I watched it today again
Through the years I have learnt to appreciate this movie more than I did in the past.
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Minus some lame romance scenes, this film is undoubtedly better than ep1. The action scenes are way better and the story actually matters to the trilogy. We actually get to see Anakin transform from a normal guy into something more sinister. Episode 1 has fart scenes, an annoying kid, and a story that is almost entirely pointless and feels more like a bonus movie for diehard fans. I've never ever understood how there was any debate between which is worse. Episode 2 is not that good, mind you, but it's far better than 1.
I partiality agree with you.
Yes, some romance scenes like the "flying pear" are....well, but as above commented, at the end it is a nice SW movie. Episode I has also good moments, but it is not, by far, one of the best SW series.
I do not think that Jake Lloyd was annoying in the movie, it is really sad what is happening to him.