So, you’re looking for it on Google Drive, huh? Smart move. Probably cheaper than buying it (again… I already own, like, five different versions of all the movies, sigh). I’ve seen ’em floating around on there, though finding a *good* one, like, not some potato-quality rip someone filmed off their TV with a toaster, can be a mission.
Now, you mentioned that “Extended Edition” thing. Listen, I’m not even sure that’s a real thing, officially. Might just be a fan edit adding in some deleted scenes or something. Personally, I’m not always a fan of extended cuts, especially if they muck up the pacing. Attack of the Clones already has a *pacing* problem, ya know? Just my two cents.
And then there’s that “Episode II.1 The Clone Wars – The Separatist Conspiracy” thing. Ah, that’s dipping into the old Expanded Universe (now Legends, sniff). It’s… complicated. Canonically, it’s kinda fuzzy. Think of it like a cool little side story, maybe a “what if?” thing. If you’re REALLY into Clone Wars lore, go for it. But don’t stress too much about fitting it perfectly into the timeline. Honestly, trying to make *everything* fit perfectly in Star Wars can give you a headache. Trust me on this.
The Visual Dictionary is a good call, too. Seriously, the world-building in the prequels (flaws and all) is pretty impressive. It’s always cool to get the backstory on the clones, the Separatists, all the crazy gadgets. It makes you think someone actually put a lot of thought into this stuff.
Look, Attack of the Clones is… a trip. It’s got some amazing moments (the Geonosis arena battle is still epic!), some cringe-worthy ones (sand…), and a whole lotta stuff in between. But it’s part of the saga, and sometimes you just gotta embrace the weirdness.
