Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
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Following an assassination attempt on Senator Padmé Amidala, Jedi Knights Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi investigate a mysterious plot into the heart of the Separatist movement and the beginning of the Clone Wars.
What critics thought
Critics were sharply divided, with action sequences drawing more enthusiasm than the human drama at the film's center. The Anakin-Padmé romance became a particular flashpoint — most critics found the dialogue and performances inert rather than swooning — while defenders argued the film delivers on the franchise's promise. Audience scores at the time ran warmer than the critical reception, a gap that has only widened with retrospective reassessment.
“in a time when, more often than not, sequels disappoint, it's refreshing to uncover something this high-profile that fulfills the promise of its name and adds another title to a storied legacy.”
James Berardinelli·ReelViews.net
“I was amazed, at the end of Episode II, to realize that I had not heard one line of quotable, memorable dialogue.”
Roger Ebert·rogerebert.com
“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.”
Kenneth Turan·Los Angeles Times
“the battling Yoda looks ludicrous, like Kermit the Frog in a Matrix fight scene.”
Jeffrey Westhoff·Northwest Herald
“this thing will have your mind glazed over faster than a glob of dough in a Krispy Kreme plant.”
Steven Rea·The Philadelphia Inquirer
Accolades
Genres
Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Cast & Crew
George LucasDirector
Hayden ChristensenAnakin Skywalker
Ewan McGregorObi-Wan Kenobi
Natalie PortmanPadmé Amidala
Christopher LeeCount Dooku
Samuel L. JacksonMace Windu
Frank OzYoda (voice)
Ian McDiarmidChancellor Palpatine
Pernilla AugustShmi Skywalker
Temuera MorrisonJango Fett / Clone Troopers
Jimmy SmitsSenator Bail Organa
Jack ThompsonCliegg Lars
Leeanna WalsmanZam Wesell
John WilliamsComposer
Jonathan HalesWriter
David TattersallCinematographyFrom the studio
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
Following an assassination attempt on Senator Padmé Amidala, Jedi Knights Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi investigate a mysterious plot into the heart of the Separatist movement and the beginning of the Clone Wars.
What critics thought
Critics were sharply divided, with action sequences drawing more enthusiasm than the human drama at the film's center. The Anakin-Padmé romance became a particular flashpoint — most critics found the dialogue and performances inert rather than swooning — while defenders argued the film delivers on the franchise's promise. Audience scores at the time ran warmer than the critical reception, a gap that has only widened with retrospective reassessment.
“in a time when, more often than not, sequels disappoint, it's refreshing to uncover something this high-profile that fulfills the promise of its name and adds another title to a storied legacy.”
James Berardinelli·ReelViews.net
“I was amazed, at the end of Episode II, to realize that I had not heard one line of quotable, memorable dialogue.”
Roger Ebert·rogerebert.com
“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.”
Kenneth Turan·Los Angeles Times
“the battling Yoda looks ludicrous, like Kermit the Frog in a Matrix fight scene.”
Jeffrey Westhoff·Northwest Herald
“this thing will have your mind glazed over faster than a glob of dough in a Krispy Kreme plant.”
Steven Rea·The Philadelphia Inquirer
Accolades
Genres
Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Cast & Crew
George LucasDirectorHayden ChristensenAnakin SkywalkerEwan McGregorObi-Wan KenobiNatalie PortmanPadmé AmidalaChristopher LeeCount DookuSamuel L. JacksonMace WinduFrank OzYoda (voice)Ian McDiarmidChancellor PalpatinePernilla AugustShmi SkywalkerTemuera MorrisonJango Fett / Clone TroopersJimmy SmitsSenator Bail OrganaJack ThompsonCliegg LarsLeeanna WalsmanZam WesellJohn WilliamsComposerJonathan HalesWriterDavid TattersallCinematographyFrom the studio
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