Attack of the Clones amplifies its predecessor's mistakes. Anakin has mild depth as the protagonist, but he's generic and static. He never develops or shows layers behind his angst. Instead, his repetitive dialogue announces his feelings. Plus, his romance with Padme is cringey because there's no emotional connection. They have no chemistry, influence, or warmth. Meanwhile, the plot is disengaging. Politics are silly, information is limited, and the result is emotionally inconsequential. Viewers won't care when the narrative is needlessly illogical, confusing, and unrelatable. Furthermore, the actors struggle with this trite material. Thus, Attack of the Clones is lifeless.
Technically, Attack of the Clones is painfully dull. The exception is John Williams' score, which struggles to overcome every boring scene. The sound design is iconic, but utilized without intention. Also, the editing and cinematography are incredibly plain, never conveying meaning or influencing emotions. Additionally, the production design is fully cartoonish and sterile, abandoning Star Wars' gritty origins. This issue is exacerbated by floods of CGI, making the film look fake, empty, and stifled. Finally, the tone is a mess. Corny humor neighbors tragic drama, creating emotional whiplash. Overall, Attack of the Clones fundamentally fails as entertainment.
Writing: 2/10 Direction: 1/10 Cinematography: 2/10 Acting: 4/10 Editing: 2/10 Sound: 6/10 Score/Soundtrack: 7/10 Production Design: 2/10 Casting: 6/10 Effects: 2/10
Overall Score: 3.4/10.
Technically, Attack of the Clones is painfully dull. The exception is John Williams' score, which struggles to overcome every boring scene. The sound design is iconic, but utilized without intention. Also, the editing and cinematography are incredibly plain, never conveying meaning or influencing emotions. Additionally, the production design is fully cartoonish and sterile, abandoning Star Wars' gritty origins. This issue is exacerbated by floods of CGI, making the film look fake, empty, and stifled. Finally, the tone is a mess. Corny humor neighbors tragic drama, creating emotional whiplash. Overall, Attack of the Clones fundamentally fails as entertainment.
Writing: 2/10 Direction: 1/10 Cinematography: 2/10 Acting: 4/10 Editing: 2/10 Sound: 6/10 Score/Soundtrack: 7/10 Production Design: 2/10 Casting: 6/10 Effects: 2/10
Overall Score: 3.4/10.