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Summary: The Force, or the Flop?
Review: This is going to be short and sweet. The only good character was Darth Maul (Ray Park), he definitely had the best onscreen prescence and menace. KILL JAR-JAR! Liam Neeson's performance was flat, and Jake Lloyd was just plain unbelievable. Ewan McGregor was little better, all the acting was very boring, and there was no emotion! What attracted people to the original trilogy wasn't so much the special effects, but the great original acting and emotion that the actors poured out. I felt Episode I was basically a 2-hour commercial for Star Wars toys and to line Lucas' pockets, rather than remain true to the Star Wars ideal. Sorely dissappointed...
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Summary: Star Wars and then some!
Review: This is incredible. Since George Lucas was filming Episode II about a week after Episode I hit the theaters, he held off on releasing the DVD because to him it wasn't finished yet. He has added back more to the movie in DVD format than was seen on the screen or the original VHS release. Now there is much more of the pod race scene. There is also an air-taxi scene which gives a better look at what Korasan (spelling may be off) looks like. If your a fan of Star Wars, it's a must have. Some people aren't sure they like the prequel idea. But the fact is, this story is and always has been meant to be shown as a 12 hour (singular) movie. Now it is on it's way.
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Summary: c'mon george lucas
Review: this is just another ploy by george lucas to make money off of a failed movie, don't get me wrong i love star wars, but i'm not the biggest fan of the new ones, ESPICALLY episode 1, the hype was so big for this movie and i believe that lucas defiantly failed to deliever. Now he's trying re-release this movie, what's new about it, widescreen format and a few new documentaries with the same footage used in other documentaries about the movie that you could probably see on cable tv.
In my opinion just another attempt to make money, is this really worth another $20 dollars to you?
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Summary: The Force is Strong in This One.............................
Review: This is my favorite movie so far in the Star Wars Series!It's The Best!Though I do understand that older fans may not enjoy it as much as the kids,because really,it was a kids movie!Here's whats Happening:
Queen Amidala is a 14 year old girl who's the Queen of a peaceful planet called Naboo...Naboo,is the victum of a blockade by the Trade Federation,who is blocking and destroying any ship's trying to leave the planets atmosphere...That's Why Jedi Knight Qui-Gon Jinn and his apprentice Obi-Won Kenobi,are sent for Negotiations with the Federation...After a close call with the Federation,The 2 Jedi hitch a Ride down to the Planet of Naboo where war is stirring....The Federation is rapidly sending troops down to the surface to conquer the people....The 2 Jedi Manage to get the Queen out of the planet on a ship that just passes through the Blockade,but the ship is badly Damaged,they have to stop to repair it...They choose the Planet of Tatooine,and meet a Young Boy who may be the Answer to all of there Problems..................
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Summary: Very cool movie : 0 )
Review: This is my favorite Star Wars movie (followed closely by all). All the actors give amazing performances (especially Natalie Portman and Ewan McGregor...as Amidala and Obi-Wan). I like all the subtle humor Lucas puts into his movies along with the adventure, suspense, great story, and amazing effects. Everyone has been critizing Jar-Jar, but he adds some comedy when the story needs it. Jake Lloyd as Anikan is a decent actor (as much as you can ask from a 10 year old). I am very excited for the next film, no matter what the name is! ~Meg
P.S. This is also a great movie to drool over Ewan McGregor!
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Summary: Jar Jar Binks Must Die
Review: This is my first review for .... I felt it was time to "rage against the machine" as it were. I was 12 when I first saw "Star Wars" and, like the rest of the world was an instant fanatic. I remember my severe jelousy at my cousin's Star Wars action figure and toy collection. Thus, I was incredibly excited to learn of the newest installment in this epic. I drove 5 hours in order to view it on the largest indoor screen in the midwest, expecting George Lucas to dazzle me again.What a shock to see the piece ... he offered up for our "pleasure"! Jar Jar Binks was amusing for about 30 seconds, and I don't know where they got the kid to play the young Annikin, but he was horrid! My dog can act better than him. The Princess fall in love with him, I don't think so! The mother character could have used about 15 minutes more dialogue, she at least had potential to be interesting. And where was Owen? Annikin's brother? Did Lucas not think we wouldn't remember the previous movies which so consumed our young lives? And why did he have to make "The Force" some alien presence? He could of just left it as the binding power of creation and life. Georgey Boy needed to give up some of his control on this and allow others to guide the story line a little, making sure the glaring flaws were kept out. He also should have brought Lawrence Kasdan back to help craft a decent script, the dialogue was really weak. The only redeming factor was Natalie Portman. She, as always,...the movie.
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Summary: Just Great!
Review: This is my last favorite in the series, but it is still a good one. Great effects and a well rounded story.
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Summary: You have to be patient....
Review: This is not a movie you can rate by itself, you have to rate the whole 6 chapters and as far as I'm concerned the whole thing so far is unlike anything else out there and deserving of the ***** stars. None of the movies by themselves have great acting its not that kind of movie as an ensemble cast they are great and have a great chemistry but no one stands out as a great actor, the movies just plain work, they keep you interested and the story line is what keeps you hooked what will happen next? what caused this to happen? etc... and Jar Jar gets too much heat, he wasn't a mistake I rather enjoyed it and like in the real world there are anoying characters out there but you just ignore and keep on going. Bring on Attack of the Clones and the first trilogy on DVD. I can't wait.
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Summary: Quit bashing Episode I!
Review: This is not a review so much as a vent. Yeah Jar Jar is really annoying, that's what he was supposed to be. The fact that Qui Gon chose for him to accompany them was just as annoying to the audience as it was for Obi-1. That was the whole point, we identify with Obi-1 in his development as a Jedi Knight. What would have happened if there would have been no Jar Jar? No one would have known about the Gungan's grand army and they could have never taken back Naboo. The point here is obvious - everyone has value and potential. Qui-Gon saw something hidden that Obi-wan and the rest of us were ready to overlook. (. . . )If we are big enough to overlook minor flaws in people we may discover some real intelligence and value. That's what is so great about this movie, to really enjoy it, you have to alter your own views a little and look past your own bias and preconceptions and develop some genuine tolleration. And that, after all, is the key to really getting along with people anyway isn't it?
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Summary: You guys JUST don't get it, do you. . .
Review: This is not only one of the greatest movies of our time, but a symbol of just what can be accomplished when a series is started out in such a stark, beautiful way. Like him, or hate him, Ahmed Best did the best job of acting as Jar Jar Binks. I just finished the movie for my 12th time, and I liked it better than I liked it all the other times. You simply can't deny the awesome scale that this movie has. The dialogue, depsite what people say, is not kiddy material. It's meant to be taken very seriously. Whether it sounds cliched or not, I'm sure George Lucas didn't mean for it to be. He has told a beautiful tale of how Anakin's training started, along with the tragedies that come with life, and just wait until Episode II hits theaters. All of us are going to have a much higher respect for this movie. When the new Anakin goes to the dark side, we're going to be running back to this movie just to see Jake Lloyd as the young and innocent Anakin who should've stayed that way. Job well done Lucas! You have crafted a beautiful masterpiece that will remain in my heart forever!
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