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The most densely plotted instalment of the saga so far, Attack of the Clones is a tale of both Machiavellian political drama and doomed romance; it's epic war film and silly comic-book fantasy combined, as teenage Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) chafes at the restrictions imposed by his mentor Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) and falls in love with Padme Amidala (Natalie Portman). Renegade Jedi Count Dooku (Christopher Lee) is leading a breakaway federation of disgruntled systems; while the insidious influence of Darth Sidious is felt rather than seen as his invisible hand guides apparently unrelated events, from Jar Jar's unwitting instigation of a disastrous Senate decision to bounty hunter Jango Fett's revelatory role at the centre of the conspiracy.
Along the way the story has fun with the conventions of Chandleresque detective fiction as Obi-Wan explores the seedier side of Coruscant, and incorporates the noble warrior ethos of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon in its portrayal of the Jedi order. The portentous tone is lightened by tongue-in-cheek self-referential dialogue and the antics of robotic clowns R2D2 and C3PO. (One niggle for music fans, though, is the cavalier cut-and-paste approach to John Williams's music score.) Like the Empire Strikes Back, Clones is the bridging film of the trilogy and thus ends on an equivocally bittersweet note.
On the DVD: Attack of the Clones is an all-digital film, and so looks suitably superb in this anamorphic widescreen transfer, accompanied by a THX encoded Dolby 5.1 soundtrack. Anyone who owns The Phantom Menace two-disc set will know what to expect from the special features: here's another group commentary led by George Lucas, two lengthy documentaries on the digital effects ("From Puppets to Pixels" and "The Previsualisation of Episode II") plus several other featurettes and Web documentaries, notably "Films Are Not Released, They Escape", a look at the sound design. There's also a fun trailer for the R2-D2 mockumentary "Beneath the Dome", trailers, photo galleries and more to satisfy any Star Wars fan. --Mark Walker
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DVD Special Features (To Be Confirmed):
Feature-length Audio Commentary
Exclusive Deleted Scenes with Introductions
"From Puppets to Pixels" An all new Full-Length Documentary
"State of the Art: The Previsualization of Episode II"
"Films Are Not Released; They Escape" Sound Documentary
Featurettes: Three mini-documentaries offering a detailed look at Attack of the Clones Web Documentaries: The award-winning 12-part web series that debuted on starwars.com
"Across the Stars" Music Video: original composition by John Williams
Poster and Print Campaign
Trailers and TV Spots
"R2-D2: Beneath the Dome" Mockumentary trailer
Never-Before-Seen Production Photo Gallery
ILM Visual Effects Breakdown Montage
Exclusive DVD-ROM Content Picture: Widescreen 2.35:1 anamorphic
Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1 -- THX Surround EX
Feature-length Audio Commentary
Exclusive Deleted Scenes with Introductions
"From Puppets to Pixels" An all new Full-Length Documentary
"State of the Art: The Previsualization of Episode II"
"Films Are Not Released; They Escape" Sound Documentary
Featurettes: Three mini-documentaries offering a detailed look at Attack of the Clones Web Documentaries: The award-winning 12-part web series that debuted on starwars.com
"Across the Stars" Music Video: original composition by John Williams
Poster and Print Campaign
Trailers and TV Spots
"R2-D2: Beneath the Dome" Mockumentary trailer
Never-Before-Seen Production Photo Gallery
ILM Visual Effects Breakdown Montage
Exclusive DVD-ROM Content Picture: Widescreen 2.35:1 anamorphic
Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1 -- THX Surround EX
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By Sean Berger
Format:DVD
Let me just say that George Lucas doesn't know what the hell he's doing anymore. With all the fancy shmancy special effects, I seem to keep asking myself, "Where's the drama?" I mean this is supposed to be the tragic story of Anakin's downfall, and all we get is a moody, brooding teenager who complains when his master (Obi-Wan) gives him sage advice. The performances in this film (aside from McGreggor and Lee) are just downright wooden, but to some extent, you can't really blame the actors since they have such little to work with (horrid script, lack of directorial motivation, non-interactive/intagible scenery or supporting cast, just to name a few). With all the intertangling plots, subplots, EU cameos, fanboy extras, and special effects, this movie is just a mess. It has no driving force and no true end. The little consolation we do get, however, is a spectacular fight between Yoda and Count Dooku (worst villain name ever), but this cannot atone for the other 141 and 1/2 minutes of this cheeseball and its attempt at reclaiming fans lost after the last episodic debacle. In short, Lucas really needs to just stick with what he's good at (i.e. producing, special effects, and merchandising) and leave directing to those who can. My prayers are with Episode III...
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Zod
Format:DVD
I've been a fan of Star Wars since the opening fanfare hit my eardrums in 1977. 1980 was an even better year. 1983... not so much, but for a 10 year old it was everything I dreamt it could be. And a little more besides. The experiences of watching those movies would and still does have a huge impact on who I am today.
Fast forward to May 1999...after a 16 year Star Wars movie hiatus, the fans are in uproar. The most eagarly awaited movie spectacle of all time hits the silver screen... `The Phantom Menace'... is apparently a blot on George Lucas's CV. Expectations in 2002 for `Attack of the Clones' is high but there is an air of caution amongst the fan base and general moviegoers alike. Would it be a stinker, would George Lucas redeem himself, like a certain heavy breathing character dressed in black?
Initial impressions and feedback were on the whole positive, but then the fans and media started to second guess themselves, and now, `Attack of the Clones' holds the distinction of being possibly the least popular movie in the Star Wars Saga.
So...is this a fair assessment 10 years after its cinematic release? Of course everyone is entitled to their opinion, viewing anything is wholly subjective, but I wholeheartedly say, `No, it isn't.'
I'll admit, I had my problems with `Clones' on the first few viewings, I found it to be a jumbled mess, with an over reliance on CGI, it was clinical, was suffused with stilted dialogue etc.. but then something happened on subsequent viewings... the pieces, 1 by 1 just started to fall into place, and now I proudly lay claim to it being my favourite Star Wars movie and the first one I go to whenever I fancy some fantasy escapism.
This movie is dense and claustrophic, yet spacious.... Read more ›
Fast forward to May 1999...after a 16 year Star Wars movie hiatus, the fans are in uproar. The most eagarly awaited movie spectacle of all time hits the silver screen... `The Phantom Menace'... is apparently a blot on George Lucas's CV. Expectations in 2002 for `Attack of the Clones' is high but there is an air of caution amongst the fan base and general moviegoers alike. Would it be a stinker, would George Lucas redeem himself, like a certain heavy breathing character dressed in black?
Initial impressions and feedback were on the whole positive, but then the fans and media started to second guess themselves, and now, `Attack of the Clones' holds the distinction of being possibly the least popular movie in the Star Wars Saga.
So...is this a fair assessment 10 years after its cinematic release? Of course everyone is entitled to their opinion, viewing anything is wholly subjective, but I wholeheartedly say, `No, it isn't.'
I'll admit, I had my problems with `Clones' on the first few viewings, I found it to be a jumbled mess, with an over reliance on CGI, it was clinical, was suffused with stilted dialogue etc.. but then something happened on subsequent viewings... the pieces, 1 by 1 just started to fall into place, and now I proudly lay claim to it being my favourite Star Wars movie and the first one I go to whenever I fancy some fantasy escapism.
This movie is dense and claustrophic, yet spacious.... Read more ›
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I'm sure people have seen this by now or have at least heard about how terrible the prequals are. This is by far no exception. The CGI is cheesy and looks very fake except for a few scenes, the script is terrible, why on earth does Anakin to a 2 minute speech about why he hates sand? The romance subplot is also painful to watch, its incredibly fake and isnt helped the Padme is rather boring and the less said about Anakin the better which makes me curious why they focused on him in this movie so much.
I mean seriously, Hayden Christensen can NOT act to save his life or that of the jedi (not so funny joke. The only think that has kept Hayden Christensen's Anakin Skywalker from being the must unlikable, uncharismatice and unemotional character in film is Robert Paterson's Edward Cullen being some how even worse.
None of this is help by the plot being very dense and compact meaning anything remotely interesting, such as the seperatist's motvies gets pushed aside to introduce something new. As a result the movie becomes largely forgettable... but given all the things ive said thats not a bad thing. So i guess the only reason its better than The Phantom Menace is that you wont remember this one, and being forgettable one of this film's best traits does not shine a positive light.
I mean seriously, Hayden Christensen can NOT act to save his life or that of the jedi (not so funny joke. The only think that has kept Hayden Christensen's Anakin Skywalker from being the must unlikable, uncharismatice and unemotional character in film is Robert Paterson's Edward Cullen being some how even worse.
None of this is help by the plot being very dense and compact meaning anything remotely interesting, such as the seperatist's motvies gets pushed aside to introduce something new. As a result the movie becomes largely forgettable... but given all the things ive said thats not a bad thing. So i guess the only reason its better than The Phantom Menace is that you wont remember this one, and being forgettable one of this film's best traits does not shine a positive light.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By sophers
Format:DVD
I bought this film for my son and ended up watching it with him. It is a really good film with a good story line. I am now a converted Star wars fan.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Spike Owen
TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones is written and directed by George Lucas. It`s the fifth Star Wars film to be released but the second in terms of story chronology. It stars Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Hayden Christensen, Samuel L. Jackson, Christopher Lee, Temuera Morrison & Ian McDiarmid. Music is scored by John Williams and cinematography is by David Tattersall. Set 10 years after the events featured in The Phantom Menace, the story sees the Galactic Republic under threat from separatists and a civil war looms. As Naboo Senator Padme Amidala is in danger of assassination, Jedi Padawan Skywalker is assigned to protect her. Meanwhile, Obi-wan Kenobi makes the worrying discovery of a clone army, a discovery that spells chaos for the galaxy.
Now that the dust has settled on the prequel trilogy, it seems that Attack of the Clones is the one of the six film`s that is most unliked by the fans. Which on structure terms is perhaps understandable given its heavy leaning towards the romantic strand between Amidala and Annakin (they are no Han & Leia that`s for sure). Yet for all its problems (script/dialogue/acting/CGI mania) it`s a marginally better film than Phantom Menace; nicely whetting the appetite for part three as well. If you can negotiate the mundane periods and accept it`s merely the bridge to a better part of the film galaxy? Then it`s a more palatable experience.... Read more ›
Now that the dust has settled on the prequel trilogy, it seems that Attack of the Clones is the one of the six film`s that is most unliked by the fans. Which on structure terms is perhaps understandable given its heavy leaning towards the romantic strand between Amidala and Annakin (they are no Han & Leia that`s for sure). Yet for all its problems (script/dialogue/acting/CGI mania) it`s a marginally better film than Phantom Menace; nicely whetting the appetite for part three as well. If you can negotiate the mundane periods and accept it`s merely the bridge to a better part of the film galaxy? Then it`s a more palatable experience.... Read more ›
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DVD is fine but it episode II and i don't like it because its a bad film, the originals where much better.
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It was a gift and my Grandson is thrilled with it!
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Not the best Star Wars film. Better than 1 and infinitely better than 3. Got it for my Boy who loves it. Nuff said.
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Attack of the Clones DVD
My nearly 5 year old son really enjoyed this. The battle scenes are good and it's not too long. Good picture quality and sound.
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The worst of the 6 SW films. What let's it down?
- Some of the effects. This film was released in 2002, yet the effects look more like 1982. Read more
- Some of the effects. This film was released in 2002, yet the effects look more like 1982. Read more
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Great film, exactly what I expected. Completes the saga well. Entertaining for all ages. Visuals were magnificent and fluid. Job well done!
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