Review of Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002) by Eric M — 18 Dec 2015
"Attack of the Clones" is a mess, but it's a glorious mess. The mediocrity of Episode I is replaced with bold artistic ambition, even if Lucas's directorial skills collapse under the weight of it all.
With lush, powerful cinematography and charged action sequences, Episode II also provides some emotionally powerful storytelling on Tatooine, as Anakin's fall to the dark side begins centered around his mother: Shmi.
Unfortunately, to get to the good bits the audience must suffer through the agonizingly embarrassing courtship scenes and the painfully absent chemistry between our two leads, but the arena is a blast, Ewan McGregor delights as Obi-Wan, and the ambition and artistry, if obviously flawed, is present once again.
The Force isn't strong with this one, but at least it's there.
This review of Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002) was written by Eric M on 18 Dec 2015.
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones has generally received mixed reviews.
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