yes, sure TPM was a disapointment, not only because of Jar Jar, but also because the 16 year anticipation for the movie placed a heavy burdon on it. In 1999, people had already seen so many special effects in various movies, that when they went to see TPM they expected something extraorinary that was never delivered. Instead, they were given some more special effects that did not impress the audience as they would in the 1980's and a really weak scenario. That was a huge dissapointment.
But besides that, I really can't see why people hated AOTC so much. IMHO it was a much better film than TPM. It's scenario had it's weak points, but had some really nice elements too. Don't forget: AOTC is the story of a teenager, and a very impulsive one. So what did you expect? Joda's wisdom? No, the film demonstrated (as it should) Anakin's weaknesses, the ones that would ultimately lead him to become what he became.
And to those who say that AOTC is a silly love story: I find the love story taking place in AOTC much more apealing than the one in ROTJ, but I don't hear anyone complain about ROTJ.
just a reminder:
Solo: You love him, don't you?
Leia: Yes (clueless about the misunderstanding that is about to happen!!!)
Solo: Alright, I understand, alright. When he comes back, I won't get in the way.
Leia: (surprized) It's not like that at all, he is my brother
HOW SILLY (LMAO)
So my opinion is that AOTC convienced me that ROTS would be a really great movie, and I waited for it with great anticipation. And when I went to the theatre to wach ROTS, i must say I at last was not disapointed at all
