The Bottom Line
Although I found "Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones" to be flawed, I thoroughly enjoyed it as a guilty pleasure.
Pros
- Dazzling special effects
- Fun and imaginative action sequences
- Interesting backstory on Anakin Skywalker
Cons
- Dialogue delivery often wooden
- Love story unconvincing
- Some action sequences run too long
Description
- Two-disc DVD set containing "Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones"
- Feature-length audio commentary track with filmmakers, including George Lucas
- Second disc loaded with bonus materials
Guide Review - "Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones" Two-Disc DVD Set
Ten years have passed since "Star Wars: Episode I," and the stability of the Republic is threatened by a separatist movement. There's an assassination attempt on Padmé (Natalie Portman), and Jedi knight Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) sets out to discover what's behind it. Obi-Wan's apprentice, Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen), is assigned to protect Padmé, and they become romantically involved. An army of clones is being developed on a distant planet, and Obi-Wan, Anakin, and Padmé end up in a fight for their lives that will determine the future of the Republic. I loved the look of the film, the dazzling special effects, and the fascinating backstory on Anakin Skywalker.
