Star Wars - Episode II, Attack of the Clones (Widescreen Edition) (B00006HBUJ)

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Star Wars - Episode II, Attack of the Clones (Widescreen Edition)

Starring: Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Hayden Christensen, Christopher Lee, Samuel L. Jackson
Directed by: George Lucas
Binding: DVD
Published: 2005-03-22

$9.70

Features:

Anamorphic
Closed-captioned
Color
Dolby

Star Wars - Episode II, Attack of the Clones (Widescreen Edition)

Editorial Review:

The STAR WARS saga continues on DVD with Episode II Attack of the Clones. Anakin Skywalker has grown into an accomplished Jedi apprentice, and he faces his most difficult challenge yet as he must choose between his Jedi duty and forbidden love. Relive the adventure the way it was meant to be seen in spectacular digital clarity, including the climactic Clone War battle and Jedi Master Yoda in the ultimate lightsaber duel. Experience this 2-disc set that features over six hours of bonus materials, and see how Episode II unlocks the secrets of the entire STAR WARS saga.
If The Phantom Menace was the setup, then Attack of the Clones is the plot-progressing payoff, and devoted Star Wars fans are sure to be enthralled. Ten years after Episode I, Padmé Amidala (Natalie Portman), now a senator, resists the creation of a Republic Army to combat an evil separatist movement. The brooding Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) is resentful of his stern Jedi mentor, Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor), tormented by personal loss, and showing his emerging "dark side" while protecting his new love, Amidala, from would-be assassins. Youthful romance and solemn portent foreshadow the events of the original Star Wars as Count Dooku (a.k.a. Darth Tyranus, played by Christopher Lee) forges an alliance with the Dark Lord of the Sith, while lavish set pieces showcase George Lucas's supreme command of all-digital filmmaking. All of this makes Episode II a technological milestone, savaged by some critics as a bloated, storyless spectacle, but still qualifying as a fan-approved precursor to the pivotal events of Episode III. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0

Even Worse:

For some reason, many people saw this as an improvement over episode 1. And I kind of understand why. No Jake Lloyd, not nearly as much screen time for Jar Jar, and Obi-Wan becomes more interesting as a character. But in my eyes, so many things were worse this time around. Qui-Gon's gone, and he is one of my favorite Star Wars characters. Darth Maul is dead, and we have a new villian for this movie. Count Dooku. He is played by Christopher Lee, and he is unbelievably bland. I can't put my finger on what's... more info

Movie:

The DVD arrived promptly and exactly as described. I am very satisfied with this transaction.

Step Up from Episode I:

This prequel is an step up from the one before, which is damning with faint praise. At least I don't feel I'm having backstory offloaded by the spade-full. And this time I don't feel that Lucas is replaying the greatest hits of the original trilogy. Though it's far from perfect, I was able to sit back and let this one wash the bad taste of Episode I from my mouth.
Indeed, the contrast between this film and the original trilogy is very interesting. Where the original trilogy was about a small band... more info

Best of an average bunch:

Attack Of The Clones' is better than `The Phantom Menace' in two ways:
(a) It has a stronger individual story: instead of the dull trade dispute of the first film, the assassination plot against Padme and the buildup to the Clone Wars are actually interesting.
(b) It has a stronger connection to the original trilogy: many of the events here clearly foreshadow important plot points of Episodes IV-Vi ; the ascension of Palpatine to Republic leader, the creation of the Clone Army, the beginning of... more info

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