Wolfspider
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As I consider whether or not I want to go see Star Wars: Episode II, I've looked over a number of reviews online. Here is a sampling of quotes and reviews I have found so far:
[Some mild SPOILERS follow]
"[W]hile Episode I failed to leave me thirsting for more, Attack of the Clones finishes with an undeniable need to see Episode III. The three years are going to seem much longer this time. This film receives a definite thumb's up, more worthy of repeat viewings than Spider-Man, in my perhaps-skewed opinion." Read the review
"Is Attack of the Clones better than its predecessor The Phantom Menace? With all my heart and soul I can scream a resounding "YES!!!" This is the movie that millions had hoped for in Phantom Menace. This is the one that delves into character development and people and places that we learn to care deeply about. This is the one that truly correlates with the original three episodes. Is this the one you've been waiting for? Yes, and you will find that out come May 16th." Read the review
"Overall, STAR WARS EPISODE II is a good film. It has most of the elements that you look for in a STAR WARS film, while cutting down some of the elements the saga has been criticized for in the past. The action is spectacular, the love story is satisfying, and the overall story line fits nicely where it should. This is a great fantasy film, and one that should please even the biggest STAR WARS fan." Read the review
"[W]hen Episode II finally gets the boogie shoes on, we are treated to a thrilling third act, packed with scary monsters, clashing armies, narrow escapes and all that splendid B-movie stuff that made Star Wars such fun in the first place." Read the review
"Other than McGregor, who continues to cut a dashing figure as the sagacious Jedi, the movie is plagued by bad acting. Barricaded behind neo-Elizabethan costumes and outfitted with strained dialogue, Portman delivers lines in an unconvincing and often abrupt manner. Christensen, too, makes a dull romantic lead, who must foreshadow Anakin's move to the dark side with moments of unmotivated rage and jealousy. Lee's manner is so glacial one doesn't even enjoy hating this villain. Such good actors as Jackson, Jack Thompson and Jimmy Smits barely register." Read the review
"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. " Read the review
"[E]ntertained? Ah, that sensation is as faint as light from a galaxy far, far away." Read the review
"What's completely missing between this droid and this robot, as well as among the humans, is any jauntiness or sense of fun, camaraderie or purpose." Read the review
"What's missing? A movie, characters, a story. Just those antique elements." Read the review
Quite a mixed bag. The jury's still out....
[Some mild SPOILERS follow]
"[W]hile Episode I failed to leave me thirsting for more, Attack of the Clones finishes with an undeniable need to see Episode III. The three years are going to seem much longer this time. This film receives a definite thumb's up, more worthy of repeat viewings than Spider-Man, in my perhaps-skewed opinion." Read the review
"Is Attack of the Clones better than its predecessor The Phantom Menace? With all my heart and soul I can scream a resounding "YES!!!" This is the movie that millions had hoped for in Phantom Menace. This is the one that delves into character development and people and places that we learn to care deeply about. This is the one that truly correlates with the original three episodes. Is this the one you've been waiting for? Yes, and you will find that out come May 16th." Read the review
"Overall, STAR WARS EPISODE II is a good film. It has most of the elements that you look for in a STAR WARS film, while cutting down some of the elements the saga has been criticized for in the past. The action is spectacular, the love story is satisfying, and the overall story line fits nicely where it should. This is a great fantasy film, and one that should please even the biggest STAR WARS fan." Read the review
"[W]hen Episode II finally gets the boogie shoes on, we are treated to a thrilling third act, packed with scary monsters, clashing armies, narrow escapes and all that splendid B-movie stuff that made Star Wars such fun in the first place." Read the review
"Other than McGregor, who continues to cut a dashing figure as the sagacious Jedi, the movie is plagued by bad acting. Barricaded behind neo-Elizabethan costumes and outfitted with strained dialogue, Portman delivers lines in an unconvincing and often abrupt manner. Christensen, too, makes a dull romantic lead, who must foreshadow Anakin's move to the dark side with moments of unmotivated rage and jealousy. Lee's manner is so glacial one doesn't even enjoy hating this villain. Such good actors as Jackson, Jack Thompson and Jimmy Smits barely register." Read the review
"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. " Read the review
"[E]ntertained? Ah, that sensation is as faint as light from a galaxy far, far away." Read the review
"What's completely missing between this droid and this robot, as well as among the humans, is any jauntiness or sense of fun, camaraderie or purpose." Read the review
"What's missing? A movie, characters, a story. Just those antique elements." Read the review
Quite a mixed bag. The jury's still out....
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