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Summary: It's ok
Review: This was ok. I was expecting more for the actual beginning of the sequence. There was too much special effects, it ruined the prospect of the movie. There were some cool parts, but the storyline was weak. Attack of the Clones along with the original trilogy were MUCH better.
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Summary: Don't waste your time
Review: This was one of the most disappointing movies I have ever had the displeasure of watching. The plot wasn't even worth paying attention to, the acting was horrible, and the most interesting character, Darth Maul, is see for about three total minutes. When two talented actors like Liam Neeson and Ewan McGregor are made out to look like cardboard figures it's easy to figure out that the blame rests on Lucas' shoulders. This movie proves he may be a master of visiual effects (which are great), but he needs some directing and writing lessons. And please kill that stupid Jar Jar Binks thing.
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Summary: Im glad I only saw it once
Review: This was predictably bad. Star Wars has continued its downward slide that started with the Ewoks in "Return of the Jedi". It's really a shame that Lucas can't come up with a better plot and script. There has been alot of good material written for Star Wars, the Zahn novels and Dark Horse Comics series to name a few.I think Mr Lucas has lost his ability to be an artist and is more the businessman. Got to sell those Jar Jar binks dolls! PS The directors cut and special editions will be out after this DVD so he can maximize his profits. So if you can wait and actually like this movie, you'll save money.
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Summary: I can't believe anyone liked it!
Review: This was the most disappointing and frustrating movie experience I have endured in a long time. It has nothing to do with looking for something to dislkie, as is the alleged hip thing to do, it is just a bad movie we are talking about. I feel that the supporters of this film are either looking for something to like 'cause they invested so much time and money and energy into this, or they are under the age of five, or they simply have lousy taste in movies. There is nothing here worth seeing. Well, maybe a nice light saber battle, and an exhilirating race scene, but really, there are many better films with action like that. A few pearls in a large pile of garbage does not make for good art. It isn't even good trash. It is a waste of time. Period.
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Summary: By any other name...
Review: This was THE most hyped movie in recent years. People stood in line for MONTHS just for the chance to buy tickets. I even took the day off work to watch it two times. Was it a good movie? Hell yeah! Was it the best Star Wars film? No, it wasn't. Does it capture the essence and the magic of Star Wars? I think it did. There were some things that really worked in this movie (like the lightsaber duel *droooool*), and some things that didn't work (Jar-Jar, Artoo predictably saving the ship, etc), but if this movie had been released as the first in its series, it would have been met by rave reviews, and not the mixed ones we're seeing here. I'm now waiting for Episode II and III. I wanna see the lightsaber battle at the volcano, dammit! :)
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Summary: Phantastic film
Review: This was the movie of 1999. Im glad to see that we ended the millenium with one of the greatest prequels of all time(one of the only prequels of all time). I expected a movie which did not encapsulate the mood and feeling of the previous Lucas masterpieces. Not only did it exceed these expectations but it went one stage further, it had the force. Being the author of many books and journals on Star Wars and Lucas's previous works i feel that he has opened up the Star Wars epic to a new generation.
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Summary: . . . this movie sucked.
Review: This was the worst peice of (explative) I've ever seen. All the actors seem like they drank a quart of Robotusson before they went in front of the camera. I wouln't act in this miserable peice of (explative) if Georgre Lucus got on his knees and begged me, I don't care if it's star wars. It was better when they were all puppets and (explative). George Lucas should put this film back in his (explative) where it belongs; right next to his head. PS: Jar Jar Binks is the most annoying ethnic slur that I have ever seen in my life. Please kill him in the sequel, and don't show him any mercy.
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Summary: Don't Waste Your Time
Review: This was truly bad. Unlike the early Star Wars, where the various characters provided background information, the special effects (which were really good) seem designed to make a coherent story line superfluous. Liam Neeson was the biggest disappointment for me. He wasn't acting, he was just letting the Force handle it for him. I hope the next two (promised?) Star Wars are better, but I won't hold my breath. Since (and counting) Return of the Jedi, they seem like an expensive advertisement for some new doll, game or accessory.
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Summary: A little too childish
Review: This wasn't the disaster that some are claiming, but it's certainly a disappointment. My main problems were (of course) Jar Jar, and the so-called biological description of The Force. Lucas has dug himself a hole on explaining that one. Oh, and Anakin's blind destruction of the space station near the end was just plain stupid. Actually, the plot itself wasn't bad, since it does tie in to the rest of the "story". But the lack of any substantial character development was a major weakness. All will be forgiven if Episode II is better, which means it must have some of the characters actually feeling something. I want Episode II and III to be made for those of us in our late 20s and 30s who grew up with Star Wars. If Lucas wants to make movies for the ten year olds, he should start a new saga (Jar Wars perhaps?)
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Summary: Episode 1: "The Widescreen edition"
Review: This widescreen edition of The Phantom Menace is everything I ever wanted.....in a VHS tape. I got the collector's edition box set yesterday and one must say that it was amazing!, picture quality is much better than any other (tv format) edition given the fact that youre able to see the movie as it is shown in the theaters. Although from time to time I got the impression that some scenes had been shortened or even cut, the movie was breathtaking. If you're considering on buying this movie (being a star wars fan, it's a must have) buy the widescreen edition, given the fact that you'll get the 35mm filmstrip (real cool), a documentary included in the tape (awesome) and the 27.90$ book "The art of Starwars: Episode 1". If you think hard you'll realise that this collectors edition is a bargain given the fact that its cost is covered just by the book plus u get the movie! A MUST HAVE; TRUST ME...
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