Firstly,
DO NOT POST SPOILERS IN THIS THREAD!
Right, just got back from the 12:05am showing of Episode II and I thought it was very good. Definitely better than Phantom Menace.
However, it does drag a tad in the middle, and sometimes it seems a little all over the place. What do I mean by all over place? Consider the classic trilogy, each film had three main segments - AOTC seems to have a lot more which makes things a little confusing.
There are also some badly acted parts to the film, but hey - that's expected from a Star Wars film!
On the positive side though, there were some great action sequences and effects. Plus the story, and characters, really develops in ATOC, and as a consequence makes Phantom Menace a better film.
Anyway, I'm knackered - got to get up for work in...
aaaaargh!... 4 hours!
On a final note... Natalie Portman - what an absolute honey she is!
So c'mon people, share you verdict - but please,
no spoilers!
- S