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Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
2002 142 min United States of America 12+
★7.1
Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
Director: George Lucas
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Description
Following an assassination attempt on Senator Padmé Amidala, Jedi Knights Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi investigate a mysterious plot into the heart of the Separatist movement and the beginning of the Clone Wars.
Budget:
$120M
US Gross:
$310.68M
Worldwide:
$649.4M
Starring
Hayden Christensen
Actor
Natalie Portman
Actor
Ewan McGregor
Actor
Awards
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2003
— Best Fight
Razzie Awards 2003
— Worst Screenplay
Razzie Awards 2003
— Worst Supporting Actor
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2003
— Best Action Scene
Razzie Awards 2003
— Worst Sequel, Remake or Ripoff
Razzie Awards 2003
— Worst Screen Couple
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2003
— Best Virtual Character
Razzie Awards 2003
— Worst Supporting Actor
Razzie Awards 2003
— Worst Picture
Razzie Awards 2003
— Worst Supporting Actress
Academy Awards 2003
— Best Visual Effects
Saturn Awards 2003
— Best Costume Design
Saturn Awards 2003
— Best Visual Effects
Saturn Awards 2003
— Best Science Fiction Film
Saturn Awards 2003
— Best Director
Saturn Awards 2003
— Best Actress
Saturn Awards 2003
— Best Young Performer
Saturn Awards 2003
— Best Original Score
Saturn Awards 2003
— Best Special DVD Edition
Saturn Awards 2002
— Cinescape Genre Face of the Future – Best Actor
Key opinion
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones is a divisive entry in the franchise, praised for its grand scale and action sequences while frequently criticized for its screenplay and central romance. While some viewers appreciate its world-building and role in the overarching saga, others find the dialogue clunky and the emotional beats unconvincing.
| Acting | Ewan McGregor provides a strong, anchoring performance as Obi-Wan Kenobi that is widely viewed as a standout of the film. | |
| Originality | The large-scale action sequences, particularly the climactic Battle of Geonosis and the arena duel, are frequently cited as highlights. | |
| Screenplay | The dialogue throughout the film is frequently described as stiff, awkward, or exceptionally poor. | |
| Emotion | The central romance between Anakin and Padmé is highly divisive; some find it a sincere exploration of forbidden love, while others dismiss it as forced, unconvincing, or distracting melodrama. | |
| Acting | Opinions on Hayden Christensen's performance are split between those who find his portrayal of Anakin's inner conflict to be fitting and those who consider it weak or poorly executed. | |
| Production | The use of CGI is polarizing, with some praising the film's expanded visual scope and others arguing that the effects look dated or hinder the impact of the action. |