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Summary: Where's the good old Star Wars
Review: When i saw this movie at the theaters i was really impressed.I had never before in my life seen such good special effects in a movie before.But there was one thing dough.I had of course seen the old star wars trilogy before and i loved it.I loved it so much that i even used at least 50 dollars on the special edition versions.And when star wars episode 1 came too the theathers i was amazed.Amazed of how George Lucas could make an all time classic trilogy into a movie for childrens(12 years old).And when that happend all the star wars spirit ran away. The three stars i gave to this movie, i gave to the special effects and the few memerable scenes!
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Summary: A Great Film
Review: In the VHS version of Episode 1 The Phantom Menace the quality of every aspect is similar to the real movie theater. I love the fact that it connected with the other episodes quite effectively. Even though I disliked the performance of Jake Lloyd, Anakin Skywalker, the rest of the cast was on par. This movie has a basic plotline spiced with spectacular special effects and impressive action sequences. Like many fans of the Star Wars saga, I can hardly wait for the next installment.
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Summary: Weird Al's alternative
Review: Folks, go get Weird Al's Videos DVD instead. He gave complete synopsis of the SW/1 plot in few songs there, and unlike the original he did it nicely. I guarantee you'd laugh watching Yancovic, but not the original.
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Summary: Star Wars today on VHS?
Review: Just a quick thought: So many people are commenting on Star Wars PM as if the special effects are so horrible. I'd like to point out that in a good theater that movie was so mind numbing that you walked out saying "whoa". Sure the plot was to be desired a bit, but were we really expecting to get the entire saga in episode-i? I don't own a vcr anymore, it broke a couple months back, and I don't care. A movie like SW-PM is meant for a great theater or DVD. Respect the movie for its amazing effects, and a saga that has become a part of american culture. It truly is a spectical in itself with or without the dreaded and silly Jar Jar. I can't even fathom why one would buy this movie on VHS. It would be like watching the Matrix on VHS: these movies just aren't the same.
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Summary: Not my Star Wars
Review: I'm not going to point out what I specifically disliked about this film, because there's just too much. Instead I'll say that I simply did not care whether any of the characters in this debacle lived or died, and that is not the Star Wars I remember. Yes, it's a new trilogy, with different worlds and new characters, but this film has no heart. None. I always find the blind devotion that accompanies everything George Lucas does to be more than a little distressing. Since the original Star Wars, he's directed Howard the Duck and The Radioland Murders, both of which are an entire universe beyond terrible. The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles? Please. People, there's a reason that drivel got cancelled. I mean, what do people expect out of the man, The Usual Suspects? The guy's creative well is dry. I can almost see GW sitting at the ranch, with pen in hand, scripting away the Jar Jar Binks character and honestly believing that the guy would be absolutely hilarious and embraced by audiences. Thinking the midi-chlorian thing was a "mind-blowing" revalation. Actually writing in an immaculate conception for Darth Vader and expecting us to accept it. Try saying it loud with me so you all can appreciate the absurdity of it: "Darth Vader was conceived by the midi-chlorians" See what I mean? I think it's time for everyone, as Luke did regarding his relationship with Darth Vader, to accept the truth; it's over. Want to re-live your childhood? Watch episodes IV-VI. As for this farce, don't give George Lucas another cent; the lemmings have made him rich enough.
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Summary: Good fun
Review: Ah, the controversial "Phantom Menace." Well, give Lucas courage for trying. No matter what he came up with would have been pounced on by somebody. I won't complain that the acting in this film isn't great, because it wasn't in the original "Star Wars" movie either (except for Alec Guiness.) What we have here is a spectacle. I shouldn't complain about that either, since specatacle films were practically invented by "Star Wars." Nowadays, however, special effects don't seem so spectacular. Our culture has become dulled to them, so that even all the sound and fury here can't impress us. In this case, Lucas will have to develop some more engaging characters if he is to hold our interest. But it was definitely worth a look. I enjoyed watching this film in the theater, where it was more impressive than it is be on video. It was eye candy, not much else, but that's all I expected. I hope the next one is at least this enjoyable, and hopefully even moreso.
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Summary: Just the beginning...
Review: This is where it all begins. How can you have the original trilogy without "The Phantom Menace"? While the story is a little weak, and the characters (especially Obi-Wan)are underdeveloped, I enjoyed Episode I and am excited about how it sets up the next two films in the new trilogy. There has been alot of criticism regarding this not being the "Star Wars" we are used to, but remember, the story does take place a good 30 years prior to "A New Hope". The special effects are great, the battles are better than ever, and is just wetting our appetites for Episode II. Most of all, the kids love it.
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Summary: More from a galaxy far far away. . .
Review: A maximum of 5 stars... You gotta be kiddin me. I would rate this as 99999 repeated%. In other words, the best possible anything. From diverse plot to the surprise ending to even the wonderful actors, this movie beats all that is possible. Ewan McGregor and Liam Neeson make stnning performances, as well as Ray Park and Natalie Portman. All the other actors did great too. I won't give away the surprise ending, but it had me in tears. I also liked the surprise identity thing too, although I knew from the moment the chage occured that something was amiss. The saga really begins with a blockade on the peacful planet of Naboo. Jeid ambassadors Qui-Gon Jinn and apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi venture undercover to negotiate with the evil nemodians of the Trade Fedaration. They find much ammiss, and barely escape with their lives. They venture to meet a wily Gungan name d Jar Jar binks on the surface. Being a swamp dweller, Jar Jar can take them to safety in the underwater cities. The trio makes it to Naboo in time to rescue the queen and escape. Forced to make an emegency landing for parts on the remote planet of Tattooine, Qui-Gon discovers Aniken Skywalker, a nine year old boy with emence powers in the force. He is, however, untrained. This is just a glimpse of the begining of the Saga we all like to call Star Wars.
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Summary: Good fun, but not a brilliant film
Review: Star Wars 1, The Phantom Menace, is basically a comic book in film form. As simple as that. So if you would enjoy an entertaining sci-fi/fantasy film, then maybe you should buy this movie, but if you're the more synical filmwatcher and are expecting Shakespeare, then I would not recommend you buying this.
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Summary: Good movie, but....
Review: I am a Star Wars fan and will always be a fan. I absolutely loved the first three films and had high expectations for the fourth, "Phantom Menace". It did'nt live up to all my expectations but it lived up to most of them. The character Jar Jar Binks was annoying at first but he kind of grew on me after a while. The actors were sort of wooden and stiff but even that became bearable. The 'star' of "Phantom Menace" was the incredibly beautiful special effects. George Lucas' Industrial Light and Magic have created another special effects masterpiece. I hope the next installment of the 'prequel' will be better.
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