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Summary: classic!
Review: i still can recall going to see rotj back when it came out for the 1st time in theaters and saw it's re-release shortly after on a good friday! i was born in 1978 and i was pretty young back in 1983 and i saw it twice! i collected the toys like many kids did back then and loved star wars and to this very day i still love star wars and continue to collect the toys and other stuff! ep.1 made the the summer of 1999 the greatest ever for alot of people! i never had so much fun and was never as excited with waiting in long lines for the tickets and for the midnight release of the new merchendise! see all the new toys and stuff with star wars on it made me feel like a little kid again! when may 19th finally hit i was excited all day (i have insomnia and usually get up around 2-3pm but that day i was up around 9am!)i saw the movie at 9:30 that night and chills ran up and down my body when the music hit! sure the film isn't like the previous 3 in many ways but it's still star wars and still has the same feel as the old ones! everyone seems to have they're problems with it no matter what! back in 1977 the first film took a while to get people's attention and was given bad reviews! but look what happend to it! for ep.1 making all the money it did and ranking in the top 5 of all time it sure looks like someone enjoyed the film! sure jar jar annoyed alot of people...so what? i'm pretty sure people would be saying that there was something missing if he wasn't there and bash george for that! george gave us ep.1 (yes it's been a long time since the last one but if he made it years ago it wouldn't look as great!)george had spent more time around the star wars universe than anyone and he still hasn't gotten the credit he deserves! people want so much from the guy and when he give us what we want people bash him for it! people want dvd's now but you have to see where george is coming from! he spends most of his day on ep.2,trying to make a good movie and people keep bitching about the dvd's! i'm pretty sure if they came out now people would be mad that there wasn't any new bonus stuff! what do you want more..ep.2 or dvd's! some people can be really greedy! so give ep.1 a chance buy it,rent it,borrow it or steal it if you have to but give it more of a chance. i'm sure it will grow on you and in 20 years you'll be telling the kids about how ep.1 was a experience that you'll never forget and never see again!
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Summary: Flawed but stil Star Wars
Review: This film is touph to rate. First off it is the most anticapated film of all time and everyone's expectations are way beyond anything Lucas could hope to accomplish. Second, the film has some very good points but some glarring flaws.First I'll start with the problems. For one the characters are a mixed bunch. Some like Obiwan are played by good actors and could be interesting but aren't explored enouph. Also other characters like Anakin and Jar Jar are simply dumb and realy hurt the film in some points. The dialoge also needs work and the story, while a good start, leaves alot of loose ends. Now on to the good points. Once again Lucas proves that he can make the best special effects in the business. This film must be seen to be beleived. Not only is the technology far beyond anything else but each set is filled with imagination. John Williams out does himself and the music is simply excellent. Also EP1 proves to be even more exciting than past Star Wars films. The action is top notch and the final battle between three Jedi is simply amazing. Star Wars:The Phantom Menace has it's problems but it manages to rise above them and still be worthy of the Star Wars name. Barely. I hope Lucas conentrates more on the actors and their characters in the next film instead of on special effects and action sequences.
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Summary: Loved the movie but....
Review: ...why, oh why, doesn't Lucas release it in widescreen without all that extra junk?
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Summary: The Saga Continues... er... rather, begins!
Review: I have to admit, it was kind of strange to see Episode I after already knowing what happens later on. It was a truly unique way of doing things admittedly. I have seen the Star Wars trilogy dozens of times (Episodes 4-6). I must say, what a way to start out the series. Truly wonderful special effects are enough to keep you on the edge of your seat for the Phantom Menace, but the characters and story line cannot be beat. George Lucas just keeps outdoing himself with each new feature. The only thing that worries me is that he will not live long enough to get all 9 movies done. Hurry up, George! We are all dying to know what is going to happen before Star Wars and after Return of the Jedi!
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Summary: The Phantom Menace holds up to the Impossible Hype
Review: Perhaps it should have been called Episode I:George Lucas Against the Impossible Hype Machine. No movie could live up to all of the countless expectations this film was required to surpass. I knew from the scrolling introduction that we (the audience) were in for a real treat. With the occasional exception of a certain Gungan character (Who was MUCH less a nuisance by the latter third of the film, contrary to most popular belief) I found all of the characters likeable. I (like most others) could have used more Darth Maul and Darth Sidious, but from what WAS in the movie, I have no complaints. Those less objective to the NEW trilogy's potential felt that the characters in E1 were slightly 2-dimensional, of course I feel that Mr. Lucas has 2 more films to flesh out the characters. Anyway, I loved it. A great movie. I have ordered my copy and I can not wait to see it again.
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Summary: The greatest thing to hit the shelves since SPECIAL EDITION
Review: I went to see this movie 5 times, each time i saw it I found myself thinking that I couldn't wait until it came out on video. I don't know about anyone else but I really think george lucas had the right idea.
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Summary: The Phantom Menace No. 1 movie ever!
Review: How could you not like The Phantom Menice. It was the bestmovie I've ever seen! I liked the original Star Wars movies and TheEmpire Strikes back was my favorite movie for many years, untill The Phantom Menice came along. This movie had everything, wonderful and exotic locations, plenty of action, one of the most intricate plotlines that I've seen in a long long time. I really liked Ja Ja Binks he was refreashing comic relief in such a busy movie. I thought Queen Amidala was a very strong role modal for young girls. People dogged the movie because of all the hipe but if they sit down and watch the movie with your friends and family you'll agree with me that this is the best movie ever.
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Summary: This is only the beginning.
Review: Lucasfilm may save a deeply troubled genre yet. Episode I iseverything a modern sci-fantasy flick should be. This firstinstallment of the prequels delivered just enough story and plot to keep us TRUE FANS coming back for more. The entire film was a fine balance beteween story, character merchandising, and visual thrill. Some moviegoers expected too much from Phantom Menace, so they became impatient and missed out on the most spectacular movie of the 90's. Whether you enjoy this movie or not, just remember it's called Episode 1 for a reason. Kudos to GEORGE LUCAS.....SAVIOR OF THE SCI-FANTASY GENRE.
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Summary: FANTASTIC MOVIE!
Review: Phantom Menace was great. I am so tired of reading bad reviews on this movie and hearing how silly and unbelievable come of the characters were. COME ON! This is a fantasy /Sci-Fi movie... they do not get much better than this. When the Star Wars Saga began.. (A New Hope), the reviews were bad...yet that movie went on to be a classic.This movie is well worth seeing ..the video a MUST !
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Summary: The Phantom Menace
Review: I have seen all of the Star Wars movies and this was my favorite. It is definitely a movie worth seeing. There is a really good scene with podracers in it, and Jar Jar Binks (a Gungan)is really funny. This movie is two thumbs up!
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