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Summary: WOW! WOW! WOW!
Review: This movie just blow me away. Everything about it was great and truly pure star wars. Whether it is the podracing scene, the final lightsaber battle between Qui, Ben, and Maul, or even the scrolling summary. If you love star wars or any type of sci fi inparticular (with an exception to Star Trek) You must see this movie. When I went to see it in the thetre five times, it seemed as if the entire audience was entranced by the force. I hope the next two episodes are as good. I can't wait for the collecter's edition to come out. Not only will it have the widescreen version with it, it will also have some film and the book. George, you've done it again. If you'd like to contact me, you can email me at evil_palpy@bolt.com
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Summary: An action flick set in the Star Wars universe
Review: I think a lot of the disappointment of those who did not like this movie comes from the fact that this film did not quite inspire the wonder and magic that the first films did. But, then, this film had some pretty high standards to meet!For my part, I just popped some popcorn and went along for the ride. There's no doubt that the special effects are the real stars in this movie; the level of detail in world creation is completely immersive and very impressive. The breakneck pace of the pod race sequence is enough to leave you gasping. And the furious, dazzlingly-choreographed lightsaber battles themselves are worth the price of admission. The acting is merely adequate, with a wooden Liam Neeson being a little disappointing and a spunky yet regal Natalie Portman the true gem of the lot. Ray Park's Darth Maul provided enough menace to make you want to see him squirming on the end of a lightsaber, but it won't be enough for those longing for a villain on par with Darth Vader. One disappointment is the technical and biological explanation of the Force, which takes away some of the spiritual mystique developed in the first three films. But that is a minor quibble. Overall, I think it's most important to remember that this film is supposed to lay the groundwork for not only two more movies of a prequel trilogy, but an entire sequence of six films. If you check your brain at the door and enjoy the eye candy, it's hard to be disappointed. Plot and character depth is not to be found in large quantities here, but it is a welcome opportunity to re-visit the Star Wars universe.
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Summary: Star Bores
Review: Lucas has become the ultimate technobrat. He seems so preoccupied with the technicalities of his digital realm that he seems to have dispensed with other key elements such as story, dialogue and acting performances. This seat-numbing experience only kicks into a higher gear once (the pod-race sequence). Other scenes are dull, lifeless and (in many instances) downright boring. A single good performance from a key actor might have saved this mess but all the actors can do is look embarrassed and confused (hardly surprising since they had very little to react to when the film was shot). The villains are all surprisingly un-menacing (this kind of movie, like a good James Bond thriller, needs a really good, hissable villian). The only thing left to look at is the effects but they cannot keep this sad, lazy effort afloat. Lucas has proudly announced that he is planning to shoot the next installment digitally. Honestly, who cares? Why doesn't he deal with all these technicalities that he obviously so dearly loves and hand the reigns over to someone else for the episode II? Irvin Kershner brought a marvellous sweeping operatic grandeur to "The Empire Strike Back", something Star Wars was in dire need of in Episodes VI and I. The DVD crowd needn't worry - they're really not missing much. This is the ultimate litmus test for those who prefer style over content.
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Summary: One Hell of a Movie
Review: Well, personaly I only buy DVD's if I know that I'm getting something better than just a movie. I'm sure that this DVD will be a best seller. First of all a ton of people loved the movie, then the movie uses a lot of special effecs which DVD is specialized for(high-resolution). Then there will definatly be a ton of extra features such as behind the sceens and the making of. I definatly recommend this to any Star wars die hard. Hope that this was helpfull.
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Summary: Star Wars Episode 1 - Awesome!
Review: Okay, I'll admit, It took me several minutes to understand what in the world Jar Jar Binks was saying...but by the end of the film I was more than content to see him included, as a comic relief/sidekick. Yes, we all agree that the special FX, the created enviroments and the actors were absolutly brilliant! I had no problem "getting into" the movie...something that other movies lately just haven't been able to do for me. And hey, once a Star Wars fan...always a Star Wars fan! I can't single out a scene for my favorite, because the entire movie had me on the edge of my seat. Okay, the pod race and the Jedi fight are your favorites...but what about young Skywalker flying off (completely by accident) and destroying the invading force (again by accident)? What about the final battle? I mean...this movie was great! Top-notch action and drama through-out the entire event. I am looking forward, with enthusiasm, to the next 2 episodes! I am going to buy the boxed set...even though I would MUCH rather have it included with my growing DVD collection (what's up with these companies not releasing blockbuster films on DVD?). This should have been DVD...just like other FX rockers like Matrix! You agree?
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Summary: Flash back to the 80's
Review: Let's see now, three beings strong with the force fight it out, 1 good and 1 evil die while at the same time someone in a small spaceship flies inside a larger ship, blows it up and escapes just in time, while at the same time, down on the planet a bunch of [marketable] characters are fighting each other.... hmmmm... Phantom Menace? - No, Return of the Jedi, remade 16 years later.
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Summary: VHS release a dissapointment
Review: I absolutely love this movie. I've seen it at least over 20 times so far in the theatres which includes the American premier, the American Digital Edition, I've seen it in Toronto and was fortunate enough to see the Premier in Spain last summer. The Spanish version was sooo much better too. Jar Jar doesn't sound so stupid and Neimodiens don't sound like Chinese Cooks. I don't understand this money making ploy to release such a quality movie on such cheap media though. I suppose it's economically not yet practical yet to release the DVD considering the size of the DVD community, but man, I can't wait any longer.
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Summary: Simply breath-taking
Review: Although this movie is much more comercial than the original triology, and with much less "wisdom", the special effects are breath-taking, the set-ups are great, as well as the music, costumes and characters. Some parts are slow, but the movie is worth it, I'm a Star Wars fan, and I wasn't dissapointed at all, I think George Lucas did a great job, as well as the ILM.
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Summary: Fan of Star Wars
Review: I have been a fan of Star Wars as long as I can remember. My dad showed me the first one and I fell in love with it. I saw this one and I could not stop raving about it. I liked it so much that I got my younger brother to show me how to play Pod Racing on the computer. I have waited a long time for this movie and I can't wait till the other ones come out. This movie is for people of all ages. Everyone will love it.
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Summary: The Phantom Movie
Review: For starters, the Phantom Menace is one that needed a little more ummfff- or some more pazzaz. It contained some errors that I hope won't blunder the entire STAR WARS storyline. However, the movie does present itself as a science fiction movie should - dazzingly, imaginative, and stunning, as well as a good storyline. But the story was plagued in some ways. It left me with a lot of questions that I hope will be answered by Lucas in the next movies yet to come. For instance, How come Qui-Gon didn't disappear?, Why does Anakin not have a father?, and What was Jar-Jar's role? Whatever the disappointment we may have felt, the movie was terrific if not entertaining. It surpassed many other movies I saw during the year and made me yearing for George to write and make the next two. The movie goes to show us that you don't need violence (bloodshed) and nudity to make a moviegoers go wild.
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