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Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002) Rank 5 Reviews
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Chicago Tribune (Michael Wilmington)
This movie should thoroughly please old fans and even create new ones, even if it probably won't win over critics who believe the series has turned into the movie equivalent of a slick, vacuous theme park. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Chicago Tribune (Michael Wilmington)
Deranged Video Dude (Robert Wurth)
George Lucas is an immensely inventive person. He's also a bit like a little kid wanting to show you his room. If you let him, he'll bombard you with every tiny detail about every single toy he owns. He doesn't realize he's overwhelming you, because to ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Deranged Video Dude (Robert Wurth)
ReelMovieCritic.com (George O. Singleton)
The Land of Eric (Eric D. Snider)
There is a scene in which Yoda engages in a light-saber battle, and it may be the most exciting moment in the franchise's history. It involves a character we love and admire doing something that gives us more cause to love and admire him. (Plus, ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at The Land of Eric (Eric D. Snider)
The Bubakar Awards
There is something about that text...that text that scrolls backwards into the distance...that text that begins "A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away"...that gives you gooseflesh. Even when I went to see Episode I: The Phantom Menace, ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at The Bubakar Awards
Film Quips Online (John R. McEwen)
This movie not only furthers the Skywalker saga and paves the way for the final chapter, which will presumably tie up all the myriad loose ends into various neat and aesthetically pleasing bows, but it introduces yet more interesting creatures, ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Film Quips Online (John R. McEwen)
DVD Talk (Geoffrey Kleinman)
By all accounts Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones is an amazing DVD. Without reservation, I give it DVD Talk's highest rating. It excels on all fronts with reference quality picture and sound, has extremely well produced supporting material and ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at DVD Talk (Geoffrey Kleinman)
Mark Reviews Movies (Mark Dujsik)
Review by Mark Dujsik
All doubts of George Lucas’ capabilities of
weaving the tale before the tales that made him famous are put to rest with Star
Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones. A visually stunning confection of
giddy science-fiction fun ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Mark Reviews Movies (Mark Dujsik)
The Reel McCoy (Patrick McCoy)
In this world, there are two kinds of people: those who are Star Wars fans and those who are not. Those who are not Star Wars fans have no business reviewing a Star Wars movie. I, on the other hand, do. I have been anticipating the release of this film ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at The Reel McCoy (Patrick McCoy)
The Popkorn Junkie
This is an excellent film, featuring the best special effects ever created and some of the best performances in any "Star Wars" flick. Though there have been several negative reviews (one of which by the increasingly moronic Roger Ebert) of ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at The Popkorn Junkie
The King's Room (Paul Perkins)
In a galaxy far far away, an epic battle has been taking
place for the past 25 years. It’s a classic story of good vs. evil that only
George Lucas can tell; Star Wars series, The most
famous films series ever made.
It has been told for over 25 ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at The King's Room (Paul Perkins)
Arizona Daily Star (Phil Villarreal)
By far the best movie to be released so far in 2002. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Arizona Daily Star (Phil Villarreal)
Filmtracks (Christian Clemmensen)
The performance by the London Symphony Orchestra is strong as usual, though
mixed with a touch of excessive muting. It's a Star Wars score, for
goodness sake, so give it some reverberation! It's not entirely flat as
is, but even the ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Filmtracks (Christian Clemmensen)
Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice
Lucas takes his time with the Star Wars films, and this time he also has taken on board the complaints about Episode I. The action picks up 10 years later, when Anakin (Hayden Christensen) has grown unto a burgeoning late-teen chafing to get ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice
KBTV-NBC (Beaumont, TX) (Danny Minton)
This might be the most visually stunning motion picture I have ever seen. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at KBTV-NBC (Beaumont, TX) (Danny Minton)
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Three Movie Buffs (Patrick Nash)
All I can say is bring on Episode ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Three Movie Buffs (Patrick Nash)
Chicago Tribune (Michael Wilmington)
Attack of the Clones celebrates a certain youthful spirit in both moviemaking and movie watching; because it's as much phenomenon as movie, audiences will either ride with or reject it. I was happy to take the ride. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Chicago Tribune (Michael Wilmington)
Moda Magazine (Brian Orndorf)
Please vote for ModaMag.com at the Webby Awards by writing us into the Magazine/Zine category at: ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Moda Magazine (Brian Orndorf)
BBC (Danny Graydon)
Consistently thrilling and massively enjoyable, Clones redeems Lucas' reputation after Menace . ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at BBC (Danny Graydon)
UpcomingDiscs.com (Rod Edwards)
Well. Where to begin? At this point, no-one expected less than a truly amazing DVD release of Episode II from Fox, and true to form, they have certainly delivered. The Attack of the Clones release sets the new standard for audio and video, as did ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at UpcomingDiscs.com (Rod Edwards)
FilmJerk.com (Edward Havens)
This is the film Star Wars fans have been waiting for since 1980. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at FilmJerk.com (Edward Havens)
Window to the Movies (Jeffrey Chen)
It all adds up to a grand time at the theater for Star Wars fans. Casual movie-goers beware -- there's a crowd of people who are determined to have a ball, and we don't want to hear your naysaying. If there's any naysaying to be done, we'll do it ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Window to the Movies (Jeffrey Chen)
Empire Magazine (Chris Hewitt (UK))
Funny, complex and enormous fun. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Empire Magazine (Chris Hewitt (UK))
eFilmCritic.com (Erik Childress)
Wonder, hope and magic can never escape the heart of the boy when the right movie comes along, especially if it begins with the name of Star Wars ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at eFilmCritic.com (Erik Childress)
Aisle Seat (Mike McGranaghan)
As one of the millions of so-called fan-geeks out there, Episode II was all I hoped it would be. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Aisle Seat (Mike McGranaghan)
CountingDown.com (Larry Carroll)
Star Wars is back in a major way. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at CountingDown.com (Larry Carroll)
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MovieWeb (B. Alan Orange)
Sun Newspapers of Cleveland (Gerry Shamray)
As bright as a light saber, George Lucas strikes back with stunning imagery and the best ending yet to his popular series. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Sun Newspapers of Cleveland (Gerry Shamray)
DVD Net (Steve Koukoulas)
Three years after the release of the Phantom Menace, with a somewhat divided reception from fans and movie goers alike, George Lucas unleashes his next wave of digital diorama in the form of 'Attack of the CGI'.
It is now ten years later, Anakin has ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at DVD Net (Steve Koukoulas)
Eclipse Magazine (Sean O'Connell)
Matches and even trumps some of the finer elements of the original, revered sci-fi adventures. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Eclipse Magazine (Sean O'Connell)
BBC Films (Almar Haflidason)
Great in the cinema, "Star Wars: Episode II" stuns on DVD. The presentation of this two-disc release are incredible, and bear the hallmark of the perfectionist standards of George Lucas. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at BBC Films (Almar Haflidason)
IMDB.com
An attempt on Amidala's life brings Anakin and ObiWan back to her side. The threat soon leads the two Jedi in different directions: ObiWan follows leads to discover an army of clones, and Anakin takes Amidala back to Naboo. Meanwhile, Supreme Chancellor ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at IMDB.com
MovieJustice ("10k")
Star Wars is here, my friends. Take comfort in the fact that this installment outdoes Episode 1 and delivers on many levels. It already has me thinking of May 19th, 2005. The day Episode 3 is released. The final chapter in this amazing saga. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at MovieJustice ("10k")
Common Guy's Movie Reviews (Paul Hall)
Portland Oregonian (Shawn Levy)
Don't go if "Star Wars" isn't your bag: You'll only resist and resent it. But if you're a fan, it's hard to see how you'd be disappointed. Me? I can't wait for May 2005. "Episode III": Hot ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Portland Oregonian (Shawn Levy)
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (Jack Garner)
Back are the old-fashioned movie-serial thrills, breathtaking action sequences, elaborate mythology and vivid imagination that made his original Star Wars trilogy such a success back in the 1970s and '80s. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (Jack Garner)
Variety (Todd McCarthy)
George Lucas has reached deep into the trove of his self-generated mythological world to produce a grand entertainment that offers a satisfying balance among the series' epic, narrative, technological and emotional qualities. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Variety (Todd McCarthy)
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Baltimore Sun (Michael Sragow)
As the sequence builds, it accretes so many heroic and nightmarish associations it plays like a prelude to apocalypse, which of course will come in Episode III. Attack of the Clones is part soda pop, part witches' brew - and all visual ambrosia. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Baltimore Sun (Michael Sragow)
ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
In a time when, more often than not, sequels disappoint, it's refreshing to uncover something this high-profile that fulfils the promise of its name and adds another title to a storied legacy. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
New York Post (Lou Lumenick)
A technological landmark that couldn't look or sound better. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at New York Post (Lou Lumenick)
Charlotte Observer (Lawrence Toppman)
The saga regains its grandeur with a complicated but easy-to-follow story. The characters are as satisfying as the effects. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Charlotte Observer (Lawrence Toppman)
Cinema em Cena (Pablo Villaça)
IMDB.com
Perhaps it is because we know what fate lies in wait for the now youngadult Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) and we are powerless to turn the course of cinematic history.This second of George Lucas' prequel trilogy is emotionally dark and ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at IMDB.com
IMDB.com
"Attack of the Clones" eschews the cutesy theatrics of "Return of the Jedi" and "Phantom Menace" for a far more serious and sinister tone. It makes sense since Anakin is slowly developing feelings of hate, not to mention unduly love for Amidala. Love, ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at IMDB.com
GamePro.com ("Star Dingo")
ViewLondon (Matthew Turner)
George Lucas single-handedly redeems himself after the traumatic awfulness of Episode 1 – the acting and the script may have their dodgy moments, but the special effects and the action sequences are fantastic. Star Wars fans, prepare to weep with ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at ViewLondon (Matthew Turner)
Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)
The setting takes place ten years after Episode I, where we find the planet of Naboo about to undergo a siege at the hands of Count Dooku. Queen (now Senator) Padme Amidala seeks to protect her homeland and assassination attempts are imminent, causing the ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)
Movies for Guys
But what fans and non-fans alike will take with them from the movie is the last half hour, which is truly one some of the best movie action ever produced. George listened to the fans, and ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Movies for Guys
Tracksounds! (Christopher Coleman)
IMDB.com
Just what "Star Wars" fans have been waiting for: an actionpacked, funfilled adventure. The story begins ten years after "The Phantom Menace." Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) has grown into an arrogant Jedi apprentice of ObiWan Kenobi (Ewan ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at IMDB.com
DVDActive (Chris Gould)
Like The Phantom Menace before it we have a good, if not outstanding film with technically superb presentation and a generous amount of interesting additional material. However, where Clones scores points over its older sibling is in the video ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at DVDActive (Chris Gould)
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The Movie Mom (Nell Minow)
Okay, it's "Star Wars," everyone. So don't be surprised if the plot is murky, the dialogue is stiff, and the performances look like the only direction the actors received was "Look over there! When we put in the effects, it's going to be something ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at The Movie Mom (Nell Minow)
IMDB.com
Synopsis: A decade after "The Phantom Menace", Jedi knight Obi Wan Kenobi (McGregor) and his apprentice Anakin Skywalker (Christensen) are assigned to protect their old friend, Senator Padmé Amidala (Portman). But when Kenobi discovers the existence of ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at IMDB.com
Media-Assault.com (Sean Caszatt)
The second episode in George Lucas' Star Wars franchise furthers the tale of Anakin Skywalker's journey towards the Dark Side of the Force. Picking up ten years after Episode I - The Phantom Menace, we find that the former Queen Amidala (Natalie ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Media-Assault.com (Sean Caszatt)
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Reel Times: Reflections on Cinema (Mark Pfeiffer)
Clones is far from perfect, but when it clicks, it revives the old spirit that made a generation become so obsessed with all things Star Wars in the first place. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Reel Times: Reflections on Cinema (Mark Pfeiffer)
DVD Clinic ("The Shootin Surgeon")
Anakin Skywalker (Christensen) and Obi-Wan Kenobi (McGregor) uncover a horrible plot by the Dark Side to take over control of the galaxy. Meanwhile, Anakin inches closer to uncertainty by giving in to his love, forbidden by his Jedi training and gets ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at DVD Clinic ("The Shootin Surgeon")
Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice
Perhaps the words that will most commonly be uttered in association with Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones -- that is, right behind Yoda is one badass motherf**ker, but more on that later -- are It's better than The Phantom Menace. But to ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice
Lee's Movie Info (Craig Younkin)
Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice
I'm often criticized by elitists in the film world for my love of Star Wars. It's just a bunch of cheesy, popcorn movies lacking substance, they tell me. There's nothing these snobs can say that will lessen my love for one of the great cinematic ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice
JoBlo's Movie Emporium ("JoBlo")
The continuing saga of the STAR WARS universe is in good hands after all. George Lucas manages to, once again, wow us with impeccable visuals, intriguing characters, awesome action sequences, a surprising romance and a generally more "adult" feel, as ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at JoBlo's Movie Emporium ("JoBlo")
Lee's Movie Info (Craig Younkin)
The Oscar Guy (Wesley Lovell)
CinemaSpeak.com (Ian Golding)
I'm usually the first one to defend The Phantom Menace. I agree with many of the issues people have with the film, but I think it was a good start to the prequel series of Star Wars films. And as much as I like The Phantom Menace, Attack of the ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at CinemaSpeak.com (Ian Golding)
Appreciating Great Trash
Monsters At Play (Lawrence P. Raffel)
Seattle Post-Intelligencer (William Arnold)
Mostly very good. It's exactly the big fix of Saturday-matinee adventure, blazing special effects, inside humor and sly self-references for which its fans have been lusting. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Seattle Post-Intelligencer (William Arnold)
Sidekick Magazine
San Francisco Chronicle (Mick LaSalle)
One thing can be said for "Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones": It's a big improvement over "Episode I -- The Phantom Menace." Appearances by the egregious Jar Jar Binks are kept to a minimum. There's no annoying kid. The art direction is ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at San Francisco Chronicle (Mick LaSalle)
San Francisco Chronicle (Mick LaSalle)
Movieman's Guide to the Movies (Brian Oliver)
"Talk is cheap." You've heard the phrase before but in this new generation of special effects generated, it should be changed to "Talk is very, very, very (x50) expensive" and Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones is the poster movie of that ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Movieman's Guide to the Movies (Brian Oliver)
Movieman's Guide to the Movies (Garry McNaney)
George Lucas has once again made a return to the big screen, this time with the highly anticipated Attack of the Clones, the new episode in the Star Wars saga. Like many I arrived at the local theatre over two hours early, with my three-week-old ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Movieman's Guide to the Movies (Garry McNaney)
The Movie Chicks
In the latest installment of the continuing saga, the Republic is on the brink of war and Jedi Master Mace Windu (Samuel L. Jackson) is preparing his troops to do battle, but the Jedi Knights alone cannot defeat the rebel forces - an army of clones ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at The Movie Chicks
ToxicUniverse.com (John Beachem)
Attack of the Clones runs too long at 141 minutes. It doesn’t matter to whom I recommend it, because everyone’s going to see it anyway, but I give the movie three and a half out of five stars. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at ToxicUniverse.com (John Beachem)
Moda Magazine (Kage Alan)
isn't targeting younger viewers, so adults will FINALLY have something ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Moda Magazine (Kage Alan)
Q Network Film Desk (James Kendrick)
The Phantom Menace, the first installment of George Lucas' prequels to his original Star Wars trilogy, was set to be released, the hype was so far in the stratosphere that it was impossible to imagine that the movie could fulfill everyone's desires of ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Q Network Film Desk (James Kendrick)
Movie Gazette (Gary Panton)
For my money the poorest of the "Star Wars" flicks so far. Having said that, it's definitely worth seeing, even if only for Yoda's end-of-film Hong Kong Phooey impression. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Movie Gazette (Gary Panton)
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eFilmCritic.com (Scott Weinberg)
Simply put, the ‘good stuff’ in Attack of the Clones so outweighs the bad…that the bad is hardly worth mentioning. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at eFilmCritic.com (Scott Weinberg)
Empire Movies (Brendan Cullin)
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Projectionist (Sean Caszatt)
ComingSoon.net (Blake Wright)
In the end, Clones bests Menace on most levels… acting, story, effects, score. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at ComingSoon.net (Blake Wright)
Moviehole (Clint Morris)
Attack of the Clones is light years ahead of its predecessor and a return to the fun Saturday matinee feel that the original films possessed. There’s a bunch of surprises, and a good mix of action, laughs, romance, and suspense. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Moviehole (Clint Morris)
Film Threat (Rich Cline)
The film has that Star Wars atmosphere fully in place, complete with a thematic resonance and a reliance on strong personalities interacting to drive the events forward. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Film Threat (Rich Cline)
ComingSoon.net (Scott Chitwood)
Star Wars fans should be entertained and general audiences should get a kick out of it too. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at ComingSoon.net (Scott Chitwood)
Film Threat (Chris Gore)
The result is epic and romantic -- the kind of Star Wars joyride that fans have been waiting for. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Film Threat (Chris Gore)
eFilmCritic.com (David Cornelius)
It’s just fun, pure and simple. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at eFilmCritic.com (David Cornelius)
RTE Interactive (Dublin, Ireland) (Harry Guerin)
It's no Empire Strikes Back but then you won't have to worry about Jar Jar too much either. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at RTE Interactive (Dublin, Ireland) (Harry Guerin)
Matt's Movie Reviews (Matt Easterbrook)
Just watching the little fuzzy guy doing stuff that would put Cirque du Soleil to shame was a blast in and of itself. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Matt's Movie Reviews (Matt Easterbrook)
NutzWorld (Blake French)
This is not another Phantom Menace franchise; it’s a phenomenal, eye-popping feast for the senses. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at NutzWorld (Blake French)
Orlando Sentinel (Roger Moore)
The computer generated sets may amaze, and computer-generated characters blend seamlessly with live actors. But it is the return of the humans that makes Clones work. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Orlando Sentinel (Roger Moore)
Film Threat (Chris Gore)
Clones is not a good movie -- but it is an incredibly awesome Star Wars movie! This is far from a perfect film, but the problems are almost dismissable based on the final result. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Film Threat (Chris Gore)
Mars Colony (Eric Campos)
Now THIS is a Star Wars movie. Attack of the Clones has much more rooted into the Star Wars universe as we know it. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Mars Colony (Eric Campos)
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Dallas Morning News (Philip Wuntch)
Will it win new Star Wars acolytes? Probably not. Will it please Star Wars loyalists? Without a doubt. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Dallas Morning News (Philip Wuntch)
Laramie Movie Scope (Robert Roten)
What dramatic power there is in Episode II still seems to derive largely from the other films in the series. Like Episode One, this film seems stilted and pretentious. The power of myth in the original three films seems greatly weakened in the new series. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Laramie Movie Scope (Robert Roten)
Fantastica Daily (Staci Layne Wilson)
While the first Star Wars will always be a sentimental favorite, Attack of the Clones may well be the best in the series overall. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Fantastica Daily (Staci Layne Wilson)
Ozus' World Movie Reviews (Dennis Schwartz)
It plays like an infomercial plugging the newest in digital filmmaking. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Ozus' World Movie Reviews (Dennis Schwartz)
Miami Herald (Rene Rodriguez)
Attack of the Clones is a triumph of technology over humanity, and if it falls short of a completely fulfilling experience, it also achieves the kind of primal emotion movies were invented for: wonder. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Miami Herald (Rene Rodriguez)
Decent Films Guide (Steven D. Greydanus)
Lucas may have the tin ear for dialogue of a dime-store pulp novelist, but he's still got the visionary eye of a technological Tolkien… ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Decent Films Guide (Steven D. Greydanus)
sbs.is (Stefan Birgir Stefansson)
The least of the Star Wars series, but that is pretty damn good. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at sbs.is (Stefan Birgir Stefansson)
Zertinet Movies (Steven Snyder)
In the end, what I appreciated most was the unpredictability of it all. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Zertinet Movies (Steven Snyder)
E! Online (--)
Not quite as good as you'd hope, but Clones marches in the right direction. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at E! Online (--)
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IMDB.com
In Episode II, a separatist movement led by the mysterious Count Dooku (Christopher Lee) works to undermine the stability of the Republic. With civil war looming, the Jedi do not have enough resources to keep the peace. Meanwhile, 10 years have passed ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at IMDB.com
National Post (Scott Feschuk)
MovieCrypt.com (Kevin A. Ranson)
Fans have a fix, audiences have an adventure, and Lucas has another blockbuster; what's not to love? ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at MovieCrypt.com (Kevin A. Ranson)
TheMovieBoy.com (Dustin Putman)
Beautifully majestic...often awe-inspiring...five times better than Episode I . ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at TheMovieBoy.com (Dustin Putman)
Moviola (Jorge Avila Andrade)
Es divertida, visualmente espectacular y muy entretenida. Simple y sencillamente te sorprenderá. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Moviola (Jorge Avila Andrade)
Creative Loafing (Matt Brunson)
Clones largely brings everything together, deepening the arc of the entire story ... and restoring the mythological grandeur that helped establish the series in the first place. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Creative Loafing (Matt Brunson)
ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
In a time when, more often than not, sequels disappoint, it's refreshing to uncover something this high-profile that fulfils the promise of its name and adds another title to a storied legacy. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
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Three little letters. "WOW"
The size of the screen, the rich and full sound, a really big screen, a really good sound system. Could you ask for anything better? I think not. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at The BigScreen Cinema Guide - Reader Reviews
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For those so young that love stories are still icky, the film packs plenty of action and intrigue. Youngsters who want to can close their eyes during the brief kissing scenes.The complex plot involves a Grand Army of the Republic that will fight against ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at IMDB.com
Citysearch (Dan Fazio)
The film isn't without flaws -- acting is wooden early on, at least one action scene could be cut and certain computer effects look phony. But it's worthy of this compliment: Clones is a real Star Wars movie. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Citysearch (Dan Fazio)
Reel.com DVD review (Tor Thorsen)
At first sight, Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones was a relief. With plenty of action and only minimal Jar-Jar Binks, it avoided many of the narrative pitfalls that The Phantom Menace dove into headfirst. It told a straightforward, reasonably ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Reel.com DVD review (Tor Thorsen)
Dark Horizons (Garth Franklin)
Ahhh "Star Wars", at this juncture many a reviewer would be telling you how the original trilogy was such an important part of inspiring them to get into the film business and how those films have more than any other been a key part of their lives - ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Dark Horizons (Garth Franklin)
Lawrence Journal-World (Jon Niccum)
If Phantom Menace resulted in mindless boredom, then Attack of the Clones at least offers mindless entertainment. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Lawrence Journal-World (Jon Niccum)
Groucho Reviews (Peter Canavese)
It’s impossible...to dismiss a film with this much stuff : exotic production design, imaginative characters, and a wide variety of digital jedi fu. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Groucho Reviews (Peter Canavese)
Mr. Brown's Movies (Michael Dequina)
Lucas' slickest trick is how by the end--in spite of any snickers or groans one may have uttered along the way--one finds oneself invested in the fates of these characters. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Mr. Brown's Movies (Michael Dequina)
Monkeyboy Review
How do kids follow this s**t? I don't remember the original Star Wars trilogy making as little sense as Attack of the Clones. Inbetween the fights, it's a bit dull too. How many kids are interested in politics? Not many I bet, but this film is filled ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Monkeyboy Review
Fresno Bee (Donald Munro)
Christensen succeeds because he reveals the flashes of evil within Anakin's character: a word, a gesture, a youthful burst of impatience. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Fresno Bee (Donald Munro)
Salt Lake Tribune (Sean Means)
Lucas trumps himself with the coolest lightsaber fight since the first Luke-vs.-Vader face-off in The Empire Strikes Back . ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Salt Lake Tribune (Sean Means)
San Francisco Examiner (Joe Leydon)
Abounds in A-budget variations of Saturday-matinee B-movie excitement. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at San Francisco Examiner (Joe Leydon)
Empire Magazine (Chris Hewitt (St. Paul))
Is it as good as the original trilogy? No. But, as we move closer to understanding how these people become those people, it's clear that Lucas' storytelling powers are gathering force. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Empire Magazine (Chris Hewitt (St. Paul))
Reno Gazette-Journal (Forrest Hartman)
Lucas returns the series to its roots, delivering a cartoon-like adventure that uses special effects to enhance rather than replace storytelling. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Reno Gazette-Journal (Forrest Hartman)
Hollywood Report Card (Ross Anthony)
First, a review of the film itself digitally
projected on an ordinary 35mm screen:
A drum roll over the Fox logo draws howls and
claps from this eager crowd. This is no ordinary
screening - ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Hollywood Report Card (Ross Anthony)
Movie Parables (Michael Elliott)
George Lucas returns to form in the highly exhilarating and enjoyable Episode II: Attack of the Clones. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Movie Parables (Michael Elliott)
IMDB.com
We saw a film projection at a theater chain in Roseburg, OR. It was a regular size theater, not one of those gianttvmultiplexes. The theater was about 2/3 full. The local newspaper had articles about a few fans who had lined up weeks ahead of time for ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at IMDB.com
Flipside Movie Emporium (Rob Vaux)
It's clear by now that this second trilogy will never match the first three movies. Despite that, they still bring honor to Lucas' wonderful land of make-believe, and their strengths become all the more precious for the deep flaws surrounding them. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Flipside Movie Emporium (Rob Vaux)
IMDB.com
It plays like an infomercial plugging the newest in digital filmmaking. The dialogue cowritten by George Lucas and Jonathan Hales (screenwriter for "The Scorpion King") is not bad, it is horrid. This 140 million dollar production is purely a special ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at IMDB.com
Bucket Reviews (Danny Baldwin)
Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice
Alright kids, school is now in session, and our topic is Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones. It's been three years since our last class, in which we learned how George Lucas' ego and self-delusion could crush your childhood like a beer can at a ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice
FOCUS Online
Unter der Leitung von Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) wird aus dem jungen Anakin (Hayden Christensen) zunehmend ein ernst zu nehmender Jedi, dem im Prinzip nur die eigene Arroganz im Weg steht – und die verbotene Liebe zu Königin Amidala (Natalie ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at FOCUS Online
Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice
George Lucas, thou art redeemed. Well, on second thought...maybe not.To the first question on any Star Wars fan's lips - is Episode II: Attack of the Clones as heartbreakingly lousy as Episode I: The Phantom Menace - the answer is, happily, no. To ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice
A Guide to Current DVD (Aaron Beierle)
d+kaz. Intelligent Movie Reviews (Daniel Kasman)
George Lucas has finally achieved what he has been working on for the last decade in the creation of an entirely digital world. Attack of the Clones has achieved the technical impossibility of building a whole new world from scratch and made it ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at d+kaz. Intelligent Movie Reviews (Daniel Kasman)
Parent Previews
However the real smoke may be from the many parents who assume anything Star Wars will be appropriate for children. Instead, droid decapitations, human dismemberment, and countless combat scenes create one of the most violent PG-rated ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Parent Previews
filmcritic.com (Christopher Null)
Spider-Man's hype and box office may have stolen some of Episode II's thunder, but Attack of the Clones finally arrives, three years after its predecessor, The Phantom Menace, and picking up the story 10 years after that installment let off.
The story ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at filmcritic.com (Christopher Null)
Montreal Film Journal (Kevin N. Laforest)
Here we go again! Three years after "The Phantom Menace", another Star Wars prequel is coming out. The film begins with a bang, literally, as an assassination attempt is made against Senator Padmé Amidala (Nathalie Portman). Not overly startled, she ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Montreal Film Journal (Kevin N. Laforest)
AboutFilm.com (Carlo Cavagna)
Projected digitally, the computer-generated effects look good--not as good as Lucas probably thinks they do, but they've come a long way since Menace and are a damn sight better than the effects in The Mummy Returns or Spider-Man. Do they look real? No, ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at AboutFilm.com (Carlo Cavagna)
SPLICEDwire (Rob Blackwelder)
Daily-Reviews.com (Shay Casey)
Attack of the Clones is a passable summer movie. Those who consider George Lucas the anti-Christ will not be convinced otherwise, and those who demand first spot in line at an opening midnight screening will love it unconditionally and uncritically. The ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Daily-Reviews.com (Shay Casey)
Miami Herald (Rene Rodriguez)
A triumph of technology over humanity, and if it falls short of a completely fulfilling experience, it also achieves the kind of primal emotion movies were invented for: wonder. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Miami Herald (Rene Rodriguez)
Palo Alto Online (Jim Shelby)
Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker, Natalie Portman as Padme Amidala and Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi survey an unfriendly crowd in the Geonosis arena in Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones.George Lucas¹ second of three prequels to the ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Palo Alto Online (Jim Shelby)
Big Picture Big Sound (Joe Lozito)
Harrison Ford said of George Lucas' dialogue: "You can't act it. You just have to say it." Ironically the same sentiment has been expressed over Shakespearean text, but far be it for me to use Lucas and the Bard in the same paragraph. If only Mr. Ford ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Big Picture Big Sound (Joe Lozito)
Reel.com
But fans may most appreciate the digital effects used to bring more of the beloved Yoda (voiced by Frank Oz ) to the big screen. The revered Jedi master finally gets a chance to strut his stuff with a lightsaber, and there's nothing quite like a ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Reel.com
Movie Habit (Matt Anderson)
To wit, Padmè makes the mindless dolt that is Jar Jar a representative to the Senate. Sadly, from a certain point of view, the events of Episodes III-VI are all Jar Jar’s fault. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Movie Habit (Matt Anderson)
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It’s an ambitious film, and as with all ambitious films, it has some problems. But on the whole, you’re gonna like this movie. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Urban Tulsa Weekly (Cory Cheney)
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Urban Tulsa Weekly (Cory Cheney)
It’s an ambitious film, and as with all ambitious films, it has some problems. But on the whole, you’re gonna like this movie. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Urban Tulsa Weekly (Cory Cheney)
Rolling Stone (Peter Travers)
The dark fantasist in Lucas makes a comeback after years of once-over-lightly. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Rolling Stone (Peter Travers)
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When the movie came out, it was immediately hailed as something significant. This was the way movies would be in the next century, it was said. The stunning visual effects, augmented with the latest in computer-generated imagery, were the last word in ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at txreviews.com (Curtis Edmonds)
One Guy's Opinion (Frank Swietek)
"Attack of the Clones" is certain to be greeted rhapsodically by die-hard fans, but one should recall that they were originally loathe to admit how bad "The Phantom Menace" was. This time around, they'll have much less to ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at One Guy's Opinion (Frank Swietek)
Bangor Daily News (Maine) (Christopher Smith)
The muppet steals what's otherwise an underwhelming show. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Bangor Daily News (Maine) (Christopher Smith)
Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Eleanor Ringel Gillespie)
Too close to Phantom Menace for comfort. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Eleanor Ringel Gillespie)
Hollywood Stock Brokerage & Resource (Tim Chandler)
There is nothing [here] to inspire us. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Hollywood Stock Brokerage & Resource (Tim Chandler)
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Too much time spent looking at pretty things make pretty booms at the expense of real character or story. (Peggy Hailey)
C-3PO's puns. "I'm quite beside myself." See, his head was lying next to his body. He was beside . . . HIMSELF. That's what ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at RevolutionSF (RevolutionSF Staff)
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One roots for Lucas to get the next film sorted out, and to resurrect the humanity and soul that first made so many fall in love a long time ago with that galaxy far, far away. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Boston Globe (Renee Graham)
Sci-Fi Weekly
Along with the customary cornucopia of cherished characters and conflicts, each installment in the Star Wars saga inevitably delivers a wealth of wonderful music. Star Wars: Episode II—Attack of the Clones is no exception, and the new soundtrack CD, ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Sci-Fi Weekly
Philadelphia Inquirer (Steven Rea)
Clones makes the Frodo-speak of "Lord of the Rings" sound like Noel Coward. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Philadelphia Inquirer (Steven Rea)
Deep Focus (Bryant Frazer)
I probably overrated The Phantom Menace, due mostly to a muscular final-reel lightsaber duel that left me strolling happily out of the theater, full of hope that George Lucas would finally get his groove back with the release of Star Wars: Episode II ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Deep Focus (Bryant Frazer)
Matinee Magazine (Joe McGovern)
Maybe the evil seduction of Anakin Skywalker is George Lucas's subliminal autobiography. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Matinee Magazine (Joe McGovern)
Plugged In
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The Movie Insider (John Sylva)
More thematically mature than Menace, Clones is concerned mostly with building a bridge between Episodes I and III when the ideal objective should be to simply deliver a prime-Lucas sci-fi bonanza of colorful characters and stunning action. Where the ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at The Movie Insider (John Sylva)
Rambles (Tom Knapp)
Goatdog's Movies (Michael W. Phillips, Jr.)
So... the hated Jar-Jar Binks makes a small appearance, thankfully small. Lucas must have learned his lesson. There are scenes ripped off from other science fiction movies, most notably from The Fifth Element, but by this late in the ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Goatdog's Movies (Michael W. Phillips, Jr.)
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Jam! Movies (Louis B. Hobson)
A solid summer movie worth its admission price. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Jam! Movies (Louis B. Hobson)
Screen It! (Jim Judy)
Just entertaining enough to warrant a bit more than a passing grade, the film is better than Menace , but not by a great deal and still has too many glaring problems to make it as good or just plain enjoyable as it could and should have been. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Screen It! (Jim Judy)
Arizona Republic (Bill Muller)
Lucas has never been able to conjure another Han Solo, a character who could, with simply a wink, remind us that this was just an overgrown Saturday afternoon serial. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Arizona Republic (Bill Muller)
eFilmCritic.com (Brian Mckay)
You will most likely end up sitting through this latest installment - even if the series has become a shadow of its former self ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at eFilmCritic.com (Brian Mckay)
Orlando Weekly (Steve Schneider)
[T]here's nothing new to the picture, no creative chance taken. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Orlando Weekly (Steve Schneider)
Dark Horizons (Garth Franklin)
A gloriously fun last 30 minutes isn't enough to hide a preceding two hours of bland entertainment ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Dark Horizons (Garth Franklin)
Jam! Movies (Bruce Kirkland)
A better movie than the clumsy Phantom Menace . ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Jam! Movies (Bruce Kirkland)
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Film Threat (Ron Wells)
You know, each and every person reading this right now will shell out their six bucks ($9-$14 in L.A./New York) to see this film no matter what I say. Hell, I feel ambivalent about it and I'm still going to pay to see it again. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Film Threat (Ron Wells)
Movie Marshal (Paul Boschen)
Film Threat (Ron Wells)
I feel ambivalent about it and I'm still going to pay to see it again. It's just that important to our collective dorkitude. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Film Threat (Ron Wells)
Film Threat (Tim Merrill)
At least it's better than Return of the Jedi . If that sounds like faint praise... then line up and find out for yourself. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Film Threat (Tim Merrill)
Jam! Movies (Steve Tilley)
I'm all over the action in the movie, and the last half hour alone is literally worth the price of admission. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Jam! Movies (Steve Tilley)
Toronto Star (Geoff Pevere)
Takes itself on a dazzling, digital tear. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Toronto Star (Geoff Pevere)
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Here we are again: not entertained, not nearly enough, by an installment of the ''Star Wars'' epic that, for the first time, exhibits symptoms of...nerves. And a chill, conservative grimness of purpose, rather than an excited thrill at the possibilities ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Entertainment Weekly (Lisa Schwarzbaum)
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An entertainment so in love with its overinflated mythology that it no longer recognizes the needs of moviegoers for real characters and compelling plots. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Kansas City Star (Robert W. Butler)
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Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
It is not what's there on the screen that disappoints me, but what's not there. It is easy to hail the imaginative computer images that George Lucas brings to "Star Wars: Episode ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
Los Angeles Daily News (Glenn Whipp)
A cosmic letdown to watch this new film and realize that Lucas still doesn't know how to write dialogue or direct flesh- and-blood actors and, even more significantly, has largely forgotten how to evoke wonder and have a little fun. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Los Angeles Daily News (Glenn Whipp)
South Florida Sun-Sentinel (Todd Anthony)
It's better than The Phantom Menace . But unless you're an absolute raving Star Wars junkie, it isn't much fun. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at South Florida Sun-Sentinel (Todd Anthony)
Rolling Stone (Peter Travers)
The Force against dullness is finally goosing George Lucas. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Rolling Stone (Peter Travers)
ESpy.ca (Jayson Hopkins)
Right off lets cover the title – ‘ Attack of the Clones ’; it turned me off the moment they made the press release. All throughout the Star Wars novels and comic books, they referred to this story line as The Clone Wars. Why all of a ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at ESpy.ca (Jayson Hopkins)
Natural Born Viewers (James Chappell)
I watched "Triumph the Insult Comic Dog: Star Wars Report" the other night and I nearly laughed my ass off. That guy is poking fun out of nerds who camp outside the theater dressed in Jedi robes and Stormtrooper armor. It's just ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Natural Born Viewers (James Chappell)
The Popkorn Junkie
-- Billy Ray ( 2 pops out of 4 pops ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at The Popkorn Junkie
Los Angeles Times (Kenneth Turan)
Only a teenage boy could find this kind of stuff continually diverting, and only a teenage boy would not notice flimsy emotions and underdeveloped acting. It seems George Lucas, like Peter Pan, has never really grown up. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Los Angeles Times (Kenneth Turan)
Slate (David Edelstein)
The scale of the enterprise is thrilling; it's too bad the movie is so muddled on so many different levels. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Slate (David Edelstein)
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Natural Born Viewers ("Geeky Marcus")
I watched "Triumph the Insult Comic Dog: Star Wars Report" the other night and I nearly laughed my ass off. That guy is poking fun out of nerds who camp outside the theater dressed in Jedi robes and Stormtrooper armor. It's just ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Natural Born Viewers ("Geeky Marcus")
Poffy The Cucumber's Movie Mania
George Lucas doesn't make book on The Beatles' Can't Buy Me Love. Flagrantly disregarding the word "budget," Lucas feels that by throwing the baby, the bathwater, the soap AND the rubber ducky at audiences, it will buy him the love and respect he seems so ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Poffy The Cucumber's Movie Mania
Newsday (John Anderson)
Much-anticipated and ultimately lackluster movie. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Newsday (John Anderson)
Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
It is not what's there on the screen that disappoints me, but what's not there. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
Aufmuth.com (Jeanne Aufmuth)
Millions of dollars heaped upon a project of such vast proportions need to reap more rewards than spiffy bluescreen technique and stylish weaponry. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Aufmuth.com (Jeanne Aufmuth)
San Francisco Chronicle (Mick LaSalle)
Lucas knows his fans are un-boreable, un-annoyable and inexhaustible. For an artist, that's more a curse than a blessing. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at San Francisco Chronicle (Mick LaSalle)
TV Guide (Maitland McDonagh)
And while it was always clear that Lucas cared more about special effects than acting, here his lack of interest has produced phenomenally wooden performances from newcomers and veterans alike: Only the imperious Christopher Lee, as baleful Count Dooku, ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at TV Guide (Maitland McDonagh)
Sacramento Bee (Joe Baltake)
This film is too busy hitting all of its assigned marks to take on any life of its own. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Sacramento Bee (Joe Baltake)
LA Weekly (Hazel-Dawn Dumpert)
Attack of the Clones' high-definition surfaces are certainly impressive, but they offer no lifelight, nothing to put your arms around. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at LA Weekly (Hazel-Dawn Dumpert)
efilmcritic.com (Collin Souter)
THX Digital sound and some great visual fury...signifying nothing. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at efilmcritic.com (Collin Souter)
Scott's Movie Reviews (Scott Mantz)
There's not
much that can be said about "Star Wars: Episode I--The Phantom
Menace" that hasn't already been said, except that it was clearly
a major disappointment for fans hoping to re-capture the ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Scott's Movie Reviews (Scott Mantz)
Seattle Times (Melanie McFarland)
Yes, Episode II is beautifully rendered and better than the last. It's also duller than Tatooine's desert landscape until the last half-hour. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Seattle Times (Melanie McFarland)
SF, Horror and Fantasy Film Review
Attack of the Clones is the second of George Lucas's prequels to Star Wars (1977). When Lucas returned to the Star Wars universe with Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999) and a fan anticipation only slightly lesser than ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at SF, Horror and Fantasy Film Review
The UK Critic (Ian Waldron-Mantgani)
The question everyone seems to be asking is whether "Episode II" is better than "Episode I". The answer is yes, I suppose, because it's less cluttered -- Lucas has as many bad ideas as he did last time, but he's not as eager to shove them in our faces ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at The UK Critic (Ian Waldron-Mantgani)
eFilmCritic.com (Andrew Howe)
If you’re not a long-standing admirer there’s little reason to join the queues on opening night. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at eFilmCritic.com (Andrew Howe)
Detroit Free Press (Terry Lawson)
To borrow from Yoda-speak: Much to desire we still have. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Detroit Free Press (Terry Lawson)
San Jose Mercury News (Glenn Lovell)
Clones is more star chores than Star Wars . ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at San Jose Mercury News (Glenn Lovell)
Tyler Morning Telegraph (Texas) (Jonathan R. Perry)
What Lucas needs to wrap up this franchise properly is a return to the fundamentals: less overplotted hooey, more thick blue liquid. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Tyler Morning Telegraph (Texas) (Jonathan R. Perry)
Austin Chronicle (Marc Savlov)
Philadelphia Inquirer (Steven Rea)
This thing will have your mind glazed over faster than a glob of dough in a Krispy Kreme plant. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Philadelphia Inquirer (Steven Rea)
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Rolling Stone (Peter Travers)
Warning: This review contains ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Rolling Stone (Peter Travers)
San Diego Union-Tribune (David Elliott)
The old charm is mostly left behind, a twinkle in Princess Leia's eyes, while Lucas clones films with industrial fervor. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at San Diego Union-Tribune (David Elliott)
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Chicago Tribune (Mark Caro)
For those of us who respond more strongly to storytelling than computer-generated effects, the new Star Wars installment hasn't escaped the rut dug by the last one. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Chicago Tribune (Mark Caro)
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Duane Dudek)
May qualify as the third-best episode yet -- behind The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars . ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Duane Dudek)
Boston Globe (Renee Graham)
Instead of zesty and daring, Attack of the Clones is often labored and stiff. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Boston Globe (Renee Graham)
DVDTalk.com (Christopher G. Hughes)
TV Guide's Movie Guide (Maitland McDonagh)
While it was always clear that Lucas cared more about special effects than acting, here his lack of interest has produced phenomenally wooden performances from newcomers and veterans alike. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at TV Guide's Movie Guide (Maitland McDonagh)
The Onion (A.V. Club) (Scott Tobias)
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. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at The Onion (A.V. Club) (Scott Tobias)
The New York Times (A.O. Scott)
It is not really much of a movie at all, if by movie you mean a work of visual storytelling about the dramatic actions of a group of interesting characters. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at The New York Times (A.O. Scott)
Chicago Reader (Jonathan Rosenbaum)
Though the look aspires as usual to be both otherworldly and familiar, there's nothing that doesn't reek of southern California (as opposed to Hollywood) plastic, and this is as true of the characters as the decor. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Chicago Reader (Jonathan Rosenbaum)
Jam! Movies (John Paul Powell)
With Clones , it is abundantly clear that the Force just isn't with [Lucas] any longer. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Jam! Movies (John Paul Powell)
Washington Post (Desson Thomson)
There's nothing to stir us, no scene to savor for life -- such as the father-son battle between Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader in "The Empire Strikes Back." Back then, we were watching a classic, still the best film in the series. This time, we're ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Washington Post (Desson Thomson)
Austin Chronicle (Marc Savlov)
Attack of the Clones' final 35 minutes very nearly makes up for the preceding 105, featuring as it does the jaw-dropping spectacle of the entire Jedi Council battling it out with not only clones, but also lumbering monsters, space ships of all sorts, and ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Austin Chronicle (Marc Savlov)
Netflix (James Rocchi)
Yes, it's better than The Phantom Menace. Think for a minute about how little that means. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Netflix (James Rocchi)
The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (Rick Groen)
Watching Attack of the Clones is like getting rapped on the head with a rubber mallet -- no lasting damage (I pray and hope), but bad enough to bring on an acute bout of dizziness and disorientation. Definitely do not operate heavy machinery after ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (Rick Groen)
That Cow (Andrew Bradford)
This is one of those reviews where, as I start writing it, I really have no idea what arbitrary overall rating I'm going to slap the film with. Most of the time, I have a pretty good idea, though occasionally I find a few more issues with the film ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at That Cow (Andrew Bradford)
Hollywood Bitchslap (James E. Laczkowski)
Manipulator, Brainwasher. George Lucas must be stopped. He's become a clone of his former self. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Hollywood Bitchslap (James E. Laczkowski)
Village Voice (Michael Atkinson)
There is an odd cognitive dissonance at work between the obvious ingenuity dedicated to the film's visual details -- alien anatomies, industrial machinery, technological minutiae -- and the retarded intelligence quotient evident in its content. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Village Voice (Michael Atkinson)
Killer Movie Reviews (Andrea Chase)
I suppose that it is theoretically possible for the latest installment of the STAR WARS saga, ATTACK OF THE CLONES, to have been worse than THE PHANTOM MENACE, but fortunately, we are spared the spectacle of what that might have been like. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Killer Movie Reviews (Andrea Chase)
Moviepie.com
A "love" story between one brat and a beautiful princess, with the not-so-subtle move of Anakin (Hayden Christensen) towards the Dark Side of the Force. Plus add a sprinkling of not-so-subtle moves of the soon-to-be Emperor and a bunch of clones. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Moviepie.com
Globe and Mail (Rick Groen)
Watching Attack of the Clones is like getting rapped on the head with a rubber mallet -- no lasting damage (I pray and hope), but bad enough to bring on an acute bout of dizziness and disorientation. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Globe and Mail (Rick Groen)
Contra Costa Times (Mary F. Pols)
The emphasis on computer-generated effects ultimately robs the movie of much of its energy. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Contra Costa Times (Mary F. Pols)
That Cow (B. Kiefer)
I came to the Star Wars trilogy very late in life. The wife-object is a big fan and about 9 years ago, convinced me to watch them for the first time. I'm not a rabid fan. I don't dress up as a sith (sp?) or anything else, but I do think that ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at That Cow (B. Kiefer)
Salon.com (Stephanie Zacharek)
I can't remember ever feeling so glad that a movie was finally over. Lucas may have held my imagination hostage for two hours, but reclaiming it afterward wasn't hard at all. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Salon.com (Stephanie Zacharek)
Washington Post (Stephen Hunter)
It's too long, it's too dull, it's too lame. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at Washington Post (Stephen Hunter)
New York Times (A.O. Scott)
I'm tempted to quote an evergreen Public Enemy song: don't believe the hype. ...read the complete Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie review at New York Times (A.O. Scott)
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