Here’s an unpopular point of view for you for you all:
Back in 2002, the single biggest failing of Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones wasn’t as much to do with the execution of the film. Instead, it was more down to how disconnected Lucas’ vision was from his audience’s expectations.
“Wait,” I hear you cry, “it’s biggest failing is that it’s terrible!”
Hey, I hear you. And I don’t completely disagree. The self-consciously wooden dialogue, unconvincing ‘classical’ love story and sloppy editing all combine to make it the biggest slog of the Star Wars saga. The development of Yoda’s character is either great or terrible, depending on how beholden you are to George’s view of the Jedi Order. The CG hasn’t aged all that well.
Yes, the film is flawed – but it’s not as bad as Prequel Trilogy-haters might have you believe. And here’s why…
