Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002), directed by George Lucas, takes place a decade after The Phantom Menace, as the galaxy faces rising tensions and the threat of war. Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen), now a skilled Jedi apprentice, is tasked with protecting Senator Padmé Amidala (Natalie Portman) after an assassination attempt. Their bond deepens into a forbidden romance, while Jedi Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) uncovers a conspiracy involving a secret clone army and the Sith. The film explores themes of love, loyalty, and the seeds of Anakin’s eventual fall to darkness, delivering epic battles and political intrigue.
