Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
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.
Critics Sentiment
Yoda duels Count Dooku with lightsaber for first time
Anakin and Padmé begin their romantic relationship on Naboo
The film plummets from exciting Coruscant action to cringeworthy romance dialogue, then soars back up with Yoda's iconic lightsaber reveal.
Attack of the Clones delivers spectacular action sequences and impressive world-building that reviewers consistently praised, particularly Kamino, the arena battle, and Yoda's climactic duel. However, the film is severely hampered by universally criticized romantic dialogue between Anakin and Padmé that critics called some of the worst writing ever filmed. The technical achievements and Christopher Lee's villainous performance help elevate the overall experience despite the dialogue problems.
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Hayden Christensen
Anakin Skywalker
Ewan McGregor
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Natalie Portman
Padmé Amidala
Christopher Lee
Count Dooku
Samuel L. Jackson
Mace Windu
Frank Oz
Yoda (voice)
Ian McDiarmid
Chancellor Palpatine
Pernilla August
Shmi Skywalker
Temuera Morrison
Jango Fett / Clone Troopers
Jimmy Smits
Senator Bail Organa
Jack Thompson
Cliegg Lars
Leeanna Walsman
Zam Wesell
Ahmed Best
Jar Jar Binks / Achk Med-Beq (voice)
Rose Byrne
Dormé
Oliver Ford Davies
Governor Sio Bibble
Ron Falk
Dexter Jettster (voice)
Jay Laga'aia
Captain Typho
Andy Secombe
Watto (voice)
Anthony Daniels
C-3PO / Dannl Faytonni
Silas Carson
Viceroy Nute Gunray / Ki-Adi Mundi
Crew
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