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Summary: A piece of the puzzle
Review: I like it. It's simply a piece of the puzzle that in the long run will likely fit in perfectly with the 9(?)-part series. I think it looks foreign to many people because the usual cast wasn't (of course) involved. But I think it's a nice piece of cinema with great effects and good acting. Let's hope, though, that II & III will shine as much as IV-VI.
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Summary: George Lucas is using his fans for generating profit...
Review: It's been said hundreds of times in earlier reviews, but I'm still going to say this: The only reason why "Star Wars Episode 1" is not going to be released on DVD in the near future, is because George Lucas is greedy, and he wants to get all the money he can from VHS sales, before he releases it on the media which it deserves, DVD. Hasn't Lucas made enough money?All the DVD owners out there -- wait until Lucas pulls himself together, and releases it on DVD, otherwise you're going to pay twice for the same movie -- cause it is going to be released on DVD at some point. The funny thing is, Lucas' official excuse for not releasing "Phantom Menace" on DVD, is because the quality of DVD doesn't provide the quality he thinks his movie deserves. Well, last time I checked, DVD was far superior to VHS, both in terms of video and sound quality. But maybe that's just me (and every single hi-fi magazine in the world)? Enough said, as for the movie itself, I think it was overrated, and of course, seriously hyped. Of course it has a lot of great visual effects, etc. but that doesn't make a movie alone. All in all, it's an okay movie, though. I give the movie three stars, but considering Lucas and his greed, I don't think it deserves any more than two stars.
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Summary: This movie scores in as one of the best
Review: Phantom Menace is truly one of the greatest movies ever made and combined with this great package its amazing. You can NOT buy the pan and scan version of The Phantom Menace and have the true experience. By the way I believe Jar Jar is a great character and most have not realized how great a character George Lucas invisioned, he really adds to the quality of the film.
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Summary: Jar Jar is cool
Review: I just don't understand it. Hasn't ANYONE known someone JUST like Jar-Jar? Come on! Is it his klutzness or are people just not ready for CG character yet? I donno. But I thought he was great, the script was great, and the plot was good.
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Summary: best star wars yet
Review: True to the action of the first star wars movie 24 years ago, there is plenty of action, great computer modeling, and a very interesting storyline- that of the young Anakin Skywalker, and how he was before he became Darth Vader. Also, a great light saber fight at the end. Very true to the flavor of the first film. I loved it, saw it three times at the theatre- bought the video, and await it on DVD
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Summary: Reason for no DVD
Review: For those who are curious why it is VHS only, the reason is that Lucas won't release ANY Star Wars movies on DVD until all six are done and complete. I assume because they will then have a six DVD set with extra goodies etc. So you DVD fans will have to wait till probably 2005. :-( Lucas sold out for this movie. The other movies were made for teenagers and adults. This movie was made for children. There is waaay to much comedy in it. Portman did a terrible job acting and the main bad guy's costumes (trade federation) looked terrible. And they couldn't scare a mouse. Episode II will be better. Lucas learned his lesson on this one.
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Summary: A Very Enjoyable Movie
Review: People need to give this movie a break! It's not a religion, it is just a fun way to spend your time. Sure, I enjoyed the first trilogy better, there are more memories that go along with it. But this movie gives you an oportunity to make new memories. So Jar Jar Binks is annoying, well... so are the ewoks, or C3PO when you first watch it. Give this movie some time, and you will enjoy it much more.
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Summary: Wonderful movie!
Review: This is an awesome movie! It's a great addition to the other 3 SW! Those who hate it aren't real Americans! :-)
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Summary: A MUST HAVE MOVIE!
Review: This movie is one of those that you must own. There are more questions to be answered that may be answered in the next installment(s) of Starwars movies. Such as "What happens to the Jedis'?". This may be answered in one of the next two movies.I could go on for over my limit for this review but I will not do that.This is a great movie and one you should own.
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Summary: Et tu, Lucas?
Review: George Lucas has like every other director in the USA, bowed to comercialism. The Phantom Menace was made, first and foremost, to make money and attract a big audience. Queen Amidala, Darth Maul, and Jar Jar Binks all looked like they had been made with action figures in mind. Lucas also threw in many characters from the original trilogy that contributed nothing to the film, like C-3PO and R2-D2. Perhaps the worst attempt to attract an audience, namely kids, was the casting of Jake Lloyd as Anakin Skywalker. Terrible! The special affects in the film were stunning, creating beautiful city-scapes and underwater worlds. Unfortunately, Lucas overdid it. The sea mosters in the underwater scenes look like they were made out of legos, and the CGI characters Jar Jar Binks and Watto look like cartoons. Lucas made the sad mistake of using special affects as a means to an end, rather than a tool. On the plus side, the pod race and the battles at the end were thrilling. Overall, the Phantom Menace is a typical modern action-adventure film, made to make money, not to be timeless or thought provoking. The Phantom Menace has some good material, but lacks the magic that the original trilogy had. Only buy it if you're a die-hard Star Wars fan.
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