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Summary: A great movie with some great stuff.
Review: The Starwars series have always been a great series in the eyes of many kids and adults alike. It has suffered from some harsh critisism from people who don't like it, but the Starwars series has more staying power than most things in the world. Episode 1 was a treat in the graphics department, but also a change in the mood you get when you see a Starwars film. As you should know, the first three to come out (New Hope, Empire, and Jedi)were the last in the series; Episode 1 is the first in the timeline of Starwars. To many people, this could have proved to be a letdown, as it is more plot intensive, rather than starfighting and Imperial blasting fun. However, it does answer many questions pertaining to the series and it shows just how sweet Anakin Skywalker (AKA Darth Vader) really was before he turned to the dark side. It also answers many questions about the Jedi, Imperials, and plot surrounding the first three. The excellent acting and fight scenes were a major plus in the film, not to mention the amazing visuals in the movie. Most think Starwars Episode 1 was just a test to see what we could do, but that is just not true. A Starwars film has ALWAYS stived to be ahead of its time, no reason why this shouldn't do the same. With acting and story to the tops, there is no reason why you should not buy this movie today. As with the package, you get a nice little strip of the film negative and you get a nice book featuring some cool concept art and cool designs/layouts of many places. Also, you have a cool box with a great art picture of Theed in the background, so it is a fringe benefit you could say. The box series is definatly suggested for Starwars fans; other people who just want to see the movie, stick with just the movie.
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Summary: The movie did what it set out to do...
Review: This movie did what it set out to do... entertain the fans. Surely the producers could never have lived up to our ideals of what the new generation of STAR WARS movies should be like; our ideals have been 20 years in the making. George Lucas is an entertainer; and this movie was down-right entertaining. The effects were just aweseome; and the story moved fast and furious, most of the time. Do we really need to take a whole movie to establish characterists of the people, when we already have known them for 20 years? This is a time of trouble in the galaxy, as soon as the opening credits roll, and the characters are on a mission to avert takeover by the Trade Federation. Over 2 hours of bouncing around the Galaxy ensued, and during that time we were entertained by the God of STAR WARS. There are at least 2 more movies to be made, and I expect to be treated to over 4 more hours of great entertainment...this movie opens the groove for the new trilogy...the original STAR WARS movie (now called Episode 4) was ridiculed for having a dumb story...and now it's beloved. Probably things will happen that way for this movie too, in time. Until then, just enjoy the visual feast and be happen that STAR WARS: THE NEW (OLD) GENERATION is underway!
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Summary: I Saw It A Few Times In The Theater Thats How Good It Is
Review: Now people will say its all special effects nothing more. Those people don't what they're talking about. Watch the movie and you'll see that this is as equal to the other three. The story line in this is just as great as the other three but it might take a little time getting used to the characters. I recommend that you watch the original three then watch this one you'll get answers to questions you didn't know about, I guarentee it. If you haven't seen the other three you might not like this but i doubt that. This movie has it all action, adventure, comedy, romance and even some elemants of horror. If you don't think it does have horror try to think what it would be like if people who will soon become the empire invade your planet... it would be horrifying. Star Wars The Phantom Menace has what the Return of the Jedi had: a battle on the ground, a battle in space and a lightsaber battle. Now that lightsaber fight was beautifully planned out, if you didn't like that fight your crazy. Now go on and rent it, watch it again or buy it and you'll be pleased. May The Force Be With You!!
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Summary: great start to great trilogy
Review: I watched this movie when it came out in the theater and it was awsome a great begining to a great trilogy it really fits in with Star Wars universe I was a bit dissapionted that Darth Maul was killed so soon, they should have kept him in all 3 movies. the story was good acting good and FX great all in all a great movie and one worth buying. I'm looking for pen pals to e-mail who share the same interests(espesially one reviewer Emily Young who shares my interests in reading fantasy and movies and D@D RPG. if you see my review contact me at pperalta@feaster.edisonproject.com) Anyone else contact me at the same e-mail adress. As for the movie I highly recomened you check it out and watch it, if you enjoy a good movie.
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Summary: Lucas does it again
Review: This was a great movie it isnt as good as the originals but it comes close. This movie had plenty of action and drama of a sort. It had no romance in it at all but thats not what star wars is about. There are some flaws to this movie though. To me there were to many special effects in this movie i mean the movie was excellent but there were to many special effects. The story line wasnt great but it was good. Other than these small flaws thismovie is excellent i recommend that u buy this movie at once if u dont you'll be missin out on the best movie of 99.
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Summary: I disagree...
Review: I disagree with alot of the negative reviews of this movie. I didn't think it was that bad! I do agree that it lacks from the original star wars. And they put a alot more into special effects than into characterizations. But those special effects are excellent. Oscar nominated Liam Neeson was.t that bad nor his co star but i admit that Little Annakin was pretty bad. And I DO AGREE that ja ja binks should be dragged out into the road and shot...to ity bity pieces than fed to birds. That was how bad he was. I really wish that the film and the original three were available on dvd special editions...now that would be the ultimate star wars experience! Dont let some of these reviews give your hopes up. The movie is still high ranking in the movies that were released that year and better than some of that other garbage.
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Summary: ONLY FOR THE DIE HARDS
Review: This movie gets two stars, instead of one, only because it is the backdrop to one of the biggest and most popular cinematic phenomena in recent memory, and it does leave me curious about what is to come. What causes Anakin, who is such a caring soul, to go so bad? How does the Emperor manage to eliminate a galactic democracy in exchange for his dictatorship? How did all the Jedis die out?And, of course, the ending saber fight was incredible. Darth Maul would destroy Luke Skywalker. Otherwise, Lucas created the whole film with the idea of $2.99 action figures available at K-Mart. Jar-Jar Binks serves absolutely no purpose in the entire movie, except to be stupid. C-3P0 was a little corny, but at least his humor was a little classy. All Jar-Jar ever did was drop things and trip a lot, and annoy the heck out of 95 percent of the audience. The heavily lauded pod race, the supposed special effects showcase, was about the biggest waste of screen time I've ever seen. Yes, it was fun to watch, but we didn't need a half hour of film to tell us that, surprise! Anakin IS a good pilot. Real shocker there. Plus, because there were three laps, the last two became fairly predictable. And the ending! I don't know how the Trade Federation even managed a blockade, because Anakin broke through their defenses by bumbling around and ACCIDENTALLY flying into and shooting up the most vulnerable section of the Trade Federation's flagship. I shouldn't even mention the ground battle, where the Gunguns are outnumbered and don't even have GUNS, yet not a single one of them is killed. After the victory, nothing but droids lie on the ground. Come on, George, at least you killed one of the Ewoks in Return of the Jedi, and they had the benefit of surprise attack. If you don't care about the Star Wars series, make sure you skip this one. You'll undeservedly hate the whole thing even more if you don't.
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Summary: Basic Foundation.
Review: Ok folks I have read dozens of reviews both good and bad and I fully understand both points of view. I personally feel it was a very difficult task indeed for Lucas to go back t the very beginning after such a layoff. After making A New Hope I am sure he had no idea how he was going to finish with Return Of The Jedi and then back in time to Episode1. The Phantom Menace could only go so far with it's direction and can only be used as a point of reference. This move did exactly what it was intended to do. It was to be the basic foundation to which the entire series is made. After watching the next two movies I am sure many will find more appreciation for the entire series. My biggest complaint is the exceptionally poor video quality. THX indeed? I have exercise tapes that are of better quality.
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Summary: shame on you people, this is suppose to be Star Wars.
Review: i heard a lot of bad remarks over the acting and Jar Jar Binks. personally i love this Movie, no matter what bad reviews there are.
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Summary: Highly Disappointing
Review: I was expecting this movie to be a wonderful film, however I was quite disappointed when I saw it. The plot and character development was the worst I have seen in a movie of this anticipation. Jake Loyd, the young actor who portrayed Anakin Skywalker, is certainly no Haley Joel Osment. His acting was horribly monotonous. Liam Neeson must have been out of work at the time when he made this movie. An actor of his stature should not have made such a mediocre movie. The only good thing about this movie was the crisp and clear special effects. Save your money.
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