Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones

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Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones

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2002,

2h 22m,

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Fantasy

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Set ten years after the events of "The Phantom Menace," the Republic continues to be mired in strife and chaos. A separatist movement encompassing hundreds of planets and powerful corporate alliances poses new threats to the galaxy that even the Jedi cannot stem. These moves, long planned by an as yet unrevealed and powerful force, lead to the beginning of the Clone Wars -- and the beginning of the end of the Republic.

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Critics Consensus

Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones benefits from an increased emphasis on thrilling action, although it's undercut by ponderous plot points and underdeveloped characters.

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Chris Hewitt (UK)

Empire Magazine

Apr 23, 2025

5/5

Clones is the anti-Phantom Menace — funny, complex and enormous fun.

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Alexander Walker

London Evening Standard

Apr 23, 2025

The pulp-fiction adrenaline continually pumps.

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Jane Horwitz

Washington Post

Apr 23, 2025

The computer-generated effects dazzle, and the story, while complicated in the manner of a comic-book serial, clips along at a decent pace.

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Larry Ratliff

San Antonio Express-News

Aug 24, 2026

2.5/4

The action set pieces are much more stimulating than the pod races.

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Philip Booth

Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Jul 8, 2026

B-

As routine as much of "Clones" is, the movie nevertheless does offer its share of impressive, effects-driven sequences.

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Sarah Caden

Sunday Independent (Ireland)

May 26, 2026

Great action, great effects, some laughs for everyone, plenty of in-jokes and more to come. What more could any audience ask?

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Rey W

Apr 27, 2019

Focuses too much on a failing love story with almost no chemistry. Actors need direction but don't get any. A lot of wasted potential.

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Luke S

Apr 26, 2019

I don't like sand... or this movie.

Apr 20, 2019

The romance. It's so often criticised, and I can understand why of course. This is not a very normal romance. But I think, maybe, a gut feeling, that Lucas was deliberately intending for this romance to feel a bit weird and unusual. These are two people who absolutely know they shouldnt be getting intinate with each other. Anakin clearly does feel a strong attachment to Padme and Padme for a while sorts of fights off these advances but doesn't turn away completely, proving to Anakin that she also feels some sort of attachment to him. The key scene is the one where Anakin reveals that he killed the Tuskens, including children and women. Padme actually feels even more attached to Anakin after this and, sort of confirms to the audience what a flawed and dangerous relationship this is. Padme is drawn into Anakins heart by his darker personality and she must know that. Love is very powerful and it can come about in strange a surprising ways. Fans might not like the acting, may not like the tone or the actors, but this is really not a farfetched romance as depicted in this film. Vader didn't just become Vader, it was a process that actually erupts to another level once Padme embraces him for his darker side.

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Luke S

Apr 19, 2019

Master Yoda fighting for the first time in Star Wars saga! His fight vs Dooku is legendary.

Apr 18, 2019

Tied with I for stinkiness and horrible name

Poe G

Apr 17, 2019

second worst Episode after The last Jedi. just the fight of Geonosis is enjoyable, the rest is either boring or awkward. At least it extended the Star Wars Saga to some degree.

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Synopsis

Set ten years after the events of "The Phantom Menace," the Republic continues to be mired in strife and chaos. A separatist movement encompassing hundreds of planets and powerful corporate alliances poses new threats to the galaxy that even the Jedi cannot stem. These moves, long planned by an as yet unrevealed and powerful force, lead to the beginning of the Clone Wars -- and the beginning of the end of the Republic.

Director: George Lucas
Producer: Rick McCallum
Screenwriter: Jonathan Hales
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Lucasfilm Ltd., Twentieth Century Fox
Rating: PG (Sci-Fi Action Violence)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Adventure, Action, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 16, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 10, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $310.7M
Runtime: 2h 22m
Sound Mix: Dolby EX, Surround
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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