to begin with, Lucas should have never directed any of the PTs ...

and with any better director even Hayden would have given a better performance (see other movies), same with Natalie, she shines in other movies, because the person/s behind the camera know/s how to guide the actors ;-)

Which is kind of funny, as actors like McDermid and McGregor do their thing and it works even with the few help from Lucas ...

well, and the fact, that the story and plot of Episode 1-3 isn't as solid as it could have been.