- In Theaters
- May 16, 2002
- On DVD
- Nov 12, 2002
- Studio
- Lucasfilm
- Length
- 2h 22m
- MPA rating
- PG
Overall Score
Rating Overview
Rating Summary
In this episode of the Help Me Watch podcast, hosts Chris, Franco, and Jonathan dive into the Star Wars prequel trilogy’s second film, ‘Attack of the Clones‘. They discuss the film’s complex storyline, including Anakin and Padmé’s controversial romance, Jedi politics, and the implications of the Clone Wars. They also touch on Chris’s recent birthday celebrations, some movie news updates, and new releases for early February. Additionally, they talk about the influence of George Lucas’s direction, the evolution of CGI effects, and how modern perceptions might differ from initial reactions. The episode wraps up with final thoughts on the movie and an outlook for upcoming episodes.
00:00 Introduction and Hosts
00:59 Birthday Weekend Recap
02:04 Laundry Innovations
03:08 Quick Review: Wonderman on Disney Plus
06:17 Fallout Season 2 Impressions
06:41 Stranger Things Conspiracy Theories
09:52 Sad News: Catherine O’Hara’s Passing
10:38 Disney CEO Transition
16:45 New Releases for February
20:41 Main Review: Attack of the Clones
45:12 Alec Guinness as Obi-Wan Kenobi
45:31 Obi-Wan’s Journey and Training Anakin
46:14 Dave Filoni’s Star Wars Insights
47:24 Obi-Wan’s Struggles with Anakin
49:25 The Clones on Kamino
51:00 Jango Fett and the Clones
54:41 Padmé and Anakin’s Relationship
56:21 Anakin’s Nightmares and Tatooine
59:30 C-3PO and Continuity Issues
01:06:27 Yoda’s Lightsaber Fight
01:12:41 Final Thoughts on Attack of the Clones
01:24:34 Upcoming Episodes and Conclusion
One Minute Review: Wonder Man
Movie News:
ConformityGate is still going on, and people are now believing that there’s going to be a big reveal during the Super Bowl
RIP Catherine O’Hara
Bob Iger will officially retire from The Walt Disney Company on December 31, 2026 (for approximately 6 to 18 months). Josh D’Amaro, currently Chairman of Disney Experiences, will take over as CEO on March 18, 2026, with Iger remaining as a senior advisor to ensure a smooth transition.
New Releases:
February 3rd
| 3:10 to Yuma 4K (1957) | Criterion |
| Fifty Shades: 3-Movie Collection 4K (2015-2018) | Universal Studios |
| Friday the 13th 4K (Standard Edition) (2009) | Arrow |
| Friday the 13th: Part II 4K (1981) | Paramount Pictures |
| Keeper 4K (2025) | Decal Releasing |
| Code Geass Lelouch of the Rebellion: Season 1 (コードギアス 反逆のルルーシュ) (2006-2007) | Crunchyroll, LLC |
| Code Geass Lelouch of the Rebellion: Season 2 (コードギアス 反逆のルルーシュR2) (2008) | Crunchyroll, LLC |
| Kino’s Journey: Complete Collection (SD on Blu-ray / Kino no Tabi: The Beautiful World / キノの旅) (2003) | Sentai Filmworks |
February 10th
| Big Boobs Buster (1990) | Whole Grain Pictures |
| Big Boobs Buster (Kyonyu Hanta / With Slipcover) (1990) | Whole Grain Pictures |
| Cruel Intentions (25th Anniversary Edition) (1999) | Samuel Goldwyn Films |
| Lawrence of Arabia 4K (1962) | Sony Pictures |
| Se7en 4K (Seven) (1995) | Warner Bros. |
| Beheneko: The Elf-Girl’s Cat is Secretly an S-Ranked Monster! – Complete Collection (2025) | Sentai Filmworks |
| Beheneko: The Elf-Girl’s Cat is Secretly an S-Ranked Monster! (Collector’s Edition) (2025) | Sentai Filmworks |
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