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Movie-Film Production Information Summary:Starring: Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman Director: George Lucas Depuis le blocus de la planète Naboo par la Fédération du commerce, la République, gouvernée par le Chancelier Palpatine, connaît une véritable crise. Un groupe de dissidents, mené par le sombre Jedi comte Dooku, manifeste son mécontentement envers le fonctionnement du régime. Le Sénat et la population intergalactique se montrent pour leur part inquiets face à l'émergence d'une telle menace. DVD Specifications:
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Film plot in English:
Ten years after the 'Phantom Menace' threatened the planet Naboo, Padmé Amidala is now a Senator representing her homeworld. A faction of political separatists, led by Count Dooku, attempts to assassinate her. There aren't enough Jedi to defend the Republic against the threat, so Chancellor Palpatine enlists the aid of Jango Fett, who promises that his army of clones will handle the situation. Meanwhile, Obi-Wan Kenobi continues to train the young Jedi Anakin Skywalker, who fears that the Jedi code will forbid his growing romance with Amidala...
Front and Back DVD cover of the Film: STAR WARS II ATTACK OF THE CLONES Nathalie Portman
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Actors/Actresses Cast of the film: STAR WARS II ATTACK OF THE CLONES Nathalie Portman
- Ewan McGregor .... Obi-Wan Kenobi
- Natalie Portman .... Padmé Amidala
- Hayden Christensen .... Anakin Skywalker
- Christopher Lee .... Count Dooku/Darth Tyranus
- Samuel L. Jackson .... Mace Windu
- Frank Oz .... Yoda (voice)
- Ian McDiarmid .... Supreme Chancellor Palpatine
- Pernilla August .... Shmi Skywalker - Lars
- Temuera Morrison .... Jango Fett
- Jimmy Smits .... Bail Organa
- Jack Thompson .... Cliegg Lars
- Leanna Walsman .... Zam Wesell (as Leeanna Walsman)
- Ahmed Best .... Jar Jar Binks (voice)
- Rose Byrne .... Dormé
- Oliver Ford Davies .... Sio Bibble
Photo Gallery of the Movie: STAR WARS II ATTACK OF THE CLONES Nathalie Portman
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If The Phantom Menace was the setup, then Attack of the Clones is the plot-progressing payoff, and devoted Star Wars fans are sure to be enthralled. Ten years after Episode I, Padmé Amidala (Natalie Portman), now a senator, resists the creation of a Republic Army to combat an evil separatist movement. The brooding Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen - Shattered Glass ) is resentful of his stern Jedi mentor, Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor), tormented by personal loss, and showing his emerging "dark side" while protecting his new love, Amidala, from would-be assassins. Youthful romance and solemn portent foreshadow the events of the original Star Wars as Count Dooku (a.k.a. Darth Tyranus, played by Christopher Lee) forges an alliance with the Dark Lord of the Sith, while lavish set pieces showcase George Lucas's supreme command of all-digital filmmaking. All of this makes Episode II a technological milestone, savaged by some critics as a bloated, storyless spectacle, but still qualifying as a fan-approved precursor to the pivotal events of Episode III
Everything George Lucas did wrong in "The Phanton Menace," the disappointing prequel to his "Star Wars" trilogy, he does right - brilliantly right - in "Attack of the Clones." This time out, the force is strong in him - in a very big way.
This fifth chapter of the sprawling space saga recounts the coming of age of Annakin Skywalker (the Jedi knight who will become Darth Vader) as the democratic Republic is on the brink of a war which will ultimately transform it into the evil Empire.
Lucas wisely returns to the elements that made the original "Star Wars" such a groundbreaking success: timeless mythological themes; endearing characters; heart-pumping action scenes; and the energetic derring-do of Saturday matinee serials.
I promise not to reveal major plot points, but the story begins when Jedi knight Obi Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor, maturing nicely into Alec Guinness) and his protege Annakin (Hayden Christensen) are summoned to protect the regal Padme (Natalie Portman); the former Queen Amidala has taken a Hillary Clinton turn and is now an outspoken senator.
The great success of the first "Star Wars" was its cunning blend of familiar movie genres - sampling not only science fiction serials but gun-slinging westerns and fantasy classics like "The Wizard of Oz."
In "Attack of the Clones," Lucas serves up heaping helpings of film genres including the film noir detective, sci-fi paranoia, political thrillers, and action scenes that recall everything from James Bond to "Jason and the Argonauts" and Robin Hood's merry men battling it out in Sherwood Forest.
Venturing into territory that's totally new to him, Lucas also gives us a classical star-crossed love story between Annakin and Padme (the future parents of Luke and Leia). Christensen and Portman are exceptionally fine actors, giving emotional depth to the two most complex characters in the "Star Wars" canon. (And as screen lovers, they make "Titanic's" Leo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet look positively homely.)
Seeds are sown of plot developments yet to come as the saga takes on a generational and mythological weight that's worthy of the Greeks. A turning point in Annakin's emotional transformation makes for an unforgettable scene of pain, love and fury, the likes of which we've never seen in a "Star Wars" movie.
Lucas also recaptures the blend of humor, satire and adventure that seemed effortless in the early films but was nearly absent in the dry, impersonal "Phantom Menace." Familiar characters and relationships are in full force here; Obi Wan and Annakin have a loving but contentious mentor/pupil thing going on; C3-P0 experiences a hilarious identity crisis; and in two words: Yoda rocks!
Samuel Jackson is on board as Jedi Master Mace Windu; Ian McDiarmid is back as the not-to-be-trusted political bigwig Palpatine; and Christopher Lee debuts as the dark side Jedi Master Count Dooku (at what point can we start to giggle at some of these names?).
Jimmy Smits fills out his Renaissance costume nicely as Senator Bail Organa but doesn't get much to do yet. (Oh wait, that was Princess Leia's last name - I see an adopted daughter in his future...)
The saga also continues its generational theme with the introduction of warrior Jango Fett, and his son Boba (who will grow into the feared bounty hunter of "The Empire Strikes Back").
The film is a magnificent thing to look at. From the glittering urban sprawl of Coruscant (think Manhattan to the tenth power) to the red-rock planet Geonosis, and the romantically sumptuous paradise of Naboo, the film's digital artisans break new ground in eye-popping production design.
In it's strong storytelling, depth of character and vigorous action scenes, "Attack of the Clones" is a mature piece of filmmaking, created by a man who has returned to his creative roots. No more Jar Jar Binks jokes, George. It's good to have you back.
