After the hype tornado of Episode I resulted in... episode I... Expectations were not quite as high for the sequel, and the studio was perhaps a little more careful with what did and did not make the cut this time around. With far less Jar Jar, and much more action we got Attack of the Clones (click articles) and the beginning of the clone wars. However... did they perhaps cut a little too (blog) much explanation in this (blog post) explosionfest?
Source: Star Wars Episode II Attack of the Clones Movie Review - Decker Shado