This was always my least-favourite episode in the 'Star Wars' saga, although I can't really recall why. I've just watched it there and it's certainly an improvement over 'Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace.' The visuals and special effects are consistently impressive, and the acting is vastly superior to the under-enthusiastic attempts in 'Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace.'
To be honest, it seems evident that the Clone Wars trilogy is merely the backstory to the original trilogy (hence its blatant inferiority). 'The Phantom Menace' introduces the main characters to the final trilogy (Darth Vader, Ben Kenobi, the Emperor, R2-D2, C-3PO... you know the lot) but apart from that the storyline seemed awfully separate to that of the original plot. Well, 'Attack Of The Clones' is full of references which are significant to the original trilogy. 'Attack Of The Clones' shows us the beginning of Anakin Skywalker's convertion to the dark side, the creation of the hundreds of thousands of Stormtroopers, the unique power of Jedi Master Yoda, introduces the audience to the awesome Boba Fett and, briefly, the designers of the Death Star. And if you analyse carefully, you'll notice a hint at the death of Obi-Wan Kenobi.
'Attack Of The Clones' is consistent with intrigue. Honestly, I never witnessed an uninteresting moment in the film. Battles are less frequent than in 'The Phantom Menace', with only very brief podracing for additional excitement (disregarding the really enjoyable speeder chase through Coruscant). However, like such films as the aforementioned 'The Phantom Menace' and 'Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World's End', 'Attack Of The Clones' concludes with an epic battle. This chapter in the 'Star Wars' saga indicates the Clone War, mentioned briefly in 'Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.'
My main dislike of the film is that Count Dooku isn't as brilliant a villain as the predecessor Darth Maul and successors General Grievious, Darth Vader and Emperor Sidious are, which is a shame, because Yoda's abilities are displayed against an unworthy foe. Thankfully, Jango Fett, the Reek, Acklay, Nexu and the legions of Battle Droids, Super Battle Droids and Destroyer Droids make up for this lack of quality, but still, what's a 'Star Wars' film without an epic battle between Jedi and Sith?
'Star Wars Episode II: Attack Of The Clones' is a decent film in its own right, and a vast improvement over 'Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace' in many respects, particularly acting, storyline and excitement consistency, none of which were particularly strong in this film's predecessor. However, 'Attack Of The Clones' lacks that special substance to make it truly grand. Namely, an appropriate Sith and while the script is mostly intelligence, there are still parts which I can't help but pass on my disappointment to.
Four Out Of Five.
To be honest, it seems evident that the Clone Wars trilogy is merely the backstory to the original trilogy (hence its blatant inferiority). 'The Phantom Menace' introduces the main characters to the final trilogy (Darth Vader, Ben Kenobi, the Emperor, R2-D2, C-3PO... you know the lot) but apart from that the storyline seemed awfully separate to that of the original plot. Well, 'Attack Of The Clones' is full of references which are significant to the original trilogy. 'Attack Of The Clones' shows us the beginning of Anakin Skywalker's convertion to the dark side, the creation of the hundreds of thousands of Stormtroopers, the unique power of Jedi Master Yoda, introduces the audience to the awesome Boba Fett and, briefly, the designers of the Death Star. And if you analyse carefully, you'll notice a hint at the death of Obi-Wan Kenobi.
'Attack Of The Clones' is consistent with intrigue. Honestly, I never witnessed an uninteresting moment in the film. Battles are less frequent than in 'The Phantom Menace', with only very brief podracing for additional excitement (disregarding the really enjoyable speeder chase through Coruscant). However, like such films as the aforementioned 'The Phantom Menace' and 'Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World's End', 'Attack Of The Clones' concludes with an epic battle. This chapter in the 'Star Wars' saga indicates the Clone War, mentioned briefly in 'Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.'
My main dislike of the film is that Count Dooku isn't as brilliant a villain as the predecessor Darth Maul and successors General Grievious, Darth Vader and Emperor Sidious are, which is a shame, because Yoda's abilities are displayed against an unworthy foe. Thankfully, Jango Fett, the Reek, Acklay, Nexu and the legions of Battle Droids, Super Battle Droids and Destroyer Droids make up for this lack of quality, but still, what's a 'Star Wars' film without an epic battle between Jedi and Sith?
'Star Wars Episode II: Attack Of The Clones' is a decent film in its own right, and a vast improvement over 'Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace' in many respects, particularly acting, storyline and excitement consistency, none of which were particularly strong in this film's predecessor. However, 'Attack Of The Clones' lacks that special substance to make it truly grand. Namely, an appropriate Sith and while the script is mostly intelligence, there are still parts which I can't help but pass on my disappointment to.
Four Out Of Five.
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