“Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones” (2002), directed by George Lucas, unfolds a decade after the events of “The Phantom Menace,” plunging the galaxy into escalating turmoil as countless star systems threaten to secede from the Republic under the leadership of the enigmatic Count Dooku.
Amidst political intrigue and looming war, Jedi apprentice Anakin Skywalker is assigned to protect Senator Padmé Amidala following an attempt on her life, leading to a forbidden and profound romance that defies the Jedi code. Meanwhile, Obi-Wan Kenobi’s investigation into the assassination plot uncovers a secretive clone army and a deeper conspiracy that sets the stage for an epic conflict.
The film intricately weaves themes of love, betrayal, and destiny, marking the genesis of Anakin’s journey towards darkness and the dawn of the infamous Clone Wars that will reshape the fate of the galaxy.
