Like the first of the prequels, Attack of the Clones also failed to be given any sort of premiere treatment in New Plymouth. Fortunately, by this time, I'd cultivated a group of friends that - while not as obsessed with Star Wars as I was - were still incredibly excited to see the latest entry in the saga. A group of us headed along on opening day as soon as school finished, and (as with The Phantom Menace) I went back for a second viewing a couple of weeks later.
Being in my mid-teens, I didn't receive Attack of the Clones with the same uncritical appreciation as I had The Phantom Menace. There was still a lot to love however - most notably John Williams' incredible score. I fondly remember having Across the Stars running through my head for weeks.
