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Summary: No DVD because of technoligical advances...
Review: First off: BIG STAR WARS FAN! Anyway, there is a reason that Star Wars will not be on DVD for awhile. Most people (see below) seem to think that George Lucas is either behind the times or not into technology because he did not release it on DVD. Well, to those of you, "What are you thinking! " Lucas's movies are of the highest caliber technology movies in the history of the motion pictures. Because of his films and companies, technology is advancing faster and faster each year. For this reason, and the fact that he will film at least one of the next two on digital film, George Lucas is obviously holding off on the DVD until the technology is readily available, and when there is some standard for DVDs. When he finally does release the DVDs (after the next two films are completed and out of theaters) I'm sure there will be new footage and features on all of them, uncluding the new trilogy prequels. Lucas is a mastermind marketer and has made a wise decision to hold off on the release of the DVDs. Each and every film of the Star Wars saga is an excellent movie for all ages. I recommed the widescreen editions because of the amount of effort Lucas used in order to fill up the entire aspect ratio of the screen. Each frame of each movie is packed with visual information, and hidden messages are everywhere. What a great series!
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Summary: LUCAS WAKE UP TO DVD! PLEASE!
Review: The movie was great seeing it at the movies and then on tape. But I just do not understand why Lucas would push extreme sound effects and awsome lighting effects only to have the movie waste away on VHS. Tapes are not indestructible like DVD's and you don't get the full quality like you can on DVD. I know he got pretty steamed when copies of Episode I where hitting the internet before the movie even opened. Not all of us want a hacked copy of the Episode I. I know the truth behind the matter though. The rich only want to be richer. We are more than likely going to be buying Episode I two more times anyways. I'm sure Lucas will release a trilogy set when all 3 episodes are done, then he will release trilogy set special edition and then he will release a box set of all six episodes, then he will release a dvd set of both trilogies regular version, then special version and so on. Lucas get out of the 80's and into the 2000 and release this movie on DVD already, your killing us by making us wait so long. I can't believe that The Last Starfighter and Spaceballs are on DVD and you are still living in the 80's with VHS. Geeez
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Summary: Even kids find it cheesy
Review: The movie was CORNY. don't bother if you don't have it. you're not missing much.
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Summary: The Only Review that Matters
Review: Alright whats the problem. Episode I was a great Star Wars movie. By itself though it would get 3 stars. The critics talk about the acting in the movie and how it was awful, but what do you expect. Jake Loyd who was Anakin acted like a kid, which is what he was supposed to be! His acting is just fine. If they had the kid from The Sixth Sense playing Anakin I think that the acting would be overdramatic and a bit silly. The jedi were just fine in their acting too! They weren't all loud and crazy, which is good since it would be weird having Jedi act as if they were some superhereo on an ego trip. They acted as if they were under control and in charge of their emotions. Thats how Jedi are supposed to act! Jar Jar is fine once you see the movie at least 4 times. It is hard to understand what he is saying some of the time. When the next two episodes are made all of the critics will watch all 6 movies and realize that Episode I is a great beginning. I am a TRUE Star Wars fan and this movie had Star Wras written all over it! I can't wait for Episode II. Oh yeah, the special effects, especially the light saber battle are spectacular. But enough of me. Go see it and you be the judge. And remeber just enjoy the movie, don't ruin the experiance by trying to pick it apart. May The Force Be With You!
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Summary: Why are scenes missing?
Review: As a huge Star Wars fan I was very excited about this movie and I was not disappointed at all when I saw it in the theatres. I was disappointed when I got my Widescreen Special Edition on video and noticed at least 4 (so far) scenes that were in the theatre but NOT on the video. They aren't major scenes and won't be missed if you didn't see it in the theatres, but it would have been nice if they were there. Other than that, this movie is a wonderful prelude to the entire Star Wars saga.
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Summary: Why is there no DVD or LD for christ sake?
Review: I don't understand why George Lucas is not ready to release TPM on DVD or LD, at least on LD,like he did with the Special Edition. A man who earns so much money, is only interested in making more profit. He could have released the LD at least in the US to satisfy those who have a LD-Player and not the Japanese Version with Subtitles but nevertheless, for everyone who wants to experience the real Star Wars feeling, they have to wait until Spring 2006. Shame on you George Lucas.
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Summary: Not enough Darth Maul
Review: For a science fiction movie this was great! However, for a Star Wars movie it was only very good, but very good none the less. In my opinion, George Lucas did not utilize Ewan McGregors acting abilities as much as he could have, and another thing that the movie lacked was Darth Maul! I mean good gosh, he was only in the movie for about 5 minutes, and he was one of the main attraction that lead me to go see the movie four times in the theatre. Oh well, besides these minor flaws this movies was very good and worth seeing over and over again. May the force continue on.
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Summary: Star Wars Episode I - The Phatom Menace
Review: Well, I have to admit. I didn't actually see the Star Wars trilogy until it was re-released in movie theaters. I was very impressed with the imagination of Mr. Lucas...until this movie. Granted, it had great special effects, but I have to agree with the critics that there was too much that was in the grey. I know I am in the minority on this, but I hope Episode II is a little less offensive.
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Summary: An Awesome Film
Review: the film Phantom Menace was just beyond the original films. The special effects were way advanced,the script should of had better dialouge, none of the less this film was the best film from Star Wars. But still it doesn't capture the essence of the first three films.
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Summary: What cheesy actors
Review: I was looking forward to this movie coming out with great hopes for another classic George Lucas film. That's not what I got. Okay, so the special effects are good, and all the computer animation. But that Jar Jar Binks just ruined it all. Who thought him up? Lucas's kid! He was totally just in there to sell merchindise and was just plain out stupid. The actors in the movie were awful, no one had any expression and Jake Lyod is sooooooo bad. The Jedi Knights and maybe Watto are the only good characters in the movie. Even Natalie Portman sucks, and she is usually good. All those computer animations got kind of old too, don't you think? There is a thing called too much computer graphics. What happened to the old masks and stage props? Lucas went overboard on that. Overall, I guess it's an okay movie. If Lucas had different actors and a better plot it would be much better. But I guess if your a Star Wars fan, you have to take the bad with the good. But if you plan on just checking this movie out to see what it's like, don't. Don't waste your money. Rent the originals or something, but don't rent this.
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