Star Wars Episode 2 Attack of the Clones gets a full, in-depth analysis and rewatch! How are the weaknesses of Attack of the Clones balanced out by an introduction of the Clone Wars animated series to the Star Wars universe and an interesting subplot of Palpatine's rise to become the Emperor? Erik Voss revisits Attack of the Clones (2002) for all the interesting details you might have missed, and how John Williams' music in the final shot provides a secret silver lining to the awkward romance between Anakin and Padme. What visual details connect Attack of the Clones to The Empire Strikes Back?