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Summary: Obviously expectation were to high....
Review: Okay, I saw this movie three times at the theater. The first time, as with most people I know, I was a bit disappointed and hated Jar Jar. The second time, after trying to see 'the big picture', I took it for what it was, the beginning of an epic tale. I even semi-tolerated Jar Jar. The third time I picked it apart piece by piece trying to understand exactly what we were being set up for. I even kinda liked Jar Jar this time, even bought a Jar Jar poster for my daughters wall :) What I've come to conclude is that even though I liked the movie, it's a tale that could've been told in about 45 minutes. There's so much more that could've been included to thicken the plot and give the movie a little beef. Indeed, it was a bit thin. However, I'm judging this on the other Star Wars movies. I tried putting myself in the situation of "what if". Meaning, what if there was no other Star Wars movies. What if this was a complete first time original. Would it still go over? Would it still warrant a sequel? If there wasn't a huge fan base already would it have been a flop? I honestly don't think so. It would've been a completly original movie, and although a bit slow, have huge potential for a sequel. I think I would have liked it still, maybe more then I do now. I'm sure I'll watch this move 20 or more times in my life, maybe more if they ever release a DVD. Other movies in the same genre, however, released kinda around the same time as Episode 1, like Lost in Space and Wing Commander, I can honestly say I care not to see again, and I'm pretty easy to please. As with others, my expectation were a little high, but in the end it's a good popcorn eating movie with tons of eye candy, and a good waste of a couple of hours. Can't wait until the next one...
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Summary: Every Saga Has Its Beginning
Review: Star Wars is no different. And the much anticipated Phantom Menace does well at delivering the classic action we've all come to expect from George Lucas. As well as telling the heartwreching story of a sympathetic Anakin Skywalker. My only really gripe with this film is the lack of certain character involvement. Ewan McGregor was wasted as Obi-Wan Kenobi, and I expected much more from someone that sounded and looked as menacing as Darth Maul. The annoying Jar Jar Binks get twice as much screen time as either one of these characters and they're much more essential to the telling of the story. If it hadn't been for Yoda, I probably wouldn't have waited in line for hours just to get tickets. Still the action does deliver a punch that will knock you out of your seat.
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Summary: Something was missing...
Review: The movie was okay, but there seemed to be something missing in the plot. I don't really know what it is, but you could really tell that something was missing. I think that a little bit of CGI is fine, but this was completely overdone. There was also a plot hole. Obi wan said that Yoda was his instructer in "The Empire Strikes Back", but in this film, he said that Qui-Gon was his instructor...that could really throw people off. Otherwise this story was okay, but there seemed to be no real main idea in this movie. 3 stars out of 5
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Summary: really great, i want 2 and 3 now
Review: this is a really good movie if you like star wars. the story and effects are great, but jar jar binks isnt a star warsy character. he was annoying and interrupted the mood in most of the scenes. oh well, 4 stars
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Summary: LESS is MORE
Review: I'll only bother mentioning the special effects because that's all that people debate about. Everyone acknowledges that the plot stunk. The computer generated people just didn't look real. Maybe compared to computer games but anyone who has been outside and seen real things knows that something is wrong. What's wrong with using costumes like they did in the good Star War movies? I'd rather see a cantina full of costumes and Muppets than an arena full of cartoons. I'm optimistic that the next one will be better. PLEASE don't animate the wookiees.
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Summary: please make it stop
Review: They just had to cash in on the Star Wars fanatics. The special effecs, however, saved the movie. I am so discusted with this movie I can't say any more.
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Summary: Typical
Review: A typical Star Wars movie. It just doesn't get any better than this!
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Summary: A Great Beginning
Review: I have always enjoyed the Star Wars universe, and The Phantom Menace is no exception. Awesome graphics! Familiar characters! And new ones to boot! The pod racing could inspire whole new videogames.I eagerly await the rest of the sequel, but I had to give this movie 4 stars because I want it on DVD, one of the best formats in existence today. I would love to see all of the Star Wars films on this medium. George Lucas, please show us DVD owners some support.
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Summary: Star Wars Episode one The Phantom Menace
Review: I enjoyed the movie very much. It had the great special effects that I've come to expect in a George Lucas film. The storyline was a little slow at times. The villian (Darth Maul) was great (why'd they have to kill him off?). Now, the only real problem that I have is this....Why release the movie only in the VHS format? I'll tell you why. Because people will not wait for the DVD format and will buy the VHS instead. Then when the DVD is finally released (probably months down the road)They will sell a gozillian copies of the movie again. All I can say is this. George Lucas, is this how you reward all of the worldwide fans of the star wars saga? Squeezing every dime that can be squeezed by not putting all the formats out at once?
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Summary: a great movie
Review: I liked this movie and I don't care what the critcs of it think. There were some parts that I could have done without (like Jar Jar) but all and all it was a great movie. Its right up there with the other Star Wars movies.
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