I was one of those people, and I was wrong.
I had the toys.
I bought the movie on VHS–and the subsequent rereleases, like a sucker.
I read the books that expanded the galaxy lore.
Now, I have nothing to prove to you, the person reading this.
There is one person I do need to address, me in 2002.
First and foremost, let’s talk about the prequels in general.
They’re not made for you.
You are not the target audience.
you’ve got the option to discuss how Anakin and Padme’s relationship is stiff and unnatural.
you’re free to even say the Neimoidian’s of the Trade Federation sound like a racist stereotype.
These are fair assessments of the movie.
The Phantom Menace sets up the world.
The Galactic Republic rules the galaxy with discussions and representative democratic rulings.
There’s also a Trade Federation, which is the source of all problems.
Obi-Wan is going to train him to become a Jedi.
They are a threat to order in the galaxy.
Eventually, the Republic gets control of this army to take on Dooku and his Geonosian army.
This movie is a game of chess between the Sith and the Republic.
With the original trilogy, there was an antagonist right from the get-go: the Empire.
Now, let’s talk about Jango Fett because this was a huge, terrible talking point for you.
Everything that happens in those books is a few years away from being nixed from canon anyway.
Also, he’s barely even a secondary kid here, in an already jam-packed movie.
Your complaint that he is whiny, too emotional, and unwieldy is exactly what makes him great.
That’s how the character is supposed to be.
This is Obi-Wan’s greatest mistake.
Jedi are supposed to be emotionless, but that’s not Anakin.
It’s made for another generation of fans, and it’s exploring the turn from Jedi to Sith.
I was mad it wasn’t the original trilogy, and I didn’t judge it fairly.
it’s possible for you to revisit Attack of the Clones for yourself on Disney+.
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