Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: May 16, 2002
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KonlinerJul 16, 2018
It's corse and rough and irritating.

Attack of the Clones is possibly the worst Star Wars movie out there (although I secretly love it). Like Episode 1 and 3, it suffers from poor dialogue, poor acting performance, some unnecessaryIt's corse and rough and irritating.

Attack of the Clones is possibly the worst Star Wars movie out there (although I secretly love it). Like Episode 1 and 3, it suffers from poor dialogue, poor acting performance, some unnecessary over-naive scenes, and a humiliation to the continuity of Episode 4, 5, 6. However, it doesn't have the narrative strength of Episode 3, and compared to Episode 1, much of the scenes are wasted on the awkward romantic scenes. Another problem is one of the main characters, Anakin. As a protagonist, it is very hard to like this character. He's whiny, complains a lot, has a weird way of approaching a woman that he has been obsessed with since childhood, and his arrogance, though makes a great instrument for his journey to the dark side, is very annoying. My favorite part of this movie is the memes.… Expand
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RoyledesmaDec 22, 2018
Una de las películas más flojas de la saga. En la versión comentada del dvd se puede apreciar por los dichos del departamento de vfx que el filme sufrió de demasiados retoques, está puede ser la razón de porque en muchas ocasiones el cgi luceUna de las películas más flojas de la saga. En la versión comentada del dvd se puede apreciar por los dichos del departamento de vfx que el filme sufrió de demasiados retoques, está puede ser la razón de porque en muchas ocasiones el cgi luce por debajo de su antecesora. Sin embargo, la batalla en geonosis es grandiosa, realmente épica.… Expand
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Moviecritic43Mar 2, 2019
Attack of the clones is the worst Star Wars film in my opinion. Although it isn’t terrible, it is still below average. There are some fun scenes in this film, but it suffers from even worse acting and dialogue, dated looking CGI, forcedAttack of the clones is the worst Star Wars film in my opinion. Although it isn’t terrible, it is still below average. There are some fun scenes in this film, but it suffers from even worse acting and dialogue, dated looking CGI, forced humor, and an awkward romance subplot.… Expand
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mecheng03Mar 9, 2019
Forgettable and again its much better if you watch the fan edit that takes about the BS.
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DerekReideMar 10, 2019
It's the worst Star Wars prequel movie, but it's not the worst Star Wars movie. That title belongs to The Last Jedi (fight me, Rian!). Attack of the Clones has good action toward the end, so if you were to watch it for some apparent reasonIt's the worst Star Wars prequel movie, but it's not the worst Star Wars movie. That title belongs to The Last Jedi (fight me, Rian!). Attack of the Clones has good action toward the end, so if you were to watch it for some apparent reason for the first time, skip to the last thirty minutes of the movie.… Expand
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Filmix16Jun 6, 2019
Je ne crois pas que George Lucas se sois plus forcer pour ce film qu’il ne s’est forcé pour l’episode I. Ewen Mcgregor est toujoure aussi bon, mais par contre on ne peu pas dire que le nouvel acteur d’Anakin Skywalker est mieux que leJe ne crois pas que George Lucas se sois plus forcer pour ce film qu’il ne s’est forcé pour l’episode I. Ewen Mcgregor est toujoure aussi bon, mais par contre on ne peu pas dire que le nouvel acteur d’Anakin Skywalker est mieux que le précédent. Je trouve très intéressant de voir Jango Fett le père le Boba Fett. Les moment d’humour son bien trouver et les casscade son très belle. Les effets par ordinateur ne sont pas mieux que dans l’episode précédent.… Expand
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JustSeEkiJun 21, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is easily worst Star Wars movie. There is few good scenes. Fight between Count Dooku, Anakin and Obi-Wan was best. But i love every single Star Wars movie.… Expand
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Geek_In_RedJun 8, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. George makes many attempts to stretch the film out. The film isn’t that bad apart from this point. Examples of this are shown in the Bounty Hunter chase. It’s dumb that a bounty hunter hired another bounty hunter to send a droid to send centipedes to kill Padme. I’d be lying If I said it wasn’t fun to watch but when you think about the chase deep down you begin to resent it for wasting time. The most obnoxious example of George Lucas stretching the movie is Padme and Anakin. The fireside subduction scene on Naboo emphasizes Anakin’s anger and disagreement with the Jedi code, highlighting the main reasons for his descent into the dark side while simultaneously explaining what is wrong about his love for Padme. The scene is great until you combine it with the other Naboo romance scenes between him and Padme. After the application of the other Naboo romance scenes, the fireside subduction scene is perfect. If the movie were to slightly hint about their feelings in normal scenes, cut out the Naboo romance scenes, and only keep the fireside subduction scene and everything after it, the romance between Anakin and Padme wouldn’t have contributed to the decline of the film’s quality.
Despite being longer than it should’ve, the film is miles better than the Phantom Menace. The film is actually enjoyable to watch and has an understandable plot. The film becomes even better starting with the fireside subduction scene with awesome fights, emotional performances, and even more exciting moments.
One of the greatest moments in the prequels in their entirety is when Anakin exacts revenge on the Tusken raiders. This scene shows Anakin giving in to his rage and murdering his mother’s murderers as his mother dies in his arms. This scene is the turn, the point when Anakin experiences a negative character change. It’s a shame because this scene shows that the Darth Vader we know is evil because he cares. He’s evil because he’s human. The scene gives the most about the history of Darth Vader we need to know and it fleshes Darth Vader out as a character by letting us empathize with the galactic tyrant that is himself. The scene is even better when accompanied by the change in the film’s score and cut to Yoda’s vision of the Tuskan raider’s screams. The scene is also better when accompanied by the fact that the scene after it has the most superior dialogue of episodes 1 and 2. Shmi Skywalker’s death is one of the greatest things to come from the prequels.
The attack of the clones could be better. But It could’ve been worse, way worse. It's great that the film learns from most of the mistakes of the last.… Expand
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jjarockiMar 24, 2020
Attack Of The Clones should work as a basic concept. A romance between a tragic hero and a conflicted royal, a warrior uncovering a vast conspiracy, an impending darkness on the horizon. It's Shakespeare sprinkled with Pakula. However, LucasAttack Of The Clones should work as a basic concept. A romance between a tragic hero and a conflicted royal, a warrior uncovering a vast conspiracy, an impending darkness on the horizon. It's Shakespeare sprinkled with Pakula. However, Lucas fails to make these elements work together, nor update them for modern ears. The dialogue and acting isn't awkward and wooden, its Flash Gordon. This is the moment Lucas starts to lose his touch, especially as his world gets more and more digital.… Expand
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FreddoFazbeardoApr 14, 2020
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The worst film in the saga, many extremely boring love parts and also the songs, were very bad, the only thing I like is the battle of Geonosis and a little the battle of Anakin, Obi-Wan and Yoda against Count Dooku. ..
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TEMP0May 30, 2020
It's too long, too lame, and too boring. Or I hate sand. It's course, rough, irritating, and it can get everywhere. AOTC is being referred by sand.
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LucaFouracreJun 2, 2020
This movie went from being my favorite Star Wars movie when I was about 6 to be my far my least favorite. I would say this is probably the only Star Wars movie that I actually don't like as I find it borderline unwatchable. From theThis movie went from being my favorite Star Wars movie when I was about 6 to be my far my least favorite. I would say this is probably the only Star Wars movie that I actually don't like as I find it borderline unwatchable. From the cringe-inducing Anakin and Padme love story to the weak and almost pointless villain of Count Dooku. However, Kamino is one of my favorite Star Wars planets and the Battle of Geonosis is undeniably awesome. But overall the weak script, the overdependence on CGI and the bad acting make this for me at least the worst Star Wars movie. (And thank god Hayden became a great actor by the time of Revenge of the Sith)!… Expand
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pur__0_0__Jun 24, 2021
After the disappointment that Star Wars Episode I was, I couldn't get myself to watch the second movie in the prequel trilogy. But the thing about Star Wars is that there is no way you can possibly hate the franchise no matter what it does.After the disappointment that Star Wars Episode I was, I couldn't get myself to watch the second movie in the prequel trilogy. But the thing about Star Wars is that there is no way you can possibly hate the franchise no matter what it does. Even if there's one bad movie there's still a new hope (ba dm tss!), that probably the next movie does fix some stuff. And I can tell you with a guarantee that Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones is definitely not that kind of a movie. And no, I'm not scared of some kid marking my review unhelpful who probably lives in the basement of his parents' house.

One problem that constantly plagues the Star Wars prequel trilogy is that most of the good stories happen while the camera is not on the characters. There is a scene where Kenobi and Anakin are in an elevator while going to save Padmé from an assassin and talking about their previous adventures. And trust me, all those adventures sound WAY more fun than what we are being made to watch. Most of the characters shown throughout the movie are there just for the sake of being there, without any amount of character development.

That's not to say I absolutely dislike this movie. I really like the whole Jango Fett arc. It was one of the most memorable parts of the movie. There was also the colosseum fight which wasn't good but at least it was memorable. Also the part where C3PO accidentally falls on the assembly line and gets his head replaced by another robot. Other than that most scenes are easily forgettable, not as in I have forgotten they ever happened, but rather I have forgotten whether they happened in Episode II or III. I had to look up the scene I wrote in the above paragraph to make sure it happened in this movie.

The CGI, once again is terrible. I don't know what's the problem with the cinematography of this movie. It makes it look so boring. And of course, here's the movie where Anakin and Padmé start getting, well. I don't know what's with Star Wars movies and accidental incest. I get it's supposed to be a space opera, but this goes a little too far. Also the acting is super campy. One person will finish the dialogue, then the next person will speak. And I think it's a good thing because of how high the background music is. If two people start speaking together it will become impossible to hear altogether.

I had said that I'd try giving another watch to Star Wars: Episode I, which is hard because of how cringy Jar-Jar Binks. But here it's hard because only the Jango Fett scene was fun. This is, in my opinion, the worst Star Wars movie made by George Lucas. Trust me when I say I get no joy from saying all of this. I still had the courage to watch the franchise further, and I'm really glad I did since Revenge of the Sith really redeemed the trilogy for me.… Expand
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Onlyclassicvg1Mar 25, 2023
What's been billed as a hip comedy about a millennial couple trying to personally reconnect with one another in the midst of an alien invasion they know nothing about may be incisive in its social commentary, but it's virtually devoid of… Expand
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kiroaramaJun 30, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Better than the phantom menace, still the over reliance in green screen and CGI make it very difficult to buy into the world. One of the biggest things in this episode is supposed to be the romance between Anakin and Padme, unfortunately that's the worst part of the movie, it's an unbelievable romance with two bad actors and it just feels awkward. I'm gonna say it, I like the battle at the end, even if it looks like a videogame.… Expand
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SirSplendidSep 13, 2020
Anakin? wack. Yoda? wack. Romance? wack. most things except the plot and some of the vfx and action sequences? wack. probably the weakest star wars film for me.
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AJ_13Jun 10, 2022
Not bad, simply unimportant. I didn't really care for most of the plots besides Anakin's journey, which is quite messy btw. I did enjoy Jango Fett vs Obi Wan and the final battle.
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PhoenixReveiwsMay 14, 2021
I was critical of this movie at first thinking it was the worst one yet, but if you can look past the dialogue choices between Anakin and Padme, awesome movie. Geonosis and Kamino are two of my favorite Star Wars planets.
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Star_Wars_FanApr 28, 2021
Like The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones could of been a great film. It’s not bad by any means, as the lengthy but entertaining third act is definitely one of the better Star Wars battles, but overall the first to acts are pretty slowLike The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones could of been a great film. It’s not bad by any means, as the lengthy but entertaining third act is definitely one of the better Star Wars battles, but overall the first to acts are pretty slow and mediocre. I mean, do I even have to mention Anakin saying “I don’t like sand”.… Expand
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MetaMetaXYMay 11, 2021
It's a bit better than Episode 1, but still not very good. It's still just okay.
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TheSikvelSep 29, 2021
Overall it was fun to watch. More dynamic than the first episode. A lot of nonsense and conventions can be attributed to the setting and age rating of the film. Overall, the film is not bad (except for the sword fight at the end).
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HeroicAge616Oct 25, 2021
Attack of the Clones fumbles the ball when it comes to delivering it's main character relationships and plot points, but still works as an enjoyable sci-fi romp.
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JJ2FAS4UDec 30, 2021
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sugarniteApr 24, 2022
Jarring dialogue, noticeable compositing, and awkward dialogue make this movie a different experience. Virtually no on-location footage makes the whole film seem like it was made by a robot, and the writing definitely doesn’t help that.Jarring dialogue, noticeable compositing, and awkward dialogue make this movie a different experience. Virtually no on-location footage makes the whole film seem like it was made by a robot, and the writing definitely doesn’t help that.

There are some interesting references to films like Fistful of Dollars, but they are mostly superficial and do not capture the spirit of those classics. The film establishes concepts that would’ve been great to explore, but usually, just as soon as something interesting happens, it’s over.… Expand
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sanctuarydecineDec 25, 2021
bad dialogue, bad acting, bad CGI. just pretty much all bad.

probably the worst STAR WARS movie to date.

this is why people criticize the prequels so much.
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XathiahsFeb 11, 2022
Weak movie, with weak characters. Not one of the best and not one of the worst.
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theruMay 3, 2022
The movie will never be perfect trying to bridge the gap from the beginning, but there are a good bit of moment in this to enjoy the film. It is very much a filibuster between 1 and 3.
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goldmallardNov 8, 2022
this is ok however the lines are mostly bad as well as many other things but it is very enjoyable and I always have fun returning to this movie on a rewatch.
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Passionate_RedJan 17, 2023
I don't like sand. It's coarse and rough and irritating and it gets everywhere.
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JesseDillingerMay 4, 2023
A slight step up from The Phantom Menace. Still a weak af movie. All the Anakin and Padme scenes are unbelievably cringe. I didn't really think about it until I saw Cosmonaut Variety Hour point it out, but Palpatine hires a guy to kill Padme,A slight step up from The Phantom Menace. Still a weak af movie. All the Anakin and Padme scenes are unbelievably cringe. I didn't really think about it until I saw Cosmonaut Variety Hour point it out, but Palpatine hires a guy to kill Padme, who hires a guy, who hires a bounty hunter who hires an shape shifter who sends a robot who sends worms. Yeah, that is so dumb haha.… Expand
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Fixer84Mar 15, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The word one could use to describe this film is "waste". Instead of focusing on what Anakin learned during the ten-year timeskip, we prefer to focus on his love story with Padmé. If I wanted to see a romantic movie, I didn't watch Star Wars. I was looking at something else.… Expand
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thethethe4Jun 1, 2023
While it's better than the Phantom Menace in all ways it's still one of the weaker Star Wars movies. This film adds a lot of importance context to the rest of the Star Wars franchise and the second half of the movie as exhilarating actionWhile it's better than the Phantom Menace in all ways it's still one of the weaker Star Wars movies. This film adds a lot of importance context to the rest of the Star Wars franchise and the second half of the movie as exhilarating action scenes but besides that the movie is ok at best. The acting is questionable and some of writing is hard to watch. Overall it's an ok movie and nothing more but nothing less.… Expand
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moviefanicJul 5, 2023
Not terrible, but one of the worst star wars movies for dialogue and CGI effects
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