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Summary: Took off one star for lack of originality
Review: Just like ANH and TPM were much alike in their setup plots, AOTC and ESB are a lot alike. The dark side is quite victorious in both. And let's not forget the now-overused chopping of the hand that has now happened three times in the five Star Wars movies. You would think Lucas would realize that it's getting old. Anyway, other than the fact that there's not much original in it, this movie is a great movie. The fight scene with Yoda is my favorite scene of any Star Wars movie to date. And Lucas always has a habit of picking the most talented and beautifuly young actresses for his movies. With Natalie Portman returning as Padme Amidala and newcomer Aussie actress Leeanna Walsman playing Zam Wesell (she hardly gets any screen time before her character dies, but keep an eye on her, she's got a promising future). Unfortunately Jar Jar Binks had to return, but at least he wasn't the bumbling idiot we know and hate from TPM. I've now seen this movie 3 times and still wonder, why couldn't R2 use his jets when he was stuck in the swamp at Dagobah? Did he forget?
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Summary: This movie is the greatest!
Review: This was the first Star Wars movie I've ever seen, and I have been extremely pleased with it. I was so interested that I watched all the other Star wars movies, yet none have been so good as Episode II. I don't understand why people don't seem to be pleased with it, but I certainly was, and I think it needs the credit it deserves. It has everything- not only is it as original as the other Star Wars, but it also holds something new in a Star Wars movie- it's a love story as well. The characters were awesome! I recommend this movie to EVERYONE!
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Summary: Unintentionally hilarious
Review: Okay, this current trilogy is improving. I loathed the first movie; I only hated this one. I gave it two stars for special effects, Ewan McGregor as Obi Wan, and the arena fight scene. But both Anakin and Senator Padme were terrible! Anankin came off as nothing but a whiny, sullen teenager. As in The Phantom Menace, Natalie Portman exhibited absolutely no charisma or personality. And their romantic dialogue was atrocious. Did George Lucas not even watch the first three movies before starting the second three? Doesn't he remember the wonderful screenplay, crackling dialogue and sizzling chemistry between Princess Leia and Han Solo? Now that was a love story! My friend and I finally lost it during the scene when Padme was writhing in pain on the sand after falling out of the ship, then the Clone guy leans over her and says, "Are you okay?" and she pops right up, says "Yes", and takes off at a dead run. By the time we got to Yoda's fight scene, where he looked more like the Dancing Baby on amphetamines than a Jedi master, we were rolling in the aisles. Advice to George Lucas before making the next film--watch the first three movies again! And please recast Hayden Christianson with someone who can act! You can put in all the amazing fight and peril scenes you want, but if you don't make us care about the characters first, it's a big snooze. We cared about Luke and Leia and Han Solo! (And boy, did these two movies make me appreciate Harrison Ford's charisma all over again!)
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Summary: hrmmm.....i feel this movie is strong with the force..yes
Review: heres the sitch on star wars episode 2.For a younger star wars fan(like me)this is the best out of all the star wars films,but 2 an older fan this is the most unintelligent movie ever.the only reason the older generation wont like the prequels to the original star wars is because they grew up on the original star war.oh and secondly alot of people complain about anakin wining alot.Well if my mother was dying i think id wine alot.Oh and am i the only person that thinks count dooku is the stupidest villan ever!i mean i know darth maul died but dooku doesnt even compare to him.samuel l. jackson did a very good job as jedi master mace windu.It was like a jedi shaft thing going on!Ill admit Hayden christensen had no acting skills at all!But lucas made up for that when we got to watch Christensens had get severed off.by far the best scene in all of movie history was when yoda had a face off with count dooku!yoda has always been my favorite caracter so i was very happy when he wielded a lightsaber.Last but not at all least theres miss natalie portman.she did a superb job as senator amidala.besides the fact that shes so hott!Is this movie worth seeing again.......i think so.Is this a better movie than spider-man........HECK YEA!
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Summary: Better than the first . . .
Review: But not quite as good as the original three. It seemed to be a little ... jerky. Like it (the movie, producers, directer, etc.) wasn't sure whether it should or should not do this or that. Plot:
This was okay. Definitely better than the first, it helps us to really understand where Anakin is coming from, and how he's going to get to be Darth Vader. Sets up for the third, in which I hear that Padme's purchasing maternity clothes. Casting choices: Ewan McGregor -- Obi-Wan Kenobi *****/*****
This actor is one of the things that really helped the film. He resembles the original Obi-Wan more in this film than in the first, especially since he is older. McGregor brought the essence of the original three into this one, and helped it to bring up my rating. Hayden Christensen -- Anakin Skywalker
****/*****
Christensen was pretty good, but not great. His use of emotions was impressive, and fits with his turning to the dark side, because the more emotional you are, the more likely you are to experience hate, anger, fear -- which, according to Yoda, lead to the Dark Side. Natalie Portman -- Padme/Amidala
***/*****
She was okay. I think she could have been a little older, though. Of course, they needed her back from the first film . . .
Anyway, Portman pulled in a so-so performance, better than the last one, at least. Jar-Jar Binks
*****/*****
We now have a reason to really hate him. Thanks, Lucas.
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Summary: Good...getting there George...just a little more!
Review: Star Wars Episode II had lousy dialog, poor character development/chemistry between characters and a choppy story line....but, I can't help myself...I liked it. The special effects, visual, scene painting, music, sound effects, art direction, sound effects...totally blew me away! So beautifully crafted!.... A real tight drama is what Episode III needs...get some writing help...Get the actors excited...show them the visual effects that are in the works...awaken their imaginations....get them involved. Get someone who can write engaging and believable dialog. Put all these things together with your amazing imagination...and those visual and auditory effects people that have done such a great job at fleshing out the Star Wars Universe. If you can place all of this awesome visual/auditory power behind a believable and engaging cast...a Great Story..and smooth, well timed plot...you will have the most loved movie of all time. Compose Star Wars Episode III like an opera/symphony... Do it Goerge...you owe it to us(fans who love the Star Wars Universe...despite it's failings...and will never quite get over the thrill of seeing the original on screen back in '77)...you owe it to all of those amazing people who help you bring this universe to life...and you owe it to yourself.
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Summary: Best Star Wars Movie Since Empire Strikes Back
Review: I have been a Star Wars fan since I was 4. I got bored one day when I was 4 and my dad put in these movies. They were the 3 Star Wars movies and ever since, I have been in love with Lucas' work. Not many fans like The Phantom Menace but it wasn't that bad.
Then finally came the second prequel, Attack of the Clones. I had been counting down the days for this movie since TPM. But what made the wait so much better was the fact that Hayden Christensen was starring in it. I've been a fan of his for three years already, a year before he even got the role of Anakin Skywalker. When it was announced that he was going to be Anakin, I knew George made the right choice. Hayden is by far the best young actor out there and he does an amazing job with anger scenes, so he is perfect for the role of Anakin.
But when I finally got to see Attack of the Clones, I thought Hayden could have done better. Then I had to keep in mind, all the actors work with the bluescreen. Well after the first half hour of dull acting from everyone except Ewan McGregor (who is just INCREDIBLE and perfect in this movie and everything else he does) the acting was a whole lot better and perfect. Hayden did an AMAZING job as Anakin like I thought (not his best work though). I thought he did a great "going crazy" scene when he found his mother. I didn't believe the relationship between he and Padme Amidala (Natalie Portman). George said to have picked Hayden because of his chemisty with Natalie but there was no chemistry in the movie. It was just there but it's supposed to be.
Ewan McGregor, once again, was just amazing!! I have always liked his work but he is just the perfect Obi Wan Kenobi. You can't get better than him. I have wondered why Ewan doesn't get as much credit as he deserves. He's a rare talent and it shows in Attack of the Clones. He was by far the best actor in the movie and I feel it's his best work since A Life Less Ordinary. I could go on forever about how incredible he is in AOTC.
Now, to the most talked about scene in any movie this summer...(SPOILER) ....Yoda. The best action sequence ever in a movie! It deserves an MTV Award for Best Fight. It was so incredible and everything a Star Wars fan has ever wanted. I admit, the movie had wooden acting AT THE BEGINNING. After the first 30 minutes, it's amazing. Hayden gave a great performance, Natalie did an amazing job, Ewan is the most incredible thing to ever happen to Star Wars and show biz, and YODA KICKED [butt]. Episode III is going to be the best Star wars movie ever when it comes out. Episode II is leading up to it very well! Forget the critics on this one. Go see it because it's definitely worth the $7! (And for you girls who think Hayden is fine...he has a scene where hes not wearing a shirt and laying in bed. It's very nice.) So go see it!! DVD comes out November 6, as far as I know.
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Summary: Jedi without a cause
Review: First off, Attack of the Clones is a far better film than The Phantom Menace. But that says nothing. Held on its own terms, judged by itself, Attack of the Clones reflects the same problems that turned Menace into a creative farce. Clones, like Menace, is destroyed by a stylistic abyss: there is very little emotion in the execution of this tale. Yes, the FX were great -- YAWN. Indeed, the shocking contrast between the films dull characterization and its sheer visual splendor make it obvious where Lucas's heart lies. Which only highlights the opinion that the prequels should have been directed by a real filmmaker. And this problem is compounded by the fact that the prequels revolve around politics, government, diplomacy, and romance. Only a truly gifted filmmaker can make such issues compelling and exciting. Instead, a large chunk of Star Wars has been reduced to one long courtroom drama. Unlike the original trilogy, the prequels are cursed with unlikable characters. Anakin Skywalker is supposed to be "The Chosen One". But there was no evidence for this. Instead, we are subjected to a murderous brat. The thing is, Anakin Skywalker is supposed to fall from grace -- but for his fall to be tragic, he must not only come across as a likeable figure, he must achieve truly great and good things. Again, this was not in Clones. Portman's portrayl of Padme Amidala was, to put it simply, terrible. I've seen better acting from a piece of wood. As such, the "romance" fails to warm. Of course it doesn't help that it's impossible to create any chemistry between soulless automatons that only resemble human beings. Samuel L. Jackson (Jedi master Mace Windu) has never been duller, Ian McDiarmid seems to be moving in virtual slow-motion as Chancellor Palpatine. McGregor is only a tad more animated as the stern Kenobi. There is also the problem of editing. Attack of the Clones is a big story, and to fit it all in, Lucas had to resort to machine gun editing: blink and you'll miss it. We are so quickly introduced to a scene, without any build up, and just as quickly taken away, there was never time for an emotional connection. Very little in Clones get's the screen time it deserves (Count Dooku?) Even non-verbal connections with the previous pictures don't have the resonance they should. The final shot, which involves a physical change pointing to Anakin's transformation into Vader, has a thematic link to the great confrontation between Vader and Luke that closes The Empire Strikes Back, but the loss here seems like a throwaway gimmick in comparison to the almost mythic power the earlier film conveyed. In the end, it's with no surprise that Clones has been embraced by hardcore fans who have made an emotional connection to the saga, as well as critics who threw away their standards for the film. But the rest of us saw a truly terrible piece of filmmaking. As such, I leave with the words of Darth Vader: "Don't be too proud of this technological terror you've constructed."
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Summary: obi wan kenobi,you're our only hope!
Review: i'm not going to edit this for those who haven't seen the movie,just fair warning!anyhoo...it was too damned loud! that may have been the fault of the theater and it may be because i'm middle aged (hard to believe,but since i'm almost 44 i am probably MORE than half through this particular lifetime in this particular carbon form)when the music came up and i saw the familiar star wars logo,i got a bit weepy.yes i did. i'm rather sentimental. i saw the first star wars many many years ago,but in this very same galaxy.first,the things i didn't like. hayden christiansen's acting was terrible. i haven't heard too many other people say that,and maybe they were kinder or less blunt than i am,but it's not a personal slander. it was painful to watch. natalie portman wasnt really all that good either,but at least her character was good. you can definitely see take-charge leia and whiney luke in their parents! the love story was also awful. geez,that whole thing could have been done in a wonderful way with good acting and good writing. well,george lucas's talents lie elsewhere...and he definitely has talent,just not in regards to finding either a good casting director or casting himself,and the same with the writing.having said all that,it was a blast!it was visually stunning and an adrenaline rush. i'd say it was too long,my butt got numb sitting there,but it didn't drag either. i dont' suppose much could have been left out.i'm biased,but ewan mcgregor was great as obi wan,and i could think ahead to him turning into 'old ben'.i loved the character,and all the jedi stuff. poor obi,having to put up with anakin. but he could do it,he had the sense of humor. i enjoyed the little snippets of humor in this...c3po was funny and hey,i didn't know r2d2 could fly!the yoda kick butt scene was not as astounding as i'd imagined it. in fact,i was more impressed with his flow with the force than i was with his light saber techniques. he's got the zen,and to me that's more powerful than anything else. i love pondering all the zen jedi stuff. i liked that anakin mentioned that the jedis were about love and compassion. in seeing yoda not be harmed by what was thrown at him (wonderful aikido,in my opinion) it struck me that love is more powerful than anything we think of as conventional power. in the end,power used to harm will destroy the wielder. pure love only blesses the giver and all around it.i loved the jedi battle in the coliseum and i loved the jedis lack of fear.at the very beginning,when a ship arrives carrying padme,and then a bomb explodes,it scared the crap out of me. it reminded me too much of recent horrible things happening in the world.well,that's what immediately comes to mind. i'm sure i'm forgetting lots of stuff to comment on,as there was sooo much packed into that movie!may the force be with you.
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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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