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Summary: George Lucas hath blown his reputation on this one
Review: George Lucas, Inc. has just showed how farhe will go to make a few extra million for his empire (yes, kids, George Lucas is on the Dark Side). This was the most garbage pulled together into 2 and 1/2 hours since B-movies were in theirhaydey. A cast devoid of any character and personality, unconvincing computer generated special effects, and a trite science fiction plot leave this movie with few redeeming qualities. This is an excellent case study for business school school students interested in marketing: A prime example of brilliant marketing of a mediochre product. Therein lies the talent of George Lucas ,et al. Only Disney could compete with George Lucas for such sheer marketing gimickry. Yes. we have every right to be bitter with George Lucas!
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Summary: AND TO THINK HOW LONG WE WAITED FOR THIS DVD
Review: George Luicas took a long time before putting out this DVD, and as an extra features two disc set, it is excellent. (...) I found Episode I boring and lackluster. Iam Neesen just seems bored by it all and somnambulates himself through the film. The CG effects are too obtrusive and all over the place. I suggest renting this but don't spend your money buyong it even thogh it is not expensive.
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Summary: The elders wanted it - but it's made for the younger crowd
Review: George was trying too hard to make this film accessible to kids. But he must have known that everyone who spent 10 years of wondering (and an additional 6 years eagerly awaiting, once Lucas' outlines were leaked on the Internet in '94) was his "target market." This film is still a marvel. However, I wonder if Lucas will gloss over the imminent genocide in Episode 3 with more cute characters a la Jar Jar Binks. Genocide is not something you can gloss-over, George. I pray that Episode 3 is a dark and gritty film for teens and adults only. Lucas definately needs help in the screenplay department. In the meantime, we should enjoy the two sequences on Episode I that will stand the test of time: The Pod Race, and the final lightsaber duels. Amazing stuff!
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Summary: I'm convinced that George Lucas is a buffoon
Review: George, George, George. It's been 22 years can't you think of a way to end a movie other than having a little ship fly into a big ship, blow it up, and save the day. Luke Skywalker took his little ol' X-Wing and dropped two bombs into an exhaust port. OK that worked in 1977. Return of the Jedi sees Lando attack yet another Death Star. This time flying into it and blowing it up. OK well see my review for that movie. Now in 1999 Anakin Skywalker flys a fighter into a mother ship, this time lands, and starts shooting the place up and flies out? How will Star Wars II end? I have a prediction. A little ship will fly into a big ship and blow it up. Biggest disappointment since the Star Wars Holiday special.
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Summary: Wish I Could Negative Stars
Review: George, please try to suppress your greed/ego/stupidity. I think that you will come out with the same BS in next two installments. Phantom Menace is horrible. I rather eat poop
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Summary: This is what we waited for?
Review: George. Grow up. Sci-fi isn't supposed to be embarrasing. This movie was supposed to live up to the hype. It was supposed to be a treat for Star Wars fans off ALL ages. It was supposed to be literaly the BEST movie of the decade. What we got instead was one of the worst movies of 1999. It's a contender for the Annual Golden Raspberry Awards. "Independence Day" was FAR better! Please do better next time Mr Lucas. If you want inspiration to insure a masterpiece with the second film, please see "The Empire Strikes Back". I forgive you. Just don't let it happen again.:-)
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Summary: SIMPLY MAGNIFICENT!!
Review: GOD KNOWS I'VE SEEN AND HEARD MY SHARE-
OF BLOCK BUSTER MOVIES, BUT NEVER HAVE I FEAST -
MY SENSES TO THIS MASTERPIECE OF MOVIE MAKING.
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Summary: Star Wars-Episode 1, The Phantom Menace
Review: Golden Raspberry Award Winner: WORST SUPPORTING ACTOR "Jar-Jar Binks". Need I say More?
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Summary: Good movie - But not worth $30 for tape
Review: Good movie with too much artificial animation. Disapointing, but worth seeing. I'd give $20 for a DVD of this title, but the VHS tape doesn't interest me in the least.
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Summary: Can't see the universe for the stars. . .
Review: Gosh, what a great movie. . . What is good about it? The story! Yes, the story. If you feel that the movie is about a young boy that will eventually become Darth Vader, you are wrong. Its not about Anakin. The action surrounds the Trade Federation blockade of Naboo. I won't spoil the movie for those that haven't seen it, but there are motivations behind this blockade. If you have seen this movie, think about this for a moment and then re-evaluate. . . The acting? This is a spot of contention. I feel Liam Neeson, Natalie Portman, Ian McDiarmid and Pernellia August are wonderful! Ewan McGreggor doesn't get a chance to shine as he does in other movies (for lack of participation.) He only has about 15 lines total. All technical aspects of the movie are outstanding. I won't go into much detail here. Just read some of the other reviews. . . Was it perfect? No. At first I didn't like Jar Jar, but he's grown on me since my first viewing. Jake Lloyd is not up to the task of showing emotion (especially when saying goodbye to his mother) in his acting. The Midiclorians turn Star Wars into Star Trek. Is it worth seeing? Definitely. Is it the best movie of all time? Definitely not. Does it live up to all the hype that the media, fans and Lucas poured on us for months? How could it? I cannot understand how people can say they didn't like this movie. It has everything a movie needs: Plot, characters, action, music, suspense. . . Those that say it doesn't have these elements weren't paying attention. . . Go see it. Decide for yourself. . .
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