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Summary: It was "okay.."
Review: Episode 1 and 2 were satisfactory in my opinion, but there was just that "too good to be true" aura around it and Lucas gave in to a pet peeve of mine.. the "heroes" were made untouchable, predictable, and the stereotypical "good guys." The original trilogy revealed flaws in each character, and it delved deeply in to the imperfection of the situation.. but emphasized their earnest will to live to tell the tale. GL's true colors showed, I think, when he made the Ewoks instead of the initial Wookies. Okay, that was acceptable.. but he underlined his inclinations when he submitted to Jar Jar and that entire species. What I did like was the mystery that shrouded the species on Kamino in EP II, and all that.. true science fiction. But I'm thinking, perhaps, that this is his plan.. after all, this IS all just one big saga and it's a common strategy for writers to make everything all nice and happy until the climax. We just shouldn't have been forced to wait through two movies and 8 years for that moment. The problem was, nothing monumental happened in Episode 1.. it was like we were just sitting around waiting for something to happen. I believe Star Wars will truly be saved if GL executes Episode 3 properly.. I want that same atmosphere when Darth Vader enters the room, I want to see an imposing movie that strikes fear and awe, not a stifled laugh as oversized balls chase around an animated cartoon you could care less about. What more, is how Lucas animated everything. Sure, if he wants to make the movie look "high-tech" - or in other words make it look like every other recent movie released. The trilogy had actual models, physical models of ships and so forth made out.. it looked real, with the classic kicked around and dirty ships, obvious wear showing, the believable effects of a seasoned fighter craft.. the attention to detail they paid. I call this prequel a lazy attempt. As I said, it's satisfactory, in my opinion.. but it's not up to par with the obvious standards they set two decades ago. I enjoyed these movies and I don't want to be considered just another stalwart critic. I enjoyed them, but no more than I've enjoyed any other movies I've seen lately.
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Summary: Best DVD Ever. Period.
Review: It may not be out yet, but that doesn't mean I don't know that this DVD is going to kick [tush]. 1st of all, it's a the first movie of all time filmed entirely digitally, which means the DVD recreation of it will be extremely high quality. That goes for the digital 5.1 Dobly sound too. Not only that, but AOTC is one of the best movies ever. Sure, some may say that some of the acting was flat... but who the hell cares? Yoda uses a friggin' lightsaber! AOTC is one of the most exciting and action movies ever, with a great storyline and amazing special effects, continuing the Star Wars tradition. But you already know that, otherwise you wouldn't be reading this! Anyway, here's what you'll get on this DVD (to be shipped November 12th): Attack of the Clones, mastered directly from the digital source by THX for superior sound and picture quality, presented in Dolby 5.1 Surround EX (English) and Dolby 2.0 Surround (Spanish and French) Audio commentary by Writer-Director George Lucas; Producer Rick McCallum; Editor and Sound Designer Ben Burtt; Visual Effects Supervisors Pablo Helman, John Knoll and Ben Snow; and Animation Supervisor Rob Coleman, offering personal insights into the making of the film. Eight deleted scenes created for the DVD release, with introductions by George Lucas, Rick McCallum and Ben Burtt "From Puppets to Pixels," an all-new, full-length documentary that tracks the revolution in digital character animation, featuring the creation of the digital Yoda, Dexter Jettster and more "State of the Art: The Previsualization of Episode II," an all-new documentary featuring never-before-seen Animatics of Episode II Ben Burtt and his team explain the process of creating the sound for Episode II in the all-new documentary "Films Are Not Released; They Escape" Three behind-the-scenes featurettes exploring Episode II's storyline, action scenes and love story All 12 parts of "Making Episode II," the web documentaries that first appeared here on starwars.com The "Across the Stars" music video featuring John Williams
Downloaded by millions from starwars.com, the original theatrical teaser and launch trailers, plus 12 TV spots "R2-D2: Beneath the Dome" mockumentary trailer Galleries of theatrical posters, print campaign from around the world, and never-before-seen production photos An Episode II visual effects breakdown montage from Industrial Light & Magic HoloNet News website DVD-ROM weblink to exclusive Star Wars content What more could you ask for?
With an already great movie, and loads of great bonus material, AOTC is promising to be one of the best DVDs/Movies ever. Hands down. (PS: DVD Material list from Starwars.com)
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Summary: You can skip straight to the Yoda/Dooku fight, if ya want.
Review: Oh yeah!! This DVD will no doubt rock! Anyway, I notice that there's no specific details listed here about this 2 disc set as of yet, so here is a complete list (minus Easter eggs, of course) of all the wonderful features. 1) Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, mastered directly from the digital source by THX for superior sound and picture quality, presented in Dolby 5.1 Surround EX (English) and Dolby 2.0 Surround (Spanish and French) 2) Audio commentary by Writer-Director George Lucas; Producer Rick McCallum; Editor and Sound Designer Ben Burtt; Visual Effects Supervisors Pablo Helman, John Knoll and Ben Snow; and Animation Supervisor Rob Coleman. 3) Eight deleted scenes created for the DVD release, with introductions by George Lucas, Rick McCallum and Ben Burtt. 4) "From Puppets to Pixels," an all-new, full-length documentary that tracks the revolution in digital character animation, featuring the creation of the digital Yoda, Dexter Jettster and more. 5) "State of the Art: The Previsualization of Episode II," an all-new documentary featuring never-before-seen Animatics of Episode II. 6) Ben Burtt and his team explain the process of creating the sound for Episode II in the all-new documentary "Films Are Not Released; They Escape". 7) Three behind-the-scenes featurettes exploring Episode II's storyline, action scenes and love story. 8) All 12 parts of "Making Episode II," the web documentaries that first appeared at starwars.com. 9) The "Across the Stars" music video featuring John Williams. 10) The original theatrical teaser and launch trailers, plus 12 TV spots. 11) "R2-D2: Beneath the Dome" mockumentary trailer. 12) Galleries of theatrical posters, print campaign from around the world, and never-before-seen production photos. 13) An Episode II visual effects breakdown montage from Industrial Light & Magic. 14) HoloNet News website. 15) DVD-ROM weblink to exclusive Star Wars content. All this info came straight from the sources, Fox and Lucasfilm, so it's official. Now.........go preorder. You won't regret it.
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Summary: Better than Episode I
Review: I would give this movie four and a half stars. It is good, but still lacks the power of the first trilogy. Episode I definitely made me upset. It had Jar - Jar Binks!, and the only things that really saved the movie were the Pod Race and the final battle, although I didn't like Darth Maul getting killed so easily. But now, in Episode II we have less Jar - Jar and a lot of more action, a kick as memorable and really powerful Sith Lord (Count Dooku a.k.a. Darth Tyranus, played by Christopher Lee) who will have a better mythological role in the Star Wars saga than Darth Maul, a lot of more action, an epic Jedi battle and amazing direction. Lucas finally reminded me why he is my hero. The visual composition is grate, the texture, the combination of colors, the change from scene to scene looks grate, the environment, and the special effects impressed me (something really difficult). Yango Fett was an extraordinary choice, and the movie has more plot than the last one. A lot of hints about how the Emperor's rise to power and intelligent conspiracy to take over the Galaxy are given (Perhaps what I liked more). I agree the movie has its flaws, for example, that's not the way I imagined Dart Vader in his Anakin Skywalker days. But the formula still works, specially when Anakin starts showing "dangerous characteristics". The romance was a little of "pretty boy and pretty girl meet", but I also recognize Lucas only had little more than two hours for that and the rest of the story, which happens to be a lot of work. The Yoda fight was extraordinary, until the light sable part. Telepathy and knowledge of the Force was more than enough to prove why Yoda was "The Master" and a grate Warrior And R2 D2 with rocket launchers?! But the point here is that the movie entertains and grants an amazing expectation for Episode III, which I hope will be the best of all the other movies.
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Summary: episode II !!
Review: I can't wait until November when this comes out. It won't be the same experience as the theater, but now I will be able to pause and rewind. As for a review of the movie, IT'S STAR WARS!, some people get it, some don't. The critics never do. The action sequences are amazing, the effects are amazing, the music is amazing, the plot is fast-paced, and the acting, well, it is star wars, the acting/dialog is never that great. Lucas has always said that the movies are designed almost as silent films. The music is the important part.
That being said, Ewan's Obi Wan is coming closer to Alec Guiness's and Hayden's tormented Anakin is much deeper than Anakin in Ep1. The plot twists are great. George shows us that it is impossible to anticipate where he is going with the story even though we know the end. The lightsaber battles dwell less on the technical aspects and more on mood, much like the great sequences in the originals.
Small details are what sets Lucas apart, pay attention to the variety of characters and images in the chase scene, the bar scene, and the senate. Look how closely the Lar's house is recreated from Ep.4. Pay attention especially to the sounds and score. Elements from the orginal movies are added to emphasize points and to create continuity.
Overall I would rate this movie at number 2 on my Star Wars list, barely edging out episode 4. Number 1 is of course, Ep.5. I would have liked to see more of Anakin's dark side, such as in the Tuskan raider camp, but hopefully Ep 3 will be full of that.
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Summary: A Well-Crafted Prelude to Tragedy
Review: In "Clones," Lucas offers up the most complex story-line in the series yet, taking Star Wars beyond its traditional good v. evil roots into novel territory: good becoming evil v. evil. Though you cheer for Anakin, Obi-Wan, and Padme, you understand that they're all unwittingly serving a deceptive leader. Moreover, Anakin begins his conversion to the dark side, spurred not by innate evil impulses, but by love for both Padme and his mother, a love frustrated by his duties to the Jedi Order. Thus, the film carries with it a sense of impending tragedy in which nearly every character in the film, good or evil, is a sympathetic figure. "Clones" features good performances from all its principle actors, unparalleled special effects, beautiful cinematography, and Lucas' best directing of the series. Both children and adults should have a great time watching this film.
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Summary: Nothing Compared to The First Three
Review: This movie did not compare to episodes 4,5 and 6. I would give five stars to Star Wars episode 4, so this can only get two. If you compare this movie to any of the first three, they are not even close. Lets face it, George Lucas has lost whatever magic that he had with the old Star Wars trilogy. At least it was better than that horrible episode one. Thank God we have The Lord of The Rings trilogy to enjoy. Maybe Peter Jackson can give George some help on episode 3!
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Summary: Fan of Return of the Jedi
Review: The Ewoks of Return of the Jedi may have been "too cute" but at least they were portrayed by real actors. The vapid special effects creations of Lucas' most recent film make you wish he had the sense to impose limitations on his vision, all his creativity should be harnessed and brought down so that it sits fat and flabby and flatulent like Jabba the Hut. Lucas needs to work with construction workers, not makers of video games. What happened to the subtlety of the former trilogy? I recall for instance the long scenes filmed in the desert in the original Star Wars where the real horror is what is unseen. Lucas and Coppola need to get together and make a movie to help each other back on the right track. I don't hate George Lucas I just don't like Phantom Menace or Attack of the Clones. Why is Attack of the Clones so popular? I guess its just because the original trilogy is so entertaining. Perhaps Lucas should let Peter Jackson direct the final Star Wars film since his Lord of the Rings features great visuals and acting and is filmed in memorably beautiful locations which gives it depth lacking from Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, The Mummy, or any of the other one-dimensional action films of today. Harrison Ford and Alec Guiness were two great and distinctive actors who put their stamp on the Star Wars films they appeared in. What actor gave a memorable performance in the recent Star Wars films? Jar-Jar? Certainly not the dreadfully boring Natalie Portman. If you wonder why Natalie Portman is popular then watch The Professional. I recommend seeking out the early Lucas classic THX-1138 if you want another great sci-fi film written and directed by George Lucas. Or try the Indiana Jones films which are terrific entertainment. I believe Lucas could make a great film again if he spent more effort giving his characters dimension. I'm sure it is not easy to be so inspired in an age when nothing but thoughtless action and bathroom jokes inspires film audiences.
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Summary: Magnificent Attack
Review: I am waiting to own this DVD impatiently. I am pretty sure that this DVD will be super.
I have seen AOTC five times at the theatres.
Romance was great. Battles was great. Especially, Master Yoda's lightsaber duel was magnificent.
That was one of the most unforgettable moment of the Star Wars movies.
And the special features will be great. Making of Saga, Across the Stars Music Video, Theatrical Trailers, etc.
I will see it again for the first time.
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Summary: My 2nd favorite movie ever.
Review: I love Star Wars Episode 2! I love the Phantom Menace. This love I will set aside when Episode 2 comes out. NOT! This is the 2nd best movie ever (the best movie ever being The Empire Strikes Back). I loved all the acting, the effects, the story, the acting etc. I think one of the great underrated moments in the movie was when Obi Wan was talking with Jango Fett. The acting in there was just excellent! See this movie at least once in theaters. Do not let this movie go onto video and DVD before you have seen it in theaters!
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