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Summary: I can't believe this...
Review: I can't believe that the most eagerly awaited movie of all time is such a waste of your time, everyone thought that it was going to be almost a religious experience, something close to what the first three movies (ROTJ weakest but it had it's high points). This is the movie that had the potential to beat Titanic from the #1 position, this was going to be something historical, something to be remembered, but nope, Lucas probably gave his old ideas from the 70s to someone to write the script for him, he filmed it and later sent it to his team at ILM, and guess what something mutated with muppets movies, star wars and Roger Rabbit came out, dissapointed millions of fans and made little kids crazy for stupid characters.
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Summary: It is about time!
Review: Finally! A Star Wars movie will be arriving on dvd. George Lucas and his marketing team have graciously released "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace" on a special edition 2-disc dvd loaded with approximately 480 minutes of material! Since it will not be released until this October 16th, 2001, I cannot write a real review of the disc, but the press release for this special edition dvd has me really excited: "Special features on the disc include the first-ever running commentary by Lucas, an exclusive deleted scenes documentary featuring seven new sequences completed just for this DVD, and an extraordinary hour- long documentary film culled from over 600 hours of behind-the-scenes footage. Also included is an interactive featurette with a glimpse into the process of creating scenes from storyboards to animatics to final film composites. Additional features include the original theatrical trailers, TV spots, a gallery of never-before-seen cast and crew photos, an awar!d-winning twelve- part web documentary series, and five featurettes that provide an insider's look at The Phantom Menace's storyline, design, costumes, visual effects and fight scenes."
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Summary: Fan from DAY ONE...
Review: The minute I saw the first ever trailer for Star Wars, I was hooked!! Even before the "blockbuster" lines around every known theater when the original came out. I was first in line to see Phantom, and enjoyed it tremendously. Almost a religious experience! I am completely intrigued with how this is going to play out, the connection between Episodes 4-6 and 1-3. So much food for thought and speculation is provided in this new film. As a Star Wars fan, I thouroughly enjoyed this movie, but I believe it stands as well as a fine film in its own right. The delicious sets, costumes, and the use of thought-provoking themes (the politics of doing the right thing, the apparently attractive face of evil, etc.) make this a worthwhile film.
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Summary: The Phantom DVD
Review: The most anticipated Cinema event in years, The Phantom Menace is a movie which couldn't help but fall short. Expectations were phenomenonally high and critics were not quiet about the fact that they weren't pleased. However, the movie, when viewed without these distractions, is an achievement in it's own right.First of all,the obvious:visual effects. The wizards at Industrial Light and Magic outdid themselves. Whether it was the CGI of the droid army or the wonders of Coruscant, from the light saber duel at the end of the movie to the pod race, the effects were mind blowing. A lot of criticism was aimed at the plot of the movie, which didn't move as fast as some would have liked. We must remember that this is the first episode, akin to the opening chapter of a novel. Lucas must spend time introducing us to the characters and setting the stage for what is to come. We see Darth Sidious (aka the Emperor/ aka Senator Palpatine) manipulating events to suit some plot which we are not yet privy to. We also learn how it is that the Jedi accepted the person who would ultimately lead to their fall from grace and near destruction: Anakin Skywalker. The best thing about this movie is the fact that it looked and felt just like a Star Wars movie. After more than 15 years since the release of Episode VI it was great to hear the music and see the rolling introduction.
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Summary: To be Star Wars or not to be Star Wars?
Review: Fans of the original trilogy (The only "real" Star Wars) might be a little disappointed with this movie. The plot was strong, but not as strong as the originals, the diversity of the charactors wasn't as multitudinous, and there weren't nearly as many surprises, as a fan of the first three movies, Episode 1 paled in comparison; the introduction of Jar Jar binks, I found, was both pointless and annoying, but might, and probably does, appeal to the newer fans of this epic saga, Many of my friends were repulsed by Jar Jar, but, I felt, he added some humor to this movie, but enough about Jar Jar and his debatable "homicide" of Star Wars for so many people. TPM's special-efects were fascinating, they were far better than Star Wars: A New Hope and possibly The Empire Strikes back (Don't hurt me, it's just my opinion) but it resembled The Return of the Jedi, as far as effects go. Definitely, if you've not seen this movie ... get it
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Summary: A view of the past...
Review: While I am in general aggrement with most people that the SW Phantom Menace was trying a bit hard to be "cutsie" with younger audience members, and that it was not quite as character driven as the first Star Wars movie, it's main problem lay in editing. There were scenes and dialogue that were certainly unnesessary and caused more overal confusion than good. However, the story is actually very complicated, and the underlying premise is repeated throughout the film many times. There are many references in the movie that circumscribe the actual story. I had to actually watch it twice to understand the entire thing. Again, I believe this was due to poor editing. When I first saw this movie in the theater, many people still did not understand who the Phantom Menace was at the end of the film. I felt that the Director had made that painfully evident, even though IQ's do seem to have droped sharply since George Lucas has been away. Regardless, I hope that the next installment will be more "adult" than the first atempt, and that editing will be more careful, and the script more straightforward. The special effects were all Star Wars, they were neither overbearing like those in Matrix and the recent Tomb Raider, nor were they subtle. Everything looks like it's taking place where it's taking place, and Mr. Lucus is the only director that can make space look so close, and so livable.
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Summary: The Light side always defeats the Dark side
Review: I know everyone was partially scarred by the lack of acting produced by several of the characters in George Lucas's latest production. However, I suggest instead of focusing on the small details and ravashing a legendary saga and one of the only movies parents and kids can watch together, we should highlight the favorite and memorable things which make Star Wars one of the greatest movie legends of all time. We like to pick a rag on everything bad about the movie, yet we never stop to appreciate the work and visual mastery behind it. I for one look foward a great deal to seeing Episode 1 on DVD. As for the critics' reviews, the number of great films they trash and the number of down right inapropriate trash that they praise has caused me to totally disregard what horrible things they can say about this fun (and completely appropriate) film.
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Summary: It was bad in the theatre...
Review: It will be just as bad on DVD. You have one strike, Lucas.
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Summary: "Every Saga Has A First Step"
Review: Star Wars is back. There is a new hope for Star Wars. Lucas Film has finally decided to release this is DVD. Though a somewhat disapointing story Lucas go's back to what works, an epic story about how Anakin became Darth. One main problem with this is that rotten... idiot Sir Jar Jar Binks. I hope he dies. Well its less than a year now to Episode 2. If you are a Star Wars fan this is a must own.
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Summary: Dont waste your time.
Review: This is theatre only movie. The quality of the story is pretty average. And why are introducing a DVD when they said they had no plans, forcing people to buy VHS. What a disappointment. Save your money and buy Bladerunner.
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