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Summary: AOTC should get an Oscar, NOT a Razzie!!
Review: I bought this DVD not long after it was released, and from the moment the theme started playing I was hooked. Attack of the Clones is a stunningly good film with everything a sci-fi nut could ask for--drama, action, romance, a set of characters that you could actually believe in and care about, decent special effects, and a great story.The actors in AOTC are among Hollywood's best. It was great to see Natalie Portman returning as Padme Amidala, who is now the Senator representing Naboo, Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan, the Jedi mentor of young Anakin Skywalker (played this time by Hayden Christensen), Ian McDiarmid in his dual roles of Chancellor Palpatine and Darth Sidious, and Frank Oz voicing the ever-wise Yoda. My favorite returning actor, though, has to be Samuel L. Jackson as Jedi Council member Mace Windu. Not only was his part expanded in this movie, but he got to fight this time. I would also like to give a special nod here to Christopher Lee as Count Dooku/Lord Tyranus. He took this part to pay homage to the late Peter Cushing (Tarkin in the original SW), and I thought he handled it beautifully. Lee's character is everything a Star Wars bad guy could ever aspire to be--malevolent, menacing, and all-out EVIL. His Dracula flicks pale in comparison. The thing I liked the most about the AOTC DVD is the fact that they put lots of extras on a second disc instead of just a few extras and the movie on one disc. The extras disc in AOTC is like taking a course in moviemaking because it goes into everything--the creation of the CGI characters (the CGI Yoda, btw, was just awesome--he got to see some action this time, and he was much more articulated than the original puppet), sound effects, why certain scenes were cut, and other information that someone aspiring to a career behind the scenes would want to know about. There's also several trailers and TV spots, storyboards, and a funny little "mockumentary" about everyone's favorite droid, R2D2. All in all, Attack of the Clones is a great movie that should be nominated for an Oscar, not a Razzie award. It is a great addition to the Star Wars saga, and the DVD is definitely a keeper.
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Summary: Ignore the spoiled whiners, this is a great film!
Review: Sure, the dialog was a little weak at times, but big deal! do you expect complete perfection? Overall this was a fantastic film! Great visuals, incredible special effects, interesting story line and action packed! I had as much fun watching this film as I did when watching the original in 1977. The chase scene on Coruscant alone is worth it, but add to that the Asteroid chase, Kamino city, the Droid factory and the final battle, what more could you ask for? Ignore the nay-sayers and have fun watching a great film!
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Summary: Bunch of spoiled whiners
Review: Yes, there was a little corny dialog at times, but come on! If you can't look past that then your just plain too picky. This movie is fantastic! The visuals are stunning! The special effects are simply awesome. Lucas and his team pulled off a tremendous feat and re-captured the epic feeling of the very first one back in 1977 which I saw when I was 15. Don't listen to the whiners who say this was a horrible film, they need to quit over-analyzing and re-learn how to enjoy a good movie.
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Summary: Am I the Only One that Liked This One??!!!!
Review: I thought this movie was good....I have read some other peoples reviews but it seems that they are hardcore fans because I have only seen like three Star Wars movies including this one and after this one I went back into the series to understand everything and how everything turns out. The plot was good and it continues well with the storylines of the other movies. I recommend this one to have in your DVD collection....oh yea....the special features are not that bad on this collection either. Peace folks!!!!
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Summary: whew, that was bad
Review: it's easy to fall into the trap of comparing this movie to others of the star wars movies, but it's just entirely unfair to do so unless with episode one, which shares rough schematic values (like the unbelievable quality of the special effects). that said, after seeing episode one, i was not expecting much from this movie but despite my terribly low expectations, i was greatly dissappointed all the same.
the factor i never considered was the total loss of acting skill in this second episode. admittedly, the little kid who played anakin in the first one wasn't so good, but i would have to say that Hayden Christenson is the absolute worst actor i have ever seen (i factor in, here, even preschool dramas about proper nutrition). this is mind-boggling. i understand george lucas' hubris to dare to test his awful writing skills on the scripts, it's every great man's downfall, but can't he at least hire some good help? the script should be noted at this point. it is obvious that several of the less apt thespians stumble over these awkward, contrived, and excruciating-to-witness dialogues(most unfortunate is the poor performance of natalie portman, who has, in the past, showcased a talent, but here, miserably flops). most commendable in this movie is the performance of ewan macgregor in the role of Obi Wan Kenobi. his lines are terrible, but he plays the part with a noble grace. in the case of the young christenson, it would be easy to give him the benefit of the doubt, that if given the right script, he might shine a little, but i warn you strongly against this hope. for with an actor who's single emotive facial expression is the pensive squint, you will only have your hopes shattered.
if you must watch this movie, take my advice: skip over every chapter listed with anakin and amidala. take the movie in as an extended chronicle of the adventures of old ben kenobi, and relish in the final twenty minutes where the characters finally just shut the hell up and try to kill each other.
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Summary: Come on everybody
Review: Come on everybody, this movie was great. I am a die hard StarWars fan I have loved the series since I was little(i'm 24 now). I grew up with the toys and have seen the original trilogy about a million times. I went and saw the rereleases on opening night. I also enjoy the cinema as a whole. This movie was great. Come on Spiderman? Spiderman couldn't hold a candle to this movie. The problem is that most people didn't watch this movie with the same eyes as the eyes they watched Spiderman with. The unexpectant eyes, the eyes of a child, these are childrens movies, always have been. I haven't spoken to a person who saw this movie before the originals, that hasn't said that it was great. I will agree that this movie is no competition for casablanca or E.T. or even the original trilogy, but it is clearly the best movie of the year (with the possible exception of The Two Towers). My only recomendation is to not listen to the negative critics, but to instead go see the movie and judge for yourself.
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Summary: I agree with the Wrath of Khan reviewer!
Review: I'm no big fan of William Shatner, but at least he can ACT! The sorry lot of actors in this flick may have given this series a final fatal blow. I know no one who is looking forward to the next installment
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Summary: Where is the movie.
Review: Niece videogame sequences, where is the movie?.
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Summary: Almost as good as BATTLESTAR GALACTICA
Review: But not quite. There are far too many problems with this piece to list in a short review. While it does match BATTLESTAR GALACTICA in terms of cheesiness, Lucas' characters can not make up for it. At least Lorne Greene actually ACTED! Does Mcgregor have more than 5 lines? If so, I missed them. Did Liam Neeson have more than 6 lines in Phantom? Again, I would have missed them.
POOR EFFORT
POOR RESULT
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Summary: Razzy nominated for WORST FILM OF THE YEAR
Review: and well deserved. "How to ruin a series 101" as taught by Prof. George Lucas.
This movie really has no redeeming qualities:
1. A monumental waste of acting talent (Mcgregor, Lee, Jackson).
2. Sub-par plot
3. Lack of acting skills (Portman, Hayden)
Y'all going to wait in line for the next one? Doubt it.
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