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Summary: Great graphics - flat sound
Review: I never thought that I would find myself giving a Star Wars film only two stars. I bought this movie at Amazon in the UK. Unless you have THX for the sound (and I don't know anyone here who does) the sound is a big disappointment. My Dolby Surround Sound sat silently twiddling its thumbs, making the whole experience flat. With the effects removed the movie has nothing, and relies entirely on the hype from the first three. I'm a BIG Star wars fan and was very disappointed. The Jar Jar Binks character needs to be ditched quickly, in order to retrieve the respect that the original triology has. Lucas could have done a better job with Big Bird. I hope that George Lucas tries to go for story quality, rather than easy bucks with the next episode. He can only try to fool the fans once.
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Summary: Dissapointed not on DVD
Review: While the movie was great, I would've liked the home version better if it was on DVD. Unfortunately, Lucas sunk so much capital into the Laserdisc, I'm sure he still holds a grudge against DVD. Nevertheless, the film is fun to watch if for no other reason than the effects.
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Summary: An English Look on The Phantom Menace
Review: I am not that bigger starwars fan I have seen most of the others in the triology but this is far the best. Stunning Graphics and a pretty good plot I may have lost intrest for about 5 secounds it takes some unusal twists in the story to keep you on your toe's. This is a good buy for somebody who want to see some futuristic action and some amazing graphics well done Fox and Lucasfilm lets hope the other 2 are just as good. But were is the DVD? ?
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Summary: Phantom of the Original
Review: Star Wars Episode I - The Phantom Menace must have been not only the most anticipated film of all time, but also the biggest disappointment of all time - at least to hardcore fans. But let's face it, folks: if someone doesn't know better than to dedicate their lives to expecting a movie sequel, that's their own problem. Episode I may have been surrounded by a hype that raised the expectations of fans too high and got heavily on the nerves of those who never cared much for the original Star Wars in the first place, but it's not such a disastrously bad film.All right, the story is pretty illogical and Lucas has probably written some of the worst dialogue in the movie history. When I first saw the film in movies, McGregor's line "I have a bad feeling about this" teased a genuinely hilarious reaction out of the audience - the problem is, it hardly was intended as funny. Similarly, Jar Jar Binks who assumably was supposed to take care of the comedy department never managed to break the ice, and it seems the general opinion wished for a special edition with this character erased by the same computer effects that created it. Talking of which, why are Qui-Gon's and Obi-Wan's clothes dry when they enter the Gungan city having just swam through the lake surrounding it? And why doesn't Qui-Gon's cloak burn when he forgets to switch off his light-saber before putting it back to his belt? But if you manage to turn off your inner movie critic for a moment and choose to go for a couple of hours of good entertainment instead, it's great fun. Natalie Portman as Queen Amidala and Jake Lloyd as young Anakin Skywalker may not assure us as a couple, but their individual performances are enjoyable, as is Liam Neeson's as Qui-Gon Jinn. For fans of Ewan McGregor there is not much - maybe the time will come in Episode II. The special effects are beautiful, the action entertaining (especially the breathtaking pod-race sequence) and the adventure is still there, as it was in the previous films; it still invokes the childlike pleasure in the viewer, this fairytale universe. The strength of Star Wars has never really been in great storylines or witty dialogue, but in the ability to create a whole and complete universe with its own mythology, heroes and heroines. It appeals to something that is very deep within us - the truth is that storytelling and mythologies have existed in some form in almost every single culture ever known. If you're expecting an incredible experience that will change your life, don't bother. Be realistic: it's just a film. But it should rather be judged by its own achievements than the expectations created partly by the fan cult around the original Star Wars and partly by the huge marketing machinery around it. Be open to it and you might find the force is still with you.
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Summary: STAR WARS:EPISODE 1 WAS A GOOD MOVIE.
Review: This movie doesn't have the most action in thw world, but it is still a good movie. When I saw it the second time, I understood it more.The movie is a good start for the next movies of the series. I think the visual effects were great. I can tell a lot of imagination and creativity went into the scenary.Jar Jar wasn't that bad either.The actors were o.k.The light saber fight at the end was really hype. I like the movie overall. I just don't agree with the discrimination of people of different backrounds in the movie.
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Summary: Watch jet Li's movie.
Review: I expected a lot from the Starwars, but I was really disppointed. Jet Li's movies are much better than this stupid movie. Story line is good, but the action scenes are rediculous. Learn from Jet Li. Watch Fist of Legend or Swordsman 2. You will get 10 times more fun from those movies. Starwar? I think it's a kids' war.
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Summary: Good movie!
Review: The movie was pretty good! It was easy to understand, which was a suprise for me because I don't read star wars and I thought it would be really complicated. You don't need to read star wars to watch this movie! I thought the computer animation was amazing, and it looks very real! I also really loved the costumes! I would recommend this movie to all ages. There are no adult themes in it, and I don't think it's violent. There is a lot of action, but that's different.
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Summary: Episode 1
Review: I thought Phantom Menace was an excellent film. The first 30 minutes or so of the movie was pretty slow. After awhile, it began to pick up some pace. My favorite scenes are the podracer scene, the battle between the gungans and the droids, and the duel between Darth Maul, Obi Won, and Qui Gon. The special effects were just spectacular. Especially in the pod racing scene. My only complaint about the film is the acting by Jake Lloyd. He did not put any feeling in his words. In my opinion, Lucas should've casted Haley Joel Osment instead. He would have made a better Anakin.
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Summary: NO DVD AVAILABLE
Review: the movie was great and fit right in, BUT their decision to not bring out the dvd version until 2005 is VERY poor decision and because of it i will NOT buy the movie until it does come out on DVD FORMAT!
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Summary: In the Beginning
Review: This was a very good beginning to the series. I've read the reviews and only have a couple things to say...Those people whom were dissappointed...remember one thing...many of us were young when the original Star Wars episodes came out. To us...nothing could surpass them...they are immortal. The thing to understand is that our children will enjoy this updated work as we did the originals. I watched this with my son and was completely spellbound by the way he was drawn into the movie...as I was with Star Wars episode IV. This movie bridged a gap between me and my son....Finally a movie we could enjoy together. As for Ja Ja...did anyone ever think he was put there to draw a child's attention...like the Ewolks in VI. My son thought he was hysterical...and if you pay close attention he has a Bill Cosby quality about him...(the dentist joke from Bill Cosby Himself). For those that were too busy nit picking...I feel sorry for you...every gesture in this movie...every glance and smile, was leading to something greater. You're going to look foolish when the whole of this work unfolds...and then you'll have to watch this again to understand everything... I was entirely pleased with this movie...it served as a fantastic step in the process of the masterpiece that has become a legend and has brought a new audience with it. I can't wait to sit in anticipation with my son and see what will unfold in Episode II...Enjoy the movie...and remember to those of us here from the beginning...nothing can replace the reverence we found in Episodes IV, V, and VI...but isn't it nice to know that we have the ability to share that with our children...Finally a movie that will draw them into the others so they can see it as we saw it...without automatically thinking...oh great, another old movie that mom and dad want me to watch.
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