This is a pivotal moment in his character arc and is done exceptionally well. A big positive is the sequence of events shown on Tatooine with Anakin, his mother and the Sand People. It would have been better to have waited till Episode III to make his duel with the chief villain that much more special. Unfortunately (and I hate to be a killjoy again) the timing is off. It's spine-tingling as you see him limp to centre stage and then explode into action. That said, the climactic lightsaber spectacle is noted for being the one that shows Yoda in action for the first time in the franchise. Lee's presence always feels like a reaction to fill a void, particularly as his character was never referenced in Episode I. Count Dooku is introduced as a new villain, but as good as Christopher Lee is you can't help but lament over the Darth Maul's absence, a missed opportunity to give his character more contribution to the overall story. Overall the plot is somewhat better than Episode I, but the mistakes made in the previous film hurt Episode II. However, It finishes strongly with a sequence of exciting moments and big nod to what is to come. When spectacle does occur it is mostly good but nothing interesting links them together other than characters blandly talking. Unfortunately it slows down in the middle with some unnecessary sequences and others with too much static dialogue. The film starts off interesting with some scenes of mystery and intrigue that hook the attention. Space Opera, Robot, Good vs.Set against the background of political conflict, Obi Wan investigates the source of an assassination attempt whilst Anakin and watches over Padme. PG-13 for sequences of sci-fi action and violence. March 13th, 2018 by Walt Disney Home Entertainment December 15th, 2017 (Wide) by Walt Disneyĭecember 15th, 2017 (IMAX) by Walt Disney
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