Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: May 16, 2002
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AaronWasserman2May 3, 2014
Once again Lucas manages to kill our love for Star Wars. This movie, like its is bad but slightly, and i mean slightly better. This movie is just a badly written pile of crap. From crappy acting, to bad effects, to laughable dialouge. thisOnce again Lucas manages to kill our love for Star Wars. This movie, like its is bad but slightly, and i mean slightly better. This movie is just a badly written pile of crap. From crappy acting, to bad effects, to laughable dialouge. this movie is a train wreck. However the only reason it pulls a 5 is for the musical score which is fantastic. The fights are very entertaining. and less jar jar and no more stupid kid. Hayden may not be so good due to his wooden acting but ill take him over that crappy kid.… Expand
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RobobobFeb 1, 2016
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. THE worst Star Wars film... and this is coming for a life long Star Wars fan. There is so much wrong with this film I don't know where to begin. Let's start with the title: Why is this movie called Attack of the Clones? Who are they attacking because they actually come to the rescue at the end of the movie. This title would have fitted the third film better.
The "friendship" between Obi-Wan and Anakin is not believable. Obi-Wan is sometimes a bossy father figure while Anakin comes across as a pouty spoiled brat.
The "love" between Padme and Anakin is also not believable. Yeah, they're both good looking but aside from that why are they attracted to each other? Girls, if a guy cries to you on your first date that he's slain a village full of people, dump him and move out of town. Guys, if a girl keeps telling you she's not interested but keeps wearing sexy clothes during alone time, she's a tease... move on.
Some of the epic battle scenes look video game cutscenes from a PS3 game. Something just looks off. Maybe it's because every clone trooper is CGI instead of an actor in a suit.
Aside from those major issues there's plenty of silly moments like when Jango Fett chooses to kill his bounty hunter partner instead of killing the 2 Jedi that had their backs to him. Oh, and if he is the best bounty hunter in the galaxy then why is he paying someone else to do his work?
Anakin jumps out of a speeder thousands of feet in the air and Obi-Wan says, "I hate it when he does that." Really? Anakin is jumping out of moving vehicles often or just doing stupid things often?
And the icing on the cake: Why would the scheming Sith master create 2 armies to fight each other when he could just use both to take over a galactic government that has no standing army? The entire basis of the trilogy is just plain idiotic.
There's tons more, but I wasted enough time talking about this train wreck of a film.… Expand
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BenHazeldenJan 23, 2015
I don't like sand. It's coarse, and rough, and irritating - and it gets everywhere. Just like this movie.

Incredible Thriller - had me sobbing at the end.

0/10 - Ben Hazelden
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seventhbeaconDec 30, 2015
Begun, this bowel movement has.

Easily the worst Star Wars film of them all (yes, even more so than Phantom Menace). A testament to what happens when George Lucas has complete creative freedom and no one there to question him creatively.
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EpilepticDec 7, 2014
A superior sequel. Star Wars: Attack of the clones is better than Star Wars: The Phantom Menace (but so is smashing your head against the Bathroom mirror).
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RDGJan 6, 2015
Worst Star Wars movie hands down. Cringe worthy dialogue and acting. A story that makes no sense and is full of plot holes. Outdated and cheap looking CGI environments, characters and battle scenes. An awful romance subplot.
Lucas made someWorst Star Wars movie hands down. Cringe worthy dialogue and acting. A story that makes no sense and is full of plot holes. Outdated and cheap looking CGI environments, characters and battle scenes. An awful romance subplot.
Lucas made some bad choices when making this film but the worst was giving Yoda and lightsaber and having him fight in a duel. The CGI fighting looked really bad and it overall ruined the wise and mystical character of Yoda from the Empire Strikes Back and turned him into some bulls*** action hero.… Expand
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NolanLundgaardMay 11, 2018
While better than The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones still fails to be as good as Episodes 3-8.
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MovieLonely94Nov 1, 2010
The most important movie in the series
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MarkKJan 9, 2009
A lot better than Phantom Menace but still not up to the standards of Empire Strikes Back.
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ChrisSep 14, 2009
It was awesome! The effects were great, the action scenes were well choreographed, and the acting was decent. Jango Fett is way better than Boba.
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MichaelMay 26, 2002
The movie was less disappointing than the last one, and the way it finishes...is breathtaking, in that it finally gives you a sense of scale for those ships. The effects were not quite as good as they could have been -- Yoda was entirely The movie was less disappointing than the last one, and the way it finishes...is breathtaking, in that it finally gives you a sense of scale for those ships. The effects were not quite as good as they could have been -- Yoda was entirely computer-animated and it showed. For a character with a major (and thorougjly enjoyable, near the end) part in the movie, it might have behooved them to spend at least as much money making Yoda come alive as they did Jar Jar in the previous movie. Believe the critics who say there is no chemistry between Natalie Portman and Hayden Christensen; they are absolutely right. While Natalie is a very good actress, "much to learn" has Hayden. Ewan McGregor is terrific in his role, and we finally get to see the Obi-Wan Kenobi that will become the man of legend. I enjoyed the film for the most, except for some of the minor details (Natalie never wears the same outfit twice in any two scenes in the whole movie -- even scenes that are supposedly mere hours apart at most). But, as a whole, the movie was good. With a few more revisions, it could be excellent.… Expand
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GuyR.May 15, 2003
The best movie in the 2002! THX George!
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StephenCMay 13, 2007
Woohoo! Awsome1 I wanted to stay in the movie theater and watch it again when I saw it!
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ghomasmMay 16, 2009
I am sorry this has to be the worst movie i have seen and this includes house of the dead. The love scene in the meadow made be blush with embarasement that human made it.
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JacobJan 2, 2013
As a kid I loved Star Wars Attack of the Clones. The film had good music, CGI effects, and sound effects. I loved the universe of Star Wars and I still do. However, now that I am older I see the films biggest problems. The terrible pacing ofAs a kid I loved Star Wars Attack of the Clones. The film had good music, CGI effects, and sound effects. I loved the universe of Star Wars and I still do. However, now that I am older I see the films biggest problems. The terrible pacing of the film along with no real threat or conflict along with weak characters and story prevent the film from being as good as the original Star Wars films. I could go into great depth about the problems with the characters and the story and why and how their weak but if you want that go watch RedLetterMedia… Expand
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asylumspadezNov 21, 2011
Taking a huge turn for the worst, This film is prety terrible. It really has no build up to it at all, It feels like its just a bunch of random scenes cut together that they hoped would give a good experiance to the viewer but it doesnt. TheTaking a huge turn for the worst, This film is prety terrible. It really has no build up to it at all, It feels like its just a bunch of random scenes cut together that they hoped would give a good experiance to the viewer but it doesnt. The lead actors/actresses are pretty terrible as well.… Expand
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CrusaderDec 22, 2019
I know there's a lot of hate for this movie and I don't really know why. It does have a lot of drama that some might find boring but other than that I can't see any real reason for the hate. I do feel that people are too hard on HaydenI know there's a lot of hate for this movie and I don't really know why. It does have a lot of drama that some might find boring but other than that I can't see any real reason for the hate. I do feel that people are too hard on Hayden Christiansen. He does a great job as an angsty teenager filled with anger and whose world is turning upside down.… Expand
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doctor2001Apr 25, 2011
Shockingly bad how after he made so many good films could george lucas make this abomination it is by far the worst thing to have the star wars name attached to it.
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heloheApr 20, 2015
Good points: Natalie Portman is hot.
Bad points: Terrible terrible acting by everyone involved. Boring plot. Sleep inducing politics. Totally unnecessary movie. Plot holes and inconsistencies all over. No logic whatsoever.
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hoops2448Oct 21, 2011
Attack of the Clones has all the hallmarks of a decent Sci-Fi film, in fact a great Star Wars film but it is let down by truly terrible scripting (Obi Wan's "I Don't believe you" to Dooku being one of many) some poor casting choices (HaydenAttack of the Clones has all the hallmarks of a decent Sci-Fi film, in fact a great Star Wars film but it is let down by truly terrible scripting (Obi Wan's "I Don't believe you" to Dooku being one of many) some poor casting choices (Hayden Christiansen) and an annoying love story that was necessary but thoroughly irritating.… Expand
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TyranianApr 13, 2019
While Christensen won't win any awards, he's not terrible and the film is very entertaining.
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Jedi_JettsonJul 16, 2012
Attack of the Clones contains the worst love story in the history of science fiction and the action is covered in overrated visual effects. The acting between Anakin and Padme was also bad. The battle of Geonosis also had too many explosionsAttack of the Clones contains the worst love story in the history of science fiction and the action is covered in overrated visual effects. The acting between Anakin and Padme was also bad. The battle of Geonosis also had too many explosions and too many walkers and droids destroying each other. It was pretty stale without any dogfight-like scenes. The duel between Anakin, Obi-Wan, Dooku, and Yoda was boring. But some of the action was pretty good including the dogfight over Geonosis between Obi-Wan and Jango/Boba Fett but the story involved too with the horrible love story.… Expand
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ZegilgameshDec 29, 2012
The dialogue is excruciating, the characters and performances range from unbearable to decent, but the story and special effects are fascinating enough to save it from complete failure.
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MovieFan123Mar 16, 2012
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was very shocked to see how messy this film was. There were to many love scenes and not enough fighting. However I would not call it the worst film ever but it was the worst film in the Star Wars trilogy. There is however a good fight scene at the end but that is just about it. Also the movie posts good CGI but, it doesn't live up to the original one at all.… Expand
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HealthConnectTVDec 4, 2012
The second film of the prequel series manages to do better than the first, but still meanders about in telling its story. The movie isn't bad by any means, but it seems stuck in a place where the creative team knew they had to save most ofThe second film of the prequel series manages to do better than the first, but still meanders about in telling its story. The movie isn't bad by any means, but it seems stuck in a place where the creative team knew they had to save most of the best material for the following entry.… Expand
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christhebeast42Apr 12, 2013
This is a completely stupid love story. That's it. That's the review. Why does Padme' marry Anakin? Watch redlettermedia's review on youtube. Also, I hate George Lucas.
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Movie1997Dec 22, 2015
"The Phantom Menace" may be a simply a bad movie, this one is unfortunately worse. Instead of loads of tax federation crap, we got loads of Hayden Christensen and Natalie Portman having a horrifically forced love story. Instead of mildly fun"The Phantom Menace" may be a simply a bad movie, this one is unfortunately worse. Instead of loads of tax federation crap, we got loads of Hayden Christensen and Natalie Portman having a horrifically forced love story. Instead of mildly fun light saber fights, we get mediocre light saber fights. Instead of bad writing, we get abizmole writing. You see the point I'm trying to make. After "The Phantom Menace" didn't deliver like most people hoped it would, you would at least expect Lucas to actually try with the next one. And to be fair he does try to be different. However, he goes in the opposite direction and writes one of the worst loves in history and a story about clone troopers that doesn't go into effect until the last act. Beyond just the screenplay, the visuals still look hoaky, some even worse than last time. The performances are honestly even worse than from the last movie. If anything, I felt that my time was wasted for the most part. Again, like "The Phantom Menace", there are moments of promise. But there's very little of it. Where as "The Phantom Menace" had its good moments a little too far and in between, "Attack of the Clones" barely has any moments like that throughout the entire movie. With a title like "Attack of the Clones", I was hoping for something fun and exciting even if it was brainless fun. Overall, it disappoints even more so than usual with terrible dialogue, terrible performances, a terrible story, and a terribly God-awful love story. I give it a D+!… Expand
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artardmosheaDec 12, 2019
There isn't much good to latch onto in this movie, the cg is definitely improved from the first movie; less jar jar, more kenobi, Jango Fett was cool.

The acting and the writing of the characters was abysmal. Probably the worst movie in theThere isn't much good to latch onto in this movie, the cg is definitely improved from the first movie; less jar jar, more kenobi, Jango Fett was cool.

The acting and the writing of the characters was abysmal.

Probably the worst movie in the franchise.… Expand
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Duskycarp116Oct 2, 2015
The only thing I like is the battle scenes and fight scenes. The CGI looks meh and the gun sound effects sound awkward at some scenes but it sounds cool for its time.
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Kai82Feb 2, 2020
Episode 2 is a huge improvement. While nothing in Episode 1 has any real impact on the trilogy we got this time a meaningful story with huge game changers for the Star Wars galaxy. I like how the story unfolds and the plots start to work. IEpisode 2 is a huge improvement. While nothing in Episode 1 has any real impact on the trilogy we got this time a meaningful story with huge game changers for the Star Wars galaxy. I like how the story unfolds and the plots start to work. I would say the lines are draw and the long looming conflicts begins to escalate. Like in any good middle movie it answers questions while you get new ones. Then there are the characters. I like the chemistry and interactions between Obi Wan (Ewan Mc Gregor), Anakin (Hayden Christensen) and Padme (Natalie Portman). C3PO and R2D2 are as good as always (There is the fan theory that these two are the main characters in Star Wars;-). The best performance has Ian Mc Diarmid as Palpatine. He is so enjoyable to watch. I purpose the idea of a TV series with him as main characters. A House of Cards like show with many plots, gains and shady businesses. But back to the movie. Christopher Lee is as good as always. He is also a legendary actor and delivers his role as gentleman villain (I think he has some pure motives). Yoda and Samuel Jackson are the fitting leaders of the Jedi Order. Overall I would say the Jedi while not truly evil have their part in the injustice and decline of the galaxy. They are paralysed by their dogmas and are unable to evolve. I would even say if the bad guys waited long enough the Jedi would destroy themselves or become irrelevant (There are a lot of good theories out there). The acting is good for me for the most part with the downside of the dialogues. They are often wooden and unfitting. This is a problem for the whole prequel trilogy. The battles are again top notch. This is one of a few parts where the prequels are better (Rewatch the old trilogy again if you don't believe me). The final battle is a highlight and I have yet to find someone who did complain about it. Of cause I must praise John Williams for the score. He is a legend. Only Hans Zimmer and Ennio Morricone can compete with him. Overall this felt like a return to Star Wars and was enjoyable. It made me want more and kept the interest for the final movie.… Expand
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waronassermanMay 3, 2015
uggg terrible! such a stupid movie, it really is, there's a couple of redeemable moments but not really, pretty lame Lucas, pretty lame. booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
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Young_NachoDec 30, 2019
George Lucas proves once again that he should be banned from touching a screenplay. The characters talk like 4th graders with mental disabilities trying to imitate Shakespeare. Hayden Christiansen can't act, and his cringe ass interactionsGeorge Lucas proves once again that he should be banned from touching a screenplay. The characters talk like 4th graders with mental disabilities trying to imitate Shakespeare. Hayden Christiansen can't act, and his cringe ass interactions with Padme really ruin a phenomenal Love song (Across the Stars by Mr. Williams is a god damn BANGER). It gets 1 point for Ewan McGregor and 2 more for my boy Dex (Who is clearly the most CHAD star wars character).… Expand
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RalfbergsFeb 29, 2020
I liked the movie, but given now I don't even much that happened in it, then it means it wasn't that great overall, even though i do think it is decent
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gameguardian21Jan 8, 2016
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was so disappointed in this film. It may have improved over the phantom menace, but that doesn't mean it is good. The worst part of this film is the love story. The worst I have seen in a film since twilight. It had terrible dialog, awkward scenes, and george should have never have written this mess. However, across the stars is a great peice of music, which focused on the love story. There are parts I do like about the movie, like the battle of geniosious. Seening the jedi as a group fighting gave me a exciting feeling. The lightsaber fight between anakin, obi wan, and dooku was pretty good, but the fight between yoda and dooku could have been longer and better.… Expand
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superbatMay 16, 2020
The best thing about Attack of the Clones is that it makes the Phantom Menace look better. Though there were great action sequences, this sequel manages to be even more bland and uninspiring than its predecessor. It carries over many of theThe best thing about Attack of the Clones is that it makes the Phantom Menace look better. Though there were great action sequences, this sequel manages to be even more bland and uninspiring than its predecessor. It carries over many of the problems from the Phantom Menace, such as clunky dialogue, boring politics, even more uninspired characters, and excessive CGI. These factors, along with the terrible romantic story between Padme and Anakin, make this film the worst Star Wars movie I've seen to date.… Expand
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hassallNov 27, 2016
This movie made the prequels a little bit better but it hasnt come out the hole that the phantom menace dug. It did have some good scenes like the duel between Anakin, Obi-Wan, and Count Dooku. I'm going to give it a 7 because i'm nice
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Jk9785Feb 23, 2017
Poorly acted, poorly directed, crappy CGI, and love dialogue that would make even die hard fans of this film groan, George Lucas' second entry in the infamous prequel trilogy is just all-around bad. If you have not seen this film, GOOD. YouPoorly acted, poorly directed, crappy CGI, and love dialogue that would make even die hard fans of this film groan, George Lucas' second entry in the infamous prequel trilogy is just all-around bad. If you have not seen this film, GOOD. You have been saved from the torture of a moody teen expressing his dislike for sand. Do not watch this movie.… Expand
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The_fantastic94May 3, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. From my point of view, "Attack of the clones" is the weakest installment of the "Skywalker Saga" and I find it very hard to find something positive in this movie.
In fact, there are only three things I can enjoy: Obi-wan, the pursuit through the asteroid field and Palpatine overlooking his new clone army. Unfortunately, that's about it! The rest is still watchable, but without a doubt far away from being a good movie. Anakin's storyline and the lightsaber duel in the end really insult me as a Star wars fan...… Expand
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mrdr4gonDec 15, 2017
Staggeringly bad. Words can barely express the boredom that is felt in watching this film. It's absolutely incredible. It's almost like George Lucas was trying to sink his most beloved franchise.
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manningn15Jan 20, 2019
This is my 2nd least favorite Star Wars movie. Attack of the Clones may be an improvement of the previous one but its still lacking compared to the original three. The movie improves with better action, better story and the chemistry betweenThis is my 2nd least favorite Star Wars movie. Attack of the Clones may be an improvement of the previous one but its still lacking compared to the original three. The movie improves with better action, better story and the chemistry between Anakin and Padme. The visual effects and animatronics continue to be gorgeous especially R2-D2. Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, and Anthony Daniels continue to give a great performances. Also the voice over performance from Frank Oz was great. I liked the costumes and makeup as well. The musical score was fantastic just like in all of the others.… Expand
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Miles_SDec 3, 2017
Attack of the Clones is an abomination. An incoherent movie filled with subpar performances and only a few solid action sequences. Attack of the Clones is completely unredeemable. Especially when comparing to it's much better sequel.
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Jaredc324May 6, 2019
IF you can see past the films undoubtedly lifeless sense of romance and mobility, there is a pretty decent movie in Attack of the Clones that keeps drawing me back in. It's adventures particularly with Obi-Wan enkindle a strong sense ofIF you can see past the films undoubtedly lifeless sense of romance and mobility, there is a pretty decent movie in Attack of the Clones that keeps drawing me back in. It's adventures particularly with Obi-Wan enkindle a strong sense of intrigue and even the emotion with Anakin and Padme carries throughout, but perhaps dwells too much on the romance and not on the conflict of his inner desires. But what Episode II flourishes in is tone and pace. It feels as if George cleaned a lot up after the heavily discombolulated Phantom Menace, and even if the film rides on fair amounts of cheesiness, it never seems to dust on my shelf like the way you'd expect.… Expand
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BeatrixKiddoSep 17, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think the best of the old trilogy was the third movie. In this trilogy, l think this is the best. Phantom Of Menace was also good. Revenge Of The Sith was irritating and heartbreaking at the same time. But l liked that too. Generally, nice trilogy.… Expand
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GrantD243Apr 25, 2018
There's no question about it in my mind; this is the worst Star Wars movie. And it's incredibly disappointing to say that because the Clone Wars is a time period in Star Wars that I love. The animated TV show was great (and so are many of theThere's no question about it in my mind; this is the worst Star Wars movie. And it's incredibly disappointing to say that because the Clone Wars is a time period in Star Wars that I love. The animated TV show was great (and so are many of the comics depicting this time period) but this movie doesn't do it much justice at all. The characters are pretty atrocious in this movie. Anakin finally reached his full potential on the annoying scale, Count Dooku doesn't get nearly as much screen time as he deserved, and Padme is damn near as bad as Anakin at times. The best part of this movie (and the reason it's not rated even lower) is Obi-Wan's plot line, at least it's serviceable. That brings me to the plot, and–uh–it's not good, folks. I get it. It's a love story about Anakin and Padme, but it's a very poorly executed love story. Cheesy dialogue coupled with boring scenes...blech. And even when we get away from the love story, the actual "clone war" is not nearly as entertaining as it could be and the final duel between Count Dooku and Obi-Wan/Anakin/Yoda is very disappointing. I do have to give Attack of the Clones some props for having some pretty impressive CGI (for the time), although I wish not all of the clones were CG. At the end of the day, Attack of the Clones is the most fast-forward worthy film of the franchise. Do you need to watch it at least once all the way through? Yes, but after that feel free to just watch the few good parts there are.… Expand
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AntonEgoJun 1, 2018
More of everything. On one hand, we got to see more cool environments, creatures and battles, but on the other hand we got more of the bad acting and horrible lines that we originally saw in episode I. However, the decrease of annoying humourMore of everything. On one hand, we got to see more cool environments, creatures and battles, but on the other hand we got more of the bad acting and horrible lines that we originally saw in episode I. However, the decrease of annoying humour from the previous movie and the cool scenes of this movie makes me like it a little bit more.… Expand
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YippeeJul 6, 2018
One of my favorite films as there is nothing like it packed full of wonder, intrigue, action, metaphors and multiple literary homages and references. I’m always finding something I had missed before on multiple viewings. Attack of theOne of my favorite films as there is nothing like it packed full of wonder, intrigue, action, metaphors and multiple literary homages and references. I’m always finding something I had missed before on multiple viewings. Attack of the Clones serves as the backbone of the 6 Lucas films revealing Anakins first taste of the dark side, the near sightedness of the Jedi Order and the origin of the Clone Wars as mentioned in A New Hope. I find the Anakin and Padme interactions intriguing as he seeks after her in a 1920s type courtly approach finding comfort and intoxication in her presence. Padme who is remarkably stunning in this film seems to welcome the attention but turns away when she sees first hand how a tender moment alone can be a source of pain for Anakin as he is terrified of loss. He is almost prophesying his life as Darth Vader when he tells Padme, “ The thought of not being with you, I can’t breath.” The final climatic battle is a spectacular sequence that seems to favor our protagonist but Yoda expressed great dismay for the last line of the film as he states, “The shroud of the dark side has fallen, begun the Clone War has.”… Expand
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GarethBOct 5, 2018
I don't like sand...the acting, script and the cringey romance made this the worst star wars movie for me until... TLJ came along. At least the star wars lore in here makes sense.
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notheguyOct 18, 2018
This movie is no so bad, this had a lot of potential that went un-used. Overall not bad, my favorite from the 3 prequels.
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YesterJun 10, 2020
The movie is pretty much ruined for me because of 2 scenes. There was something there though, there was a framework for a good movie. Maybe you'll get over those scenes better than I can.
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zNeverSleepingSep 27, 2020
Muito fraco.

Dificilmente um filme me deixa com sono, mas esse aqui se esforçou e muito. Pra um filme com foto no publico infantil e adolescente, foca-se muito em assuntos políticos mal desenvolvidos, que são principalmente péssimas poisMuito fraco.

Dificilmente um filme me deixa com sono, mas esse aqui se esforçou e muito. Pra um filme com foto no publico infantil e adolescente, foca-se muito em assuntos políticos mal desenvolvidos, que são principalmente péssimas pois essas discussões muitas vezes integram personagens desinteressantes, o que torna o filme arrastado. O desenvolvimento do Anakin soou forçado e exagerado, assim como seu romance com a princesa. As cenas de ação padecem de criatividade - CGI atirando no nada não conta. As baralhas Jedi não foram de todo mal, mas não chamam tanta atenção quanto no filme anterior.

Enfim, cada vez mais Star Wars parece overrated.

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dxrgamer2234Jun 15, 2022
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MarinadeJul 28, 2019
Episode 2 is my least favorite Star Wars film. The first half of this film is not great, it's featured with little to no action, the only action scene is when Obi-Wan & Anakin chase Zam the assassin and I didn't like it. Something aboutEpisode 2 is my least favorite Star Wars film. The first half of this film is not great, it's featured with little to no action, the only action scene is when Obi-Wan & Anakin chase Zam the assassin and I didn't like it. Something about Anakin skydiving to land on Zam's ship was strange. I'm all for the love story between Anakin and Padme but this movie spent too much time on it, and should have included for action scenes. Obi-Wan vs Jango Fett was alright, too short. The battle on Geonosis was alright too, best part was Yoda vs Count Dooku but even that was a little too short. Overall, this movie missed the mark and contains very few memorable scenes in the Star Wars franchise.… Expand
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Richmond95Oct 5, 2019
In my eyes the worst Star Wars film, even worse than The Last Jedi, why? Simple I couldn't care less about anything that happens, the plot is dull, the dialogue is dull, the romance is terrible and takes up so much time its just in your face,In my eyes the worst Star Wars film, even worse than The Last Jedi, why? Simple I couldn't care less about anything that happens, the plot is dull, the dialogue is dull, the romance is terrible and takes up so much time its just in your face, the action is lame and forgettable as it feels too much like the battles and worlds are created by a green screen. Yoda using a lightsaber is just ridiculous, Christoper Lee is wasted, and it just feels nothing meaningful is given to the Star Wars saga.… Expand
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Mocha13Apr 30, 2020
My first review on Metacritic, only for reviewing Attack of the Clones: By far, the worst, the most rediculous movie I have ever watched. Sharknado and Starship Troopers deserve dozens of Oscars compared to this freaky abortion.
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RobwinzMay 22, 2020
Attack Of The Clones has to be the worst Star Wars movie in my opinion, the movie's plot is too hard to keep up with and the cast aren't as good as they were from before. The only character I think which is enjoyable throughout this movie isAttack Of The Clones has to be the worst Star Wars movie in my opinion, the movie's plot is too hard to keep up with and the cast aren't as good as they were from before. The only character I think which is enjoyable throughout this movie is Obi Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) he's got some memorable quotes but not as memorable as this movie. The fight scenes aren't really that fun and engaging as they've previously been in the other Star Wars Movie's and the only fight scene which sort of felt fun was near the end with Yoda and Count Dooku (Christopher Lee) but apart from that there isn't that much I enjoyed about this movie and the only things I sort of enjoyed about this movie would have to be about Anakins mother and some of scenes with Dex in and he's hardly in it lol. Finally, the dialogue with Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) can be seen as quite cringey throughout this movie and it's not his fault, it's the direction which George Lucas wanted this movie to be in. Overall, it's not my favourite Star Wars movie, far from it.


Also, I forgot to mention, why did they reuse the duel of fates theme when Anakin is going to slay a bunch of Tusken Raiders, it doesn't really work that well.… Expand
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queenstephanieApr 26, 2020
This film is still bad. I don't know why all the fanboys are all of the sudden praising this
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M7AMDDec 14, 2022
This is my second movie into Star Wars, its much better than Episode 1 in terms of Story, Action and Characters, however the romance is awful as is the dialogue. The finale has helped the movie from falling short.

Anyway i am now moreThis is my second movie into Star Wars, its much better than Episode 1 in terms of Story, Action and Characters, however the romance is awful as is the dialogue. The finale has helped the movie from falling short.

Anyway i am now more interested in the Star Wars story than when i started watching it from Episode 1 which was very disappointing, this one was more enjoyable for me.

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infraReconJun 6, 2023
"The Jedi are taking over"...Oh, wait not yet, Attack of the Clones is a better film than Episode I, focusing on the beginning of the war against the separatist and the Sith, who are extinct.

I would like to say something, from this movie I"The Jedi are taking over"...Oh, wait not yet, Attack of the Clones is a better film than Episode I, focusing on the beginning of the war against the separatist and the Sith, who are extinct.

I would like to say something, from this movie I noticed that the Jedi are incredibly lazy. Yoda can Sense that the future, Jedi and judgement of everything are clouded by the Dark side yet he does nothing.

Anyway.

Now is this a great Starwars Film? Hell yes.

It expands on the existing characters, and plots not to mention the FORCE of the music in this film. John Williams nailed all of the Themes. When you get to the Arena, it's magnificent.

Now about the Women and Children, ok like I mentioned in the Review for Episode I, the memes make the Prequels so enjoyable.

Ok but really, this film is really good, the way George was able to capture his writing and script and then make it memorable is insane. I'll tell you I can remember lines from this movie as clearly as day. To me that's what makes things really good, being able to create scenes that the audience can recognise and remember easily. George was on to something, maybe he didn't realise it but he definitely knew what he was doing.

So 8/10, it's better, it's bigger, and I mean it's bigger.
Compared to today's standards of Star Wars films this is leagues ahead of anything we've recently seen. Force Awakens, forget about it.
The Last Jedi, I laugh at it.
The Rise of Palpatine *cough, Skywalker, No, just no.

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NINTELDRITCHJul 4, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Half of this film is some of the best live-action Star Wars material, ever. The other half... is the exact opposite. This is a film that fails horribly in almost everything it set out to do, and unequivocally succeeds in almost everything else. The action and visual design are fantastic. The worldbuilding... immaculate. Obi-Wan... great dude. The mystery aspect, while slightly improvable, is very well done. Here's the problem: Anakin, the main character, is so profoundly poorly written in this film that it legitimately worsens his entire arc as a character. He's a bit of a weird jerk, for one thing, and also... there's almost no foreshadowing or character development. (Except for the bit on Tatooine, which is fantastic and one of the best scenes in the series.) It literally made Episode III have to work twice as hard to develop his character, since this movie was so hyperfocused on telling a love story that was just as poorly written. Lucas could have easily woven in quality character development in there, but nooo... The closest we get to this is when Anakin and Padme are just gallivanting around, and then they randomly decide to sit down and Anakin declares he wants to start a dictatorship. And the dialogue in these scenes is just atrocious. I was fine with the dialogue style, until this... Hayden Christensen and Natalie Portman get a bad rap here, though. Their acting isn't Oscar-winning or anything, but it's really the writing and dialogue that make these scenes so terrible. Acting is solid throughout the rest of the film, as well. More emphasis could also have been put on Count Dooku's character, as he's a legitimately compelling villain. The good overall outweighs the bad for me, though, and I still think it's a decent movie.
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DaG4mEJun 1, 2023
Attack of the Clones has some memorable soundtrack.
That being said the dialogue is meme quality. If it were not for prequel memes and the soundtrack this would be lower. The story is ok to be honest.
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EddieD.Sep 9, 2008
This is definitely one of the worst movies I have ever seen.The first 30 minutes is completely unnecessary, and boring. And they wasted another useless 40 minutes fooling around with Anakin and Pad Me. The plotline- FAIL! The action- FAIL! This is definitely one of the worst movies I have ever seen.The first 30 minutes is completely unnecessary, and boring. And they wasted another useless 40 minutes fooling around with Anakin and Pad Me. The plotline- FAIL! The action- FAIL! The romance- three thumbs down. I want my money, and my time back.… Expand
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AdamL.Nov 28, 2005
This movie straight up sucked! A 1 is giving it a little, but only for the one scene in the Naboo Plains where they're talking about Padme's old boyfriend, but right afterword they have they'rs flirting sesion and it starts This movie straight up sucked! A 1 is giving it a little, but only for the one scene in the Naboo Plains where they're talking about Padme's old boyfriend, but right afterword they have they'rs flirting sesion and it starts sucking again. Except for Star Wars Collectors like me, don't buy it, it is just a waste of money.… Expand
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BobB.Sep 24, 2006
The best out of the first 3 episodes of Star Wars. The acting wasn't nearly as bad as in Episode 3, and the story was never too flashy or action packed at the same time, which was not the case for episode 3. Lucas showed lots of The best out of the first 3 episodes of Star Wars. The acting wasn't nearly as bad as in Episode 3, and the story was never too flashy or action packed at the same time, which was not the case for episode 3. Lucas showed lots of Coruscant, from the car chase, to the Jedi Temple, the diner, etc. That is missing from Episode 3. In Ep. 3, you hardly even realize that the Republic is in bad shape. All you see are speeders flying around like they always are with nothing happening outside Palpatines office and Padmes apartment. Clones has just the right balance of mystery, action, special effects, and average acting. For anyone who says this is worse than Revenge of the Sith, you must be out of your mind.… Expand
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mikekMay 27, 2009
this movie which is the least exciting and good of th saga was only ruined for a few reasons..one big one being hayden as anakin george really can't cast for that role look at the kid from episode 1..but other than that the only problem this movie which is the least exciting and good of th saga was only ruined for a few reasons..one big one being hayden as anakin george really can't cast for that role look at the kid from episode 1..but other than that the only problem was count dooku ..played by the great christopher lee but even his acting could save such a terrible character...they should of gone with a female sith it would of been differen't now on the good side the clone war battle in the beginning was amazing..the factory scene is funn and the dinner scene with obi wann and dexter is one of my favorites of the whole saga.… Expand
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kman5473Feb 25, 2019
Great action, great locations, color characters and universe expansion, yet it's lacking the plot context for me to really care at all about what's going on. There's just enough there for me to not fall asleep...until all the scenes withGreat action, great locations, color characters and universe expansion, yet it's lacking the plot context for me to really care at all about what's going on. There's just enough there for me to not fall asleep...until all the scenes with Anakin and Padme start. I actually think that's why I give this movie as high a rating as I did Episode I--I always skipped those scenes whenever I rewatched this movie growing up, so I don't even really remember the content of those scenes. Pretty sad, since the original intention of these prequels was to show Darth Vader's fall from grace in becoming among the most evil--yet potentially most complex--characters in the Star Wars universe. Yeah, don't really have anything else to say.… Expand
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dharmaJun 9, 2012
All in all, a better film than the Phantom Menace. Great action sequences, weird, great plotting hindered by a very wooden script, pacing again is still off. At the scheme of things though, it has so much plot and story set up that areAll in all, a better film than the Phantom Menace. Great action sequences, weird, great plotting hindered by a very wooden script, pacing again is still off. At the scheme of things though, it has so much plot and story set up that are still being used in today's Star Wars.… Expand
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ObbiePR18Apr 2, 2012
Mucho mejor que la anterior. Tal vez la barba de Obi-Wan añadio un poco de "La Fuerza" a la franquicia. Esta vez es mucho mas fiel a lo que uno espera de Star Wars. Con una mejor historia y efectos especiales fantasticos, esta si esMucho mejor que la anterior. Tal vez la barba de Obi-Wan añadio un poco de "La Fuerza" a la franquicia. Esta vez es mucho mas fiel a lo que uno espera de Star Wars. Con una mejor historia y efectos especiales fantasticos, esta si es una memorable secuela a la trilogia que marco un "hit" en la ciencia ficcion.… Expand
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OfficialDec 30, 2013
"Attack of the Clones" is just slightly better than its predecessor. We have some cooler action sequences but still remains a bit dreary. At 142 minutes, it feels slightly overlong, and when you look back, there are quite a few dull and"Attack of the Clones" is just slightly better than its predecessor. We have some cooler action sequences but still remains a bit dreary. At 142 minutes, it feels slightly overlong, and when you look back, there are quite a few dull and unnecessary scenes that are in the film anyways.… Expand
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MonsieurEamesJul 13, 2012
My least favorite of the Star Wars movies. Yes, the special effects are once again undeniably impressive, but the whole romance story is boring and the dialogue is sometimes ridiculous.
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cameronmorewoodNov 12, 2012
The battle sequences are nothing short of brilliant. What I have a problem with, is the love story between Anakin and Padme. For how much it tried, it just couldn't convince me.
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RecantoFeb 21, 2013
Good actors, nice effects and overall a very good movie!
A must to see if you like sci-fi
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LaGuertaFeb 26, 2013
The purpose of this film seems to be to give context to characters with little or no point to them, in order to justify selling small plastic versions of them later.
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Sergio2008Jan 3, 2016
An improvement over it's predecessor, but still suffers from the same mistakes. Boring, poor dialogue, uninteresting love angle, and a drag too watch.
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JHButkoJul 1, 2020
Absolutely one of the most boring films ever made. I grew up loving this movie, I tried rewatching it recently before the newest Star Wars came out and I was watching through all of them. I tried twice to watch this before I just gave up andAbsolutely one of the most boring films ever made. I grew up loving this movie, I tried rewatching it recently before the newest Star Wars came out and I was watching through all of them. I tried twice to watch this before I just gave up and skipped to the 3rd one; Which isn't great, but at least I have a pulse when I'm watching it.… Expand
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TerenceYiboFeb 3, 2014
相较前传I，这部虽然有了很大的战斗场面，但那动画片的质感迟迟没有解决，故事比较无聊，也就尤达大师最后出来救个场。
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gracjanskiAug 10, 2022
Better movie than the first one, especially because C3PO is funnier than Jar Jar Bings. In addition there is no more little "I destroy whole battle stations alone" Anakin. This adult Anakin is more interesting and Hayden Christensen shows hisBetter movie than the first one, especially because C3PO is funnier than Jar Jar Bings. In addition there is no more little "I destroy whole battle stations alone" Anakin. This adult Anakin is more interesting and Hayden Christensen shows his little changes into the dark side very well. Beside of that the story is epic again, the landscapes and planets are very beautiful. Chancellor Palpatine is perfect as always. What was not so perfect? The "beta" behaviour of Anakin to Padme was annoying. What a Softie. Padme in contrast is a great character, I enjoyed her female traits.… Expand
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DibbHansenJul 15, 2013
This is the weakest entry in the entire series (while not terrible, it is still far from perfect- with the acting done by Natalie Portman and Hayden Christensen- ew it got pretty bad)...but on a good note, the visuals are pretty great (expectThis is the weakest entry in the entire series (while not terrible, it is still far from perfect- with the acting done by Natalie Portman and Hayden Christensen- ew it got pretty bad)...but on a good note, the visuals are pretty great (expect for Yoda), the action was awesome, the music was great and set the mood (John Williams did awesome once again). I won't say I love this film, but I do enjoy it.… Expand
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MovieGuysApr 22, 2014
Attack of the Clones is a worthy addition to the Star Wars franchise. It doesn't have the power Episode IV did, but it's definitely a good movie for fans or non-fans.
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ThatCooperGuyDec 4, 2015
I was very reluctant to re-watch this movie because I literally have no good memories with this one, or any memories of it at all. That's the film's biggest problem, you can't recall anything in it, it's kind of just "there". Just sittingI was very reluctant to re-watch this movie because I literally have no good memories with this one, or any memories of it at all. That's the film's biggest problem, you can't recall anything in it, it's kind of just "there". Just sitting there, doing absolutely nothing. I feared it would be just as terrible and awful as any other Star Wars fan said it was, but to be honest, I didn't think it was that terrible to sit through.

Now, don't get me wrong. This film was bad, like... REALLY bad, but the writing was so tremendously awful that I found it really entertaining. It's not like "Phantom Menace" where it's sometimes bad and sometimes good. Instead it's sometimes really bad, but sometimes really funny. It seems George Lucas and this second writer (Jonathan Hales) had no idea what the hell they're doing, and it shows... it seriously shows...

There's barely anything I actually like in this movie. Ewan McGregor still does a good job as Obi-Wan and John Williams' score is alright, but it certainly is my least favorite Star Wars soundtrack.

One scene I like in concept and almost in execution was whenever Anakin finds his dying mother. She ends up saying "I love you" and dies in his arms, pretty cliché but it was pretty sad as well. Sadly, it's followed up by two really terrible scenes (one of them very funny).

The first scene is immediately after Anakin's mom dies, he slaughters all the Tuskin Raiders. Why? It's pretty clear Lucas is trying to show the audience that Anakin is moving towards the dark side with all these terrible things happening to him, but why does he have to kill the sand people? It would of been so much better if he had just snuck out of the camp with his mother's body and went back to Padme and his family members without killing anyone. Have him swallow the sadness like Luke did in the '77 Star Wars.

The second scene is when Anakin returns to Padme and has an outburst of how he killed all the sand people and how much he hates them, complete with him tearing up about it. It's so damn funny, but I feel really bad for Hayden Christensen (actor who plays Anakin). I get the impression that he's really trying to give a good performance, but Lucas' script is so terrible that it becomes so hilariously bad.

The digital effects are both pretty good and very bad, mostly suffering by the fact that instead of 20% practical effects it's now around 5%-10% practical, just about everything in this movie is a digital effect. A lot of it looks really bad, especially the greenscreen bits.

"Attack of the Clones" is so much worse than "Phantom Menace", it wasn't as horrendous to sit through like I thought it would be, but I still think it is definitely the worst Star Wars movie we ever got. I am never going back to watch this movie unless I'm in the mood for watching a movie that's "So bad it's funny".

I'm gonna try to make it my goal to see every Star Wars movie in a movie theater, but when I end up only having "Attack of the Clones" as the final movie to see, I hope it's with my friends so that we could have a "MST3K/RiffTrax" sort of commentary. That's how hilariously bad this movie is, I'll never be able to take it seriously.

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MichaelBagameryDec 31, 2014
I would have emerged more thrilled from a coma. Don't misunderstand me; this is better than 'The Phantom Menace', but only less bad rather than actually good. The opening chase is fun, but immediately after it's over, the movie pretty muchI would have emerged more thrilled from a coma. Don't misunderstand me; this is better than 'The Phantom Menace', but only less bad rather than actually good. The opening chase is fun, but immediately after it's over, the movie pretty much flatlines. The acting is weak and the story is really only there as an excuse to show off the CG. Methinks George Lucas wasn't prepared for the backlash against 'The Phantom Menace'.… Expand
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owlman1996Jan 26, 2014
The story is outstanding, the lore is incredible, and the dialogue is complete and utter garbage. Doesn't mean that it isn't good, though. This is where it really shows how the Republic is disintegrating and how Anakin is unstable.
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tigerskin84Nov 7, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This episode is the worst of the entire saga, cheesy dialog too much cgi at the point the only thing real is the actors, the romance between anakin and padme seems to forced and bad performed (both of them), even the fights are not good, the final duel of dooku vs anakin is bad really bad ...saved a little by yoda. the whole movie looks like a video game, what was george thinking?… Expand
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marcmyworksDec 27, 2015
I don't think there are enough words to explain how much I hate this film. It doesn't mean I won't try. I loothe this movie, from its incredible bad dialogue, to its unnecessary use of CGI (the chairs in Amadala's room? Really?). I would haveI don't think there are enough words to explain how much I hate this film. It doesn't mean I won't try. I loothe this movie, from its incredible bad dialogue, to its unnecessary use of CGI (the chairs in Amadala's room? Really?). I would have hoped after the disaster of Episode 1 George Lucas may have decided to bring a bit back of what was loved. Unfortunately it just doesn't work.… Expand
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GamerMxNov 28, 2015
Es en este episodio donde conoceriamos al mejor y mas poderoso jedi de todos, en cambio nos regalan la vision imborrable de un puberto insufrible, estupido y pedante que hace imposible cualquier empatia, como es que este inepto se convirtioEs en este episodio donde conoceriamos al mejor y mas poderoso jedi de todos, en cambio nos regalan la vision imborrable de un puberto insufrible, estupido y pedante que hace imposible cualquier empatia, como es que este inepto se convirtio en Darth Vader?… Expand
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unadeeMar 1, 2014
Entertainment Monthly: 72% 7.3Though it still suffers from an overabundance of exposition, the action quotient is upped considerably in Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, which makes it an improvement over The Phantom Menace. Its awesome.
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Voodoo123Jun 12, 2020
Fantastic visual storybook from Lucasfilm with an excellent cast delivering memorable performances. Superb soundtrack and planet hopping sequences are captivating. Considering the high bar set by episode I this is spectacular stuff. Yes itsFantastic visual storybook from Lucasfilm with an excellent cast delivering memorable performances. Superb soundtrack and planet hopping sequences are captivating. Considering the high bar set by episode I this is spectacular stuff. Yes its incredibly cheesy and there are definitely problems with the dramatic and romantic scenes that feel 'flat' call it reviewers tilt, I just find it all charming (and fans of the original trilogy, is 'scruffy looking nerf herder' really that far removed from what we have here?) And to think, this all stemmed from a line of dialogue from 1977's Star Wars!… Expand
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diogomendesNov 22, 2015
"Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones" is a slight improvement over Phantom Menace, although not sure about the other people, but I thought the plot was all over the place, and when I say "over the place", I mean there was too much of"Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones" is a slight improvement over Phantom Menace, although not sure about the other people, but I thought the plot was all over the place, and when I say "over the place", I mean there was too much of it in this movie. Too much stuff going on and little to no character development. The goofy characters returned, but the humor this time around was a little more successful, unlike the previous film, which sometimes felt too corny to generate laughs. In spite of overabundance of plotting, I was actually invested in what was going on, especially when action and special effects came into play. Obviously the Star Wars franchise always had a knack on this department, and clearly shows it here.

Maybe I'm nitpicking here, but I found myself bummed how the scene transition never changed. Too often this movie switched from one subplot to the other subplot, with the same transition, and sometimes those scenes were so short you could blink and miss them. Perhaps not a problem factor for some, but for me it was just irritating.

The force is with this movie, and while not in its fullest, Episode II delivered the thrills 5 times better than the predecessor did.

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SpiderPlayerMay 24, 2015
It's good, but not quite, history needed to be more engaging and interesting to a more than two-hour movie, despite having good special effects, he lost in history.
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JoshLuck1995Aug 3, 2014
out of the prequel trilogy this is my least favourite one, its a bit dull and drags out in places but by no means a BAD film, but it dissapointed me, 7/10 is a fair score
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MiracSpectacJan 7, 2018
Certainly a step above Episode I, but it's still a fine film plagued by iffy character development and poor acting. A good step in setting up the original films, but it's still just a bit above average on its own.
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anichelsJan 1, 2016
By far the worst movie from the prequels. It focused more on the actual clone wars than
the Jedi or the universe.
Loved the inclusion of Jango Fett/Boba Fett, thought the scene where all of the Jedi going into combat together was neat, butBy far the worst movie from the prequels. It focused more on the actual clone wars than
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horcrux2007Dec 7, 2015
Five movies in, and I think I've finally come to my definitive least favorite of the series. It's not bad, per say, just underwhelming, although it does have an better plot than The Phantom Menace. In Attack of the Clones, the GalacticFive movies in, and I think I've finally come to my definitive least favorite of the series. It's not bad, per say, just underwhelming, although it does have an better plot than The Phantom Menace. In Attack of the Clones, the Galactic Republic is on the brink of civil war when several planetary system threaten to secede under the leadership of rogue Jedi Count Dooku. An assassination attempt is made on Senator Padme Amidala, so Anakin Skywalker is tasked with protecting her, while his mentor Obi-Wan Kenobi goes to investigate. Luckily, Episode II did deliver on my hope from Episode I in that the plot moves considerably forward, and some of the more notable characters are given more screen time (or less in Jar Jar's case, thank god). Padme and Anakin have a romantic subplot that I didn't mind, and Obi-Wan is always fun to watch, but I thought Anakin's character was much more interesting in this movie. There was quite a bit of foreshadowing of Anakin's transformation into Darth Vader that put the prequels into a better context and made Anakin more intriguing. It'd be nice if Hayden Christensen wasn't so awful in his role. Attack of the Clones does succumb to middle-chapter problems at times. There wasn't anything as memorable as the Darth Maul battle in The Phantom Menace or the speeder bike chase in Return of the Jedi. The fight between Yoda and Count Dooku is pretty cool at first, but watching a little green alien jump around like Sonic got old after a while. Attack of the Clones is still just as entertaining and fun as the other Star Wars movies, even if it's one of the weaker entries.… Expand
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Red-Opposom-098May 18, 2015
Worst in the series, instead of it being a memorable Star Wars film it decides to be a forgettable love story. I'm not one to bash on the prequels (I really liked Ep 3) but this is one of the worst Star Wars movies and one of the worst moviesWorst in the series, instead of it being a memorable Star Wars film it decides to be a forgettable love story. I'm not one to bash on the prequels (I really liked Ep 3) but this is one of the worst Star Wars movies and one of the worst movies of all time (in my opinion). The battle between all the Jedi is kinda cool I guess, but the main story is just so forced down your throughout, and the dialogue is even worse. There isn't anything good about this movie.… Expand
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Jeebus117Jan 25, 2021
Despite the use of Samuel L Jackson, this is the 2nd worst Star Wars film made, to date. There's a galactic war going on, and instead of showing that, we get frolicking?
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koothrappaliFeb 1, 2016
Episódio II é como o anterior: chato, mas diferente do I, ele não é desnecessário. O filme é um pouco melhor que a decepção do anterior, se não tivessem transformado 80% do filme em uma comédia romântica. C-3PO e e R2-D2 salvando mais umEpisódio II é como o anterior: chato, mas diferente do I, ele não é desnecessário. O filme é um pouco melhor que a decepção do anterior, se não tivessem transformado 80% do filme em uma comédia romântica. C-3PO e e R2-D2 salvando mais um episódio do mediano prequel de Star Wars.… Expand
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TJAWNov 18, 2018
The Phantom Menace was abysmal enough, but Attack of the Clones is somehow even worse; this film improves upon its predecessor in just one way: There's much less of Jar-Jar Binks, the worst Star Wars character ever devised. But in absolutelyThe Phantom Menace was abysmal enough, but Attack of the Clones is somehow even worse; this film improves upon its predecessor in just one way: There's much less of Jar-Jar Binks, the worst Star Wars character ever devised. But in absolutely every other way, Attack of the Clones makes The Phantom Menace look somewhat okay in comparison. The film is filled with absolutely horrible acting (most notably the atrocity of a performance from Hayden Christiansen), a disastrously over-complicated story, truly embarrassing dialogue, soulless characters, nauseating attempts at romance, more severely dated and fake CGI, mindless plot threads and scenes that go nowhere, and some of the most ridiculous and stupid-looking action sequences in the series.… Expand
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DokaluJan 11, 2015
George Lucas brings the fifth movie of the Star Wars series, now showing Anakin Skywalker as a young apprentice who has already developed certain skills, in the process of becoming a Jedi Knight, and a love story between Anakin and PadméGeorge Lucas brings the fifth movie of the Star Wars series, now showing Anakin Skywalker as a young apprentice who has already developed certain skills, in the process of becoming a Jedi Knight, and a love story between Anakin and Padmé senator (Natalie Portman). Also, of course, the growing dispute between the Republic against the Confederacy.
Although this is a nice movie, it’s not more than that. It is just another sci-fi film that, despite all the imagination behind it, when it is brought to the big screen it doesn’t feel as well as it should. The acting seems a little forced and not as good as I would like, the special effects are just fine for the time it was released, and the story is pretty good and imaginative, but unfortunately it wasn’t told as well as I would have preferred. The only thing that stood out a little, was the soundtrack that, as in any Star Wars film, is quite awesome. I recommend this film to any fan of the series, and also to everyone who likes sci-fi and/or action and adventure movies. But do not expect the film of the year because it is far from it.… Expand
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morganstephens5Aug 10, 2015
The worst Star Wars film by far. Anybody who disagrees with this claim is simply in denial. I thought Phantom Menace was a decent starting film that is underrated. This one is overrated for even simply having a higher score than Menace onThe worst Star Wars film by far. Anybody who disagrees with this claim is simply in denial. I thought Phantom Menace was a decent starting film that is underrated. This one is overrated for even simply having a higher score than Menace on this site. The story wasn't there, the acting was worse and the characters don't make me care really. Besides Obi Won, who was a great character with what was given to him. The scene with Yoda hoping around was terrible and the action isn't good at all. Jango Fett was a alright character that was thrown aside after one film. Very much like Darth Maul. The effects were actually even worse in this one than the other films by far. The story in this one also makes very little to no sense and just sort of makes you role your eyes. At least it gets better from here.… Expand
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IllusivemaN7Apr 20, 2015
The plot really gives off the feeling of mystery and foreshadowing and the action is exciting! There is less Jar Jar and a somewhat dull romantic subplot and I wish that not all of the clones were cgi. Was that really necessary?? They madeThe plot really gives off the feeling of mystery and foreshadowing and the action is exciting! There is less Jar Jar and a somewhat dull romantic subplot and I wish that not all of the clones were cgi. Was that really necessary?? They made stormtrooper armor, why not make clone armor and do CGI for the ones that were in the distance? Other than than the romantic subplot and the 100% fake clones, it's a good movie.… Expand
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mm007Oct 14, 2016
[5/10]
PROS:
1.Anakin Skywalker was awesome. 2.Romance between Anakin and Padme. 3.against Count Dooku was awesome Master Yoda :p CONS: 1. Clones were boring, lifeless. 2.An unmitigated drag. Overlong, boring, self-involved,[5/10]
PROS:
1.Anakin Skywalker was awesome.
2.Romance between Anakin and Padme.
3.against Count Dooku was awesome Master Yoda :p
CONS:
1. Clones were boring, lifeless.
2.An unmitigated drag. Overlong, boring, self-involved, ostentatious prequel.Quite disappointed.… Expand
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