TV's Frink said:
I think both Jedi come off well in TPM. Ani's mom does a good job. I even like Watto and Sebulba.
I agree with the last two.
I think it's fairly representative of the entire trilogy itself, though - they obviously put more effort into the animated characters than the actors; even Jar Jar has more personality than the Jedi.
With regards to Shmi, I'd suggest you rewatch her scenes one more time (in case it's been a while you watched it the last time). I used to think she was pretty good, too, but then I rewatched it, and was vomiting for hours.
Just so... sweet, bland, unexpressive, like she was the singer for the Carebears title or whatever. Like reading lines from a script.
ROTJ features a lot of going through the motions, especially Han.
That's my exact thoughts on the two Jedi.
For a few moments, they'll shine and put on a mischievous face, but then 80% of the time, they're total bores just saying their bland lines.
But whatever, you apparently don't like discussin' ;)