Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: May 16, 2002
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MrMovieBuffJan 3, 2016
"I don't like sand, it's coarse, rough, it's irritating. And it gets everywhere" The wise words of our hopeless hero in George Lucas' 'Star Wars: Attack of the Clones', the second installment of the prequel trilogy.

The second feature"I don't like sand, it's coarse, rough, it's irritating. And it gets everywhere" The wise words of our hopeless hero in George Lucas' 'Star Wars: Attack of the Clones', the second installment of the prequel trilogy.

The second feature focuses on our "hero"(?) Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) as he is still training to become a true Jedi, thanks to the lessons of the legendary Obi Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor). But, only one thing seems to bother our now grown-up hero, he is still infatuated with Padme (Natalie Portman), even though Jedi are not supposed to fall in love.

While the CGI continues to improve and still looks impressive (this was made in 2002), that isn't enough to hie the stiff acting, mostly coming from the lead actor, Christensen. Every line of dialogue, once again, is like poetry, so you can't blame him for having a bit of trouble making these lines sound convincing, lines such as; "I'm haunted by the kiss, that you should never have given me", Lucas, what ever happened to just the simple "You shouldn't have kissed me...that was bad"? Do you really expect your actors to give good performances with these lines?

Ewan McGregor is the reason why you should continue to watch this movie, his presence, and convincing performance makes me glad that he is just there. The movie lights up whenever he is on screen, and you cannot help but wonder why McGregor is still part of this tragedy of a series.

The main enemy is Count Dooku (Christopher Lee), and he gives another great performance, as expected. My issue is that, he doesn't seem to be a memorable villain in the "Star Wars" canon. Maybe it's because he is mentioned in the crawl text sequence, but doesn't show up until way after the half-way point of the film.

Another issue with this movie is the forced romance between Christensen and Portman. I'm not sure if it is because of the dialogue, or Christensen's stiff acing, but you just feel disconnected and uninterested in their romance. They could get together, they could die, it doesn't matter, nobody cares.

There are a lot more droids in this movie, and they seem more human than Hayden Christensen...maybe Christensen would have been better off playing a droid than Anakin Skywalker.

This has got to be the most boring "Star Wars" movie ever made. I remember when I first saw this movie years ago, and all I could do was wait for the end credits...I would rather watch the end credits of this movie than the movie itself. The reason I reluctantly used the word "boring" was because this movie is nothing but people talking to each other, and that it keeps shifting back and forth to Obi Wan doing something, and then Anakin and Padme doing something else. There is just nothing else interesting going on here.

One more problem, without spoilers, is that there is this one death scene that occurs and it's supposed to be emotional, of course, like most death scenes. But the acting is so unconvincing, that it just seems pointless and that they're trying too hard.

All in all, 'Star Wars: Attack of the Clones' is the worst movie in the iconic "Star Wars" franchise.… Expand
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EdwardGregoryApr 19, 2015
The collective fever that characterized the countdown to The Phantom Menace had long since dissipated by the time the first sequel prequel rolled off the ILM production line. Casual spectators, once stung, had decamped en masse to the newlyThe collective fever that characterized the countdown to The Phantom Menace had long since dissipated by the time the first sequel prequel rolled off the ILM production line. Casual spectators, once stung, had decamped en masse to the newly discovered Middle-Earth, leaving George Lucas with just the few million hardcore fans - true believers who, with all the apprehension of parents at a nativity play, willed their defrocked hero back towards respectability.

There are certainly stretches in the patchy Attack Of The Clones when Lucas’ flat-packed dialogue struggles to keep the hecklers quiet – Anakin’s seduction of the former Queen has all the charm of a teenage lunge behind the bike-sheds and none of the feeling – but by the time climactic ‘reel six’ cranks into high gear the saga’s reputation as the godfather of modern sci-fi spectacle is more or less restored. Indeed, when Yoda finally unsheathes his mini-saber and kicks Sith ass the faithful can reliably be found standing on seats hollering as if the outcome was never in doubt. But, as the little Jedi might say, in doubt it was.

Where Episode V fairly zipped around the galaxy with all the breezy confidence of youth, unafraid to travel anywhere, even dark places, the second middle child of the saga is saddled with an altogether heavier burden from which it struggles to escape. Empire hits the ground running on ice planet Hoth, Clones however, has a truly cold start to contend with, aware perhaps that the movie’s most pressing task is to simply atone for the more egregious sins of Episode I. Thus, Jar Jar is quickly sidelined, the upgraded CGI Yoda gets a showcase and those damn Amidala-clones are killed off on page one. On Coruscant we also meet the grown-up ‘Ani’ - okay so he’s a whiny teenager but that’s still a vast improvement on the bowl-haired moppet the world was asked to root for in 1999.

Also more powerful than when last we met is Ewan McGregor’s Obi-Wan, the Jedi who was simply wan in Menace is a much more forceful presence as a full-bearded Master, struggling manfully with the endless exposition and even landing the odd punchline.

Matters improve greatly in the final forty minutes: Christopher Lee’s Count Dooku arrives to provide some much needed gravitas, C-3PO turns up to do his C-3PO thing and Padme puts on a skin-tight white leotard. Best of all, Lucas finally cuts loose.

Also in the last reel we finally get to divine something of Lucas’ grand design, with ironic pay-offs for the fans still paying close attention - it is the witless Jar Jar who makes the creation of a clone army possible and Yoda who first leads what will become Stormtroopers into battle. In its own way, the end of Episode II is every bit as dark as the famous end of Episode V.

The middle episode that can make a virtue of its bridging role is rare indeed. And where The Empire Strikes Back dazzled with vertiginous cliffhangers, Clones is more typical of the breed, necessary but not vital.… Expand
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MovieManiac83Apr 24, 2015
The collective fever that characterized the countdown to The Phantom Menace had long since dissipated by the time the first sequel prequel rolled off the ILM production line. Casual spectators, once stung, had decamped en masse to the newlyThe collective fever that characterized the countdown to The Phantom Menace had long since dissipated by the time the first sequel prequel rolled off the ILM production line. Casual spectators, once stung, had decamped en masse to the newly discovered Middle-Earth, leaving George Lucas with just the few million hardcore fans - true believers who, with all the apprehension of parents at a nativity play, willed their defrocked hero back towards respectability.

There are certainly stretches in the patchy Attack Of The Clones when Lucas’ flat-packed dialogue struggles to keep the hecklers quiet – Anakin’s seduction of the former Queen has all the charm of a teenage lunge behind the bike-sheds and none of the feeling – but by the time climactic ‘reel six’ cranks into high gear the saga’s reputation as the godfather of modern sci-fi spectacle is more or less restored. Indeed, when Yoda finally unsheathes his mini-saber and kicks Sith ass the faithful can reliably be found standing on seats hollering as if the outcome was never in doubt. But, as the little Jedi might say, in doubt it was.

Where Episode V fairly zipped around the galaxy with all the breezy confidence of youth, unafraid to travel anywhere, even dark places, the second middle child of the saga is saddled with an altogether heavier burden from which it struggles to escape. Empire hits the ground running on ice planet Hoth, Clones however, has a truly cold start to contend with, aware perhaps that the movie’s most pressing task is to simply atone for the more egregious sins of Episode I. Thus, Jar Jar is quickly sidelined, the upgraded CGI Yoda gets a showcase and those damn Amidala-clones are killed off on page one. On Coruscant we also meet the grown-up ‘Ani’ - okay so he’s a whiny teenager but that’s still a vast improvement on the bowl-haired moppet the world was asked to root for in 1999.

Also more powerful than when last we met is Ewan McGregor’s Obi-Wan, the Jedi who was simply wan in Menace is a much more forceful presence as a full-bearded Master, struggling manfully with the endless exposition and even landing the odd punchline.

Matters improve greatly in the final forty minutes: Christopher Lee’s Count Dooku arrives to provide some much needed gravitas, C-3PO turns up to do his C-3PO thing and Padme puts on a skin-tight white leotard. Best of all, Lucas finally cuts loose. The classic trilogy bristled with seat-of-your-pants filmmaking, our heroes bouncing from cliffhanger to cliffhanger, and in the final section of Episode II – almost four hours into this prequel enterprise - Lucas at last cranks up to this Saturday morning serial pace: from the Tex Avery goofiness of the droid factory, to the Cecil B. De Mille grandeur of the gladiator arena, the action never lets up.

Also in the last reel we finally get to divine something of Lucas’ grand design, with ironic pay-offs for the fans still paying close attention - it is the witless Jar Jar who makes the creation of a clone army possible and Yoda who first leads what will become Stormtroopers into battle. In its own way, the end of Episode II is every bit as dark as the famous end of Episode V.

The middle episode that can make a virtue of its bridging role is rare indeed. And where The Empire Strikes Back dazzled with vertiginous cliffhangers, Clones is more typical of the breed, necessary but not vital. However, as we make the awkward journey through Anakin’s teenage trials a sparkling digital print ensures there is still much to marvel at, not least a little green fella who is surprisingly quick on the draw.… Expand
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UrbanlistenerJan 12, 2016
Like the previous one, it is not a terrible film nor a good one it is just okay. No improvement over episode I, what was good is still good, but what was bad gets a bit worse, uh hum Hayden...
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BasquillyApr 28, 2015
This movie suffers from the failings of its prequel. Overall this is a far superior movie, and a worthy addition to the star wars franchise. The only negative (and the primary reason why it isn't a 9 or 10 in my book) is the overplayed andThis movie suffers from the failings of its prequel. Overall this is a far superior movie, and a worthy addition to the star wars franchise. The only negative (and the primary reason why it isn't a 9 or 10 in my book) is the overplayed and drawn out love affair between Anakin and Padme. If you can sit through 2 or 3 scenes that really should not have made the final cut, the rest of the movie is well worth the watch.… Expand
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Epik_NinnjaMay 25, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Attack of the Clones is the story of how the clone army was created, which is a pretty major plot point in the saga, given they eventually become storm troopers. However, that's the oly major plotpoint here. I mean, I guess Anakin and Padme get married (although their love story is boring) and Anakin's mom dies. Still, the action sequences, especially the huge battle towars the end of the movie, are pretty awesome, with the movie's great CGI making it better yet. It's perhaps the least good Star ars movie, but Star Wars is so good that it's not that big of an insult. And yeah, some of the dialogue is lackluster, but the overall story provides very interesting backstory to the original trilogy. It's not a masterpiece but it's sure better than the average movie out there.… Expand
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hanneguacamoleJan 8, 2016
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I can usually sense how much I like a movie for how long I will stay up at night to watch it. This episode took me nearly three days. While I certainly enjoyed Attack of the Clones more than The Phantom Menace, I hesitate to say that it truly was a superior movie. George Lucas tries to bring a sense of imagination and distance to each film, but in this case the aspects of Star Wars that originally made me love it were glaringly absent.

The plotline of Anakin and Padme could not have been more predictable, and with each passing minute I grew to dislike Anakin more and more. Knowing he will turn to the dark side, his character development is apparent, but not exciting, not memorable. The Attack of the Clones is not particularly clever and it reminded me strongly of being made with sadness rather than the wonder I sensed in the original trilogy.

I truly wish each character in Episode II would be as well-spoken as Yoda. I felt that the performances by Obi-Wan, but Anakin and Padme in particular, were quite lifeless. I wanted so much for them to light up the screen with their friendship, as we saw with Luke and Han and Leia, but in no way was this the same. All I sensed was disdain and resentment – a demure cousin to what we have known.

If only Lucas had realized that for this trilogy to be magnificent, it must be able to stand on its own and not serve solely as a prequel to the (obviously superior) original movies. Anakin's journey may be similar to his son's, but Luke Skywalker is infinitely more charismatic and entertaining to watch. I love Star Wars, and I always will, but this could have been so much more.… Expand
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TheGingerDragonJun 12, 2015
This is by far the worst star wars anything that has ever existed. Hayden Christensen is an absolutely awful actor, and shows no emotion or feeling aside from the occasional smile, which makes him look like a sex criminal. His romance withThis is by far the worst star wars anything that has ever existed. Hayden Christensen is an absolutely awful actor, and shows no emotion or feeling aside from the occasional smile, which makes him look like a sex criminal. His romance with Natalie Portman is creepy and unnatural, and the dialogue between them is just plain awful. Every sort of cool star wars creature or ship is badly cg i-ed , including C3PO and R2-D2 (which is just crossing the line). Almost every background is obviously green screen, and the few costumes they actually use are half-assed. And if you're thinking "Oh, the cool sci-fi battle scenes will make up for all that other stuff", than, sorry to disappoint you, but there are about 3 battle scenes across the entire movie, all of which are completely CG I-ed (with really awkward movements that don't make sense). The only thing mildly enjoyable was Samuel L. Jackson. All in all, this was a terrible, awful let down that did more than disappoint star wars fans. The damn thing gave me a headache.… Expand
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spencieMar 15, 2018
Another terrible Star Wars movie, this one is almost painful to watch. Ewan MacGregor is cool and makes this movie less painful to watch; he's the only reason why I can watch these prequels without puking. Attack of the Clones is still a veryAnother terrible Star Wars movie, this one is almost painful to watch. Ewan MacGregor is cool and makes this movie less painful to watch; he's the only reason why I can watch these prequels without puking. Attack of the Clones is still a very bad movie.… Expand
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CineAutoctonoMay 20, 2016
Star Wars: "Episode II" was not good but it was better than the first , especially when you already were we presented the adventures of Anakin , Obi Wan and Padme , startup has not thrilled me , then I was conveying little emotion, and veryStar Wars: "Episode II" was not good but it was better than the first , especially when you already were we presented the adventures of Anakin , Obi Wan and Padme , startup has not thrilled me , then I was conveying little emotion, and very intriguing the end, but it did not like me.… Expand
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kyle20ellisSep 9, 2020
I do agree that this is the weakest of the six Star Wars movies, but it wasn't by all means a terrible movie. I will admit the dialogue is weak and gets nowhere at times, the plot isn't as well thought out and felt convoluted at best, HaydnI do agree that this is the weakest of the six Star Wars movies, but it wasn't by all means a terrible movie. I will admit the dialogue is weak and gets nowhere at times, the plot isn't as well thought out and felt convoluted at best, Haydn Christensen does give a truly abysmal performance as Anakin and although the presence of Jar Jar Binks was toned down here his presence anywhere seemed jarring. Still despite the major flaws, it is a marvel to look at with stunning sets and impeccable CGI. The battle sequences are well choreographed, the pace is somewhat brisker than in Phantom Menace and the performances with the exception of Christensen are very good.

Natalie Portman is quite captivating as Queen Padma, and displays a lot of emotional depth. Frank Oz is excellent as always as Yoda, and Ewen MacGregor is more at home here than he was in Phantom Menace. There is no doubt though that the acting honours go to Christopher Lee as the villainous Count Dooku. Then again, Lee is an exceptional actor who can act anything you throw at him. Plus John Williams' music was outstanding. Overall, a decent movie while the weakest of the Star Wars franchise. 6/10 Bethany Cox… Expand
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MagesticLeanAug 17, 2015
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IntelliCriticOct 30, 2015
Although the Attack of The Clones rests in my memory for its fantastical war scenes and glorious man-to-man combat, I cannot help but sigh at the real essence of this film: a sappy plot overflowing with uninteresting unlikeliness andAlthough the Attack of The Clones rests in my memory for its fantastical war scenes and glorious man-to-man combat, I cannot help but sigh at the real essence of this film: a sappy plot overflowing with uninteresting unlikeliness and predictable advances. I have heard some call the second film of the Star Wars prequels their favorite of the whole bunch, and while I fully understand from where these viewers formulate their preferences, I also see a certain horrible opinionated oversight therein. That is to say amidst entire worlds of explosion of emotional drama, Attack of The Clones slaughters any true notion of moral obligation and its inherent power. By this, I mean that the united force that is the Jedi Council is at most a colorful group of cerebral inquisitors, while the growing Dark Side is at least a seriously formidable twister of control through deception. Additionally, the confusedness and passionate rage of central character Anakin paints him too soon as the future agent of darkness, sapping out a potential element of surprise that the film failed to utilize. In the end, one should watch Attack of The Clones as a juvenile war cartoon, if one should even watch it at all.… Expand
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YorkManMar 10, 2016
Attack of the Clones (AotC) is the absolute nadir of the franchise. Although The Phantom Menace was bad, it was the start of a new trilogy and as such was primarily setting up characters and the universe. OK, it introduced two of the mostAttack of the Clones (AotC) is the absolute nadir of the franchise. Although The Phantom Menace was bad, it was the start of a new trilogy and as such was primarily setting up characters and the universe. OK, it introduced two of the most hated aspects of the franchise (Jar Jar Binks, and the idea of 'Midichlorians'), but there was enough action and some pretty good set pieces. Throw in John Williams best piece of music since Raiders of the Lost Ark (Duel of the Fates), and there was a real buzz that the second part of the trilogy could exceed expectations, if.... IF... George Lucas took on board what the viewers liked and (more importantly) disliked about TPM.

But, George Lucas didn't do that.

Instead he came up with one of the most hated films of all time.
Virtually everything about the movie is awful. From the lacklustre, by the numbers, boring direction, to the slow paced, tiresome, almost nonsensical plot. The editing is atrocious, the score is bland, the overuse of CGI/Green screen, the truly inept comedic moments..... And that's not even mentioning the worst part of all.... The casting of Hayden Christensen in the pivotal/vital role of the now teenage Anakin Skywalker.

The plot revolves around the fact the Jedi can no longer use the Force to see images of the future. The Dark Side has compromised their abilities, and as such the Jedi are making decisions blindly.

As a consequence, despite it making no sense, they charge Anakin with the protection of Senator (formerly Queen) Amidala, and they go for a romantic vacation to Naboo. Meanwhile Obi-Wan is tasked with uncovering a conspiracy surrounding a planet removed from the Jedi archive, due to it being the home of the assassin who is trying to kill the Senator.

At the same time the evil Darth Sideous/Chancellor Palpatine is maneouvering the political side of things, stirring up trouble in the senate, whilst promoting the increasingly aggressive acts of violence by a separatist group (under the control of former Jedi Count Dooku, but now Dark Jedi (and Sideous' new apprentice) Darth Tyranus).

The three parallel storylines unfold, with Anakin and Padme Amidala falling in love, Obi-Wan discovering a secret clone army, and Count Dooku/Palpatine causing political ructions.
The film builds up to a climax on an industrial planet, where all Hell breaks loose and we get the obligatory big fight scenes and subdued ending.

When you write down the basic plot synopsis, it doesn't sound so bad. And I suspect, on paper, George Lucas thought so too.
But, the actual finished product is simply horrific.
As mentioned, the entire plot makes no sense, there are innumerate plotholes, as well as moments where you just say 'well, why didn't he/she/they just do this instead?' as you stare blankly at the screen in disbelief at the stupidity of virtually every character in the film.

Anyway, back to Hayden Christensen. He's shown he can act, in other subsequent films. but in AotC he's more wooden than the Black Forest, and appears to have no idea what he's doing.
But then again, it doesn't help that he (and everyone else) is working from one of the most terrible scripts ever written. It's almost as if George Lucas was unable (as both director/writer) to imagine his actors expressing emotion through their acting/vocal range/physical expressions etc. So, he instead chose to actually have the characters simply state their emotional point of view. In most cases it's cringeworthy, in some (Hayden Christensen, I'm talking about you!!) it's unintentionally hilarious.

I'm being extremely critical, but that's because there are people out there (read some of the other 'reviews') who think that the original Trilogy is some kind of masterwork.... These people need to take a step back and either admit they were wrong, or offer up some real arguments/points about why they would give this movie anything other than a well-deserved low score!!

Are there any good points?? Well, there's far less Jar Jar, and Midichlorians (whilst mentioned) are played down immensely. It's also good to see a large group of Jedi in action, at the peak of their powers... Even if they are just waving waving sticks in a choreographed manner in front of a green screen.... It still has some resonance, and is as close as Star Wars ever got to really putting the Jedi (as this mythical group of warriors) on-screen.
But apart from those things....It's pretty much the crap-fest I've explained it to be. Ultimately, I suspect people on this site will have seen the movie, and if someone hasn't, they'll more than likely pull up some official review from YouTube, or look up something on Google...
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FlickFreaks83Dec 11, 2015
There are certainly stretches in the patchy Attack Of The Clones when Lucas’ flat-packed dialogue struggles to keep the hecklers quiet – Anakin’s seduction of the former Queen has all the charm of a teenage lunge behind the bike-sheds andThere are certainly stretches in the patchy Attack Of The Clones when Lucas’ flat-packed dialogue struggles to keep the hecklers quiet – Anakin’s seduction of the former Queen has all the charm of a teenage lunge behind the bike-sheds and none of the feeling – but by the time climactic ‘reel six’ cranks into high gear the saga’s reputation as the godfather of modern sci-fi spectacle is more or less restored. Indeed, when Yoda finally unsheathes his mini-saber and kicks Sith ass the faithful can reliably be found standing on seats hollering as if the outcome was never in doubt. But, as the little Jedi might say, in doubt it was.

Where Episode V fairly zipped around the galaxy with all the breezy confidence of youth, unafraid to travel anywhere, even dark places, the second middle child of the saga is saddled with an altogether heavier burden from which it struggles to escape. Empire hits the ground running on ice planet Hoth, Clones however, has a truly cold start to contend with, aware perhaps that the movie’s most pressing task is to simply atone for the more egregious sins of Episode I. Thus, Jar Jar is quickly sidelined, the upgraded CGI Yoda gets a showcase and those damn Amidala-clones are killed off on page one. On Coruscant we also meet the grown-up ‘Ani’ - okay so he’s a whiny teenager but that’s still a vast improvement on the bowl-haired moppet the world was asked to root for in 1999.

Matters improve greatly in the final forty minutes: Christopher Lee’s Count Dooku arrives to provide some much needed gravitas, C-3PO turns up to do his C-3PO thing and Padme puts on a skin-tight white leotard. Best of all, Lucas finally cuts loose. The classic trilogy bristled with seat-of-your-pants filmmaking, our heroes bouncing from cliffhanger to cliffhanger, and in the final section of Episode II – almost four hours into this prequel enterprise - Lucas at last cranks up to this Saturday morning serial pace: from the Tex Avery goofiness of the droid factory, to the Cecil B. De Mille grandeur of the gladiator arena, the action never lets up.

Unsurprisingly, the least anticipated movie of the saga suffered at the box office – Episode IV raked in more money at the US box office back in 1977 – and remains largely unloved by the fanbase for its emphasis on the central love story but despite no real improvement in dialogue or acting it functions perfectly well as an old fashioned romantic epic, complete with standalone set-pieces, rich political intrigue and a painters’ pallette. Indeed, so indebted is Lucas to David O. Selznick here, ultimately he may have been better served abandoning his own trilogy structure and boiling both Episodes I and II down to a 3-hour Gone With The Wind style classic – an approach that would have at least halved all that damn anticipation.… Expand
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FLaaVEnAug 11, 2020
Pretty boring star wars movie overall. The only good things in there are all of the geonosis scenes.
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NestriReviewsDec 30, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Star Wars: Episode II- Attack of the Clones is a huge improvement over it's predecessor, doing a better job by executing the story well. However, I just hate Anakin in this movie. He is poorly written, acted and he just lacks the charisma of Luke. He's so damn boring. And the relationship between Anakin and the Queen is just so damn corny and lacks elegance. However, I liked the villain here (Dooku), because he was interesting in this movie. As for the bounty hunter, he was nothing special. His personality is almost non-existent in this movie really, but he looked cool with the Bounty Hunter armor. But, the last 30 minutes were badass, and just because of those final minutes, this movie gets a solid 6. I mean, watching Jedi Masters fight together was epic indeed. So, this movie is nothing special, barely decent, but it's still a massive improvement… Expand
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ColeSoderstromDec 12, 2015
The worst Star Wars movie out of all 6. It was by no means a bad film but it had more bad quality so than good. The good was that Ewan Mcgreagor did a fantastic job as obi-wan jar jar was not in this film as much Yoda was badass great battlesThe worst Star Wars movie out of all 6. It was by no means a bad film but it had more bad quality so than good. The good was that Ewan Mcgreagor did a fantastic job as obi-wan jar jar was not in this film as much Yoda was badass great battles and action and jango fetc was pretty cool. The bad was the romance between Anakin and Padme. Don't get me wrong romance can be awesome in a Star Wars movie for an example Han Solo and Leia but this was just terrible. R2-D2 was CG that sucked. Hayden christiansens performence was bad. The story was meh. Lots of CG that was obviously fake. In conclusion this movie was not bad but not good just ok.… Expand
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yoshi8869May 23, 2017
Ok, first off, I'm a huge Star Wars fan. I grew up on it. I'm still obsessed with it and it is my primary inspiration as a screenwriter, but this film is near garbage. Its few strengths (Ewan McGregor, John Williams, and Christopher Lee) areOk, first off, I'm a huge Star Wars fan. I grew up on it. I'm still obsessed with it and it is my primary inspiration as a screenwriter, but this film is near garbage. Its few strengths (Ewan McGregor, John Williams, and Christopher Lee) are completely overshadowed by its glaring flaws (Anakin and Padme on Naboo for almost an hour of the film). The final duel is disappointing and the film could probably be omitted from the saga with little loss to the story. It's utterly pointless. 5.75/10 -JR… Expand
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EpicLadySpongeJan 3, 2017
Attack of the Clones manages to be better than its predecessor. However, with little of its flaws running over the film, it's only safe to say that even with the increase of action that the predecessor is hardly aware of having, it can evenAttack of the Clones manages to be better than its predecessor. However, with little of its flaws running over the film, it's only safe to say that even with the increase of action that the predecessor is hardly aware of having, it can even be a boring ride with Hayden Christensen rubbing majority of this movie's screen time with Natalie Portman.… Expand
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BorgorosJan 11, 2020
A movie that has a lot of good moments, and some very bad moments! It is full of huge epic action-scenes, cool character interactions, but oh my the love story are so dreadfull... And some of the CGI are outdated. But less Jar Jar, everythingA movie that has a lot of good moments, and some very bad moments! It is full of huge epic action-scenes, cool character interactions, but oh my the love story are so dreadfull... And some of the CGI are outdated. But less Jar Jar, everything on Kamino, Count Dooku, sabre-battles, Jango Fett and the story arc is good!… Expand
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FilmMasterEdJan 5, 2016
Is the magic back? Not without a price, baby. The Star Wars engine has been stalled for so long, you have to trudge through nearly an hour of Episode II - Attack of the Clones just to hear it cough and turn over. Still, the Force againstIs the magic back? Not without a price, baby. The Star Wars engine has been stalled for so long, you have to trudge through nearly an hour of Episode II - Attack of the Clones just to hear it cough and turn over. Still, the Force against dullness is finally goosing George Lucas. To alleviate his usual cornball jokes and solemn mythmaking, Lucas throws in Jedi love (who knew Jedis take a vow not to screw?). And check out the babe casting of the lovers: Natalie Portman as queen turned senator Padme Amidala, decked out in belly-baring outfits Britney would envy, and Hayden Christensen as hotheaded Jedi-in-training Anakin (Darth Vader's inside me somewhere) Skywalker. Clones is crammed with action, grand digital design and a dark side Lucas hasn't flaunted since 1980's The Empire Strikes Back. Death, dismemberment, lost mommies, demon daddies and Freudian subtext are a huge improvement over the Jar Jar juvenilia that blighted 1999's Phantom Menace — a prequel that everyone saw and no one wants to remember.

The big problem, aside from the fact that The Matrix and The Lord of the Rings outclassed Lucas at his own game, is talk, talk, talk. Even with script help from Jonathan Hales, Lucas still can't write dialogue that doesn't induce projectile vomiting. And the film's visual snap (it was all shot digitally) leaves emotions at a chilly remove. What helps are the cool gadgets and cooler villains, notably the great Christopher Lee as Count Dooku and New Zealander Temuera Morrison as bounty hunter Jango Fett, daddy to clone son Boba (Daniel Logan). Even Ewan McGregor has stopped playing Jedi master Obi-wan Kenobi with a stick up his ass.

The plot? Don't tell me you want to hear that there's unrest in the galactic Senate, that Count Dooku's separatist movement is a threat to the limited number of Jedi knights, that... help, my eyes are glazing over.

The point is: It's war, and Lucas pulls out all the stops when the separatists and their battle droids take on the Republic and its clone army. It's a treat to see that old troll Yoda stop overstating the obvious ("Begun, this Clone War has") and start kicking separatist ass. The climactic duel between Yoda (no longer a puppet but a digital warrior) and Count Dooku is a rouser. As is the arena faceoff that pits Anakin, Padme and Obi-wan against three digital monsters, a mere warmup to the big battle led by Jedi master Mace Windu (Samuel L. Jackson). Lucas delivers the fireworks, from asteroid showers to air speeders and swoop bikes, but it's overkill. Much more should have been made of the relationship between Jango, the template for the clone army, and Boba, the young son he loves and corrupts. Much less should have been made of the insufferably coy banter between Anakin and Padme. It's only when tragedy intrudes that Portman (the Lolita-ish star of The Professional) and Christensen (best known as the teen who earned drug money by letting middle-age men blow him in Life As a House) strike harsher, truer notes. Clones ends with a wedding for the future parents of Luke and Princess Leia. But it's the glimpse of Darth Vader that Lucas gives us in Anakin — traumatized by the murder of his mother and capable of killing innocents — that reminds us of the dark power Star Wars exerted before it became a franchise. It's about time.… Expand
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PachekoviskMar 17, 2016
BAD
The worst star wars film. (not including the holiday special)
Terrible acting
Weird romance
Excessive use of CGI
REALLY BORING, even as a kid I found this film boring!

Just Bad
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nahtan1244Mar 20, 2017
Alot of people may disagree and at the same time maybe agree with me but I some respects I actually like attack of the clones. It's not perfect but after watching a documentary on star wars I have come to appreciate the prequels in a way IAlot of people may disagree and at the same time maybe agree with me but I some respects I actually like attack of the clones. It's not perfect but after watching a documentary on star wars I have come to appreciate the prequels in a way I don't think i ever had. AS I have said before this movie is not perfect. Cringe worthy dialogue is the biggest problem with this movie. A little too much is focused on anikan and padmeas relationship. It distracts from a well put together story with historical and religious undertones brilliantly weaved into the story.The action is alot of fun and the light saber fight's are well choreographed. So in short a brilliant well told story and great acting from the supporting cast is overshadowed by stilted dialogue and a cringworthy romance but this movie luckily is not unwatchable unlike the phantom menace… Expand
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FuturedirectorMar 18, 2016
Star Wars: Attack of the Clones is even more intense and fast than the other Star Wars classics, and there's a notable improvement with storytelling and conclusion. Anyway, it needs more to be ranked as one of the best Star Wars' picture yet.
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SanDiegoSep 14, 2020
I saw this on DVD but I enjoyed it. My favourite part is all the lightsaber battle ones. I give the movie 10/10
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JoroAMar 21, 2016
The movie mirrors the originals many times, but unfortunately not as good and it lacks it's own identity. It seems to have focused on the romance which is not done so well, and action. However the action is not that interesting in thisThe movie mirrors the originals many times, but unfortunately not as good and it lacks it's own identity. It seems to have focused on the romance which is not done so well, and action. However the action is not that interesting in this episode and for those who don't like CGI. The story is interesting though and you get to see Jedi at their prime. The movie at times slows down too much and immediately starts another action scene, which leads to some pacing problems, but a fun watch never the less .… Expand
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ReelViews94Mar 23, 2016
In many ways, George Lucas has only his success to blame. As one of the leading lights of the digital movement, Lucas and his effects wizards at Industrial Light & Magic have made miracles look a little more commonplace with every passingIn many ways, George Lucas has only his success to blame. As one of the leading lights of the digital movement, Lucas and his effects wizards at Industrial Light & Magic have made miracles look a little more commonplace with every passing year, by turning out CGI worlds so awesome that awe alone is beginning to show its limitations. In Attack Of The Clones, a turgid and uninspired entry in the diminishing Star Wars pantheon, virtually every shot has been designed to introduce jaws to the pavement, with dense cityscapes that stretch to infinity in all directions and breathtaking panoramas that put nature's best to shame. But without the mythical power or giddy adventurousness of the first two Star Wars movies, the impact is strangely numbing, like watching a two-and-a-half-hour ILM show reel in search of moneyed investors. Though a marginal improvement over 1999's The Phantom Menace—if only because it pushes infamous clearance-bin sidekick Jar-Jar Binks to the margins—Attack Of The Clones runs into a similar set of problems, mainly caused by characters opening their mouths to speak. Never a competent director of actors, who often look stiff and disoriented against the blue-screen backdrops, Lucas gets little help from Hayden Christensen, his choice to bring young Anakin Skywalker from precocious childhood into petulant adolescence. As a gifted Jedi under the strict tutelage of Ewan McGregor's Obi-Wan Kenobi, Christensen pouts and glowers at the camera every time the Dark Side tempts him, which happens a lot when he oversteps his bounds to stop a faction of separatists that threatens the stability of the Republic. Assigned to protect Natalie Portman, former Queen and now Senator of the peace-loving planet Naboo, Christensen breaks the Jedi code by falling in love with her, though no amount of frolicking and flowery dialogue can get those feelings across. Away from their square courtship, McGregor looks far more comfortable and commanding this time as Kenobi, whose investigation of an attempt on Portman's life leads him to a larger plot involving a bounty hunter (Temuera Morrison), a former Jedi (Christopher Lee), and a massive clone army. Lucas and his technicians sweat heavily over the eye candy, crafting amazingly detailed worlds and opulent interior spaces that wouldn't have been possible before the digital age. But save for a crowd-pleasing moment with Yoda, the movie remains pretty and inert, with no authentic emotion, no cumulative power, and no sense of physicality and danger in the action sequences. In lieu of a proper climax, Attack Of The Clones ends with a tantalizing cliffhanger for the next episode, but Lucas' lumbering series is presenting fewer and fewer reasons to tune in.… Expand
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SrPepeNov 29, 2017
El problema de esta película es que es poquisimamente entrañable. Ya me la olvide casi toda de lo igual que da en el mundo Star Wars. No aporta ni quita nada.
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MovieMasterEddyApr 3, 2016
“Star Wars: Episode II — Attack of the Clones” could be one the worst movies ever made and still it would have the faithful rallying around the Lucas franchise, brandishing their light sabers like bayonets. Against that army of formidable“Star Wars: Episode II — Attack of the Clones” could be one the worst movies ever made and still it would have the faithful rallying around the Lucas franchise, brandishing their light sabers like bayonets. Against that army of formidable opponents, it seems like a waste of breath to point out the flaws in a movie that isn’t really a movie at all: truncated sequences that don’t string together into a coherent story, dialogue that may as well have been cobbled together out of pieces of wood instead of words, love scenes shot to look like douche commercials. At this point, George Lucas can put whatever he wants on-screen and get away with it. He has become the ruler of the universe, at least the one between his ears; his wish is our command.

Anyone who dares criticize Lucas has to be prepared for an onslaught of e-mail from fans. But the irony here is that for all the fan-boy loyalty he inspires, Lucas doesn’t make movies with the hopes or desires of an audience — any audience — in mind. In his fortress, the lights are on, but nobody’s home.

Forget for a minute that we’re the ones paying the electricity bill. “Attack of the Clones” is barely reviewable as a movie because it’s something so far beyond (and yet less than) anything an honest-to-God movie should be. It’s an event, a juggernaut, with a preprogrammed audience ready to like it whether it’s any good or not.

Of course, you could have said the same about “Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace,” and you’d be right. But as aggressively piddling and impossible-to-follow as that film was, “Attack of the Clones” is actually worse. Instead of unraveling the back story behind the first “Star Wars” (now, of course, designated as Episode IV) in any recognizable narrative fashion, Lucas has decided to tell it with almost exclusively expository dialogue and a handful of not particularly impressive effects thrown in.

In fact, Lucas seems to have gone out of his way to make the plot complicated, as if following the wormy convolutions of the tale were supposed to be some kind of test — forget actually caring for the characters or being enthralled by the magic of a story as it unfolds. The message seems to be, if you find yourself unable to diagram the plot and all its alleged intricacies in 60 seconds or less, you can’t belong to the club.

Which may be why so many people, consciously or otherwise, are desperate to belong. In the case of “Attack of the Clones,” what does your Captain George Decoder Ring get you? You get the crawl at the beginning to explain where we’re at in the story, which you’ll need whether you remember a shred of the plot of “The Phantom Menace” or not.

Ten years have passed: Padmé Amidala (Natalie Portman) is no longer the queen of the planet Naboo, but an important senator who represents her home planet in the Galactic Republic. Even though we don’t really see her do anything except flit about in the worst movie gowns since “Mahogany,” she apparently is important enough for someone to want to assassinate her.

An attempt on Padmé’s life fails, and Jedi Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor, again doing a fine Alec Guinness impersonation but otherwise seeming lost and alone in the galaxy as the one actor attempting to give a real performance in this mess) and his young protégé Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) are assigned to investigate.

The trail leads them to Count Dooku (Christopher Lee), and you know he’s bad because his name sounds kind of like kidspeak for “turd.” Dooku is a separatist who wants to secede from the Republic and otherwise stir up all sorts of trouble. Luckily, though, on a distant planet everybody has forgotten about, there’s an army of mighty soldier clones who are almost ready to receive their orders to defend the Republic. They’ve been grown from the earwax scrapings of a fearless bounty hunter named Jango Fett, who’s the last of the Mandalorians and also the forefather of a great Gypsy guitarist.

In other words, this is a story you’ll definitely want to take seriously. It really heats up when young Anakin and Amadala, who knew each other as kids but haven’t laid eyes on each other since the puberty fairy waved his magic rod, fall desperately in love. But of course, a Jedi knight isn’t allowed to have relationships with the fair sex, and a senator has no time for nookie, anyway.

Thus we’re subjected to an embarrassingly dewy scene, set on a soft-focus hillside straight out of “The Sound of Music,” in which the two roll around playfully together on the grass, each hoping to inadvertently cop a feel. Later, they stare into each other’s eyes on a moonlit terrace, talking in hushed tones about the infeasibility of inserting Tab A into Slot B. Forget “Spaceballs” — we’re talking “Blue Balls.”… Expand
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Muskrat147May 31, 2016
Arguably the worst of the prequel films, Attack of the Clones is a decent entry in the saga. Though still riddled with poorly written dialogue and political chit-chat, the film featured many more action sequences with improved special effects.
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CalandriaSep 29, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ok, I agree with the critics about like the love story between Padme and Anakin, the plot in this parth is awaful and i must stand out the Hayden Christensen´s Script is bad, here George Lucas commited an error, theremore it is almost 1 hour the movie, the only dialog that it is effective, it is just Padme and Anakin enter in the Geonosis Arena.

But this parth bad, not cloud all the good aspects that the movie has.

-At first very good, kind of crime film with pieces of Blade Runner.
-The world: Better than the episode I (Kamino,Geonosis, Coruscant, Tatooine, Nabboo...)
-Characters: Dooku,Yoda,Obi Wan, Mice Windu, Jango Fett...
-Politics and War: Geonosis battle follows entertain me like the first time.

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It is a little worse than the episode I, but Episode II is a good movie too.… Expand
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UNARMED_JORDFeb 26, 2017
Sets the standard at an all time low the attack of the clones doesn't deliver once again on any level, the romance is laughable and the story is all over the place.
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KingPeixeJul 2, 2016
Like all of the prequels, it has an interesting story. And also like the prequels, it´s badly execute: bad writing, bad direction, wooden acting, a romance subplot that is lousy and painful, bad action scenes with bad cgi, the most poorlyLike all of the prequels, it has an interesting story. And also like the prequels, it´s badly execute: bad writing, bad direction, wooden acting, a romance subplot that is lousy and painful, bad action scenes with bad cgi, the most poorly executed lightsaber fight in the whole saga (yes, even worse than the one in episode IV), Yoda jumping around with a little green lightsaber, ridiculous clone subplot to justify a line of dialogue of episode IV, an attempt to ruin Bobba Fett´s character by casting a bad child actor to play his younger self, and the list goes on. The soundtrack is good, though, mainly Across the Stars, the love theme of Anakin and Padme, too bad it´s the theme of a very poorly written romance. Also, both Ewan McGregor and Christopher Lee show pretty solid acting , considering that is Lucas giving them directions and writing their lines.… Expand
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MasterRileyJul 20, 2016
While I enjoy this one more than Episode 1, it isn't much better. It still suffers from pretty much everything the first one did; too many digital effects, a poorly written script, and poor performances. It does have some great action and isWhile I enjoy this one more than Episode 1, it isn't much better. It still suffers from pretty much everything the first one did; too many digital effects, a poorly written script, and poor performances. It does have some great action and is still a enjoyable experience, just not to the same level of the original trilogy.… Expand
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sL360Jul 8, 2018
Out of all the Star Wars films (no, not counting the new ones) this one is the hardest to sit down and watch. I own it on DVD and Blu-ray but the disc is as factory fresh as I got it 7 years ago. It's a pretty big pile of crap to digOut of all the Star Wars films (no, not counting the new ones) this one is the hardest to sit down and watch. I own it on DVD and Blu-ray but the disc is as factory fresh as I got it 7 years ago. It's a pretty big pile of crap to dig through.

At the center of it all lies Anakin; He is quite simply unbearable. He spends the whole movie contradicting Obi-wan, arguing, yelling, fuming, complaining and expertly selling to us that his character is a spoiled teenage brat. It's PAAAAINFUL to watch. I understand George, I get it..You want to show us young Vader was a brash, headstrong and unconventional entry into the Jedi Order but please, stop. His whole arc didn't work. This trainwreck gets worse when Padmé is thrown into the mix; The poor girl wears an almost constant look of concern on her face in reaction to Anakin's juvenile and downright disturbing attempts at romance before he breaks off into an angsty tangent about sand people and his difficult life, only to try again and 'woo' her by borrowing as much cheese from space Romeo & Juliet. Any time a shot established Anakin and Padmé in the same room together I couldn't help but roll my eyes and hold my breath until the godforsaken scene would end. Somehow they get MARRIED in the ending which is mind-blowing to me. They have NO chemistry, but I guess answering the call of the plot is good enough reason for them to get hitched and start makin' little Skywalkers. I'm still convinced Anakin used the force to persuade her or something. There is, however, one part with Anakin I did like, his brush with the dark side on Tatooine. After his mother dies in his arms, his eyes and following actions reveal just a hint of the man he will become; It's a very strong character moment. (Yes, it is no coincidence this scene is mostly devoid of any dialogue.)

When AOTC isn't shoehorning smelly teen love in our face it deals with politics and intrigue. This will either bore you or enhance your viewing pleasure. Personally, watching Padmé blab about government and debate is an instant mood-killer but at least the council's interactions gave us insight on how Jedi business worked before the Empire. The plot itself is confusing at times..they mention Sifo Dyas like you're supposed to know the bastard and Anakin's massive growth spurt is still hard to believe. And...who the hell is Dooku? Why did he betray the order? Why are they talking about these things like I should have known about it already? These are just a few red flags that kept popping up when I watched this for the first time. It really drags on too long in a few parts.

But I believe the best parts of this film revolve around Obi-wan; The Coruscant chase and subsequent bar scene, all of Kamino, the Jango Fett encounter, fight and chase (Temura was an incredible inclusion), the face to face meeting with Dooku and Geonosis; Observing the future master in action, be it in combat or diplomacy felt very real and interesting. In hindsight the movie really should've just focused on him. Ewan McGregor once again sells a very convincing Obi-wan. Kudos. There's still something I can enjoy watching in this mess. Seeing Yoda fight for the first time in his prime is pretty neat too. Truthfully, it was ridiculous watching him bounce around yelling his old man war cry, but the little green guy always had this awesome, mystical yet silly charm to his presence. His place in the setting is very form-fitting, his duties as a master ever more apparent than they were in ESB. Instead of just hearing about it in his exposition, we actually see him teaching the young ones and imparting wisdom to Obi-wan and other jedi. You notice that despite how awful this movie was, it still managed to treat the older characters we already knew with respect and dignity, thus believably lending them an existence outside their original source material? Well, minus Anakin of course...ugh. It pains me to admit this film might not have been all bad had Lucas just dropped the terrible Padmé subplot and reworked most of Hayden's scenes and lines. John Williams composed pieces that gave such life and instant recognition to the Star Wars locale which shines especially when it isn't bogged down by dated CGI, but it's just impossible to ignore the issues that persist in its screenplay.

All in all Attack of the Clones is a boon to the universe more than it was to itself. All the stories, games, books and shows covering the events and characters of the Clone Wars were far more entertaining. (Seriously, after playing Bounty Hunter I like Jango Fett more than his son, and Republic Commando is simply perfection, just to name a few titles.) Despite the movie's blunder the world of Star Wars still felt larger than ever, and I was absolutely thrilled to be a part of it. I only wish I could say the same now..… Expand
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TiagoGM18Mar 27, 2017
Let's put it like this: this movie is a lot of fun for kids.
The acting is sleep-inducing and the characters are not the greatest. The narrative is somewhat fun and the action sequences are quite entertaining. It would be better if YodaLet's put it like this: this movie is a lot of fun for kids.
The acting is sleep-inducing and the characters are not the greatest. The narrative is somewhat fun and the action sequences are quite entertaining. It would be better if Yoda didn't have a lightsaber at all.… Expand
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SonicHD7Jun 1, 2017
Set ten years after the events of "The Phantom Menace," the Republic continues to be mired in strife and chaos. A separatist movement encompassing hundreds of planets and powerful corporate alliances poses new threats to the galaxy that evenSet ten years after the events of "The Phantom Menace," the Republic continues to be mired in strife and chaos. A separatist movement encompassing hundreds of planets and powerful corporate alliances poses new threats to the galaxy that even the Jedi cannot stem. These moves, long planned by an as yet unrevealed and powerful force, lead to the beginning of the Clone Wars -- and the beginning of the end of the Republic.… Expand
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Dragonfly44Nov 28, 2017
Horrible acting and an even worse script ruined this movie. I enjoyed it for the most part and the battle scenes and story is great and I really wanted to give this movie something higher, but if we had better acting and a better script thisHorrible acting and an even worse script ruined this movie. I enjoyed it for the most part and the battle scenes and story is great and I really wanted to give this movie something higher, but if we had better acting and a better script this movie would be so much better.… Expand
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KelvinSelimorMar 31, 2022
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones. The birth of the Empire. In general, the new episode of Star Wars has become more interesting. Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi became much more interesting. And the last half hour of the movie isStar Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones. The birth of the Empire. In general, the new episode of Star Wars has become more interesting. Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi became much more interesting. And the last half hour of the movie is just great!… Expand
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DoritoDoggo77Oct 12, 2017
Anakins performance was amazing! He really convinced me that he didnt like sand! 10/10!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Bugger217Sep 9, 2017
Like The Phantom Menace before it, Attack of the Clones has loads of imagination on screen and a few thrilling action sequences, but is also plagued by horrible dialogue, bad performances, and stilted direction. In some ways it's anLike The Phantom Menace before it, Attack of the Clones has loads of imagination on screen and a few thrilling action sequences, but is also plagued by horrible dialogue, bad performances, and stilted direction. In some ways it's an improvement over Phantom Menace, but in others, it manages to be worse. The central romance is one of the least believable I've ever seen in a film of this size. Chemistry between the actors is non-existent. It's strange to see just how much George Lucas lost touch with Star Wars fans in the years between the original trilogy and the prequel trilogy.… Expand
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GunganFeb 12, 2018
For the longest time, Attack of the Clones was considered my personal low point in the series, but after re-watching it during a palette cleansing session following the latest entry, I found that it held up a lot better than I thought.

TheFor the longest time, Attack of the Clones was considered my personal low point in the series, but after re-watching it during a palette cleansing session following the latest entry, I found that it held up a lot better than I thought.

The biggest problem with this entry were some of the casting choices, poor acting, and excessive reliance on CGI for the more nonsensical action sequences like the robot foundry. A lot of people complain that there were too many CGI sequences in general, but the fact of the matter is that a lot of the sequences people think are CGI were actually done with real sets and real props. The blending at that point had just gotten to the point that the two were indistinguishable.

Attack of the Clones fixed some of the problems from the previous entry, but added some new ones of its own. Regardless, I appreciate that George Lucas had an overarching story line for the trilogy and stuck to it. The story is consistent, and coherent, and even challenges your understanding of character motivations, such as with Dooku.

The visuals are still on par with what modern audiences expect. Locations are once again fantastic, and we are introduced to more new settings. It progresses the trilogy, but doesn't really blow your mind with any revelations.

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spacebear1Dec 9, 2017
Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones is a film that is considered for some, worse than previous film, and others who feel the opposite way. I actually liked it better. I will say that the romance was really dumb and corny but I don'tStar Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones is a film that is considered for some, worse than previous film, and others who feel the opposite way. I actually liked it better. I will say that the romance was really dumb and corny but I don't blame the actors for that. But I liked that they cut down how many senate scenes there were and I enjoyed the final fight with Count Dooku although it had a really stupid part with them just waving around lightsabers in the dark. In the end, I enjoy this film and part of that is probably my nostalgia. My rating would be a 6.7/10… Expand
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dougwiggins5Dec 15, 2017
Attack of the Clones is full of ideas... but lacking in emotional resonance. The film places all of it's bets on a romance plot that neither makes sense from a character perspective nor is well realized by the chemistry of the actors. TheAttack of the Clones is full of ideas... but lacking in emotional resonance. The film places all of it's bets on a romance plot that neither makes sense from a character perspective nor is well realized by the chemistry of the actors. The highs of this movie probably top its immediate predecessor but its lows definitely undermine it. See this movie if you like the historical evolution of special effects and if Coruscant is inherently interesting to you.… Expand
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TheRussianatorApr 6, 2018
Ian McDiarmid and Ewan McGregor can't save this movie from horrendous dialogue, awful characters, messy plot, and a stand-out laughably bad performance from Hayden Christensen.
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hughes857Dec 19, 2017
This entry in the Star wars was a memorable experience. I was amazed at the visual effects and the wonderful characters this film contains. This prequel trilogy jumped to the next level over the original after this extravagant film.
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ty92Dec 21, 2019
If you think any of the Disney Star Wars movies are better than this I don't consider you a real Star Wars fan. It's a good movie and shows Anakin actually go through character progression unlike Rey.. Rey is perfect from the Start in theIf you think any of the Disney Star Wars movies are better than this I don't consider you a real Star Wars fan. It's a good movie and shows Anakin actually go through character progression unlike Rey.. Rey is perfect from the Start in the Disney Star Wars movies.. Anakin is strong with the force but he is emotional and still learning. He loses to Count Dooku who is much older and wiser when it comes to the force. And has much more poise and better skills with a lightsaber. Anakin doesn't know everything like Rey.. And at this point had been training for years. In episode three Anakin is a little older and wiser and his skills with a lightsaber are better and he kills Dooku. Again this is character progression something that the prequels have.. And it's something Disney Star Wars don't have... This movie is also important because it shows Anakin killing the sand people after they killed his mother. This is the first real time you see the person he eventually becomes, Darth Vader. It also shows his relationship with Padme grow with them getting married. So this movie sets up Revenge of the Sith really well. If this movie didn't exist Revenge of the Sith would end up with too much stuff being crammed into it like "The Rise of Skywalker". If you don't like this movie you are not a real Star Wars fan. If you like Disney Star Wars you are not a real Star Wars fan.… Expand
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LoletinAlexisJun 6, 2020
Although Episode II is not a masterpiece, it has much more interesting elements than Episode I and, above all, it has a better script.
Let's remember that thanks to this film we have both series of The Clone Wars.
On the negative side,Although Episode II is not a masterpiece, it has much more interesting elements than Episode I and, above all, it has a better script.
Let's remember that thanks to this film we have both series of The Clone Wars.

On the negative side, Hayden Christensen's performance is very improvable and the romantic plot is quite disastrous. After the disaster of Episode I, you've got an interesting, well-spun and very funny film.
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Jota19751138Jan 24, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bad story, loose actors, a lot of digital effect that was too artificial, another movie that like episode I, disappointed me.… Expand
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lewiswakeJan 29, 2018
80% of this film is stale dialogue and logic defying decisions. 90 minutes of no clones attacking, and this film has dug so many contradictory plot holes that it seems like I'm watching the lucid imagination of a fan fiction author.

The best80% of this film is stale dialogue and logic defying decisions. 90 minutes of no clones attacking, and this film has dug so many contradictory plot holes that it seems like I'm watching the lucid imagination of a fan fiction author.

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CTHReviewsMar 7, 2018
While it's much better paced than The Phantom Menace, and boasts (slightly) better effects, Attack of the Clones still fails due to extremely poor characterization and dialogue. None of this is any more true than with the romance betweenWhile it's much better paced than The Phantom Menace, and boasts (slightly) better effects, Attack of the Clones still fails due to extremely poor characterization and dialogue. None of this is any more true than with the romance between Anakin and Padme.… Expand
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timpfelFeb 17, 2018
Good things:
- grand Jedi battle
- less Jar Jar - lightsaber action - Yoda in action - Christopher Lee - music Bad things: - bad dialogue - Anakin-Padme romance - Too much CGI (like clone troopers) Probably the weakest of the prequesl, butGood things:
- grand Jedi battle
- less Jar Jar
- lightsaber action - Yoda in action
- Christopher Lee
- music

Bad things:
- bad dialogue
- Anakin-Padme romance
- Too much CGI (like clone troopers)

Probably the weakest of the prequesl, but still fun to watch (except Anakin-Padme romance).… Expand
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Sidious58Mar 8, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un film eccellente con effetti speciali grandiosi,solo per Coruscant varrebbe la pena vederlo… Expand
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merijnjFeb 21, 2018
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I dont like sand. Attack of the Clones is a (bad) CGI heavy, poorly written mess.
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halo124Apr 3, 2019
This movie is even more boring than episode one and it does not have the sword fight at the end so...i should say why and it probably because of George Lucas's terrible directing to the actor and his inability to make people sound human whichThis movie is even more boring than episode one and it does not have the sword fight at the end so...i should say why and it probably because of George Lucas's terrible directing to the actor and his inability to make people sound human which can be demonstrated in one quote from the movie "i don't like sand. it's course and rough and it gets everywhere" and what makes it even worse is the fact that it was darth vader himself who says this.But even though i hate to say it the action in this movie is.... great its just brilliant even though you can tell it's fake it is better than the original trilogy in some places. You can't watch this movie and say there was anything worse than the "love" story which is worse than twilight......WORSE THAN TWILIGHT and its just so bad you have to see the movie for it… Expand
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bishop04Mar 10, 2018
Attack of the clones, the second installment in the prequal trilogy, is the weakest out of all the movies. The pacing is off and some of the diouloge is bad and story line is off. Overall, they are some great scenes and plot points in theAttack of the clones, the second installment in the prequal trilogy, is the weakest out of all the movies. The pacing is off and some of the diouloge is bad and story line is off. Overall, they are some great scenes and plot points in the movie, with an epic battle in the end. It might be the weakest but its still an enjoyable movie to watch at home 6/10… Expand
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filmbuff96Mar 14, 2018
As a fan, all Star Wars movies are a perfect score, but as a film critic it had its issues. The story didn't feel as compelling as its sequel, but it was an improvement of the Phantom Menace. Also, I felt like George Lucas could haveAs a fan, all Star Wars movies are a perfect score, but as a film critic it had its issues. The story didn't feel as compelling as its sequel, but it was an improvement of the Phantom Menace. Also, I felt like George Lucas could have introduced more entertaining and compelling Star Wars lore here, like Anakin becoming a jedi, or actually showing more of The Clone Wars on Geonosis. Overall the film was good, but just left me wanting more from it.… Expand
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AkidomaJun 21, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Points positifs :
- Kamino, et la présentation de l'armée des clones
- course-poursuite Obi-Wan/Jango Fett dans la ceinture d’astéroïde
- Anakin qui part secourir sa mère - combat d'arène et l'arrivée des clones
- la bataille de Géonosis - le déploiement des clones du plan final accompagné du thème de Vador

Points négatifs:
- jeu d'acteur d'Hayden C.
- Les dialogues
- duel anakin/dooku

Conclusion : ce film est sauvé par les scènes qui ne concernent pas Anakin (sauf 1)… Expand
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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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D45T4NOct 3, 2021
Yep, this movie got awkward dialogues. In the same time, it perfectly builds transition of characters to their gruesome final in the next episode and for the first time in cinema history shows full scale galactic warfare in all its glory.
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Mikibruno02Apr 30, 2020
Film very similar to the first film for defects and plot. It is not a masterpiece but maintains the standards of "the phantom menace". Anakin Skywlaker's story is very interesting, Padme's character just as interesting. The soundtrack isFilm very similar to the first film for defects and plot. It is not a masterpiece but maintains the standards of "the phantom menace". Anakin Skywlaker's story is very interesting, Padme's character just as interesting. The soundtrack is really positive and gave us tracks that we will never forget. The actor level is not brilliant and perhaps and is a flaw along with the not excellent script as well as the scenography that remains on sufficient standards. Rating: 7… 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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JeffJeffyDec 12, 2020
What happens when you mix an amazing story with cringey dialogue? Exactly, aotc. The story are very good, i love obi-wan's part but also anakin & padmé's part. The only problem is that even tho the story is really great, the dialogue betweenWhat happens when you mix an amazing story with cringey dialogue? Exactly, aotc. The story are very good, i love obi-wan's part but also anakin & padmé's part. The only problem is that even tho the story is really great, the dialogue between ani and padmé is really weird and awkward. Music is amazing tho, clones are epic and really good lightsaber fights!… Expand
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hugososmartJul 19, 2019
I love Star Wars my latest movie I watched was the attack of the clones
it is a strong movie with some violence at the age 7 your child can watch it I loved it because of the strong courage and had a awesome lightsaber battle withI love Star Wars my latest movie I watched was the attack of the clones
it is a strong movie with some violence at the age 7 your child can watch it I loved it because of the strong courage and had a awesome lightsaber battle with productions and marriage with the brave teen Skywalker… Expand
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Motorola762Dec 20, 2019
It's good **** I don't care what the haters say. (The fact I have to use so many characters for a score does it make my opinion better or worse.)
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thegeofryeDec 9, 2019
Attack of the Clones is better than The Phantom Menace mostly because of the absence of Jar Jar Binks. Even with exposure therapy, Jar Jar is, without a doubt, the worst character in the entire Star Wars franchise. Despite that, this movieAttack of the Clones is better than The Phantom Menace mostly because of the absence of Jar Jar Binks. Even with exposure therapy, Jar Jar is, without a doubt, the worst character in the entire Star Wars franchise. Despite that, this movie falls behind its predecessor in the story and action. Few, if any, people are interested in the love story between Anakin Skywalker and Padme Amidala. Thid movie scores well in the plot in my opinion, along with the thrill of Yoda engaging Dooku in a lightsaber duel, but that's where the positives stop. The rest of the film is average. Its successor, Revenge of the Sith, is a substantial improvement on AOTC.… Expand
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TherzelAug 21, 2020
It is NOT the best of the saga but it is a key piece in the puzzle that was to come including the series
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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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MercyIsWaifuDec 25, 2019
The plot line sort of splits apart but still remains cohesive and sort of gels well together in an epic battle. The light saber fights weren't as legendary as the last episode and the villan seemed reasonably good. Despite how old this movieThe plot line sort of splits apart but still remains cohesive and sort of gels well together in an epic battle. The light saber fights weren't as legendary as the last episode and the villan seemed reasonably good. Despite how old this movie is it holds up well. A fun time.… Expand
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CakperDec 30, 2019
ass movie no good man dont see please dont bad it no good is bad very bad ok?
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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.
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tellmikeyyJun 21, 2022
As the introductory film to the Clone Wars, this film was a step up from Episode 1. No film is perfect and there are a few scenes that may not be necessary, but Episode 2 does a great job reducing unnecessary filler and comedic relief withAs the introductory film to the Clone Wars, this film was a step up from Episode 1. No film is perfect and there are a few scenes that may not be necessary, but Episode 2 does a great job reducing unnecessary filler and comedic relief with more story building, action sequences & important dialogue.… 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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r96skFeb 2, 2021
Better than 'Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace', though 'Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones' is again rather underwhelming - if still good on its own merits.

Liam Neeson is missed, with the likes of Ewan McGregor, NatalieBetter than 'Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace', though 'Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones' is again rather underwhelming - if still good on its own merits.

Liam Neeson is missed, with the likes of Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Hayden Christensen and Christopher Lee failing to set the world alight. McGregor does give the best performance of that quartet; Christensen possibly the weakest, though his character's story is probably the most interesting - or its overall arc, at least.

Those onscreen aren't helped by the dialogue, which is very basic and run-of-the-mill. I found the score a little forgettable, even if it's still fun to hear the key pieces of it. The plot is watchable, but I did expect greater storytelling from these two follow-up releases to the original trilogy. The CGI is, marginally, an improvement on this film's predecessor.… 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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ItzChristian25Sep 24, 2020
The worst star wars film of the original 6 but still a good movie. love the battle of geonosis
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MoKShoAug 26, 2020
Totally underrated. Sure the romance part is cringeworthy af but Ewan McGregor is fantastic af. And it’s got Christopher Lee who was born to play a Sith Lord.
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Onlyclassicvg1Mar 25, 2023
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TudorPopescuJan 21, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Episode II starts off a bit slow. There's only one major action scene in the first hour, Anakin and Obi Wan chasing the assassin. I wasn't particularly excited about that scene. It was ok. I'm sure 20 years ago it would have seemed much more impressive. But now it's 2021 and I've seen a lot of impressive chase scenes. It still holds up, though. It's not the fault of the movie. So after around an hour, we get a pretty cool action scene where Obi Wan and the bounty hunter are fighting. That was nice.

I had a big problem with the scene when Anakin's mother dies and the scenes that follow up. So, Anakin finds his mother, she was severely tortured and wounded, she tries to tell him she loves him, but she's too weak and on the verge of death. Anakin tells her to stay with him. So far it's very emotional and effective. I'm really sad. Anakin is sad. She eventually dies, then the music gets louder, we see Anakin's face, he's very, very angry. I am also angry. We hear the lightsaber turn on, then he strikes down two sand people. Another sand person charges toward him and he strikes him down, too, it's very intense, and then... the tension dies down a bit. Then Yoda tells us about the anger and suffering Anakin is feeling. Um, ok. And then we see the massacre, right? Nope. We get a random scene from another plotpoint. WHAT THE **** That completely ruined all the build-up. It destroyed all the tension and the emotion. I can't believe they did that. Why did they do that? Then we get the scene with him coming back at the house carrying his mother's corpse. We see and feel his anger. Then there is the scene where he's talking with Padme. He cries because he believes it's his fault. He thinks that if he were stronger, he could have saved her. Again, it's effective and emotional. But I really wish we saw the massacre. And no, I'm not some psycho who wants to see sand children get murdered. But show us SOMETHING. At least show us how he's destroying their sand igloos with the Force push ability or something. Show us how Anakin reacts and how he unleashes his powers on the sand people. Shows us more than two ****ing seconds. This paragraph was more of a rant than a review.

So we get about two action scenes in one hour and a half. That's pretty bad. Then we finally get an action scene at the droid factory. Then we get the epic action scene at the end with a lot of fighting. That was satisfying. Anakin dual-wielding lightsabers to fight count Dooku was very badass. And Anakin getting his arm cut was shocking. The internet had spoiled that scene for me (among many other), but I totally forgot about it. Episode II has a bit of a pacing issue. There's barely any action in the first half. And I really hated that they messed up the Anakin rampage scene. But other than that, I did feel emotion. As I said, the scenes were effective. I loved the huge action sequence at end. All in all, I think compared to Episode I, Episode II has higher and lower points, while Episode I is more consistent and moderate. Episode I was a more enjoyable experience for me.… 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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Toasty87Jul 18, 2020
The phantom menace is so much better than this so many bad scenes acted out.
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KTS0228Aug 12, 2020
Although this is my least favorite of the prequels, it us still a pretty good movie. The love scenes are bit forced and rushed, but the ending is stupendous!
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Cementer200Sep 22, 2020
STAR WARS EPISODE II ATTACK OF THE CLONES is a bad movie. the plot of STAR WARS EPISODE II ATTACK OF THE CLONES is worse the episode's plot and the characters are just as bad.
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Xolt3cSep 5, 2020
I don’t like sand; it’s course, rough, irritating, and it gets everywhere.
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MrPajamasSep 8, 2020
Star Wars: Episode II is, in my opinion, one of the worst parts of the series. The story here is more or less only and Anakin's romance with Padmé, which is unnecessarily lengthy and I would not make a film about it at all. Other things areStar Wars: Episode II is, in my opinion, one of the worst parts of the series. The story here is more or less only and Anakin's romance with Padmé, which is unnecessarily lengthy and I would not make a film about it at all. Other things are fine. The effects are beautiful again. Soundtrack excellent. It just comes to me as an unnecessary sequel that you can skip in peace and you won't lose anything.… 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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GazMoviesSep 13, 2020
It has holes in it, Ewan MacGregor is really good in this and is by far the best thing in the prequels.
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keonbreezJan 28, 2021
Man, this movie sucks. Everything about it sucks. The plot, the acting, the special effects, they all suck. The only redeeming factor of this movie is that it introduced the clone wars which expanded the star wars universe. But that's it. TheMan, this movie sucks. Everything about it sucks. The plot, the acting, the special effects, they all suck. The only redeeming factor of this movie is that it introduced the clone wars which expanded the star wars universe. But that's it. The rest sucks.… Expand
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Dom007Feb 13, 2021
Episode 2 is probably my least favourite out of the prequels but I still like it a lot. It suffers from some strange and questionable dialogue but it makes up in its story and memorability.
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geewahJan 8, 2021
Not as bad as the Phantom Menace, but still suffers from all the same problems (bad acting, overuse of CGI, wooden dialogue).
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CRoger013Dec 28, 2020
Wow! This movie was awesome because I loved Star Wars! The characters are awesome except the villains! And the movies are so awesome!
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Roger_Ebert_IIJan 2, 2021
2/10 not enough meme quotes

Needed more CGI clutter.

"We won't be seeing him again"
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