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Reel Spirit: Film Reviews by Raymond Teague Star Wars: Episode II -- Attack of the Clones (2002, 140 minutes, PG-13) The galaxy may be far, far away, but the spiritual principles are close, here and now. Throughout the Star Wars series, creator George Lucas has been fashioning a powerful tale about universal energy or divine power, called the Force, and its use. Individuals, we have learned especially from Yoda and Obi-Wan Kenobi, through thoughts of anger, fear and depression can use their share of the Force to take themselves over to the "dark side." The newest episode in the saga does little to expand our knowledge of the Force, but it reinforces the importance of the power of thought to influence our experiences. Obi-Wan (Ewan McGregor) cautions the young Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen), "Be mindful of your thoughts" and Yoda advises "clean your minds." Fittingly, since Attack of the Clones chronicles the growing love between Anakin and Padme Amidala (Natalie Portman), there is a brief lesson about love and the Force. Anakin says that attachment is forbidden to a Jedi knight, one trained in the use of the Force, but not compassion, which is essential for unconditional love. Raymond Teague is the author of Reel Spirit: A Guide to Movies That Inspire, Explore and Empower and the new young adult novel Shadow's Stand, both from Unity House. He is an Interfaith minister, an editor of spiritual publications, a popular New Thought speaker, an award-winning journalist, and a lifelong movie buff. His books are available at bookstores; on-line at amazon.com, bn.com, borders.com, and by phone at 1 (800) 669-0282. Copyright (c) 2002 Raymond Teague |
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