Posted on: Tuesday, May 14, 2002

Star Wars opening

"Star Wars: Episode II — Attack of the Clones": The sequel to "The Phantom Menace" picks up with an older Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) assigned to protect Sen. Padme Amidala (Natalie Portman), the object of his affection, after she's threatened with assassination. Skywalker's mentor, Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) searches for her attacker and discovers an army of clones in the making. Opens 12:01 a.m. Thursday: Dole Cannery 18 Theatres, Ward Stadium 16-Plex, Pearl Highlands 12, Pearlridge West 16-Plex, Prince Kuhio Stadium Cinemas (Big Island), Makalapua Cinemas (Big Island), Maui Mall Megaplex Cinemas (Maui). (PG)