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Summary: very,very,very worth the wait
Review: If I knew the DVD would've been this good I would've waited for it and not gone and rushed to get it when it came out on VHS. The extra features are so numerous it takes your breath away. I spent such a long time exploring it all and playing with it. There are so many extra features you could write a book. My favorite feature was the deleted scenes. It was SO much fun. Actually most of the deleted scenes were added on the dvd version of the movie except for a few. The only thing I didn't like about the movie itself was Jake Lloyd the actor who played Anakin. I know he needed to have similar features to Luke Skywalker but I think they could've found a better actor. His facial expressions never cahnged. He had the same expression on his face when he was happy, sad, scared, or bored. But after all he was 9 or younger when they started filming so I guess I shouldn't be to hard on him. Despite that I still give it 5 stars. I'm going to wait for Episode II to come out on DVD and skip the VHS version. If I absolutly can't wait I'll just rent it. George Lucas, if you read this, please don't wait to bring 4-6 out on DVD until after number 3 is out. That would be horrible. Actually I doubt us fans will allow that to happen. Anyways PLEASE bring them out on DVD soon!!!
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Summary: THE BEST MOVIE I HAVE EVER SEEN!
Review: If I was to give this movie six stars, I would definitely rate this movie a six, maybe even higher! This movie has THE BEST visual effects I have ever seen in a movie! This movie will definitely win the 1999 Academy Award for best visual effects. I'm going to buy the widescreen version, so I can see everything on the screen and enjoy every minute of it. If you are a sci-fi fan, you will LOVE, AND I REPEAT, LOVE, this movie!
Rating: 
Summary: A great DVD
Review: If it wasn't for Jar Jar, Episode I would have been a great installment of the Star Wars saga, but of course, everyone knows that already. Nevertheless, I highly recommend this DVD -- particularly if you have a good home theater system. The sound is awesome -- it really makes good use of surround sound. The DVD also includes an interesting short on the making of the movie that has some good behind-the-scenes insights into casting and special effects (although you cringe every time you see the guy in the Jar Jar suit . . .) Several scenes that were cut from the final movie are also included, but after seeing them, I can see why they were cut -- they are not particularly interesting.
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Summary: Special Effects Save The Day
Review: If it wasn't for the amazing special effects, The Phantom Menace would have crashed and burned. But even the special effects are wasted on a weak plot and some mediocre acting (mainly the kid who plays Anakin Skywalker). The pod race scene was nice as well as the underwater world, but overall, something just seems to be missing. The movie doesn't really go anywhere in the end. The other Star Wars films were much more focused and exciting. The Phantom Menace was good on the big screen, but after watching it on video, I grew sick of the film immediately. The film is average and if you didn't see it in the theater, then don't bother with the video.
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Summary: Jar Jar must die!
Review: If Jar Jar is in the next movie, I'll only see it if he get beheaded by a light saber. It was sad to see this movie made into nothing but a money making cash cow for George Lucas. The movie wasn't made to be a great movie, it was made to sell merchandise. I suppose I would have liked it quite a bit more if I was 6 years old but sadly I'm not. Shame on you George!
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Summary: If not for the lightsabers and Natalie Portman
Review: If not for the two above this movie would be a total waste of time and Portman is so so. Our good friend Lucas decide to flush the whole thing. The actor are so wooden i'd rather watch a kids play with the action figures. Hell, Frank Oz as yoda gives a better performance than all save darth maul. Speaking of which he is the only character that i would care to learn more about. Obi-wans okay, but to jaded to be so young.
fortunately the final lightsaber battle rocks. however, it is short and lacks the whole feel of luke Vs. vader.
bum it from a friend if possible.
i'll go see the others just to see what they are like.
don't waste money to rent or buy.
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Summary: Does the DVD edition allow me to edit out Jar Jar?
Review: If one of the special extra on this DVD is the ability to edit out Jar-Jar, I will definitely buy it. Of course, it would be nice if I could also edit out Liam Neeson, and get my $ back that I wasted seeing it in the theatre.
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Summary: I should have watched Independence Day
Review: If special effects could save a film this might have been interesting. The music, cinematography, and scenery are all excellent. Unfortunately the young Jake Lloyd "Anakin Skywalker" is no Haley Joel Osment. He has the look but no substance, I couldn't wait for him to get off the screen. Jar Jar... needed to be reigned in a bit. I was expecting a lot from this movie. The story is very weak and this was a waste of a good cast. I doubt if I will play the DVD more than once.
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Summary: Don't buy Star Wars DVD's yet
Review: If there's one thing George Lucas know how to do best is to take money from his fans. The old Star Wars movies aren't available on DVD yet. This leaves one to wonder why he's realeasing the new one's now instead of the old ones. Reason being: after Episode III is made (2005) he's going to release all six Star Wars movies in a 6 pack on DVD, and I'm sure that's the only way we'll be able to get the old ones on DVD. That'll be after we've already bought "Phantom Menace" and "Attack of the Clones." It's just George's way of sucking his last red cent out of his true Star Wars fans. So wait for the over priced six pack in 2005 and don't let him take anymore of your hard earned money. Until then just rent it if you want to watch it.
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Summary: The mediclorian count is pretty low
Review: If this had been the first "Star Wars" movie to hit theaters 20 years ago, I'm confident that it would have been a flop, there wouldn't have been a part 2 or 3, and there wouldn't now be, 20+ years later, a Star Wars legacy with millions of fans world-wide. If asked to stand on its own, this movie just crumbles under own weight. The acting is abysmal, the dialog isn't much better, and though the plot has a lot going for it, it falls completely flat under Lucas's bad direction. The spark of magic George had when he directed Episode 4 is pretty much absent from this production. I don't mean to be offensive, but for a great many of us this movie was a HUGE letdown, and it simply does not stand on its own merits. The DVD on the otherhand is a pretty impressive production. It is loaded with all sorts high-quality extras including a great "making of" documentary, deleted scenes, commentary, and much more. Though I dislike the movie, I feel that the DVD is worth owning simply because of the weath of interesting information available in these extras.
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