed liked she was gritting her teeth. The only character I enjoyed was Obi Wan, he seemed natural, and comfortable in his place. Even Christopher Lee was a wee bit better. Basically, the flaw of the movie was focusing 1/2 of it on the Anakin/Amadala characters. These two young actors had a big role, but they played it stone like. You couldn't get into them at all, frankly, you just didn't care about them at all, especially Anakin. When Anakin was feeling his pain, you just couldn't feel it through the screen. The rest of the movie was coated with techno wizardry which were impressive in short spurts, but the techno part sure wore thin from a generally poorly acted thin plot. Too bad! I had a lot of good memories of the 1st Star Wars movies, but too much of a good thing is dangerous! Give George Lucas credit for giving us a legacy of sci-fi movies that help extend our imagination!
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Summary: Simply put: Quit whining and complaining.
Review: For those who complain about the new Star Wars flicks, I have just one question...Would you rather have NO movies or would you rather see the rest of the story? That's what I thought. So, it's not "exactly" what you expected (meaning both "new" films), so what? Be happy that Lucas even decided to make these films. He could have left the original trilogy with the "Episode 4-6" titles on them forever with no back-story to warrant it. Now THAT would have been annoying. It's a movie. So, go and be entertained - that's what movies are supposed to do. Bottom line: Best Episode since "Empire". Loved it! Can't wait for the next one!
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Summary: Atrocious Movie
Review: The title basically summarizes my feelings but let me expand on this. First of all the plot is horrible and confusing. Among the boatload of chaos was hard to figure out why the clones were created. I love how "Count Dooku" out of the blue becomes a major player without any real backround. Secondly the acting was terrible unconvincing. The dialogue between the characters is laughable at many points. I do not need to mention such a stupidity like the Yoda fight scene - AKA "The Monty Python Rabbit". How about the touching scene showing the Fett family? The whole film has a completely amateur feel about it. Even the names of the characters are hideous: Dooku, Darthsidious??? It is as if Lucas had a junior-high student write the film over a weekend. Cmon George; in this time of national crisis you did not have to add to the mess. I am glad that I did not shell out full price for this garbage. The amount of money raked in by the last 2 movies are testimony to how much goodwill he has built up based on the first 3 movies. If you take out the "Star Wars" name the last two movies would have the same public support as "Dune". I am really wondering if this is the real George Lucas or some type of clone created to torment Americans. I am just surprised that many people actually seem to have a positive view of this movie. These people need to look past the Star Wars name and actually focus on the substance of the film. Either that or we need to start drug-testing large segments of the public. You can be sure that this movie is going to be released on DVD quickly. It follows the rule that the worse a movie the quicker and with more hype it gets a video release. By this rule it should be out at home in oh about 1 month. I am glad that Lucas is showing the public so much respect by releasing the last 2 movies on DVD while not doing so for the real Star Wars (the first three). Thanks George for holding out on the good stuff and feeding us the sludge. If I sound bitter (Do you think so?) it is because I love the first 3 so much and really feel that the new movies do not deserve to be called "Star Wars". I really apologize if I offend anybody but I felt that I had to express myself. Regards.
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Summary: The Ignorant Masses Know Best
Review: I am amazed at how many 5 star reviews are presented to this movie by the people who are "blown away" by how good it is. I read one which said people who gave the movie a bad review must have been reading spoilers. I am facinated by the fact that the general public cannot seem to see how exceptionally BAD this movie is! Let me start by saying that I LOVE star wars. Han Solo is my favorite character followed closely by Chewbaca. I've got every version of the movies on VHS (including special edition). I have books about star wars technical jargon and the like pilled in my room. But no matter how much I love the series, I cannot help but be astounded at how horrible these past 2 films have been. Do people out there actually FEEL emotion towards these two-dimensional characters? Do we feel pitty for Anakin as he masacars a tribe? Are we on the edge of our seats, gripping the chairs because of the animated chases? Is the mystery of the clones so horrible and secret since the title gives it away? Are we suppose to empethise with Amadala as she falls head over heels for the brat Anakin? Do we honestly think george lucas can direct a movie? The sad truth is that the only thing George Lucas has going for him anymore is his name. We hear "george lucas" and we MUST see his movie and unconditionally believe it's great because HE is GEORGE LUCAS! George should be REMOVING his special FX and relying more on traditional fx so that the whole Trillogy will work in one viewing. How on earth can the CG battles in the past 2 (and likely 3) transition to the models on wires, blue screen matts and old optic effects of the 4th-6th? Don't waste your money on this one. Watch the original 3 and bask in the actual STORY and CHARACTERS which has made them so famous and forget the Animated Version in theaters...
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Summary: The most cool movie that I have ever seen-Deserves 10 stars.
Review: I must start out by saying that I was not a real big fan of the preceding movie because of that stupid Jar Jar Binks character or however it is spelled. It almost ruined the whole movie for me. I just went to the theater and saw Attack Of the Clones. Oh my God. This movie rocks. What a good solid screenplay and story. The action sequences were the best that I have ever seen in any movie and the special effects were totally awesome. Also I am not big on love stories, but that was even good. Hayden Christensen and Natalie Portman have great chemistry. I do not possibly see how someone could give this movie a bad review like some of those I have read at Amazon. I can't wait until the next installment to see how everything gets set up for the original Star Wars from the 1970's. What an epic story to see how Anakin gets pulled over to the dark side. My hat off to George Lucas!
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Summary: The Force has left the building...
Review: Episode One was unwatchable (see my review). Episode Two is little better, but that's not quite an accomplishment, considering how bad Phantom Menace was. George Lucas has obviously forgotten how to direct or write, and the only thing that he's got going for him is ILM's special effects. I'm not Woody Allen, who "couldn't care less for the effects". I like seeing new special effects, but they have to serve the story, not just promote consumerism for the kids under 10. The only point I liked in a movie was a first confrontation between Obi-Van and Count Dooku, when for a moment it seems that Jedi knights were working for the future Emperor (not knowing it, of course), and that Count Dooku was the only one who saw through the deception of the Dark side. Too bad that storyline was dropped at the end of the movie and not carried over to the Episode Three. Also, Yoda swinging a light sabre was not bad and Amidala looks great, but that-makes-a-movie-not... Ah, well. Kids will love it. Lovers of the original trilogy will hate it. How much they paid to Harry Knowles not to bury the film is beyond my comprehension, but I guess quite a lot. The Force has left the building...
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Summary: Attack of The Clones - Best of the Star Wars Films
Review: I loved Attack of the Clones. I think this one is the best one the Lucas has done so far. I am sure the next one will be even better. There are so many great characters in this one, it is hard to pick a favorite. Ewan McGregor was superb in his role as Obi Wan. He really took over that role as his own. Hayden was great as Anakin. It so cool to see Christopher Lee in this movie.Of course there is Mace Windu, Yoda, Padme, the cloners from Kamino, etc. I have seen this movie quite a few times and I just love it more everytime I see it. I am looking forward to the next Star Wars movie. The original 3 were great and The Phantom Menace was very good, but I have really fallen for this one.
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Summary: More like the originals!
Review: Unlike most people, I thoroughly enjoyed Star Wars Episode I (after a second viewing ... I HATED it the first time I saw it). However, Episode I was very different from the originals. It was more concerned about making a metaphor to the Roman Republic/Empire instead of being concerned about more fun and adventure - this is not a bad thing, especially if you bother to listen to the political dialogue in Ep I (which I didn't bother to do the first time I saw it.) Episode II has much more fun and adventure although it's a pretty dark story ... but not too dark ... not nearly as dark as The Empire Strikes back. We witness more of the ensemble cast going through a dangerous adventure TOGETHER, which is what most people loved about the originals. The droids add more comical relief, as they did in the originals. However, the ensemble cast doesn't have quirky or humorous lines like they used to - but, remember, this movie takes place before the Empire destroyed much of civilization - this is a much more complex time. The action is great, and there's never a dull moment. I didn't like the opening chase through Coruscant - the chase through between the buildings was SO not Star Wars. The absolute worst scene was the scene in the bar near the beginning and Obi-Wan uses his jedi mind tricks in the corniest way possible.
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Summary: Worth the wait
Review: Being a fan of Star Wars, I was a little hesitant to rush out and see this episode because of my disappointed with the previous movie. I must say that I was impressed with this one. The action and foreshadowing will keep you involved. If I did not know what will eventually happen (i.e. Darth Vader), I would still find this to be a good movie. Since I have seen episodes four through six, I was excited. All the different happenings and feelings strike a chord in me because I know how these will play out. It is like someone showing you how a magic trick works. You know the result, but the wonder and seeing how it happens is intriguing. The facial expressions of Hayden Christensen, Anakin Skywalker, tell volumes. If he said nothing, you would still know that he is beginning to deal internally with the dark side of the Force. This was a truly good performance. I would highly recommend seeing this.
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