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In Reply to: More (mostly local) reviews on SWEII posted by clarkjohnsen on May 18, 2002 at 10:41:39:
If you're not a fan, you probably won't care for it. I will say that all the negative chirping of the critics is exaggerated. The dialogue was no worse than the dialogue in "Spider-Man". Hayden Christensen was good as an arrogant and emotionally screwed up teenager(just as he was in "Life as a House".) Visually the film is near overwhelming at times. Plot-wise it's a bit of a letdown because there's no big payoff at the end because of its place in the sequence. Yoda was just cool. People were laughing with delight(myself included)during Yoda's lightsaber scene.Not as good as "Fellowship of the Ring". If I were to put FOTR at 10 on a scale from 1-10, "Attack of the Clones" gets a 7.5, and "Spider-Man" about a 6.
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I like to add that Lucas made the film intriguing and worthwile for second viewing and thoughts. When the kid picks up Jango Fetts' helmet, is he the clone, Bobba Fett? A lot of follow up and questions unanswered for Lucas to add in the third episode. I think this is what Star Wars is all about- the anticipation from us and of human nature, regardless of plot. A lot of characters barely developed. And Yoda was like a spinning top, LOL.I think the great battles are for the home theatre enthusiasts, for the effects and action. Nonetheless, this film can't be praised for it's cinematography and finesse. It's a flick, or saga...
Yeah, that's Boba. Lucas tossed fans quite a few little tibits in this one. Got to see the couple(Owen and Beru) who raised Luke. Got to see the hated Jar-Jar proposing the amendment giving Palpatine too much power.I even enjoyed seeing Anakin get zapped by Dooku. Little snot had it coming. ;-P
Lord of the Rings (9)
Spider-Man (8.5)
Original Star Wars (8)
Empire Strikes Back (8)
Return of the Jedi (& Ellie Mae's furry friends) (6.5)
Phantom Mensa (4)
Attack of the Groans (5)> > > "If you're not a fan (of Star Wars) you probably won't care for it." < < <
That's "probably" an assumption most die hard fans employ to blunt criticism. Perhaps I'm atypical of those who consider themselves fans of the original movie, but I sincerely doubt it. As you can see by the subjective ratings I've given the series, I have a much stronger appreciation for the earlier movies. Does that make one a fan or not? Well, I am a fan of good filmmaking above all else (i.e., that includes direction, acting, dialogue, plot, pacing and, in service to the plot, believeable special effects).
> > > "I will say that all the negative chirping of the critics is exaggerated." < < <
Not at all! Many of the negative critical reviews were dead on! If the criticism had been favorable my expectations would've been far greater and my disappointment that much worse.
IMHO, the Star Wars series jumped the shark some time ago.
Respectfully,
Your friendly neighborhood AuPh :o)
I'd rate the original Star Wars(still my favorite) and Empire Strikes Back above Attack of the Clones, too. Return of the Jedi(I didn't like the Ewoks, either) falls below Attack of the Clones for me. Phantom Menace is at the bottom, but I'm sure I liked even that one better than you did. The fight scene with Darth Maul at the end of Phantom Menace was the best choreographed of any of the series. And I've always been an Obi-Wan fan, so seeing the young Kenobi(well-played by Ewan McGregor) has been a treat in the new films.
I haven't seen Clones yet but in regards to Menace I too really enjoyed seeing the young Obi (played well). He was always my favorite character. It's pretty much the only reason (along with Yoda) that I'll go see Clones.
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