Star Wars- Episode Ii - Attack Of The Clones -2...

The "Clone Army" is the ultimate Trojan Horse. By presenting the Republic with a solution to an immediate threat (the Separatists), Palpatine forces the Jedi to compromise their moral core. The Jedi—peacekeepers by definition—instantly become generals. The film posits that once you accept a "necessary evil" to preserve your way of life, you have already lost the values you were trying to protect. The Tragedy of Attachment

However, I believe this movie is actually the most critical chapter in the entire saga regarding the fall of the Republic, and it contains some of the best action sequences in the franchise. If you’re rewatching or watching for the first time, here is a helpful guide on why this film matters and what to look out for! Star Wars- Episode II - Attack of the Clones -2...

Yes, the romance dialogue is stiff, but the underlying story of Anakin is tragic and necessary. This is the movie where we see his first major moral transgression—the slaughter of the Tusken Raiders. It is the pivotal moment where he steps onto the path of the Dark Side, driven by fear of loss (his mother). The "Clone Army" is the ultimate Trojan Horse