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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: Not a bad DVD... except for the extras...
Review: I enjoyed this DVD quite a bit, my only complaint was on the extras DVD... a lot of the backgrounds on commentary excerpts appear rather pixelated and don't blend very well... That and the menus seemed a bit buggy in a few spots [such as the 12 part web documentary] and I have to manually forward the DVD past the second copyright...Past that, great DVD, and next on my list is to try out the special portion of the Star Wars website that you must own the second DVD to get into it.
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Summary: Entertaining Eye Candy
Review: I enjoyed this film. Much like I enjoyed films like The Mummy, and Men in Black. It's a prequel to the star wars trilogy, but absolutely does not hold up to their 'greatness.' It's actually very well-made, and one must wonder whether or not George Lucas already wrote a script for it (that's how well it ties in to the trilogy). Pretty decent acting (terrible by the kid, but still, he's a kid what do you expect), but what really brings it down for me is it's light-heartedness. Jar Jar Binks isn't too great an addition either, he was made for comic relief (I hear there is an edit roaming around without Jar Jar Binks!). The DVD will be loaded! If you're a fan of Star Wars, or eye candy, popcorn flicks, and overall fun films, then purchase Star Wars. I think the reason people hated this was because they were expecting something among the lines of the first three Star Wars (or last three depending on how you look at it). If you look at this for what it is, it's pretty good! Takes you into a whole new world.
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Summary: Descent movie, good box set
Review: I enjoyed this movie, i do not see why everyone was soo dissapointed in this movie. It is worth about 3 stars in my book, but with what you get in this box set, it raised my rating a star. Pros of the movie are: Good special effects, Cool fighting scenes, and a cool pod racing scene. Cons are: Predictable, and not as worthly of a movie as its preceders. But, never-the-less this movie is average. If you like Star Wars, you should enjoy the contents of this box set. It contains a movie reel and the movie and a book(i am pretty sure it is the screenplay, but i cant remember for certain.)
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Summary: Watch jet Li's movie.
Review: I expected a lot from the Starwars, but I was really disppointed. Jet Li's movies are much better than this stupid movie. Story line is good, but the action scenes are rediculous. Learn from Jet Li. Watch Fist of Legend or Swordsman 2. You will get 10 times more fun from those movies. Starwar? I think it's a kids' war.
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Summary: Simply fun and entertaining
Review: I feel bad for sci-fi fans who are so caught up in themselves and what they percieve to be a "perfect movie" that they couldn't enjoy a fun, entertaining, and warm movie like this. From start to finish, I was completely caught up in another world. Lucas's masterpiece has the ability to sweep you away for two hours and take you on an exciting journey like no other film has. This movie is a throwback to "old-time" entertainment that is "good vs. evil" and exciting and FAMILY ORIENTED. I do not consider myself a huge Star Wars fan, but I absolutely loved this film. Avoid the opinions of all the Star Wars nuts who would not have been satisfied if Lucas had shot a four hour epic on LOCATION in a galaxy far away with real Jedi. The story is great (and emotional when you realize what the future holds for some of the characters), special effects are astounding, and characters are cool. What else do you want? NEWSFLASH: Two hours and 20 min of Darth Maul would not make a good movie (although some would have you believe so). I liked him too, but I don't think the movie sucks because I personally would have liked to see more of him! He was supposed to be a menacing background character (hence: The Phantom Menace), not a new Darth Vader. So...get a grip, loosen up, allow yourself to have fun and watch this one for what it IS: a fun and entertaining movie, not a Godsent gift of filmmaking perfection aimed directly at you...
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Summary: I should have known
Review: I feel ripped off, but I should have seen it coming. Wasn't it about a year ago, that the world (well, at least Star Wars fans around the world) was either looking forward to being able to watch Episode 1 at home, and the rest was pissed off that it was only on VHS, that they were allowed to watch the Star Wars prequel that split over 20 years worth of faithful desciples. Back then I wasn't sure if I should buy the VHS version, I wanted to wait for the DVD, but when I read that Lucas was planning to wait for Ep. 3 to be finished and then release all six films together on DVD for the first time, I reluctantly bought an inferior VHS copy. How stupid was I? Now about a year after the VHS release, LucasFilm announces the DVD release for the most anticipated movie in cinema history for this fall. One could believe he needs more money for completing Ep. 2 (as if George Lucas hasn't milked us enough in the past 20 years). Despite my gripes, I have preordered Ep. 1 on DVD (but I bet you guessed that already, dincha?). Let's just hope Lucas won't pull the same stunt with Ep. 2. PS: 5 stars for the movie + 1 for the later DVD release = 6 / 2 = 3 stars.
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Summary: I finally broke down and watched this movie
Review: I finally broke down and watched this movie. About 10% of the way into it I re-affirmed my original wisdom. It was as anothe reviewer said "tedious and boring", that was at it's best. As far as I am concerned this movie ruined the spirit of the original trilogy for me, and destroyed the Star Wars mystique in my mind. When you compare Liam Neeson's role in "Rob Roy" to this disaster, you can see it Liams eyes, he appeared almost embarassed to be there. I was at first miffed that this was not released on DVD. After seeing it on VHS ( it was hideous ) I say to Lucas: "don't bother". This is the space version of "Dude, Where's My Car?" I usually at least finish a movie when I see it, but this was an exception, I was bored silly about midway. The onoy other movie I stopped in the middle was "BattleField Earth." Yes folks, PM is THAT bad.
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Summary: Wait for the DVD
Review: I find it absurd that this movie is not being released on DVD. Considering all the special effects that went into this movie, you would think that Lucas and Co. would use probably the best medium in DVD, to show their product in the best possible format. I am waiting for the DVD. If I want VHS, I will watch my trilogy. I WANT MY DVD!
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Summary: Lucas bashers need not apply
Review: I find it funny how many people bash this movie because it didn't live up to their childhood fantasies. As if Mr. Lucas had driven over to your house and run over your dog to spite you on purpose. Have any of you considered for a second that YOU have changed over the years and NOT the idea of what makes the Star Wars series such fun entertainment? Probably not. I also find it funny that all the Episode I and Lucas bashers are also the ones first in line to buy this DVD. Gee, you must not hate it THAT much then! It leads me to believe that these people need to bash on something, anything, to make themselves feel secure and important. And to bash on a simple piece of entertainment to feel this way is even more pathetic than normal. Face it, whether you hated it or not, deep down you enjoyed the movie, you are all Jar Jar lovers at heart...that's why this DVD is going to sell a bazzillion copies. BTW, the DVD is one of the best ever produced...if you've got the hardware to take advantage of it.
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