Episode 117

Attack of the Clones isn't THAT Bad... Right? - Star Wars Marathon

May 5, 2026 · 33:21

The boys dive into Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones. Is this movie actually good, or is it still bogged down by prequels CGI and bad dialogue?

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Chapters

(00:00) - Intro & Nostalgia
(02:50) - Revisiting Episode II
(07:19) - Prequel Mythbusters
(07:38) - Myth I: Worst SW Movie
(08:18) - Myth II: The Dialogue is Bad
(10:55) - Myth III: No Chemistry
(13:26) - Myth IV: The CGI is Bad
(15:20) - Myth V: The Acting is Bad
(15:45) - Myth VI: The Story is Good
(17:14) - Myth VII: Clones Wars Redeemed AotC
(18:14) - Anakin’s Arc
(21:01) - Nostalgia-Bait?
(23:52) - Our Rating
(26:05) - Funny Moments
(30:14) - Rewriting the Prequels
(32:31) - Coming Up & Take a break…

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Creators and Guests

Drew McKinney

Co-host and co-founder of Stole My Line - A Fireside Film Podcast.

Grant Crenshaw

Co-host and co-founder of Stole My Line - A Fireside Film Podcast.

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