![]() ![]() ![]() The movie covers much of the end of the Clone Wars, including a battle on the planet Utapau (a location George Lucas meant to use in A New Hope, but didn’t) and the Wookiee homeworld of Kashyyyk, where a young Han Solo would have made a cameo had Lucas not come to his senses. ![]() ![]() Anakin, bent on saving Padme, whom he believes will die during childbirth, begins to take advice from Supreme Chancellor Palpatine, who you all know by now is actually Darth Sidious, the evil Sith Lord who has been manipulating the Republic and the Jedi all along. The story begins with all-out war above Coruscant and ends with one swift blow of a lightsaber on the volcanic hellscape of Mustafar. The movie doesn’t exploit the Clone Wars concept enough to save a pretty lackluster film but at least there’s less Jar Jar. Attack of the Clones is a marked improvement over The Phantom Menace and introduces one of the more fascinating galactic conflicts in Star Wars history with the Clone Wars. Still, give The Phantom Menace a rewatch (or first-time watch) anyway for a pretty great third act and a John Williams score befitting a much better movie.Īvailable in the UK on: Amazon, Disney+ Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clonesĭo you hate sand? Then, boy, do we have a protagonist for you. That epic fight almost makes the first hour and change worth it. At least we get that excellent climactic duel between Qui-Gon Jinn, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Darth Maul. Sure, it’s nice to begin your marathon with the story of Anakin Skywalker but be warned that little Ani might ruin Darth Vader for you…Īnd then there are the trade blockades, votes of no confidence, what feels like six hours of underwater chase scenes, and the dreaded Jar Jar Binks, who might have seemed like a good idea at the time but is perhaps the most despised supporting character in the entire saga. The Phantom Menace is rightfully considered the bottom of the barrel of Star Warsmovies. Star Wars Movies Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace ![]()
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