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Summary: Okay, but could have been so much more...
Review: George Lucas should recognize his limitations as a director and a writer, and hand over the next two Star Wars movies over to other people. The Empire Strikes Back was neither written nor directed by Lucas, and that is why I think it is the best of all the movies thus far. Lucas needs to limit himself to the role of a consultant. I think the way he is worshipped by the fans has caused him to lose his ability to be critical of his won work. I also think he has been hurt by his years away from the camera. He should have followed Spielberg's lead and took time out from building his empire to hone his filmaking craft with a few non-sf movies before attempting TPM. The movie just doesn't have the heart that I thought it needed. Also, the chemistry between the characters was almost non-existent. Also, I wish Lucas had not turned down the kid from the Sixth Sense who auditioned for the Anakin part. He would have been so much better, and he would have been old enough for there to have been a enough of a spark between him and the queen to foreshadow their eventual romance. Also, he could have given enough of an edge to Anakin to lay the groundwork for the darkness coming in the later chapters. (on the other hand, if he had made TMP he might not have gotten the chance to make the Sixth Sense - which would have been a far greater tragedy). I just hope the next two episodes don't disappoint as much as this did.
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Summary: The Force is with you young skywalker
Review: With George Lucas's fantasticly mythic story,filled with Lasser swords,spaceships and classic outerspace villians,Jedi's and Dark Lord's battling for the fate of the Galaxy and a young unknown boy with a destiny that would find him.This beginning chapter of the most stiring saga in film history,is filled with anticipation and mystery.Well acted and exciting this 1st motion picture in a series of 6 films is not quite as deep,and adult and elaborate as its later enstallments, but is a shadow of later things to come.Absolutly spectacular special effects.A must peek for everyone.
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Summary: To Jar Jar or not to Jar.....
Review: OK OK I was expecting so much more. But let me tell you this,Alot of the Pre-Reviews I bought into.OK it cost alot of money to makeand Hype this Movie.I went by myself to see it and the one thing that stuck in my head from the reviews was hate Jar Jar.And I admit by myself he got on my nerves.(could be I was paying to close attention)and the thought of him being computer generated Oh well that did it. What an idiot I was two weeks later when I took my5 year old and 3 year old to see it. News Flash Jar Jar is COOL! I hardly watched the movie because I could not take my eyes off my boys. They loved it and so did I.Lucas is a genius. I have already ordered my copy. The story line is perfectthe eye popping effects are the best. it moves just fast enough to get you hooked and ends just in time to leave you wanting more. For my kids sake I hope they bring Jar Jar Back. Hey if you really hated it try it again with some kids around. See what happens, I loved the effect.
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Summary: A Classic
Review: I am a Star Wars fan as well as a movie fan. I thoroughly enjoyed this movie, it had very great ideals, and an involved inner plot involving political intrigue and wonder. I loved every minute as did all other 18(!) people I saw it with for the first (but not last) time on May 19, 1999. I cant wait to view it again and then again and again!
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Summary: Excellent!
Review: The film deffinately exceeded my expectations. And though, yes, it did have some overblown CGI, the actors did a fantastic job working with it.It probably wasn't *QUITE* as outstanding as the others but it sure came awfully close. The movie was a deffinate better-than-average film. My theory is; the movie was a bit dissapointing to some because it came after the other Star Wars movies. But imagine it coming out of nowhere without a reputation. It would blow everybody's mind! (It was also amazing that it could have so much intense action and exhileration and still keep a PG rating! ) I am a bit dissapointed, however, that Lucasfilm is so stubborn about not releasing the series on DVD as God intended them to be seen (next to the theaters, of course).
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Summary: The Force behind the Phantom Menace
Review: The first impression of Episode I might be of the level of sheer cinematic excellence, but the true majesty behind the Phantom Menace goes beyond just a pretty face. No, this isn't the Star Wars of twenty years ago, nor should it be. Episode I elegantly keeps a sequel prequel from being more of just the same, while laying down the tantalizing hints of what we all know is to come later. I highly recommend adding this piece to any home movie collection.
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Summary: it was pretty good
Review: i thought it was a great movie and i plan on owning it as soon as it comes out. it was the first movie my niece watched and she was 1/2 year old. she liked it but then she is really in to action now, any how, enugh about my niece. the only thing i didnt like was it was mostly based on battle and it didnt have too many comical things in it. it had a very good story though.
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Summary: Who are you guys?
Review: I have been a fan of the Star Wars series, for as long as I can remember. I heard that the new movie was coming out long before much of the medi driven hype began. The first thing I thought when I learned of the new movie was, can it be as good as the original. The anwser was and is no. The original Star Wars was a movie icon. It has become an important part of american pop culture. Even those who have not recently seen the movie or do not enjoy Sci-Fi Fantasy movies know who Chewie is, recognize a light saber, and know the signifigance of hair buns. So the new film is not as good as the original. In my view titanic wasn't half as good as the original Star Wars. That does not mean that it is not a good movie. Nor does it mean that all of those people who went to see the movie wasted their mony or time. Just because a movie does not measure up to one of the all time movie ledgends doesn't mean it isn't a great movie. When the movie came out I went to see it with the rest of the hords and when the theater darkend and movie began the air seemed to be charged with an electric buzz. As the movie progressed I became entwined in the plot and began to ask questions like, how does this anakin kid ever turn to the darkside, and how is the palpintine involved, and who is really behind the trade federation plots. When the movie ended I walked out of the theater feeling that it had been one of the best if not the best movies I had seen in a long time. A short time after I had seen the movie I began to notice that two camps were forming about it. A group that loved it and felt it belonged as a part of the Star Wars saga and those that clearly did not. The arguments I heard coming from the detracting crowd were that the movie had to much CGI and that it was no where near the originals. To those people I want to ask who are you guys? And what do you want? Do you want puppets? Well to those of you that said you didn't like the CGI and would prefer the puppets I must say. Stop trying to relive the past! I understand that you have fond memories of the methods used in the original Star Wars movie but those methods were used then because at the time they were state of the art. But when starting the new movie George Lucas chose to use modern techniques because they were the best way to achive the look and feel he wanted the new movie to have. Did you want the original all over again? I must admitt that it would have been nice to get another movie of the caliber of the original but lets get real. When I approached this movie I approached it with the attitude of, it's just a movie and that is all I expect, and that is what I got. For those of you that expected another cultural icon I am truly sorry that you didn't get what you want, but don't judge this movie based on the past judge it on the now. Don't judge it on the original no movie can handle that, judge it on the great movie it is. I feel that this was a great movie and probably more worthy of being purchased than the last movie you bought. So give it a try and I think you'll like it.
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Summary: Not the best of all, but a good start.
Review: This was Georges dream. He wanted a movie full of great special effects, CGI backgrounds, tons of Digitally created creatures. He really delivered. However, it is a far cry from the orginal, where lots of ideas had to be invented for the first time. I thought it was great...afterall I saw it three times. If the next two can out do this one, george can proclaim himself ruler of sci-fi.
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Summary: Great film, but waiting for DVD version.
Review: I will make my review baised on the theater version cause quite frankly, VHS has NO way of comparing to the original realese! I really enjoyed the films didgital effects and the story was great as it focused on the original story plot that was written in the 50's that started the whole thing. We see Obi Won and his mentor, and we found out who Anikin was while he was young. The story builds on the relation of the characters well and sets up for what they will become later in the prequals, but I'm thinking that if George were to release this film on DVD, the response will be overwhelming! Great addition to the saga and waiting for more!
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