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Summary: This moving gave me an Attack of the Boredom
Review: It's very simple, really. There are good films and there are bad films. Attack of the Clones falls squarely into the latter category. Clones is possibly the most boring and unoriginal science fiction movie ever made. Lucas has cribbed from a lot of sources over the years (most notably Camelot and the Arthurian Legends for the original Star Wars). But to enter into a car chase (a CAR CHASE people!) early in the film and to so blatantly rip off The Fifth Element is unconscionable. Anyone who can sit through Clones and not fall asleep (as I did in the theater) doesn't understand (and will never understand) what made the original Trilogy so much better than the ...George and Co. are turning out nowadays.
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Summary: Yoda was the best thing about this movie
Review: Look at the title. It was real boring, but I was laughing so hard at the yoda sequence. Also, Christopher Lee was great. Everyone else was pretty bad, especially the actor of Anakin. He had such bad lines (none of the lines were memorable, but he defineataly had the worst lines). As he states so BORINGLY, WITHOUT EXPRESSION, "Just being around her again is entoxicating." Enough to make you fall asleep at that. But it wasn't a BAD movie, it just wasn't a GOOD movie.
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Summary: Clones Attack and so do fans... a commentary
Review: Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones is not the most excellent cinematic experience to have come floating across the screen. It's not even the best installment in the Star Wars saga... and why should it be? I am a devoted Star Wars fan and close to a real expert on everything that has happened to make the Star Wars legend come to life. Episode II has some corny dialogue during "love" scenes, and some questionable new names for characters (where exactly did "Dooku" come from)? Yet, it's still a satisfying romp and, convincingly, sets up the story for the dramatic events of Episode III. The attention to detail, both digitally and plot-wise, is superb. The fight scenes involving the Jedi knights, both known and unknown, are a treat. Mostly, however, you get to witness the progressing downfall of the would-be "Chosen One," Anakin Skywalker, his spiral toward the Dark Side, and the unraveling of the Republic before Palpatine becomes a ruthless Emperor that only a hopeful yet outmatched Rebellion can overthrow. Anyone who pans this movie, or the previously released "Phantom Menace," is plagued by unrealistic expectations. These stalwart pessimists wanted George Lucas to recreate the magic and intensity of the original Star Wars saga, so that they could relive the thrill of seeing, for the first time, something that had never been done before, that had never been seen before. The most interesting space flick pre-dating the original "Star Wars" was "2001: A Space Odyssey." While 2001 is a masterpiece in its own right, it was a plodding, cerebral speculation at the future of human discovery. "Star Wars" had everything: action, adventure, romance. It was the quintessential movie, followed up by awe-inspiring sequels complete with unpredictable revelations. Episodes I and II are NOT SUPPOSED TO BE BETTER THAN THE ORIGINALS. I don't even care that they are not even close to the quality and magic. That's not the reason why they were made. Episodes I-III are exactly that: prequels, exposition to the plot of Episodes IV-VI, where Luke Skywalker must redeem his father's "soul," which he sacrificed to the Dark Side of the Force. George Lucas had always said that his original intention for the "Star Wars" movies was to create a story with Anakin Skywalker at the center, but when no movie studio except 20th Century Fox was interested in making this risky science fiction epic, Lucas began with what he thought was the most marketable and intense chapter of the story. "A New Hope" was released to the public in 1977, and was not an immediate blockbuster. Only a few people were aware of its existence at the beginning, but their word of mouth rave reviews spread like wildfire, and a phenomenon was born. Episodes I-III will never have that same allure, that same sense of newness. They are merely products to entertain the true fans of Star Wars, to give a visual glimpse of the birth of Darth Vader, and a chance for George Lucas to play around with available technology. There are annoying aspects to Episodes I and II (can anyone say, "Jar Jar Binks?"); however, I thoroughly enjoy them. When all six are on DVD, I plan to watch them from beginning to end, knowing that they will get better and better as they are played, one after the other, with the best--"Empire" and "Jedi"--for last. Anyone who tells you that Episodes I and II are horrific because they do not live up to their predecessors misses the whole point: the predecessors are Episodes I-III. The magic is in "A New Hope," "The Empire Strikes Back," and "Return of the Jedi." If you saw them when they were originally in theatres, then you have lived the magic once, and you have done better than anyone my age or younger. If you want to be excited by the upcoming release of a "Star Wars" film, write George Lucas and tell him that he should release the originals to DVD soon. Otherwise, let the true fans enjoy the "Star Wars" experience, from beginning to end. DVD Notes: Some cool extra features and worth the purchase, unless you are one of the unrealistic types who have bared all and lambasted this movie. I still say it's worth it as a piece of the saga.
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Summary: I wasn't disapointed.
Review: Oh my heck...I was reading some of these reviews and some people don't even seem to be Star Wars fans in the first place. One example: someone mentioned Padme as a princess, she's a senator and they just talk crud about the whole movie. It drives me nuts. It's Star Wars nonetheless and I agree with the whole "People give it a Rest" one. Some people should just CHILL!!! And stop critizing George.....gosh... I liked the movie. Good job George.
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Summary: The best of the series
Review: I know there are a ton of people that will disagree with me, but I found AOTC to be the most thrilling and entertaining of the 5 films so far. For the most part, the acting and script were quite good, the storyline was fascinating, and every technical aspect of the film was brilliant. My only complaint with the film was with the pacing. There were a couple of scenes that really didn't fit, and could've been deleted. The flow of the film as a whole would've been a lot smooter. But overall, the film was hugely entertaining, and I'll defenitely be buying the DVD.
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Summary: Second Close to THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK...Excellent movie
Review: This movie was like episode 4-6 was...finally! The Special Effects were awesome and the chemistry was superb! Alas, I will always hold the first 3 films made the best, but this one was awesome and I cant wait to buy it in November. This episode answered alot of questions we have from Episodes 4-6. Acting was great, the fights were awesome and I loved the love story and you can tell where Anakin is going to go...I loved the scene with Anakin and Obi-One in the speeder chasing that chic...that was great and the lightsabers scenes...THIS IS A DEFINANT MUST-SEE FLICK AND I LOVED THIS MOVIE!!!!
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Summary: For the younger audience....
Review: This Star Wars was to me not the best, but better than Phantom Manace. Even though I am 13, I still found the love scenes extremely cheesy. Hello, no one talks like that! But really, the special effects were awsome and even though the plot may have been a little slow, it was actually a good movie. But I can understand while people who saw the first movies when they were only about 13 can see while this one isn't half as good as the others. The first movies were and are still classics.
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Summary: Total disappointment, ALMOST
Review: I've stuck by the series til now without a word of criticism. I saw the first Star Wars in a drive-in movie theatre before it had even broken big worldwide. In fact, I think it was the last film I ever saw with both of my parents and my brother. I thought the Empire Strikes Back was a true masterpiece, and I was willing to put up with all the cutsie marketing tie-ins to get through the third installment. With Episode I, great performances from Liam Neeson and Ewan McGregor really kept things going. But Episode II, what can I say? Well, first, someone should tell George Lucas that giving a viewer motion sickness is not usually the same thing as thrilling them. This movie was a major headache because, although it must be the most visually complex special effects film ever made, it hardly ever stays on one scene long enough for the eyes to focus. And then there is the love story. It is boring and poorly acted. And Ewan McGregor is largely wasted as ObiWan Kenobi because he has to act as if he were a middle aged fuddy-duddy. But the movie does offer some redemption. The final battle scenes, especially in the colluseum, were a thrill to watch. Sort of like those old stop action sequences from the 60s and 70s meets Ben Hur and Gladiator. And getting to see Yoda lay a butt wupping on Christopher Lee has to be one of the most memorable movie scenes I ever watched--and that is why it went from two to three stars. I wish I could say better things about the film. Maybe by the third installment in the prequel series, George Lucas will figure out how to redeem the series.
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Summary: More Like 8 Stars!!!
Review: This is like the best movie ever! It may be that I am a Star Wars freak, but this was the best movie! If you like the other Star Wars, you'll live this! It was awsome when Jango Fett was battling Obi- Wan, or when all of the Jedi were fighting the Droids, or when the Clones came in commanded by Yoda, or when Yoda pulled out a lightsaber and battled Dooku. Non- Stop action from begining to end! Even if you are one of those people that loved the old Star Wars movies when you were a kid, and hate the new ones, you won't be dissapointed. It was so good that I am going to buy the Widescreen DVD, Fullscreen DVD, and the VHS. If you haven't seen it, I urgently recommend it!
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Summary: There's a movie in there somewhere...
Review: Well, I loved the first 3 prequels they were just plain fun. That was then, this is now however. I get the distinct feeling that the lack of technology during the first 3 movies, along with the need to invent so much of the effects technology as they went. Required George L. to have to do some doctoring when it came to the script. Providing humor, expanding character development. Stretching the premise out of necessity in order to compensate for a lack of viable effects that could be used for certain scenes. I feel this served him VERY well. It made the films more human. Flash forward to SW I and II. Me thinks the opposite has taken effect here. The effects are amazing, all encompassing and brilliant. However, there has been no need or necessity to polish and develop the script. To me it seems that the techie side is developed first, so many quiet character scenes in SWII were utterly laughable. No development, no charisma. Course who could have charisma enough to give convincing interpretations of those lines in the first place. sorry George. II was better than I, but something has been lost from the original trilogy. And I think its called heart for lack of a better word. These newer films have a dentist office coldness to them. Intriguing visuals and a bit off-putting even. But still cold wet porcelain overall. Can't recommend it...
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