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Summary: The Most Anticipated Film In The Star Wars Series...
Review: And from a cinematic point of view, it is also the most artistic. The painstaking work on each and every scene comes through in the DVD format. Each frame is perfectly flawless. Some have claimed the dialogue and plot recieved little if any attention from the filmmakers. The only problem I have with that statement is the fact that all the previous Star Wars films were not Shakespeare. These movies were not made famous because the actors had breath-taking lines. Episode IV was loaded down with cheesy dialogue. True, the film does lag at times, but it more than accomplishes what it was designed to do. To introduce the characters that have a direct impact on the future of the Republic and the events that will take place in the latter half of the series.
Ok, enough of that. I enjoyed the film when it was released, and I thoroughly enjoy the DVD release. It is loaded with extras, and the audio commentary is actually interesting.
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Summary: I saw the film 3 times ...
Review: and I am ready to see it several more times with my home theater. The films is very good, in both technical aspects and theme. The only thing that I do not like is the current insistence of film makers to use androginous roles like that of Jar Jar Binks, whom you do not now if it is actually male or female. Apart from that, the film meets my expectations of a prequel for Star Wars. I am looking forward to the others, and I only hope that George Lucas will finally release all four films in DVD!
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Summary: The worst Stars Wars movie yet...
Review: and that's saying quite a lot, considering just how bad the first three really were. Anyone who can find a plot in this monstrosity deserves the Nobel Prize for his feat. If you thought the ending of "2001" was incomprehensible, just wait 'til you see the beginning of "Phantom Menace". From the opening words,"...the taxation on trade routes is in dispute..." [who wrote this script - Pat Buchanan?] to an end featuring the least convincing fight scene since "Rocky IV", you'll be treated to dialogue and acting which would embarass first-graders putting on a school play. In the interests of self-preservation try not to see this film on an airplane since you'll experience an overwhelming desire to walk out on it. But shouldn't I be fair enough to mention its redeeming qualities? Okay. To properly enjoy Phantom Menace take these three steps: 1.Fast forward to the pod race scene. 2.Watch the pod race scene. 3.Rewind. Trust me, that's all you want to see.
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Summary: Who ever didn't like this Movie needs to study up!
Review: Any one who thought that Episode One wasn't very good needs to do some studying and movie watching! This peice of Cinematography was in perfect line with Episodes 4-6. These Episodes, starting with 4, all lead up to the climactic Episode 6. That is exactly what Mr. Lucas was trying to do with Eoisode one. Granted it had less action than Episode 4, but who cares. It was a Star Wars Movie! The first to be released in my life time! I was ecstatic to see it and thought it was great. Any one who did not thimk so needs to watch the older movies and read up on Star Wars history. Untill they do this they will believe Episode One was not up to par. May The Force Be With You!
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Summary: This Film Ruins The Legact of Star Wars
Review: Any Star Wars fan who has not seen this disaster need to avoid viewing it at all costs in order to maintain respect for the series. This film is somewhere between the Teletubbies and Muppets in Space. So be warned: This film is marketed towards 6-10 year olds ala Harry Potter. If you need a Star Wars fix, keep watching your VHS tapes of the real movies in the series.
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Summary: release date please! ...(phantom menace on DVD ?....)
Review: Any word yet if this movie will be on DVD? Is this another hype thing just like E.T.? star wars fans are getting frustrated! cut them a break!
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Summary: 5 simply...
Review: Anyone who Claims to be a Star Wars fan better step up to the plate and acknowledge this film as a "wonderous" installment...I've heard so many "so called" fans knock this film.....anyway, this film is a GREAT film, not only does the story reveal quite a wide variety of storyline tidbits...it is a FUN film,....unlike so many sci fi films these days the film here doesnt try to make statements and come off as intellectual, nor is it puerile......this one is gold, fun,comic book storytelling with flashy effects and memorable characters...pick it up, watch it again and again, something new is seen with each viewing.
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Summary: GOT TO HAVE IT
Review: ANYONE WHO HAS SEEN THE MOVIE WILL CHERISH THE VIDEO FOR EVER AND YOUR KIDS WILL LOVE IT AND EVERYBODY WILL KNOW THAT IT IS THE BEST MOVIE EVER MADE SO GOT TO BUY THE VIDEO AND ENJOY THE BEST MOVIE EVER MADE
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Summary: Good F/X, great story, awesome acting--what more can I say?
Review: As a child I loved the original Star Wars trilogy, and George Lucas has managed to ignite that feeling in me again with The Phantom Menace. Set in the time before the original trilogy, The Phantom Menace deals with the struggle of the planet Naboo and its elected Queen, Amidala (Natalie Portman), to keep the ruthless Trade Federation from taking over their planet. She is assisted in this by Jedi Knight Qui-Gon Jinn (Liam Neeson) and his Padawan student, Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor), along with a member of the underwater race of Gungans who share Naboo with the ground-dwellers, Jar-Jar Binks (Ahmed Best), who is swept up in their fight against the Federation when he is saved by Qui-Gon during an attack by the Federation droid army. It is also the story of Anakin Skywalker (Jake Lloyd), a child slave from the planet Tatooine who is brought before the Jedi Council on Coruscant when it is discovered that he might be the one who can bring balance to The Force, which is part of the Jedi philosophy. One of the things that I liked most about The Phantom Menace is the supporting cast. Ahmed Best was wonderfully funny as Jar-Jar Binks, the Gungan who unwittingly gets caught up in the quest of the Jedi and Queen Amidala, and I can't say more about Jake Lloyd as Anakin Skywalker other than he was just perfect for the role. Seeing Anthony Daniels as the pre-SW C-3PO was a delight--like Jar-Jar, he was very funny and helped to break up the tension in some of the scenes on Tatooine. Pernilla August was a good choice for Anakin's mother, Shmi Skywalker, a woman who wanted to see her son fulfill his destiny, but who knew she had to let him go so he could do it. I also liked Samuel L. Jackson as the enigmatic Jedi Mace Windu, and hearing Frank Oz as the voice of the wise but mysterious Yoda--well, he's always a delight. My favorite supporting actor in Phantom Menace, however, is Ian McDiarmid as Senator Palpatine, who is made Chancellor of the Galactic Senate when Queen Amidala calls for a vote of no confidence against Chancellor Valorum (Terence Stamp) for his refusal to send immediate aid to Naboo (McDiarmid also plays Darth Sidious, who sends his Sith student, Darth Maul [Ray Park] after Amidala & Company on Tatooine). Although he appears to be a good guy, one can sense by how McDiarmid plays the role that Palpatine is a power-hungry despot who wants it all, thus setting the stage for his future persona as the Emperor. The thing I like most about The Phantom Menace DVD release is the fact that it's a 2-disc set, with the movie and commentary on one disc and the extras on the other. Having the extras on a second DVD leaves open the opportunity to include a lot, and believe me, there are loads of extras! There is an hour-long documentary that takes you inside Lucasfilm and ILM during the making of The Phantom Menace as well as deleted scenes, a 12-part award-winning web documentary on the production of the film, the "Duel of the Fates" video by John Williams (which I can't seem to get bored with, and I watched it plenty of times when I was working in a video store), teaser and theatrical trailers and TV spots, and much, much more. All in all, I have to say that The Phantom Menace DVD set is worth owning. Not only is the movie a good one guaranteed to keep you entertained for the full length of its running time, but the extras will keep you from getting bored as well.
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Summary: A good film to see
Review: As a die-hard Star Wars fan, I had eagerly anticipated the release of Episode I. While the movie did not exactly disappoint, I can't help but feel it was not on par with its predecessors. The DVD is an excellent purchase though, not only because it offers a wonderful view into the making of the movie and the various processes involved, but also in the way certain scenes were re-added back into the movie. The film has an excellent cast and Lucas showed us once again that ILM can and will deliver when it comes to special effects. Regarding the casting, I have to applaud the casting of Ewan MacGregor as a young Obi-Wan Kenobi. The way he presented the character really gave a feel for the person all who have seen the original trilogy know him to become in the form of Sir Alec Guinness, such as his reference to being a headstrong youth in "Empire Strikes Back." I wasn't sure if I was going to like Natalie Portman in this role but I was pleasantly surprised to see her character in action and get a glimpse of where Princess Leia got her backbone. A small gripe is the fact that even though this is a prequel, it doesn't make as much sense if you haven't seen the original trilogy, as a friend of mine pointed out when we saw Episode I and she hadn't seen the original trilogy. I can see where she's coming from, because then certain things aren't as ironic, such as Obi-Wan's opening line and the significance of Anakin and Amidala looking the way they do. Either, Episode I is an enjoyable film and definitely a must-own for any of the Star Wars fans. I highly recommend purchasing the DVD over the video.
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