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Bobbikins (1959)
An over-the-top, if slight, hoot
I thought the movie, starring Shirley Jones as the American mother in London of a toddler who talks like an adult to be harmlessly charming. Having a brother named Bobby, and another brother, reminded me of how grown adults still need to be coddled like Shirley Jones, conversely, coddled this toddler who talked like an adult! When I think of my middle brother, I can't help think of him at Joeykins (since his name is Joe), or my brother as, naturally, Bobbykins.
Just a laugh I get. You also have to check out Gregory Peck's over-the-top performance in The Boys From Brazil, with his turn chasing after 12 year olds (I won't give out the over-the-top plot) crying out, "Bobbbbby!" ...Reminds me of Shirley constantly referring to her precocious toddler as Bobbykins! Bobbykins is just a trifle, but in my opinion, a hoot.
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002)
Review of ATOC
I wouldn't change a thing from Wayne Mallin's June 13, 2002 review of the film, except to say Natalie Portman's performance wasn't that good either. But, I agree, there really is no comparison to Christiansen's awful performance.
When a CGI-created frog has a much better performance, that's saying a lot! The special effects were great and the story was nuanced. Lucas, in fairness, is trying to lay the groundwork, from TPM, here with ATOC, to ROTS, for a dark puzzle of nebulous alliances. This is the sophistication to the plot lacking in the OT.
The action is fantastic, and I loved Yoda's performance. I bet they didn't have to pay Frank Oz as much as Hayden Chrisiansen.