Yes, it's Ep. II! What did you expect? Prequel moments! It's déjà vu all over again!
The sequel to the prequel, eagerly awaited by all, or at least by most.
As with Ep. I, the storyline was good, although I found the whole romance a little hard to believe, since Anakin was so incredibly immature. 10 years have passed and Anakin has grown from an annoying little child to an annoying teenager! He makes me glad I don't have any around! Maybe if he's been a little older it would have been a bit more believable. Padme seems like a smart woman, but marrying a man who needs a mommy is not a smart thing to do!
Obi-Wan has grown from a baby faced young man to a hot item! Woo! I was in loooooove. I'd have loved him more if he'd smacked Anakin for smart mouthing, but I suppose it's not the Jedi way. Even the long hair worked for me. Of all the actors in the arena scene, at the end Ewan was the only one out of breath, he looked like he'd actually been in a fight. Nice touch!
Jango Fett is predictably mercenary, just trying to make his way in the universe. "I'll do anything for money," he seems to scream. Boba is just as irritating as a child as he is as an adult.
The Kaminoans were cool looking. The clone scenes on Kamino are great; although we're still not sure just whose side they're going to be on. I always pictured the "Clone Wars" as having been fought about clones, or that the clones were the bad guys. Nice twist, George!
Mace Windu is again badassed, this time at the Geonosian Arena. "This party's over!" The igniting of all those lightsabers was a great moment.
Yoda has grown into a full-blown CGI character, which allows him to have THE MOST AWESOME lightsaber duel we'd ever seen! Dooku cheated to get away, or he'd have been toast!
Padme changed her clothes and hair with every scene, but I have to say she wore them well. Although I'm still trying to figure out how the length and texture of her hair changed back and forth so many times.
AOTC is where I truly fell for Obi-Wan. He was calm and mature throughout, no matter what danger he was facing, even death. Numerous times he faced death. Every time he turned around he was facing death! You're the man, Obi-Wan! (Meet me later and I'll explain!)
Was it just me, or did anyone else get chills when seeing those star destroyers rising into the sky with the Imperial March playing in the background? I just got chills typing this!
I call that a prequel moment, one of those times that takes you back to the OT. I'm thankful I got to see the saga in the order the movies were released; otherwise I'd have missed that.
The wedding? Eh, Padme had a nice dress. But what did you expect? The setting was lovely, but all of Naboo was lovely, so I expected that, too. Nice touch to have the droids there!
Up next? Ep. III!
7 comments:
ewanandhaydenfan5
I Have You Now!
date Posted: Feb 20, 2009 10:18 AM
I loved when Ani and Padme visited the Lars' homestead-definitely a prequel moment.
Another one of my fav scenes is when Ani finds Shmi in the Tusken camp. For the first time, we see the dark side really show in Ani.
leia19886
Someone get this big walking carpet out of my way ...
date Posted: Feb 20, 2009 11:56 AM
enjoyed the review again!!
Ani did need a good swift kick in the pants
I guess that was intentional. A good way to make Palpatine's attidute toward
Anakin more appeling so Anakin would become Vader
The Viridian Saber
Virtual Unrealities (A victim of Order 66.)
date Posted: Feb 20, 2009 7:08 PM
although I found the whole romance a little hard to believe
Well, when I was little, I really hated those parts because I just found them so...boring. But now that I'm a...ok, I'll say it...a teenager *grimace*...I somewhat identify with it. And it seems all the more genuine.
Even the long hair worked for me.
It's the Jedi mullet! Top man... :^O
The igniting of all those lightsabers was a great moment.
Ahh...my favorite moment in the entire saga. The Jedi's prime fighting during the prime of the Jedi. Nothing can be better.
(Meet me later and I'll explain!)
*cough cough*
Was it just me, or did anyone else get chills when seeing those star destroyers rising into the sky with the Imperial March playing in the background?
I get chills just thinking about it. :O
Can't wait for ROTS!! ;)
Gidrea Lightsky
The Galaxy According to Gidrea
date Posted: Feb 21, 2009 6:51 AM
I loved when Ani and Padme visited the Lars' homestead-definitely a prequel moment.
It's when you say, "hey look at that!" lol
A good way to make Palpatine's attidute toward Anakin more appeling so Anakin would become Vader
Never thought of that, but yes. Palpy does become his only friend eventually.
I somewhat identify with it. And it seems all the more genuine.
Maybe it's because you're in his age group, it's just that Padme is older. I guess she liked 'em young. LOL Of course, she didn't have any teenaged years, she was queen,
It's the Jedi mullet! Top man...
Ha! Someone has watched the bonus DVD! Over and over. No wait, that's me. :D
Can't wait for ROTS!!
Patience! It's coming up soon!
usetheforce19
MasterMonkey13
date Posted: Feb 21, 2009 7:57 AM
"This party's over!" The igniting of all those lightsabers was a great moment.
Ah yes, the only thing I don't understand is why didn't Mace kill Dooku when he had an easy chance. I suppose it's not the Jedi way.
Padme changed her clothes and hair with every scene, but I have to say she wore them well.
Yes she did. :x ;)
Was it just me, or did anyone else get chills when seeing those star destroyers rising into the sky with the Imperial March playing in the background? I just got chills typing this!
Absolutely! A powerful scene. Plus, having ol' Palpy standing there overlooking the process was even more powerful.
Nice touch to have the droids there!
I suppose, but 3PO can't keep his mouth shut!
starwarsfan_84
Some Nerd's Opinion
date Posted: Feb 23, 2009 4:06 PM
I loved when Ani and Padme visited the Lars' homestead-definitely a prequel moment.
Another one of my fav scenes is when Ani finds Shmi in the Tusken camp. For the first time, we see the dark side really show in Ani.
You mentioned both of my moments before me. Darn you! :p
Good review, Gidrea.
JediMelindaWolf
Try not. Do. Or do not. There is no try.
date Posted: Mar 03, 2009 8:36 AM
did anyone else get chills when seeing those star destroyers rising into the sky with the Imperial March playing in the background?
Yes. I did.
Oooh. I get chills just thinking about it now!
MTFBWY :)
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