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Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
A movie directed by George Lucas
"I have a bad feeling about this," says the young Obi-Wan Kenobi (played by Ewan McGregor) inStar Wars: Episode I, The Phantom Menaceas he steps off a spaceship and into the most anticipated cinematic event... well, ever. He might … see full wiki
Cast:
Natalie Portman,
Ewan McGregor,
Samuel L. Jackson,
Frank Oz,
Ian McDiarmid,
Pernilla August,
see all
Director:
George Lucas
Genre:
Drama,
Fantasy,
Sci-Fi
Release Date:
May 19, 1999
MPAA Rating:
PG
11 reviews about Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
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We all have choices we make in life sometimes they are for good reasons and sometimes the choices we make leads us down a path from wince there is no return. For Anakin Skywalker has walked this path and turned his back on everyone and everything he has ever known. But the biggest question that is lurking in everyone's mind is how did he choose the dark side over all that he knew and loved? Why would he help destroy everything that was so dear to him? Did he do it for power? did he do it for love? … more
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First of the infamous prequels for Star Wars. Suffers from a weak story that doesn't make sense and characters that don't resonate the way they should but at least it's fun. Try and ignore Jar Jar and the literal destruction of the magic that is the force and it's like I said, fun.
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I remember reading all of the horrible reviews of The Phantom Menace and my disappointment upon first seeing the film. Admittedly, it's not the greatest Star Wars film and a lot of the criticisms are valid. However, I recently rewatched it with my wife and started to see some value in it. It is an adventure movie with some pretty cool scenes (the Darth Maul duel in particular). But more importantly, it isn't supposed to focus on character and plot development - that's for Episodes II and III. Rather, … more
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No movie got more hyped up or got people more excited then The Phantom Menace. No, not even The Dark Knight, though it comes close. In 1999, The Phantom Menace was talked about by everyone and before the movie opened, it's merchandising was everywhere. Red and black Star Wars logos were on everything, toys, lunchboxes, posters, soda cans, video games, shampoo, fishing rods, charcoal, Batman toys etc. Well okay, maybe … more
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Quick Tip by TheJohn.
November 20, 2009
A big budget and the first of Lucas's prequel trilogy has some impressive sights and action but the story is weak and Jar Jar is a pain.
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review by Sean_Rhodes.
July 12, 2009
In 1999 everyone was excited about Star Wars starting over. It was now becoming a full circle thing. We were going to learn about how Anakin was seduced by the dark side of the force. But... is this something we really want? It seemed like something Lucas wanted. What could go wrong with making prequels? I mean besides Lucas deciding that watching his original trilogy wasn't important? Oh not much except giving us a different look at the biggest badass … more
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review by newtonooi.
May 29, 2006
The Phantom Menace was probably one of the most anticipated movies of all time, and ended up disappointing a lot of folks. The DVD release has fared better. The DVD contains lots of special features that describe the technical, human, and creative work that went into creating Episode I. In doing so, this DVD has set the foundation by which all newer DVD releases are measured; how completely do the special features describe the movie and all the thought and work that went into making and advertising … more
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Pros: It begins the true story George Lucas wanted to tell Cons: That ACTING! WOOD! The Bottom Line: Paarents could have an amusing in-joke amongst themselves if they referred the the boogyman as the phantom menace. Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace confused me a bit at first. I understood the plot and all that, but some of the dialogue left me a bit confused. It was only after a series of repeated viewings that I finally … more
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"The Phantom Menace" isn't what everyone expected it to be. Die-hard Star Wars fans were expecting another "A New Hope." Casual fans were hoping to get more of the whiz-bang adventure that was presented to them in the initial trilogy. Folks relatively new to the Star Wars phenomenon were left wondering what the big deal was over all of these films to begin with. What we were actually given was a typical, contemporary, over-budget sci-fi flick that had great intentions and … more
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Pros: CGI is outstanding Cons: CGI is outstanding, acting is flat, not enough battle scenes. The Bottom Line: In the end, The Phantom Menace fails to live up to the hype leading up to its release, or the standard set by its predecessors. Plot Details: This opinion reveals major details about the movie''s plot. As I stated in my review of Star Wars Episode II – Attack of the Clones: Usually at the end of a movie I like … more
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The acting in this movie was very bad. My favorit charictor in the movie was Jar Jar Binks, but even his ears went through people because the acter's never even stoped to look at how to do this. A discrase to Star Wars.
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